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 […]
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Adane Zawdu: Fellowship from the Polonsky Academy for Advanced Study
Adane Zawdu received a fellowship from the Polonsky Academy for Advanced Study in the Humanities and the Social Sciences at the Van Leer Institute in Jerusalem. During this four year fellowship, Adane will be studying the changing relations between ethnic culture and skin color among Ethiopian Israelis, from the early years of migration to today. He […]
Refugee Advocate Irene Soteriou Named 2021 UConn Newman Civic Fellow
Congratulations to Irene Soteriou, ’23 (CLAS), who was nominated by President Thomas Katsouleas for a Newman Civic Fellowship for her investment in collaborative changemaking. The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are changemakers and public problem-solvers at Campus Compact member institutions. Read the full article here. ***Excerpt from the article*** As […]
Kim Price-Glynn: Carework Network Drafts Statement to Biden-Harris Administration
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.
David Embrick: UConn Partners with FutureLearn to Expand Digital Education Presence Globally
Check out UConn Today’s recent article titled “UConn Partners with FutureLearn to Expand Digital Education Presence Globally” where they announce Associate Professor of Sociology and Africana Studies David Embrick, Assistant Professor of Communication Shardé M. Davis, and Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs Milagros Castillo-Montoya will be teaching an online course partnered with FutureLearn. […]
Matthew Hughey: Everyday White Supremacy with John Henry Smith
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Phoebe Godfrey Q&A: Climate Grief and Our Crisis of Culture
Check out Associate Professor in Residence of Sociology, Phoebe Godfrey in UConn Today’s recent article titled Q&A: Climate Grief and Our Crisis of Culture where she answers questions regarding Climate Grief. ***Excerpt from Article*** A common reaction to the developments of the daily news cycle is a feeling of anxiety and despair in the […]
Laura Mauldin: “If he gets COVID, it’s over”
Check out Sociology Assistant Professor Laura Mauldin’s recent article in Caring Across Generations titled “‘If he gets COVID, it’s over’: I talked to spousal caregivers during COVID, here’s what I’ve learned.” The article talks about the stress spousal caregivers are faced with due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ***Excerpt from Article*** “Family caregivers are everywhere. The latest […]
David Embrick: Publishing NOW! February 10, 2021
Heather Battaly (Philosophy, UConn) David G. Embrick (Sociology and Africana Studies, UConn) Charles Mahoney (English and Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies, UConn) February 10, 2021, 1:15–2:30pm An online webinar. Event registration is required for attendance. Heather Battaly is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Connecticut. She specializes in epistemology, ethics, and virtue theory. She is […]