“One must not love oneself so much as to avoid getting involved in the risks of life that history requires of us” - Oscar Romero

Along with the very real threats to our discipline, our research, our teaching, and our persons, a narrative of scarcity has been imposed on Sociology. We have come to be defined by this narrative. But Sociology is more than a victim of cuts and censorship. Sociology enjoys a diversity of thoughts, methods, and a creativity of approaches to answering critical questions. We can, and must, subvert the narrative of scarcity, by highlighting ways in which Sociology continues to contribute to the betterment of society.

Clearly demonstrated in the diversity of the foundational works of our discipline, our roots are interdisciplinary. Many of us currently teach in combined interdisciplinary departments which have historically brought together sociology, anthropology, history, philosophy, and criminology. Our interdisciplinary history and practice are our strength.

In 2026, our colleagues invited us to think about “care and the sociological vocation.” In 2027, we will continue this care and examination of the sociological vocation with the focus on interdisciplinary and intersectional sociology. As we prepare to meet in Milwaukee, let us engage fully in sharing a narrative of Sociology that discards the constraints of scarcity. We invite theoretical and empirical work that shows the potential of our discipline and the increased potential of the discipline in partnership with other disciplines. Works that utilize an interdisciplinary approach, and sociological work done within other disciplines, are most welcome.