Plenary Roundtable The Life and Work of John Deely (1942–2017): A Compassionate Human Being and an Exceptional Scholar The intention of this Plenary Roundtable is to commemorate the exceptional life and the remarkable oeuvre of John Deely (April 26, 1942–January 7, 2017). It is impossible to separate John Deely’s personal traits from his professional contributions…
Author: Farouk Seif
Farouk Y. Seif, PhD is Professor Emeritus, Antioch University Seattle, former President and Executive Director of the Semiotic Society of America, a registered architect, and an artist. Seif serves as the Editor of the Semiotic Society of America Yearbook. Prior to becoming an American citizen, Seif was born and raised in Egypt with a Coptic background. His main interests are design, semiotics, paradoxes, transdisciplinarity, and transmodernity. His doctoral dissertation “Semiotics and Urban Morphogenesis: Metaphysical Aspects of Ancient Egyptian Monumentality as a Theoretical Approach to Urban Form" designed to reinterpret the Ancient Egyptian experience for thoughtful reflections on contemporary life. Prof. Seif has taught in universities and lectured at conferences worldwide. He was the recipient of the 2010 Fulbright Specialists Program at University of Sofia, Bulgaria. He has authored numerous articles and a dozen book chapters. His book "De-sign in the Transmodern World: Envisioning Reality Beyond Absoluteness" is a state-of-the-art integration of design and semiotics.
42nd SSA Conference Registration and Membership Fees
To Join the SSA and register for the conference, please visit: http://www.pdcnet.org/wp/2017-ssa/ or call: +01-434-220-3300, Toll Free: 1-800-444-2419 (US & Canada). Membership Fees: • SSA Membership Dues (Regular) – $50.00USD • SSA Membership Dues (Student) – $30.00USD Conference Registration Fees: Conference Registration (Regular) – $175.00 (late registration of $200.00 after August 27, 2017) Onsite regular registration…
42nd SSA: Transportation Mexico City–Puebla
The recommended way to travel between Mexico City, International Airport Benito Juárez and Puebla is by bus. The International Airport Benito Juárez, Mexico City has two terminals. Each terminal has a ticket sales office and gates to take the bus services. You can purchase your ticket for one-way or round trip. You will need to…
42nd SSA Hotel Reservations
HOTEL BEST WESTERN PLUS PUEBLA Very close to the University (UPAEP) Single Room: 55 USD Double Room: 70 USD http://www.bestwesternpluspuebla.com.mx/ Calle 5 Poniente, 2522 Colonia La Paz Zona Centro, Puebla 72160 México Reservation: Please call the hotel at +52 01 222 230 0122, and mention the code for identification: Encuentro Anual de la Asociación Americana de…
Keynote and Plenary Speakers, SSA 42nd Annual Meeting
We are honored to announce that Prof. Thomas Alexander and Prof. William B. Gomes are our keynote speakers at the SSA 42nd Annual Meeting in Puebla, Mexico. Prof. Thomas Alexander “Mythos and the Semeiotic Reconstitution of Self, Culture, and World” [Dinner Banquet, Thursday, October 26, 2017] ABSTRACT I will discuss the human need or drive for…
The Passing of a Philosopher-Biosemiotician: Eliseo A. Fernandez (1935–2017)
It is with much sadness that we announce the death of Eliseo A. Fernandez, a prominent biosemiotician, on May 13, 2017. Eliseo was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on May 29, 1935. After completing his schooling in Mar del Plata, he pursued studies in philosophy at the National University of Buenos Aires, developing a special…
Announcing CFP Extension and Update for the 42nd SSA Annual Meeting
Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to extend the deadline for submitting abstracts to the 42nd Annual Meeting of the Semiotic Society of America to Saturday, July 15, 2017. We encourage you to submit your proposal as soon as possible. Look forward to seeing you in Puebla, Farouk Seif Call for Papers – Submission Deadline Extended!! THE…
Memorial Mass for John Deely
Dear Friends and Colleagues, There will be a Memorial Mass for John Deely on Monday, May 8, 2017 at 11:00 am (EST) at Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica, 300 Fraser-Purchase Road, Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650. Please RSVP by May 1, 2017 to Gary Shank (on behalf of Brooke Williams Deely) at garyshank@comcast.net if you plan to attend….
Conversation with Deborah Eicher-Catt
Deborah Eicher-Catt, Chair of the 2017 Program Committee Farouk: Hello Deborah. For the new members of SSA and those who have yet to meet you, can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Deborah: Absolutely! When I’m not currently doing SSA program committee work, I am busy serving as Coordinator for Penn…
John Deely: The Loss of a Dear Friend
Dear friends and colleagues, After a long struggle with cancer, our dear friend and colleague John Deely passed away today January 7 at about 10:00 AM EST in Latrobe, Pennsylvania with his beloved wife Brooke by his side. It’s the saddest Orthodox Christmas I’ve ever had! For me, it’s a sorrowful time to contemplate the…