Congratulations to Sociology Ph.D. alum Angie Beeman on her recent commentary article, “University Policies Have Not Kept Up with ‘Everyday Racism'”. The University World News article criticizes the reactionary approach to racism that many universities have implemented, citing that this approach fosters an unsafe, ignorant environment for university community members of color.
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Sylvia Pu, ’20 (Ph.D.): “Expand Your Career” November 7, 4-5 PM
Expand Your Career Options is a series of events featuring graduate degree level alum panelists who pursue their careers in various fields. It occurs every semester and is created with doctoral students and postdoc scholars in mind. The event series originated from a commitment that recognizes all graduate students do not go into academia, so we seek to normalize that individuals go into, and succeed in, a range of careers.
Noël Cazenave: Yale Workshop
Next Monday, October 14th, the Yale Sociology Department will be holding a Workshop in Urban Ethnography featuring Professor Noël A. Cazenave and his new book, Cazenave Eyes.
Spring 2025 Sociology Undergraduate Research Grant Mentors
The Sociology Department is excited to run the Undergraduate Research Grant competition again in Academic Year 2025! We encourage students to apply for the chance to win one of five $300 awards.
Spring Research Symposium
This Symposium was held on March 29th, 2024 to highlight some of the brilliant research projects that Undergraduate and Graduate students have been working on throughout the year.
David Embrick Given Two National Sociology Awards
Our very own Professor David Embrick has been honored with the Joseph B. Gittler Award from the Society for the Study of Social Problems and the Founder’s Award for Scholarship & Service from the American Sociological Association.
Asmita Aasaavari: 2024 – 2025 Sadler Scholar
Congratulations to graduate student Asmita Aasaavari for being selected as a 2024 – 2025 Sadler Scholar at The Hastings Center!
Kim Price-Glynn: UConn Today
Students from Professor Kim Price-Glynn’s Sociology of Carework course visited Ebony Horsewomen, Inc. (EHI) in Hartford. The EHI trip was made possible by a Hartford Matters Teaching Grant awarded to Price-Glynn.
Fumilayo Showers: “Migrants Who Care” Interview
Congratulations to Assistant Professor Fumilayo Showers for her latest interview with New Books Network about her book Migrants Who Care.
Laura Bunyan: Stamford Clothing Pantry Featured in UConn Today
Professor Laura Bunyan has been featured in UConn Today for her work with Stamford’s clothing pantry, Husky Clothing for All!