Kristin Haltinner successfully defended her dissertation, "The Conservative Next Door," today May 23. Her advisors are Profs. Ron Aminzade and David Pellow. Dr. Haltinner begins an Assistant Professor of Sociology position at the University of Idaho-Moscow in Fall 2013. Congratulations, Dr. Haltinner!
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Danielle Docka will defend her dissertation, "Case Studies in Compassion: Need Interpretation, Family, and Gender in an Era of Faith-Based Provision," Thurs. June 5, 915 Soc Sci Bldg. The public portion of the defense will be 12:00 am-12:30 pm. Her Advisors are Profs. Penny Edgell & Kathleen Hull. In anticipation of a successful defense, the graduate program is planning a small celebration to be held at 2:30 pm. Snacks and beverages will be provided. All current department members are welcome to attend.
To learn about the latest content on The Society Pages, the open access social science website edited by Profs. Doug Hartmann and Chris Uggen, be sure to read the latest "Friday Roundup" on the Editors' Desk.
The Spring 2013 CLA Commencement for Sociology will be held on Sun. May 19, 4:00 pm, Mariucci Arena.
Kristin Haltinner will defend her dissertation, "The Conservative Next Door," Thurs. May 23, 915 Soc Sci Bldg. The public portion of the defense will be 10:00-10:30 am. Her Advisors are Profs. Ron Aminzade and David Pellow. In anticipation of a successful defense, the graduate program is planning a small celebration to be held at 4:00 pm. Snacks and beverages will be provided. All current department members are welcome to attend.
Prof. Qiao Xiaochun (Institute of Population Research, Peking University, Beijing, China) presents "China's Floating Population: Insights from the 2010 Census," Thurs. May 23, 12:15-1:15 pm, MPC Seminar Room, 50 Willey Hall.
Yu Ju Chien successfully defended her dissertation, "Constructing Knowledge and Policies on Avian Influenza: How do International Organization Craft Global Models," on May 10. Her Advisor is Prof. Joachim Savelsberg. Congratulations, Dr. Chien!
Graduate student Raphi Rechitsky received a 2013 TASI Fellowship Award from the Center for German and European Studies. Congratulations Raphi!
To learn about the latest content on The Society Pages, the open access social science website edited by Profs. Doug Hartmann and Chris Uggen, be sure to read the latest "Friday Roundup" on the Editors' Desk.
The Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change presents "Perspectives on Global Food Security and Social Justice: A Roundtable Discussion," TODAY May 8, 3:30-5:00 pm, 180 Humphrey Center. Prof. Rachel Schurman, Dr. Valentine Cadieux (Research Associate, Sociology), and others will lead the discussion.
