Department of Sociology, University of Utah

09/02/2020

Students Welcome Back. Mark your Calendars!

07/08/2020

Please join our department in supporting our international students!

On Monday, July 6, 2020, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that International Students in the United States whose schools have ruled for online-only classes in the Fall 2020 semester must leave the United States, or may face immigration consequences. This is counterproductive fo...

04/06/2020

The Sociology Department appreciates your cooperation during this time and sends our wishes for your health and safety. Below is a resource page that may be of assistance to you.

There are a number of services available to students.

02/20/2020

Thanks to Dr. Kathleen Cagney for presenting her data on "Activity Space, Social Interaction, and Health in Later Life." Dr. Cagney is Professor of Sociology, Director of the Population Research Center; and Deputy Dean of the Division of the Social Sciences at the University of Chicago.

Thanks to Dr. Kathleen Cagney for her lecture today on Activity Space, Social Interaction and Health Later in Life. Department of Sociology, University of UtahUniversity of Utah College of Social and Behavioral Science

02/20/2020

Reminder Kate Cagney Speaking at 12:15pm in GC 3700 Pizza will be provided.

02/10/2020

Join us on Thursday!

02/04/2020

There will be an on-campus opportunity to interview with Education at Work this week.

Joshua Narvaez
Program Coordinator, Student Success
Education at Work
47 West 200 South, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
[email protected]
(801) 386 - 8314 (O) | (801) 797 – 3055 (Text)
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01/28/2020

A Summer job announcement from a community partner:

INSTITUTE OF READING DEVELOPMENT

Rewarding & Enjoyable Summer Teaching Jobs
Teach Reading Classes to Students of All Ages
Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2020

The Institute of Reading Development offers summer reading skills programs in partnership with the continuing education departments of more than 100 colleges and universities nationwide. Since 1970, the Institute’s teachers have helped over 3 million students master valuable reading skills and develop a lifelong love of reading. Programs designed by the Institute give students the right skills, books, and experiences that result in greater success in school and beyond.
We are currently hiring hard-working, encouraging people with a passion for reading to teach our summer programs. As an Institute teacher you will:
• Earn up to $8,000 in one summer. Our full-time teachers typically earn $550-$700 per week.
• Improve your teaching skills and confidence during our comprehensive, paid training program.
• Gain over 400 hours of classroom teaching experience with a variety of age groups from 4-year-olds to adults.
• Help your students become successful readers with a love of great books.
We are seeking applicants from any academic discipline. All applicants must have an undergraduate degree or higher in their field before the start of our teaching season.
Successful Institute teachers:
• Have strong reading skills and read for pleasure
• Are responsible and hard-working, with good communication and organizational skills
• Will be patient and supportive with students
Learn more about teaching for us and apply today: Summer Teaching Jobs

01/03/2020

Looking for a last-minute course for Spring 2020?
Check out Asia and Independent Film!

10/31/2019

Happy Halloween from the Sociology office staff!🧹🧹🧹

10/18/2019

Join us for the first meeting of the Brand New Sociology Club! Come to make friends and network!

10/08/2019

REMINDER!! Disability Research on Campus: Quick Presentations, including Transform’s own Dr. Lezlie Frye!

WHEN: Monday, October 14, 1:30-3:00pm
WHERE: The Jewel Box, Room 143, Carolyn Tanner Irish Humanities Building

Disability Studies at the University of Utah presents: Disability Research on Campus: Quick Presentations
Four Presenters, Seven Minutes each! With time for questions and discussion.
Learn about disability research on campus and meet fellow scholars interested in disability-related topics.

PRESENTERS

Leslie Francis, Distinguished Alfred C. Emery Professor of Law, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Director of the Center for Law & Biomedical Sciences (Law/Humanities): "Addressing Discrimination in Reproduction: Women with Disabilities"

Lezlie Frye, Assistant Professor, Gender Studies (Transform): "Mapping Discursive Legacies of US Disability and Black Civil Rights: A Feminist Genealogy"

Jia-Wen Guo, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing (Nursing): "Developing a Survey Instrument to Measure Health-related Quality of Life for People with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities"

Amanda Babcock, Senior Business Owner for Accessibility at Western Governors University., Ph.D. Candidate in Educational Leadership and Policy (Education): "Using Institutional Ethnography in Disability and Education Research: A New Way to Understand Academic Accommodations"

RSVP Greatly Appreciated! Send RSVP, questions, or access requests to Angela Smith, [email protected].