Department Head of Sociology, Manisha Desai, recently participated in “Taking a Perspective of ‘Land, Caste, Class & Gender’ to the Global Audience” to remember Dr. Gail Omvedt (1941-2021).
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Carla Dhillon: New Faculty Bring Antiracism and the Environment to the Forefront
Check out UConn Today’s recent article “New Faculty Bring Antiracism and the Environment to the Forefront,” where they introduce the new CLAS faculty, including our newest member to the department Carla Dhillon who will work across disciplines to advance Antiracism and Human Interactions with the Environment. ***Excerpt from article*** Carla Dhillon is an incoming assistant professor in […]
Bandana Purkaystha: Analyzing Gender
Check out Professor of Sociology and Asian and Asian American Studies, Bandana Purkaystha, in the upcoming series “Analyzing Gender: Global Encounters” on September 6th &13th at 5:00pm.
Liz Holzer: Improving Water and Food Security in Ethiopia through Research
Check out a recent article by the United Nations titled “Improving Water and Food Security in Ethiopia through Research” where they discuss the recent works of Water and Food Security, Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) project, with the help of Associate Professor of Sociology and Human Rights, Elizabeth Holzer, who is also one of the […]
Laura Mauldin: Humanities Institute Fellow
Congratulations to Associate Professor of Human Development & Family Sciences and Women’s Gender & Sexuality Studies/Sociology Laura Mauldin for being selected as a faculty fellow for the University of Connecticut Humanities Institute (UCHI). “For All We Care” is a book project based on the stories of spousal/partner caregivers who everyday provide extraordinary care to their partners […]
Asmita Aasaavari: Human Rights Institute Grant Winner
Congratulations to Graduate Student Asmita Aasaavari, recipient of the Human Rights Institute Graduate Funding Competition! This funding is given to an individual whose proposal demonstrates overall excellence with a focus on human rights issues.
Kim Price-Glynn: “A ‘Care’ Agenda Is Essential Policy”
Check out Associate Professor of Sociology and Urban and Community Studies, Kim Price-Glynn’s recent article with Mignon Duffy titled “A ‘Care’ Agenda Is Essential Policy.” The article discusses the push for a comprehensive care policy to those in need during the recent pandemic COVID-19. ***Excerpt from Article*** Paid care infrastructure is only one piece of the puzzle. A […]
Bradley Wright: 2020 OUR Mentorship Excellence Award
Congratulations to Bradley Wright, recipient of the 2020 OUR Mentorship Excellence Award! This award is given to an individual faculty member who has displayed outstanding mentorship of undergraduate researchers. Bradley Wright was nominated for his purpose-driven and student-focused approach to mentorship, with students citing the ways in which he helps students develop clarity of purpose and […]
Nabil Tueme: “All in the Family”
Congratulations to Sociology graduate student Nabil Tueme on her recent article in Sociology Compass, “All in the Family: The Role of Family Networks, Collective Action Frames, and Identity in Latino Movement Participation.” The article discusses the importance of family for Latino communities. ***Excerpt from Article*** In this article, I review the literature on the role […]
Congratulations Jordan McMillan!
Congratulations to graduate student Jordan McMillan and her partner Terri Laue in welcoming baby Rowan Page McLaue (they/them/their) to the world. Rowan was born March 5th, weighing in at 8lbs, 14oz, at 21 inches.