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March 16, 2020: Sociology Virtual Office Notice

President Gabel has released a statement regarding COVID-19

Sociology Professor Penny Edgell Named Recipient of the 2019-20 Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate and Professional Education

Bobby Bryant Named Recipient of 2019-20 CLA Outstanding Service Award

UMN Sociology PhD Student Michael Soto Discusses Peace-Building in Northern Ireland

Professor Alejandro Baer Receives CLA Hub Residency

Welcome 2019 Cohort!

Faculty Spotlight: Assistant Professor Tom VanHeuvelen

UMN Sociology Celebrates with Alumni & Friends at 2nd Annual Alumni Event

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March 30, 2020

CANCELED - Sociology Workshop Series: Rob Warren

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Professor (UMN Sociology) and Minnesota Population Center (MPC) Director Rob Warren presents "High School & Beyond: An Education Study Becomes an Aging Study."

April 13, 2020

CANCELED - Sociology Workshop Series: Jeylan Mortimer

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Professor Jeylan Mortimer (UMN Sociology) presents "Youth Development Study: Evolution, Contributions, Prospects, and Opportunities."

April 17, 2020

CANCELED: 30th Annual Sociology Research Institute (SRI)

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Each year, the Department of Sociology celebrates graduate and undergraduate student research at the Sociology Research Institute (SRI). This academic festival provides an opportunity for...

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