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Sociology & Anthropology

Past Events

Sep

26

Lecture

Dr Hajar Yazdiha to give next Williamson Lecture

Location:
Zoellner Arts Center, Butz Lobby
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Dr. Hajar Yazdiha (USC Dornsife; The Struggle for the People’s King: How Politics Transforms the Memory of the Civil Rights Movement) explores the critical issues of polarization, democratic backsliding, and the power of collective action. Drawing inspiration from the enduring…
Apr

2

Event

Career Night attracts alumni, students

Location:
Global Commons
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And the moral of the story is: do what you feel passionate about, and know that your soc/anthro degree will help pave the way!SOAN held a Career Night talk and dinner on April 2nd, with proactive students coming to hear what they can do with their major and to network with each…
Mar

26

Event

Dialogue with an Author: Bruce Whitehouse

Location:
Dialogue Center, 661 Taylor
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Bruce Whitehouse, Professor of Anthropology, will discuss his book, Enduring Polygamy, at the Dialogue Center on 3/26/24 at 4:30 pm. RSVP required.
Mar

7

Class/Workshop

Ain't Nobody Got Time for That!

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East LA band of social justice artivists LAS CAFETERAS conducted a racism workshop, "Ain't Nobody Got Time for That" in sociology class, SOC 106 Race and Ethnicity. Using music and the power of storytelling, Hector Flores, Denise Carlos and other members of the band demonstrated…
Feb

28

Event

Trivia Night

Location:
Global Commons - Williams Hall
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Test your general knowledge with other soc and anth majors, minors, and faculty.  Starting with a taco bar dinner at 5 pm, compete in teams to answer questions created by Lehigh Valley Trivia Master Doc Zog.  
Nov

13

Event

Board Game Night

Location:
Williams Hall - Global Commons
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Join us for a fun night of board games and dinner.  No previous gaming experience necessary.  For our majors, minors and their friends.
Apr

25

Event

Ann Nierer Retirement Reception

Location:
Global Commons
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 Wine and hors d'oevres served. Come celebrate the career and retirement of our department coordinator.
Apr

19

Event

Culture, Politics, Economy: A Thesis Conference & Celebration

Location:
Global Commons
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Please join us to hear brief presentations of honors thesis research by students this year, along with a plenary address by Dr. Vivian Lu (Fordham University), "Market-Making and Nigeria's Global South Shift."