But that doesn't deter members of the Academy for Leisure Sciences. Founded in 1980, this honorary organization brings together more than 80 scholars. The Academy produces discussion papers on a variety of topics. What You Think, criticizes the way people seem to be squandering their free time watching TV or wandering around in local shopping malls. The State of Children's Play takes a dim view of parents' tendency to overly structure their children's free time.
Members also present papers at their annual meeting.
The Academy's Future Scholars Program funds young scholars, usually masters students planning to continue on to a PhD, to attend the organization's annual meeting. Members do make time for a bit of fun at their meetings. We try to make it as leisurely and enjoyable as possible. Published by the University Relations Office, the Reporter publishes bi-weekly during the academic year and is available throughout McGill's downtown and Macdonald campuses.