Congratulations to Sociology Professor Simon Cheng for being selected as the Vice President- Elect of the Eastern Sociological Society. Please also join us in congratulating the individuals listed below: President-Elect: Dana Fisher Secretary: Amy Hsin Treasurer: Elena Vesselinov Executive Committee Member: Christel Kesler Executive Committee Member: Prema Kurien
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UConn Students Selected for Millennium Fellowship Program
Check out UConn Today’s recent article titled “UConn Students Selected for Millennium Fellowship Program” where Caitlin Dadonna ’22 (Sociology) is recognized as one of the directors for the Millennium Fellowship Program. Only 6% of universities were selected by United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network. Congratulations Caitlin! ***Excerpt from article*** “The Millennium Fellowship leverages the energy […]
Phoebe Godfrey: Global Im-Possibilities Book Launch
If you missed the virtual book launch for Global Im-Possibilities, co-edited by Phoebe Godfrey, on October 14th, 2021 check out the recording below!
Theresa Hopkins-Staten (Class of 1981): VP for Corporate Citizenship and Equity at Eversource Energy
Check out a recent video published on Hartford Business titled “Theresa Hopkins-Staten, VP for Corporate Citizenship and Equity at Eversource Energy” where alumna Theresa Hopkins (SOCI 1981) discusses the various activities she has done in and around Greater Hartford.
Rhys Hall: Faculty Spotlight at UConn Hartford
Congratulations to graduate student Rhys Hall, who is this week’s faculty spotlight at UConn Hartford.
Phoebe Godfrey: UConn Authors Exploring Just Sustainabilities
Check out a recent article on UConn Today, titled “UConn Authors Exploring Just Sustainabilities,” where they interview Associate Professor in Residence of Sociology, Phoebe Godfrey, about a recent book of case studies she edited called Global Im-Possibilities which explores the concept of “just sustainabilities,” including policies, practices, and challenges, faced by individuals and governments working toward […]
Thomas Volscho: Edward R. Murrow Award for Investigative Reporting
Congrats to Sociology alum Thomas Volscho for winning the Edward R. Murrow Award for Investigative Reporting for his work on the ABC Radio News podcast Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein. This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate the excellence of Edward R. Murrow in the broadcasting news profession. ***Excerpt from article*** “I worked on investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s finances […]
Bandana Purkayastha: Decolonial Perspectives | Oct. 29
Check out Professor of Sociology and Asian and Asian American Studies, Bandana Purkayastha, at the upcoming event: “Decolonial Perspectives: Reclaiming our Rights as People in the Global South” on October 29th, 2021
Manisha Desai: Reflections on Decolonising the Transnational Feminist Analytic
Check out Professor of Sociology and Asian and Asian American Studies, Manisha Desai, at the upcoming event: “Reflections on Decolonising the Transnational Feminist Analytic” on October 7th, 2021 from 12:30pm-1:45pm. While transnational feminist movements and praxis have a centuries old history, transnational feminism as an analytic emerged in the 1990s US academy in response to […]
Phoebe Godfrey: Sustainability, Community, and Food–Theory Meets Action for UConn Undergrads
Check out a recent article on UConn Today, titled “Sustainability, Community, and Food–Theory Meets Action for UConn Undergrads,” where they recognize Associate Professor in Residence of Sociology, Phoebe Godfrey, as a faculty member dedicated to teaching classes for the Sustainable Community Food Systems Minor. ***Excerpt from article*** “Sustainable Community Food Systems provides motivated undergraduates with […]