THE WORLD'S LARGEST ORGANIZATION DEVOTED  TO 
THE SCHOLARLY STUDY OF FILM AND MEDIA


March 2016 - Conference Edition
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S NOTE
We look forward to seeing you very soon in Atlanta!  In this issue of News Brief, you will find what we hope will be helpful information for those of you attending this year's conference.
 
Getting Around Atlanta  includes a fairly extensive list of available modes of transportation both to and from the airport, as well as for getting around the city.  We have also included a few options on downtown parking. 
 
Conference Logistics  contains information on everything from conference accessibility and child care to this year's green initiatives and dining options near the Hilton Atlanta.
 
Navigating the Conference   provides details on conference registration, accessing the 2016 SCMS Conference mobile app, and a roster of this year's exhibitors.
 
For those of you who are brand new to SCMS' annual conference, First Time Attending SCMS? provides some suggestions on helpful items to pack, and how tips to make the most of your experience. 
 
In closing, please note that this month's issue contains a public statement on due process that the SCMS Board of Directors released on March 15, 2016.  The statement is in the wake of several high profile cases that have recently come to light. 
 
Best wishes and safe travels!
 
Jill Simpson
Executive Director


IMPORTANT DATES
MARCH 30 - APRIL 3 
Atlanta 2016 Conference 

SCMS OFFICE STAFF
Executive Director

Administrative Coordinator

Account and Budget Representative

Program Assistant 

Conference Manager

SCMS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
OFFICERS

Steven Cohan,  President 15-17
Pamela Wojcik, President-Elect 15-17
Victoria Johnson, Secretary 15-18
Amanda Ann Klein, Treasurer 14-17

BOARD MEMBERS

Kara Keeling,  13-16
Neepa Majumdar, 13-16
Mary Beltran,  14-17
Mary Desjardins,  14-17
Linda Mizejewski,  15-18
Nick Davis, 15-18
Juan Llamas-Rodriguez, 15-17

NON-VOTING MEMBERS 

Barbara Klinger, Past-President 15-17
Will Brooker, Cinema Journal Editor 12-16
Aviva Dove-Viebahn, Web Content Mgr.
Caetlin Benson-Allott, Rep. of Home Office
Lindsey Pendleton, Admin.Coordinator

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jill Simpson 

ELECTION RESULTS!
Dear SCMS Members, 

The results of the 2016 SCMS elections are in! On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce that Derek Kompare (Southern Methodist University) and Miriam J. Petty (Northwestern University) have been elected to three-year terms on the SCMS Board of Directors. They begin their terms on July 1, 2016.

The proposed Bylaw Change to Article VII. Committees, Caucuses and Scholarly Interest Groups was approved.

Please join the Board in extending deepest thanks to Hect or Amaya and Patrick Vonderau for their willingness to stand for office and for their ongoing service and commitment to the Society for Cinema and Media Studies.

The Board would also like to thank members of the SCMS Nominating Committee for their hard work in developing this excellent slate of candidates: Haidee Wasson (Chair), Elena Gorfinkel, Hollis Griffin, Erik Hedling, Bambi Haggins, Arthur Knight, Mariah Larsson, and Jason Middleton.

Lastly, thanks to all SCMS members who took the time to cast their ballot in this year's election. As always, the leadership of SCMS depends upon your support.

Sincerely,
Victoria E. Johnson
Secretary, Society for Cinema and Media Studies

GETTING AROUND ATLANTA 

There's so much to see in Atlanta.  Learn about all the transportation options here. 

This helpful document includes: 
  • arrival information
  • ground transportation
  • getting around Atlanta 
  • parking
  • travel tiscounts 
CONFERENCE LOGISTICS

Make the most of your SCMS experience by taking advantage of the many amenities available to conference attendees.  
  • wifi availability
  • restaurant options
  • accessibility 
  • child care info
  • fitness options
  • green initiatives


NAVIGATING THE CONFERENCE




Plan your conference schedule with this helpful guide, including: 
  • conference program 
  • mobile app
  • registration hours
  • exhibit area hours
  • exhibitor list
  • social media info
FIRST TIME ATTENDING SCMS? 

Attending SCMS for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. There's so much to see and do!  Learn how to navigate your first SCMS conference experience here, including:
  • what to pack
  • tips & tricks from veteran SCMS conference attendees
  • and more! 


BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
STATEMENT ON DUE PROCESS
On March 15, 2016 the Board of Directors voted to approve a Statement on Due Process.  Click below to read the statement in full.





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