PhD Candidate Jing Zhao and Prof. Nathan Lauster’s research on Chinese Immigrants in the Globe & Mail
In their paper, forthcoming in Social Problems, they argue that home-making is a crucial but overlooked aspect of immigration
2 Assistant Professor positions: ‘Sociological Theory’ and ‘Sociology of Family’
The Department of Sociology invites applications for two Assistant Professor (tenure-track) positions to begin July 1, 2017. Deadline is September 15, 2016. Apply via the UBC Faculty Careers website. www.hr.ubc.ca/careers. Or go directly to the job advertisements: Sociology of the Family: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/jobs/faculty.php?job_id=23818 Sociological Theory: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/jobs/faculty.php?job_id=23819
Prof. Wendy Roth Interviewed by NOW Magazine
about the Fat Bastard Burrito chain in Toronto and the lack of an organized Latino community to respond to the stereotypes it depicts. Read here.
Prof. Nathan Lauster interviewed about his forthcoming book in the Metro News
The Death and Life of the Single-Family House: Lessons from Vancouver on Building a Livable City will be released by Temple University Press in October, 2016.
Ms. Saleema Noon, BA & MA Family Studies, is Awarded The Order of British Columbia
Read more about the award here. Saleema Noon is British Columbia’s preeminent sexual health educator and a tireless advocate for empowerment education.
Grad Student Hazel Hollingdale’s Research Published in WorkPlaceBC Magazine
The research was on effective policy development for occupational health and safety in male-dominated workplaces. Read the issue here.