Stockton University’s Sociology & Anthropology Program

Congratulations to SOAN Grad Lindsey Collins on being awarded a prize for research presented at the NJ Historic Preservation Conference! https://www.njpreservationconference.org/

Congrats Jenn Rios, SOAN Grad, Master of American Studies, and author of the newly released, Building Stockton: A Photographic Journey. This photographic research book utilizes archival photos from Stockton’s special collections to illustrate past and present architectural, aesthetic, and cultural locations throughout Stockton University's Galloway campus.

SOAN's collaboration with the Maternal Infant Health Innovation Center (MIHIC) becomes a little more real... The Trenton site is near two existing community health initiatives and three NJT bus stops. Smart.

Site ID'd for NJ Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center | NJ Spotlight News The center is tasked with improving birth outcomes in New Jersey.

Liz in the Press of AC. "Elizabeth Rivera, of Hazlet, Monmouth County, graduated with a Master of Arts in Instructional Technology. 'I am honored to be here because I was not supposed to. After all, I was a 1-pound preemie who was later diagnosed with autism, predicted to never be able to walk, talk or be able to attend college or hold a job,' she said. 'My professors made me feel like my autism was not a barrier, but a unique asset bolstered by my interest in learning.'"

Stockton awards 326 doctoral and master's degrees Stockton University honored 326 doctoral and masters graduates Tuesday during a ceremony in the campus Sports Center.

More info on goals and tactics of student activism.

Here’s What Student ‘Boycott, Divest, and Sanction’ Activists Are Demanding Financially and academically untangling colleges from Israel is not as easy as it looks. Protesters vow they won’t let up.

Temple PhD-bound SOAN grad Emma Rodgriquez shared her research with fans and supporters at the SOBL Symposium Thursday. Stockton University School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

The times, they are a changin in SOAN! Students gave Dr. Jackson a beautiful send-off at grad fest.

Protest: The epitome of democratic participation.

Live updates: US college campuses see pro-Palestinian protests Pro-Palestinian protests continue at major US universities, where several schools have called police on protesters, leading to the arrests of hundreds across the country. Follow for live updates.

Columbia Sociology faculty call for reversal of student suspensions, will continue teaching students and grading their work

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Sociology of institutional response to student protest - listen.
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Columbia cancels in-person classes after some students say they don't feel safe NPR's A Martinez speaks to Debbie Becher, associate professor at Barnard College, about a wave of protests on college campuses amid growing tensions on campuses over Israel's war in Gaza.

The Africana Studies Gala on Tuesday will honor one of the founding faculty members of the Africana Studies program, [Sociology faculty member] Shawn Donaldson, who will become professor emeritus after 44 years of dedicated service to Stockton.

The gala is free (no ticket required), but those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP directly to Donnetrice Allison, chair of the Africana Studies program.
https://stockton.edu/events/2024/africana-studies-gala.html

New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Lee Solomon will lead a lineup of experts in a virtual panel discussion on mental health in the justice system. The free event will take place from 3-5 p.m., April 16 and is sponsored by Stockton University Hughes Center.

Details and livestream link are available at https://brnw.ch/21wINPc

Sociology faculty Drs. Jackson and Erbaugh join health science faculty members Drs. Mastrangelo and Prakash as part of a consortium of higher ed institutions anchoring research and workforce development for maternal and infant health equity in Trenton, with Rutgers in the lead role.

NJEDA Board Approves Anchor Tenants for Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center - NJEDA TRENTON, N.J. (April 12, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board on Wednesday approved three anchor tenants to lead the Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center (MIHIC) in Trenton.

Looking for ways to help finance your graduate education? Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn session where we’ll go over all of the ways to finance your graduate education at Stockton University.

When: Tuesday, April 16 at 12 pm

Where: Online

Who: You!

Register today at: https://choose.stockton.edu/portal/graduateevents

Sponsored by Stockton Graduate Admissions and

TODAY!!! SOAN Grad Fest 24!! Please RSVP via email to Dr. Erbaugh.

MINOR FAIR IS BACK!
STOCKTON STUDENTS, Join us on March 27th and March 28th toto explore SOBL interdisciplinary minors and meet their leading faculty.

Don't miss out!

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SOAN faculty Drs. Jackson and Erbaugh, current SOAN majors Emma Rodriguez and Damaris Spring, and SOBL grad Diana Madrid collaborate on maternal/infant health equity research with HSCI faculty Drs. Mastrangelo and Prakash, in partnership with the NJ Birth Equity Funders Alliance.

Faculty, Students Evaluate Grantmaking for Postpartum Equity A group of Stockton faculty and student researchers are working together with the NJ Birth Equity Funders Alliance (NJBEFA) to evaluate philanthropic grantmaking for postpartum equity.

This week in Intro to Sociology: "Are you middle class? Up to 87% of Americans identify as middle class — but few agree on what that means. Here’s what your income says about you, your community and the country." Life in NJ is expensive! Try this activity and see where you fall.

Are you middle class? From major cities to rural areas, what is considered middle class income can vary greatly. Use your income and zip code to see where you fit in the middle class.

Sociology for all! Even in Florida.

What’s sociology? A sociologist explains why Florida’s college students should get the chance to learn how social forces affect everyone’s lives The boards that oversee the education of students enrolled in Florida’s public colleges and universities are trying to restrict enrollment in sociology courses on those campuses.

Prepare for precepting: register for info sessions Feb. 22 or 28.

To learn more about the Washington Internship Program at Stockton University, please click the link below:
https://stockton.edu/social-behavioral-sciences/washington-internship-program.html

Detty-Maidanove Exantus, a Political Science student, shares how the Washington Internship has shaped her career goals.

Read about her experience, highlighted on The Washington Center (TWC)'s website:

https://resources.twc.edu/featured-resources/government-relations-intnership-expands-stockton-university-student-s-professional-network-and-fuels-passion-to-be-a-human-rights-lawyer

To learn more about the Washington Internship Program at Stockton University, please click the link below:

https://stockton.edu/social-behavioral-sciences/washington-internship-program.html

We are proud of you Detty👏

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NSF REU Site: Research in Social Inequality and Social Problems Talk to any SOAN faculty member, your preceptor or the SOBL Community Experiences/Internship Coordinator if you are interested in this (fully PAID!) opportunity, or other opportunities for fieldwork or internships in Sociology, Anthropology, or Archaeology.

NSF REU Site: Research in Social Inequality and Social Problems – Department of Sociology The Department of Sociology at Texas A&M University offers a quality undergraduate and graduate education, recognized as one of the nation’s leading programs in the field by the American Sociological Association. The department offers excellent opportunities for training in various areas of expert...

TSP Tuesdays: TSP brings social science to broader public visibility and influence.

The Society Pages (TSP) is an open-access social science project headquartered in the Department of Sociology at the University of Minnesota and supported by individual donors.

TSP consists of in-house “TSP HQ” articles, blogs, and podcasts; our “Community Pages”; and content produced by our partners.

Check out some sociology and sociologists in the news! This week includes Alexandrea Ravenelle in CNBC, Jacqui Frost in The Conversation U.S., John Skrentny in Los Angeles Times, and more!

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SOAN Meet & Greet Thurs 4:30pm. Be there!!