Hall of Famers Visit Sociology of Rock & Roll

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, guitarist Don Wilson of The Ventures, and guitarist Roger Fisher, of Heart, visiting a recent section of Professor Joe Weis' Sociology 201 Introductory Topics in Sociology class, The Sociology of Rock and Roll. Wilson spoke about the history and development of The Ventures and the development of their profoundly influential sound.

June 4 - Stice Memorial Lecture: John Hagan

John Hagan, Professor of Sociology and Law at Northwestern University, discusses the Iraq conflict through the lens of Iraq’s institutions and leadership.  He highlights the underemphasized criminal dimensions of the war.

Beckett Receives 2013 Public Service Award

University President Michael Young announced Professor Beckett would receive this year’s University of Washington Public Service Award.   He cited her work with Seattle’s Racial Disparity Project and appointment to the Seattle Human Rights Commission among her many contributions to the community, and her efforts to harness academic research to the cause of a more just and equitable society.

Practicum Students Present to ACLU

Eighteen of our undergraduate students enrolled in the Applied Research Practicum (Soc 494) presented their research on school district policies for teen pregnancy and teen parents and the impact of these policies on high school dropout in Washington state.  The presentation to the ACLU of Washington culminated a quarter-long project under the supervision of their graduate student advisor, Trey Causey.

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