Month: June 2021

Ruth Braunstein: ASA Sociology of Religion 2021 Early Career Award

Congratulations to Ruth Braunstein, winner of the inaugural Early Career Award from the Sociology of Religion section of the American Sociological Association. This award recognizes an early-career scholar (who may be in any position, not necessarily on the tenure track) who has made an outstanding contribution to the sociological study of religion. Contributions could include […]

Noel Cazenave: “Accusations about teaching ‘critical race theory’ in Connecticut often lack evidence”

Professor Noel Cazenave was cited in the recent Hartford Courant article, “Accusations about teaching ‘critical race theory’ in Connecticut often lack evidence, used as a vehicle for broader attacks on equity and inclusion.”   *Excerpt* Recent outcry over critical race theory is a manifestation of white conservative backlash to the racial justice movement that gained surging support […]

Kathy Covey: Career Champion

Congratulations to Program Coordinator Kathy Covey, who has been recognized for her work as a Career Champion with the Center for Career Development. This program identifies faculty and staff who are actively engaged in assisting students in determining and reaching their career goals.

Mary Fischer: Chair Elect of the Community and Urban Section of ASA

Congratulations to Mary Fischer, who is the chair elect of the Community and Urban Section of the American Sociological Association! Members of the Section on Community and Urban Sociology explore new social theory and develop empirical research on groups living, working, and communicating across geographical boundaries, including cities, suburbs, and rural areas, as well as […]

Kristen Kirksey: Wood/Raith Gender Identity Living Trust Fellowship

Congratulations to Kristen Kirksey, recipient of the 2021 Wood/Raith Gender Indentity Summer Fellowship! The Wood/Raith Living Trust is named for Audrey Wood (UCONN class of ‘47) and Edeltraut Raith. Both Wood and Raith earned their Masters in Library Science from the University of Southern California and spent their careers as librarians with the San Francisco […]