Ph.D. student Alex Walker keynote speaker for 41st Annual Judge Conrad L. Ball Banquet

Alexandra Walker (right) was the invited speaker at the Judge Conrad L. Ball Banquet held April 26 at CSU’s Canvas Stadium. The annual event honors a recipient who has significantly contributed toward improving the quality of criminal justice in Larimer County. Laurie Stolen (left) was recognized this year for increasing connections between mental health and criminal justice. Alex is Vice Chairperson the Colorado […]

CLA honors Prabha Unnithan with Stern Distinguished Professor Award

Dr. Prabha Unnithan was one of two winners of 2018-2019 John N. Stern Distinguished Professor Awards. Many thanks to Dr. Mike Hogan,Dr. KuoRay Mao, Dr. Josh Sbicca, and Dr. Pete Taylor nominating Dr. Unnithan. The Stern Award is the top honor given by CLA annually, and it recognizes a career of outstanding achievement in research/creativity, teaching and service that has brought recognition to the […]

Jeni Cross recognized with CLA Excellence in Teaching Award

Dr. Jeni Cross  has been chosen for the 2018-2019 College of Liberal Arts Excellence in Teaching Award – Tenured Faculty. She was officially recognized at Spring 2019 All-College Awards & Reception held in the LSC Ballroom April 24, 2019. Many thanks to Dr. Mike Hogan, Hannah Love, and Dr. Josh Sbicca for nominating Dr. Cross. Excerpts from the […]

Jeni Cross invited to UM to present research on team science

Jeni Cross was invited to speak at the University of Miami (UM) in April after their Associate Provost for Research heard her speak elsewhere. Jeni’s lecture “Solving Complex Problems Requires New Teams” addressed UM’s interests in integrating students, community members, and communal ethics in research. A lunch and learn followed. “I have read some of your […]

Stephanie Malin speaks at social justice events

Medical Symposium: Health Effects of Oil and Gas Production Stephanie Malin was a speaker at this invitation-only event held on campus in February. Front Range health and medical professionals came together to network and raise awareness. CSU’s Environmental Justice Working Group, the Colorado School of Public Health, and Physicians for Social Responsibility co-hosted the symposium. Social Justice and […]

Josh Sbicca speaks near & far about his recent book Food Justice Now!

Boulder Weekly feature Josh Sbicca and his recent book Food Justice Now! were featured in “Striving for a more equitable food system” in February. Boulder Book Store event Sbicca gave an author talk on the Pearl Street Mall in March, followed by a book signing. The event was sponsored by Boulder Food Rescue and various groups at CU. ASA Section on […]

Pat Mahoney recognized as Scholar Contact by CSU’s Community for Excellence

Pat Mahoney was recognized as a Scholar Contact at CSU’s Community for Excellence (C4E) 8th Annual Celebration of Graduates Ceremony. “You have helped me figure out how to think sociologically.  I believe that has led me to understand the world in a better way,” said his C4E student Zain Rana.

Faculty and graduate students present at 2019 Western Social Science Association Conference

Western Social Science Association’s (WSSA) 61st annual conference was held in San Diego in April.  Shawna Bendeck presented “The Effects of Aging Out of Foster Care on Social Capital and Life Outcomes: A Mixed Methods Study of Experiences and Outcomes.” India Luxton (pictured) presented “Mapping Movements: A Call for Qualitative Social Network Analysis.” Bailey Mellott also attended the conference, […]

Laura Raynolds and Josh Sbicca receive highly competitive SoGES fellowship awards

CSU’s School of Global Environmental Sustainability (SoGES) has announced the selection of Dr. Laura Raynolds and Dr. Josh Sbicca as Resident Faculty Fellows. The Department of Sociology is very proud to house two of only four fellows chosen from what SoGES calls a competitive field of proposals. According to this SOURCE article, the fellowship awards are intended to encourage […]