A few months back, RFN and I discussed the possibility of a gathering of new sociology professors at the ASA meetings. A number of you expressed interest (and inquired about our definition of ‘new’ — if you feel new, you are new). Dave and I have talked and find our dance cards are full for [...]
Archive for the ‘travel’ Category
New Professors Unite! (With or without ribbons)
Posted in blogging, conferences, on the tenure track, sociology, travel on July 25, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Las Vegas Debriefing
Posted in on the tenure track, pop culture, research, sociology, travel on June 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
After a week off from blogging, I have nothing of consequence to say (not that I ever did, but I used to hide it better). Other bloggers are in Paris, NYC, Malawi, to name a few. NSP chose to go to Vegas on my off week — this will be no surprise to those who [...]
South by Southwest
Posted in teaching, travel on March 13, 2008 | 5 Comments »
I’m going to a wedding in June. I go online to purchase my tickets on Southwest because they are 1) about $150 cheaper than other airlines to my destination, and 2) direct flights. As I do this, the major banner on cnn.com is that Southwest has grounded 44 planes for some minor safety violations, such [...]
