Illinois State professor Dr. Kathryn Sampeck’s research focuses on a sweet subject with a not-so-sweet history.
Money growing on trees: Illinois State professor’s research unwraps the complicated history of chocolate
Tag: Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Trailblazing professor influenced and empowered hundreds on campus and in the community
Dr. Mildred Pratt, professor emeritus of social work, fought racism, segregation, sexism, and generational poverty—among countless other obstacles—to achieve a better life and help others do the same.
Conducting Community Development on a National Scale Through NACEDA
Part of the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development’s mission is to provide excellent service to host organizations and opportunities for learning to our students through the Professional Practice placement process. Chanse Sonsalla is one such student who share’s their experience work with NACEDA’s executive director, Frank Woodruff.
Stevenson Center’s Lawrence Landfair spends summer internship with Sen. Dick Durbin
Lawrence Landfair recounts his time interning for Senator Richard J. Durbin.
Homecoming alum guest speaker to discuss sociologists in the corporate world on October 13
The Sociology and Anthropology department is hosting Cristian Casanova ’17 as special Homecoming guest speaker on October 13.
What is Hip Hop Culture? Gallery opening event September 22
What is Hip Hop? exhibit opening by local youth will provide a powerful, immersive experience.
Helping humanity goal of alum Dr. Robert Shorty’s corporate work
Illinois State University alum Dr. Robert Shorty is doing the right thing as Nike’s director of global diversity, equity, and inclusion team.
Museum Studies class showcases artifact collection
The Museum Studies Class (ANT 374) from spring 2022 showcases the Ethnography Collection by assembling unique displays in Schroeder Hall.
International students embody persistence and enhance global perspectives
Three international students journey from Africa to Illinois State University and discover what life is like as Redbird graduate students.
SOA Research series to discuss slow food movement, February 25 at noon
Dr. Gina Hunter and Dr. Noha Shawki will discuss the slow food movement and what it is at the next SOA Research Series, February 25.
