The Section on Sociology of Culture and the Section on Aging and the Life Course (SALC) are partnering this year for an exciting open session on "Media and Aging Audiences/Fans/Users: New Areas of Inquiry" (see description below). We want your submissions! The deadline - JANUARY 11, 3 P.M. EST -- is almost here. Instructions can be found at: http://www.asanet.org/meetings/Call_for_Papers.cfm Media and Aging Audiences/Fans/Users: New Areas of Inquiry. Given population aging and fundamental changes in the structure of the 20th century (Western) life course, along with rapid changes in the extent to which our lives are mediated, the experiences and practices of media audiences/fans/users are undergoing significant modification. This session focuses particularly on older media participants; much has been written about youth/teen markets and the emergence of the digital generation but less is known about the adult/late life market or about broader life course transitions. Submissions focusing on both traditional mass media and new media technologies/social media are welcome. Session Organizers: C. Lee Harrington, Miami University and Richard Settersten, Oregon State University Happy new year, Cheers, Rick Settersten Chair, ASA Section on Aging and the Life Course *************************************** Shelia R. Cotten, PhD Professor Department of Sociology University of Alabama, Birmingham 460N Heritage Hall 1530 3rd Ave S. Birmingham, AL 35294-1152 205-934-8678 cotten@uab.edu Twitter: @shelia_cotten