PANELS AND MORE

With a four-day program filled with panels, roundtables, and special events, the meeting gives attendees ample opportunity to engage with fellow scholars. Mingle with colleagues at exciting evening events like the opening reception, or join APSA in celebrating outstanding achievements in the field at the awards ceremony. Delve more deeply into topics with a short course on Wednesday, or meet attendees with shared interests by participating in a working group. Along with special events and networking, the APSA Annual Meeting provides attendees with worthwhile services: the eJobs placement service for onsite interviews, and an exhibit hall hosting publishers, educational foundations, computer software companies, and more. Find dates, times, and more information in the online program, available at www.apsanet.org /mtgs/program_2013/.

REGISTER NOW TO SAVE

Registration is available through the APSA website www.apsanet.org. Log into your MyAPSA account and follow the registration links under the Annual Meeting header. Register by August 6 to receive the lower preregistration rates–after August 6 onsite rates apply. Current APSA members receive lower registration rates, so we encourage nonmembers to consider joining to take advantage of reduced registration fees and other valuable services the association offers.

HOTELS IN CHICAGO

Special meeting rates are still available at several Chicago hotels. Visit www .apsanet.org/2013 for more information about making reservations online and by phone with APSA's official housing bureau, Travel Planners.

SHORT COURSES

Each year, on the Wednesday prior to the start of the Annual Meeting, APSA hosts short courses, half- or full-day sessions that provide opportunities for meeting attendees to enhance knowledge and reinvigorate teaching or research skills. Review short course details online, including course registration information. Please note that you must register for the Annual Meeting to take part in a short course.

WORKING GROUPS

Consider joining a Working Group during the meeting. Working Groups consist of small groups of scholars who convene throughout the meeting to discuss a common topic or subfield. Group members draw on the rich content of the Annual Meeting by agreeing to attend a specified set of panels and meeting afterwards to discuss the emerging themes. Working groups can enrich member participation by creating a community and networking experience.

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS AND OPENING RECEPTION

On Thursday evening, APSA President Jane Mansbridge, Harvard University, will address the association. Following the address, APSA invites all attendees to the Opening Reception for an evening of music, hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and networking.

THEME PANELS AND PLENARY SESSIONS

The program co-chairs have selected more than 30 special panels to highlight as theme panels. In addition, they have coordinated several plenary lectures and panels to address important topics in the field. Check the online program for a complete list of theme panels and lectures. Some of the highlights include:

• Plenary Lecture:Power and Persuasion in the Halls of Congress, Barney Frank, (D-MA, US House of Representatives, 1981–2013)

• Plenary Panel:Tenth Anniversary of the US War in Iraq: Power, Persuasion, and Lessons of the War

• Theme Panel:The National Science Foundation and Political Science

• Theme Panel:Minding the Gender Gap in Political Science

• Theme Roundtable in Honor of Albert O. Hirschman:His Contributions to Political Science

• A Roundtable in Honor of Hanes Walton, Jr.:Contemporary Black Politics in the United States: From Invisible to Visible?

AWARDS LUNCHEON AND CEREMONY

The annual Awards Luncheon and Ceremony honors scholars for exceptional contributions to the discipline and profession. After the invitation-only luncheon, the ceremony is open to all APSA Annual Meeting attendees.

GRADUATE STUDENT RECEPTION

The Graduate Student Reception is one of the most highly anticipated events of every APSA Annual Meeting. This networking opportunity is a way for the association to recognize the future of the profession and to provide opportunities for graduate students to connect with peers.

RECEPTION HONORING TEACHING

Each year, the association recognizes those who have made a significant impact both on the profession and in the classroom. Campus teaching award winners from across the country are honored at this special event, which is open to all attendees.

ANNUAL ALL-MEMBER MEETING

The all-member meeting is an opportunity to bring association business before the APSA president. In addition, the general membership meeting is when current APSA president Jane Mansbridge, Harvard University, will hand the gavel to president-elect John Aldrich, Duke University. All members should attend this very important meeting.

VISITING CHICAGO

Between events in your busy meeting schedule, take an opportunity to explore the city. Calling itself “the city that is second to none,” Chicago has something for everyone. Whether it's walking along the lakefront, visiting The Art Institute of Chicago, taking in a game at the famous Wrigley Field, or joining an architecture cruise along the river, you won't run out of activities. And with some of the top restaurants in the world located there, a good meal isn't hard to find. To start planning your trip, visit www.choosechicago.com.