Furman Sociology http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc Just another weblog Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:15:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Welcome to Christin Munsch, our new hire! http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2013/04/08/welcome-to-christin-munsch-our-new-hire/ http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2013/04/08/welcome-to-christin-munsch-our-new-hire/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:15:48 +0000 kkolb http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/?p=110 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!

]]> 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!

]]> http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2013/04/08/welcome-to-christin-munsch-our-new-hire/feed/ 0 Sociology major to conduct summer research in Birmingham, AL http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2013/03/22/sociology-major-to-conduct-summer-research-in-birmingham-al/ http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2013/03/22/sociology-major-to-conduct-summer-research-in-birmingham-al/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:27:05 +0000 kkolb http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/?p=107 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.

]]> 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.

]]> http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2013/03/22/sociology-major-to-conduct-summer-research-in-birmingham-al/feed/ 0 Man Up? http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2013/01/11/man-up/ http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2013/01/11/man-up/#comments Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:21:16 +0000 kkolb http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/?p=103 Come hear CJ Pascoe give a talk about her research on masculinity and sexuality in high schools. January 16, 7pm, Burgiss Theater. CLP

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

]]> http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2013/01/11/man-up/feed/ 0 Sociology of Dance? Sports Analytics? http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/12/06/sociology-of-dance-sports-analytics/ http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/12/06/sociology-of-dance-sports-analytics/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:18:26 +0000 kkolb http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/?p=101 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!

]]> 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!

]]> http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/12/06/sociology-of-dance-sports-analytics/feed/ 0 Furman sociologist quoted in Greenville News http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/10/01/furman-sociologist-quoted-in-greenville-news/ http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/10/01/furman-sociologist-quoted-in-greenville-news/#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:34:44 +0000 kkolb http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/10/01/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

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

]]> http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/10/01/furman-sociologist-quoted-in-greenville-news/feed/ 0 Medicine Program Information Session http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/09/16/medicine-program-information-session/ http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/09/16/medicine-program-information-session/#comments Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:22:28 +0000 kmaher http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/09/16/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.

]]> 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.

]]> http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/09/16/medicine-program-information-session/feed/ 0 Carmel Price to present research in Denver http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/08/07/carmel-price-to-present-research-in-denver/ http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/08/07/carmel-price-to-present-research-in-denver/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:25:10 +0000 kkolb http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/08/07/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.

]]> 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.

]]> http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/08/07/carmel-price-to-present-research-in-denver/feed/ 0 Sociology Faculty headed to Denver http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/07/24/sociology-faculty-headed-to-denver/ http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/07/24/sociology-faculty-headed-to-denver/#comments Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:11:48 +0000 kkolb http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/07/24/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!).

]]> 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!).

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]]> http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/05/16/sociology-faculty-in-the-news/feed/ 0 2011-2012 Award Winners http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/04/25/2011-2012-award-winners/ http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/2012/04/25/2011-2012-award-winners/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:28:36 +0000 eschill http://blogs.furman.edu/fusoc/?p=80 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

]]> 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

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