Department of Sociology

Through the exploration of social and individual dynamics, we prepare our students to enrich social scientific understandings of the complex problems societies face today.

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Sociology Workshops & Speaker Series

A forum for faculty and students to present work and work in progress on a range of substantive areas, perspectives, and research methodologies.

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Upcoming Events

Edgar Campos, Department of Sociology, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

October 25, 2021

La Fiesta Maravillosa: The Politics of Culture in Mexico's 1968 Olympic Bid

PhD candidate Edgar Campos will present "La Fiesta Maravillosa: The Politics of Culture in Mexico's 1968 Olympic Bid."

Paul Mattesich, executive director, Wilder Research

November 29, 2021

Reflections from a Lifetime of an Applied Sociologist

Paul Mattessich, executive director of Wilder Research will present "Reflections from a Lifetime of an Applied Sociologist."

Janette Dill, associate professor, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

December 13, 2021

Compounding Penalty for Care Work Across Household and Work Contexts

Janette Dill, associate professor in UMN School of Public Health will present "Compounding Penalty for Care Work Across Household and Work Contexts."

Department of Sociology

Sociology Workshops & Speaker Series

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Upcoming Events

La Fiesta Maravillosa: The Politics of Culture in Mexico's 1968 Olympic Bid

Reflections from a Lifetime of an Applied Sociologist

Compounding Penalty for Care Work Across Household and Work Contexts