[AISWorld] 3rd Zoom Session on Advancing IS Theories, Thurs Sept 30

[Nik Rushdi Hassan]

Dear colleagues,
The third and final Zoom session for the Advancing IS Theories Vol 1 series
(click here for details)
<https://sigphil.wordpress.com/2021/09/11/advancing-information-systems-theories-vol-1-rationale-and-processes/>
is on Thur, Sept 30 at 2pm CST (9pm Central European Time). If you've
registered, you're all set. If not, don't miss this opportunity to be part
of the next wave of change in the IS field by registering here to
participate
<https://umn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpdOqrrD8oH9w_hck_3rQSNRE0dO-CvGli>.
This week's session hosted by Suzanne Rivard features highlights from
chapters by Nik Hassan, Lars Mathiassen and Paul Lowry on how to theorize,
with Bill Doolin as discussant, Lars Taxen on reviving the individual in
theorizing with Daniel Treku as discussant, David Kreps on four aspects of
theorizing information with John Oredo as discussant and a special panel of
EJIS editors (Mike Myers, Kieran Conboy and Par Agerfalk) who will share
especially with regard to theorizing what they found in the excellent work
of curating IS research related to COVID-19.

Many IS researchers are looking for more substantive coverage and
discussions surrounding information systems (IS) theories, not just about
theories in IS research, but specifically fresh and original indigenous IS
theories. It is inconceivable for a field so relevant to the era of the
hyper-connected society, disruptive technologies, Big Data, social media,
the weaponization of information and "fake news" to not be brimming with
its own native theories. It is towards this goal that the “Advancing
Information Systems Theories” series of volumes was published this year.
This September, we are pleased to offer a three-part interactive Zoom
session in which the authors of the chapters in that volume will share the
highlights of their reflections on important aspects of advancing IS
theories. Volume 1 (https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9783030648831) focuses
on why IS theories are needed, what theories are and how is theorizing in
IS done. Registration is required. Registration will also allow access to
recordings of the session. Register here to participate
<https://umn.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpdOqrrD8oH9w_hck_3rQSNRE0dO-CvGli>
in these timely and intellectually stimulating sessions.

Nik Rushdi Hassan
Leslie Willcocks
Suzanne Rivard

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Nik Rushdi Hassan, PhD and Assoc. Professor of MIS
Labovitz School of Business and Economics
University of Minnesota Duluth
1318 Kirby Drive, LSBE 385A
Duluth MN 55812
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