For our 2025 conference the CSA will be meeting at the Residence Inn in Berkeley

Conference theme: Creativity and Community In Times of Crises 

Friday and Saturday Nov 7-8 

Please join us!

Notice — we just received a small grant to pay for student presenter’s registration and membership at the conference.  This is only for students (grad or undergrad) and only for those that present at the conference.  Registration and membership payment will be refunded after the conference to recipients.  Funds will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis (until funds are extinguished) to this recipient group, based on the order of complete names/email addresses on the following form, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DK6278W

Keynote

Catherine Hanna Schrock is the Co-Founder & Director of Programs for IMAGINE (imaginebravespaces.com), an applied theatre company based in San Diego, California. Motivated to cultivate empathy, Catherine designs and facilitates creative programming that equips diverse multigenerational communities to engage in complex dialogues toward social and community development. She specializes in various applied theatre forms including Interview Theatre, Playback Theatre, and Theatre of the Oppressed–specifically, Forum Theatre, an interactive format that allows audiences to role-play toward conflict transformation. To date, her original Forum Theatre work has served more than 50,000 people across San Diego County. Catherine holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Theater from New York University and a BA in Sociology and International Development.

DJ

Shammy Dee is a joyful and high-energy DJ who has shared the stage with GRAMMY award-winning artists like Kendrick Lamar and Diplo and played for celebrities such as Alicia Keys and Fergie, as well as global brands including Christian Louboutin and Louis Vuitton. He is also a composer and music director for theatrical productions such as Poor Yella Rednecks (South Coast Repertory), Vietgone (A.C.T. SF and EastWest Players), and Tiger Style! (La Jolla Playhouse). An accomplished artist himself, he composes original music (find him on Spotify) and has appeared on television shows like How I Met Your Mother and Sam & Cat .

Present at the Annual CSA Conference

To present at the conference, find an appropriate session from the list below and email the organizer.

In the email, include the title of your presentation, your name as you would like it to appear on the program, your status (e.g., professor, student, etc.), and your affiliation (e.g., what college or university you are attending).

Please note that the “student sessions” are specifically intended for undergraduates

Hotel Details

The 2025 conference will be at the Residence Inn in Berkeley.

Located in downtown Berkeley near the university and steps away from access to San Francisco via Bay Area Rapid Transit. Walking distance to theatres, shopping and dining.

2121 Center Street

Berkeley, California, USA, 94704

Telephone: +1 510-982-2100

 

ONE BEDROOM SUITE: One King Bed or Two Queen Beds, Sofa Bed, with private living area and fully-equipped kitchen with full-size refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, dishwasher and coffee maker.

 

As in the past, the CSA is contracted to have its members book at least 50 rooms (within the CSA Thursday, Friday, Saturday night stay).  Please follow the booking procedure below to make sure we get credit for your stay,

 

It is important that each of your guests contact the hotel at least thirty days prior to your arrival date and identify themselves as part of the California Sociological Association, and provide us with guest name, requested type of room, requested bed type (i.e. king, double queen), check-in and check-out dates, etc.   

 

Click the link below to reserve your room,

 

Book your group rate for CA Sociological Association Nov2025

 

GUEST ROOM RATES: Rates for your meeting are confirmed as follows: $249.00
Room rates quoted above are non-commissionable, net rates, subject to tax, which is currently 13.2%.

CONCESSIONS:
* Complimentary Standard Guest Room Internet Access.
* Complimentary Access to Fitness Center.
* Complimentary All-American Breakfast (2 Per Room).

 

Parking Information

Valet Parking Only. Valet pricing: 0-3 Hours $20.00, 3-6 Hours $40.00, >6 hours $54.00. Key fob for vehicle required.

 

There is a nearby city parking lot that might work for some people.