Dr. Ruth came to the PWSC Reception....
No, really, she did...Would we make that up?

If you left the reception early, you missed Dr. Ruth who came by at the end.  Dr. Ruth, the noted sex expert,  spoke at ASA and also attended some of the sessions.  She told us that she has a master's in sociology and apparently a strong interest in peace, war, and social conflict as well. 

We asked if we could take her picture for the website and she declined, saying that her website people don't like to see her picture on other websites.  We respected her wishes but that didn't keep us from taking pictures of people who were talking to Dr. Ruth.

Daniel Ritter and Lee Smithey wonder, "What is Dr. Ruth doing here?"
 

Louis Hicks (center) shares his delight over Dr. Ruth's visit with Bob Edwards (left) and John Crist.
 

Lily Faris (left) and Corina Morano-Ender take a PWSC membership form over to Dr. Ruth.  No word as to whether she actually joined.
 

David Segal talks to Dr. Ruth who is just on the other side of Morten Ender.  Now you know we're telling the truth because David is looking down at the famously diminutive Dr. Ruth.
 

Other folks who came to the reception....

Metta Spencer and Helen Raisz talk about old times in the peace studies biz.
 

Sharon Erickson Nepstead with daughter Linnea Xiomara. 
 

Pat Coy discusses war and peace studies with Linnea but she has not yet declared a major.
 

Josh Klein talks with Clayton Peoples and Kristopher Robison.
 

Greg Maney catches up with Pat Coy, Mary Coyle, and Lee Smithey.
 

Newsletters and buttons for members!
 

Steven Carlton-Ford smiles for the camera.
 

Bob Edwards gets to know Djordje Stefanovic.
 

Alex Bierman hangs with Morten Ender.
 

Djordje Stefanovic and Louis Hicks talk about peace, war, and social conflict.
 

Samantha Hagerty, Darlene Iskra, and Lindsey P. Peterson enjoy the reception.
 

Mary Coyle and Jackie Smith catch up on old times.