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Beyond the Cosmopolis: A Summary of Étienne Balibar’s ‘Cosmopolitanism and Secularism’
The honeymoon is long over, philosopher Étienne Balibar says in ‘Cosmopolitanism and Secularism: Controversial Legacies and Prospective Interrogations,’ between cosmopolitanism and secularism, and perhaps the taken-for-granted marriage of the two attitudes of liberal nation-states was not so legitimate to begin … Continue reading
Why Non-Academic Need Not Be Un-Academic: Reflections on Working Outside the Academy
Our Brownbag series took a closer look at sociological research beyond the university with an exciting panel, “Un-Academic: Reflections on Working Outside the Academy” on February 13. Following introductory remarks by Professor Mary Rose, graduate students Caity Collins, Kristine Kilanski, … Continue reading
Rave reviews for “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Decides?”
Early reviews for Dr. Sheldon Ekland-Olson’s new book: “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Decides?” are in and are effusive in their praise for this important study of issues surrounding Life and Death. Abortion, assisted suicide, capital punishment and others are … Continue reading
Monday ASA Events
Monday, August 22th UT SOC presentations: Adut, Ari – Thematic Session: Scandal Time: Mon, Aug 22 – 2:30pm – 4:10pm Session Organizer – Presenter on individual submission: Scandal and the Public Sphere Bhatt, Wasudha Table 06. Roundtables: Immigrants from a … Continue reading
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Happening Sunday, August 21st
Congratulations to Dr. Christine Williams, Sociology Department Chairperson and this year’s Sociologist for Women in Society Feminist Lecturer Award! Christine will be honored this evening at ASA. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello at the Department Alumni … Continue reading
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Saturday ASA events
Happening Today: Department Alumni Night from 9:30 -11:30 in the Augustus I & II, Emperor’s level of Caesar’s Palace Saturday, August 20th UT SOC presentations: Brown, Dustin C Regular Session. Health Issues in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Studies Scheduled … Continue reading
Congratulations to Nicolette Manglos
Nicolette Manglos has just been named the recipient of the William Powers, Jr. Graduate Fellowship. The award is among the most prestigious fellowships the University offers; competition for this top honor was very intense. Kudos Nicolette!