The AAR Weekly Briefing | May 15, 2025
This week’s newsletter, at a glance:
View the program for the Online June Sessions of the Annual Meeting
Early Bird registration deadline for the November Annual Meeting is May 29, 2025
Host an event in conjunction with the November Annual Meeting
Register for our upcoming WebinAARs, including the first of a new series organized by AAR’s Status of People with Disabilities in the Professions Committee
Join AAR staff for a workshop on how navigate our new member portal and community hub
Mark your calendars for upcoming webinar events from Beyond the Professoriate
| We are excited to share our Online June Sessions program with you that includes review sessions, workshops, a presidential plenary, and a free pre-conference day on Monday, June 23. The free pre-conference day will include professional development and networking opportunities and does not require conference registration. Keep an eye out for more details! https://papers.aarweb.org/program-book/30614 |
| Don’t Miss Out on Discounted Registration Rates for the Annual Meetings |
| Registration is open for both the online and in-person Annual Meetings! Our Early Bird rate for the November Annual Meeting expires on May 30, 2025 so make sure to register by 11:59 PM ET on May 29. Don’t forget: you get an additional discount when you register for both the June and November meetings. https://aarweb.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=66ff4385aedad2bb3081a8fd2&id=4456a73443&e=5fdbe5dac7 |
Submit Your “Other Events” to be Hosted at the November Annual Meeting
Interested in hosting an event in conjunction with the AAR/SBL in-person annual meeting in Boston, MA? Our Other Events system is open and accepting requests for alumni reunions, board/foundation meetings, social events, book launches, and more!
Register for These Upcoming WebinAARs
Teaching with Disability
May 21, 2025 | 12 PM ET
This webinAAR (the first in a four-part webinar series organized by the Status of People with Disabilities in the Professions Committee) invites conversation around teaching with a disability in higher education, encouraging scholars with and without disabilities to share their stories and build community and inclusivity in our professions.
Preparing Graduate Students for a Variety of Futures
May 22, 2025 | 3 PM ET
This webinAAR (hosted by AAR’s Academic Relations Committee) will be a crash course in what departments should be doing to better prepare their graduate students for a variety of futures.
| Join AAR Staff for a Working Session on Making the Most of Our New Website and Member Portal |
| AAR hosts monthly space for new (and longtime!) members to ask questions about various AAR programs, events, opportunities, member benefits, and more.In this session, AAR staff will help new AAR members – or anyone interested – navigate the new AAR member portal. You will learn how to:Access the Community HubUpdate your member profileRegister for webinAARs and other eventsEngage with committees, groups, and other AAR communitiesPlease come with any questions you may have. https://aarweb.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=66ff4385aedad2bb3081a8fd2&id=3d2acfa159&e=5fdbe5dac7 |
Don’t Miss These Upcoming Events from Beyond the Professoriate
Beyond the Professoriate is designed to assist graduate students, postdocs, and PhDs in making a successful transition into academic or non-academic careers. As an active AAR member, you have access to this invaluable career platform. Member login is required.