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…
Category: Announcements
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…
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…
Vice-President and President Elect
Dear Colleagues, It is my pleasure to report that the Nominating Committee (Robert S. Hatten, Michael Raposa, and Stephanie Walsh Matthews) has selected the following nominees: Vice-President and President-Elect: Farouk Y. Seif New members of the Executive Board: Priscila Borges Jamin Pelkey According to the SSA Constitution, unless I receive a petition by January 30th,…
Introducing Our New Executive Director: Javier Clavere
Dear Friends and Colleagues, It was great seeing many of you at the SSA Meeting in Florida. For those of you who were unable to attend the SSA General Business meeting on October 2, it is my pleasure to introduce our new Executive Director Javier Clavere. From the bottom of my heart, I am thankful…
Delray Beach: Local Attractions and Restaurants
Delray Beach: Local Attractions and Restaurants http://www.downtowndelraybeach.com www.downtowndelraybeach.com http://www.downtowndelraybeach.com/dining
Transportation Options: From Airports to Delray Beach Marriott Hotel
Dear Friends and Colleagues, There is public transportation via Tri-Rail. Tri-Rail is the easiest way to travel in South Florida with direct and convenient bus connections to the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and Palm Beach International Airport terminals. Fares are approximately $2.50 each way, onboard luggage racks on all trains and free parking at all…
41st SSA Room Reservation
Dear Friends and Colleagues, In order to take advantage of the SSA special rate of $160 per night, please make your room reservations at the Delray Beach Marriott Hotel in Florida before August 28, 2016. After this date, room charges will be subject to the prevailing rates and availability. Please go to the customized…
Announcing CFP Extension for the 41st Annual Meeting
Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to extend the deadline for submitting abstracts to the 41st Annual Meeting of the Semiotic Society of America to Sunday, June 19, 2016. We encourage you to submit your proposal as soon as possible. All the best, Farouk Seif Executive Director, Semiotic Society of America
“The Semiotics of Murder”
Workshop Organized by Marcel Danesi and Mike Arntfield SSA 41st Annual Meeting, Delray Beach, Florida, September 29, 2016 This workshop will examine the work going on in forensic semiotics on the relation between murder as a criminal act and culture as the framework in which murder is defined. The workshop is intended to bring together a…