Dr. Frank Beck, associate professor of sociology, along with criminal justice graduate student Alexis Swanson, will present their answers to the question, “Why do African Americans spend more time in jail than whites?”
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Purdue researcher to present on partner aggression, September 11
The Illinois State University Interdisciplinary Research Group on Personal Relationships will present a research colloquium featuring Ximena Arriaga, Ph.D. from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 11, in room 145 of the Center for Visual Arts.
New faculty profile: Jeffrey Stokes
Jeffrey Stokes joins the Illinois State University Department of Sociology and Anthropology as an assistant professor.
CAS Dean’s Address and Awards Ceremony, April 11
The Spring College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Address will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, in the Old Main Room in the Bone Student Center.
College of Arts and Sciences announces Outstanding Service Award recipients
The College of Arts and Sciences has announced the 2016–2017 recipients of the Outstanding College Service Awards: Professor John Hooker, School of Communication, and Professor Doris Houston, School of Social Work.
Shirley Buzzard to present on life experiences
The Office of International Studies and Programs, in collaboration with the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development, the Women’s and Gender Studies Program, and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology will present Shirley Buzzard, Ph.D., at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, in Schroeder 238, with the talk “‘Paddling My Own Canoe’ an Evening Presentation about Shirley Buzzard’s Life.” The
Final film in Ethnographic Film Series November 16
The final film in the Ethnographic Film Series will be Oak Park Stories at 7 p.m. November 16. The free screenings will be at 7 p.m. in Schroeder Hall, room 138.
Reactions: Migration crisis
As hundreds of thousands pour into Europe to escape war-torn areas, Associate Professor of Sociology Winfred Avogo explores the shift in population amid the turmoil.
Research and Honors
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Ethnographic Film Series explores challenges, movements across the world
The Ethnographic Film Series delves explores politics, folktales, crimes and tolerance through film. All films will be shown on Mondays at 6 p.m. in Schroeder Hall, room 138.