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Sociology Research Forum: Sara TeitelbaumSociology Research Forum: Sara Teitelbaum

Sara Teitelbaum (Université de Montréal) ANSO 2107 | Feb. 14 11am-12:30pm “Forest sector engagement with the principle of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC): Examining the role of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in Canada” The Department of Sociology is proud to serve as a medium for ongoing discussion and lecture in various areas of […]

Sociology Research Forum: Daniel MamanSociology Research Forum: Daniel Maman

Daniel Maman (Ben Gurion University) ANSO 2107 | Feb 27 11:00am-12:30pm The Making of Homo Financius: Conventions, Emotions and Morality in Financial Education The individualization, privatization and marketization of risk management are defining features of current financialized capitalism. Under these conditions, individuals are required to manage economic and social risks of various types through their […]

Distinguished Speakers Series: Sharon SasslerDistinguished Speakers Series: Sharon Sassler

Sharon Sassler (Cornell) ANSO 134 | March 3rd, 2020 | 11:00am-12:30pm Early Career Transitions among STEM Majors: Does Gender Matter? Despite increases in the share of recent college graduates with STEM degrees, women’s representation in STEM professions remains low. Whereas there is no longer evidence of gender disparities in the transition from school to work […]

Sociology Research Forum: Hamid Abdollahyah[POSTPONED] A Sustainable Social Participation Model in Hablehroud Watershed: Social Networks vs. Social Councils

By: Hamid Abdollahyan, Visiting Scholar from the University of Tehran Due to the spread of COVID-19, Hamid’s talk will be postponed to a later date, the new date is still TBA. The Department of Sociology is proud to serve as a medium for ongoing discussion and lecture in various areas of study, as such we host […]

Virtual Coffee Chat eventProfs-in-Commons Virtual Coffee Chat: Reaching out to Professors

Have you ever wanted to ask your prof a personal question, or have had something to share about a life circumstance that affected your learning- from having a doctor’s appointment, to handling a complex personal issue? Meet with Dr. Robyn Pitman to talk about when, and why, you should disclose something in your life to a professor in order to get the support you need.

Profs-in-Commons Pumpkin Spice Coffee Chat: Connecting with Your Professors

How do you become comfortable reaching out to your professors about grad school applications, career advice, personal issues or circumstances that affect your learning, or time management? Using analogies from fantasy series in theme with Halloween, Dr. Robyn Pitman from the Department of Sociology will share her advice about how to connect and build relationships with your professors, to help you succeed as a student.