Dr. Susan Sprecher reflects on her research on relationships and recent funding supported by both the John Templeton Foundation and ISU.
Weak ties: New, funded research on their importance and their formation
Unit: Sociology and Anthropology
Students gain new skills, career trajectories in funded research experience
Dr. Shelby S. J. Putt, assistant professor of Anthropology, reflects on new funded research experience for anthropology students.
Sociology and Anthropology Department welcomes new staff member
Sociology and Anthropology welcomes a new staff member into its department.
2023-24 SOA student recognition and awards banquet held
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of its students for the 2023-2024 academic year
Newest Museum Studies cultural exhibit displayed
The Museum Studies Class (ANT 374) from spring 2024 showcases the Ethnography Collection by assembling unique displays in Schroeder Hall.
CASNews to resume summer schedule
With the conclusion of the Spring 2024 semester, CASNews will resume its summer schedule of being published every two weeks.
Honoring Dr. Frank Beck’s 20 Years of Service to the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development
After 20 years of leading and championing the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development, Dr. Frank Beck is returning to a faculty role in his home department, Sociology and Anthropology
Research Challenge Grant winners announced
Eight research projects involving 16 faculty members are the winners of the inaugural Dean’s Research Challenge Grants. Proposals submitted this year were required to focus on one of two themes: “Equity” or “Environment.” Recipients will deliver presentations about their research projects at a College of Arts and Sciences Research Symposium on Friday, October 11.
An invitation to the 2024 spring Dean’s Address and Awards Ceremony
All members of the University and Bloomington-Normal communities are invited to attend the spring 2024 College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Address and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. in the Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center. A reception will follow.
CAS researchers awarded Dean’s Challenge Grant for Chicago River project
A group of Illinois State researchers have received a $6,000 College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Challenge Grant to research the impact of floating gardens on the Chicago River. Drs. Mike Hendricks and Noha Shawki, both of the Department of Politics and Government, received this funding in collaboration with Dr. Joan Brehm, of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, and Drs. Eric Peterson and Alec Foster, both of the Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment.
