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    Welcome to Christin Munsch, our new hire!

    We are pleased to announce that Christin Munsch will be joining the department in the fall of 2013.  Her research and teaching specialty areas include the topics of gender, social psychology, sexuality, and quantitative methods.  Welcome Christin!

    Sociology major to conduct summer research in Birmingham, AL

    Alexa Singer (’14), has been awarded one of four spots from a national search to conduct criminal justice research at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. This summer research program is funded by the National Science Foundation.

    Man Up?

    Come hear CJ Pascoe give a talk about her research on masculinity and sexuality in high schools. January 16, 7pm, Burgiss Theater. CLP

    Sociology of Dance? Sports Analytics?

    Consider signing up for one of our department’s offerings during the 2013 May Experience session.  These are short (2-3 weeks) courses that offer half the credit of regular courses.  They are quick, fun, and intense.  Spots are limited, sign up today!

    Furman sociologist quoted in Greenville News

    Aaron Passell, our intrepid urban sociologist, was quoted extensively throughout a recent front page article on gentrification in Greenville. http://grnol.co/TUqUZN

    Medicine Program Information Session

    On Wednesday, November 19 at 5 PM in JH105 come find out about this exciting engaged learning opportunity that combines Medical Sociology and Medical Ethics and incorporates extensive field work in the Greenville Hospital System. Applications are due Monday, November 5 by 5 PM. Contact Dr. Kristy Maher for more information.

    Carmel Price to present research in Denver

    Carmel Price, ACS Postdoctoral Fellow, will present her recent research, “Intersectionality: Moderating Effects of Gender and Demographic Characteristics of Environmental Concern” at the upcoming annual meeting of the American Sociological Association in Denver.

    Sociology Faculty headed to Denver

    In August, Furman sociology faculty will participate in the Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Society. Ken Kolb and Kyle longest will be presenting papers and presiding over a few sessions, and Paul Kooistra will be organizing our job-search interviews (we’re hiring again!).

    Sociology Faculty in the news

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    2011-2012 Award Winners

    The Sociology Department is proud to announce our 2011-2012 Award Winners!

    Johnson Webb: Emily McClimon and Sean Hastings

    Dan Cover: Chelsea Brewer, Porschia Johnson, and Rachel Thompson

    Elta Cover: Sean Hastings and Emily Ralls