The District of Columbia Societyseeks to promote the rigorous study of sociology and the application of sociological ideas. Founded in 1934, the Society is one of the oldest regional sociological associations in the United States. Since its inception, the Society has worked to enhance the public understanding of sociology through publications and meetings. DCSS also serves as a socialization forum for students, academics and practitioners from throughout the District of Columbia metropolitan region.
What's new?
Third DCSS Meeting, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 6:00 Reception 7:00 Lecture by Prof. Jim Witte: "Applied Sociology at the George Mason Center for Social Science Research"
Johnson Center, Third Floor, Meeting Room G George Mason University, Fairfax Campus 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA
Further information: drysdale@american.edu
Congratulations to.......!
Dr. Harriet B. Presser, Distinguished University Professor, University of Maryland the recipient of the 2009 Stuart A. Rice Career Achievement Award.
Lester Andrist and Heather Marsh, University of Maryland, and Emily Ricke and Ashley Kopack, Catholic University, who were awarded the 2009 Irene B. Taeuber Graduate Student Paper Award.
Contact Information: Dr. John Drysdale, President, DCSS, 2009-2010
Professor of Sociology and Chair of the Department of Sociology, The American University, Battelle Tompkins, T-21, 4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20016. drysdale@american.edu, (202) 885-2488.
The District of Columbia Society seeks to promote the rigorous study of sociology and the application of sociological ideas. Founded in 1934, the Society is one of the oldest regional sociological associations in the United States. Since its inception, the Society has worked to enhance the public understanding of sociology through publications and meetings. DCSS also serves as a socialization forum for students, academics and practitioners from throughout the District of Columbia metropolitan region. 
