2005
North Central Sociological Association's
Annual Meeting
Theme: " The Local Community in the Global Age"

April 7-10, 2005
Marriott City Center Pittsburgh, PA

PHOTOS FROM CONFERENCE

Tosha Smith receives 2nd place award from NCSA President Kent Schwirian

Six sociology majors were able to travel to the North Central Sociological Association's annual meeting thanks to travel grants provided by both Alpha Kappa Delta and the SMC Student Government. Five of the six students presented their senior comprehensive research projects.

Congratulations to Tosha Smith whose paper "The Children Left Behind: An Analysis of Standardized Testing in Indiana" won 2nd place in the 2005 NCSA Undergraduate Paper Competition. Also of note was the special talk on "Teaching Reflections: Sociology and Social Justice" given by Susan Alexander as the recipient of the 2004 Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award winner.


Post-speech bonding


Susan Alexander in the Distinguished Contribution to Teaching Reflections


Tabitha Rand during her research presentation


" Borrowed" flowers --
a token of gratitude


A happy Erin Korreck
following her presentation


SMC (class 2001) alumna Katie Claussen as photo documentarian


A student bonding moment



Jill Roberts, Denae Friedheim,
and Sam Median at karaoke night