The 2003 Annual Meeting was held at Fetzer Center, Western Michigan University.
Western Michigan University was a wonderful host and contributed greatly to the success of the meeting. MSA wishes to thank particularly Tom Van Valey of WMU, the conference chair.
AWARDS: Ron Westrum of Eastern
Michigan University was
given the Charles H. Cooley Award for distinguished scholarship.
Mary Cay Sengstock of Wayne State University received the Marvin Olsen Award for outstanding service to sociology in Michigan.
A special award was given to Jay Weinstein for his service to the MSA as long-time editor of Michigan Sociological Review.
OFFICERS ELECTED: Cheryl Boudreaux,
Grand Valley State University, was elected president. Fumiko Tonooka was elected vice
president. Alan
Hill, Delta College, was re-elected executive
officer. Sarah Smith, also of Delta College,
returns as secretary. Roger
Nemeth was chosen the new editor of the Michigan Sociological Review.
To get a glimpse of what it was all like, click below to view photos from the conference and to look over the program.