2020 Silicon Valley Sociological Review
Annual research journal showcasing distinguished papers from students
Yesenia Magdaleno wins University award honoring ‘being a person for others’
Sociology senior receives Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, S.J., Award
Amanda Eason wins McCann Short Story Prize
Sociology Senior wins annual award for her story “Lighter”
Launch of the Silicon Valley Sociological Review!
New name reflects the new breadth of content
Susan Babble Retiring at the end of July
Leaving her latest position as the Department of Sociology Senior Administrative Assistant
Alumna Gracelyn Bateman
Gracelyn Bateman graduated from SCU in 2012 with a major in sociology and minors in history and women’s & gender studies.
Student Spotlight: Erika Rasmussen
Erika Rasmussen, a senior sociology and English major with minors in Creative Writing and Spanish, originally from Denver, Colorado.
Student Spotlight: Kellan Weinberger
Kellan Weinberger is 2020 SCU graduate who majored in Sociology and minored in Creative Writing.
Gang Suppression
Hosted by Bob Michels
Spirituality among scientists
Assistant Professor Di Di’s recently published article examines how non-religious scientists construct spirituality in different national contexts
The Journey Before Us
Laura Nichols was featured in Inside Higher Ed about her new book The Journey Before Us: First-Generation Pathways From Middle School to College which discusses the challenges first-generation students face.
Researching Researchers
Assistant Professor Molly M. King was invited to London in September 2019 to present her research at a session on diversity and inequality in academic careers.
Sociology REAL Program Recipients 2019
Six Sociology majors received REAL fellowships in summer 2019 to participate in internships, research, or other unpaid work opportunities.
Alumna Erin Ronald ‘19 Wins Fulbright Scholarship
A Sociology and Environmental Studies major, Erin Ronald, will research urban climate mitigation policy in several cities in Sweden.
Growing through Art
REAL student Yesenia Magdaleno-Solis ’20 looks to utilize art as a way to “cultivate creative confidence” in the next generation.
The Silicon Valley Notebook
The Silicon Valley Notebook now accepts submissions from all majors.
60-year Anniversary, Socials and Mentoring
The department celebrates its 60 year anniversary at Testarossa Winery, hosts socials and provides career mentoring to current and prospective majors.
Professor's Interest in Sociology started at SCU
Teresa Ciabattari ’94, professor at Pacific Lutheran University, is currently the Director of Research, Professional Development, and Academic Affairs at the American Sociological Association
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Alma García
Professor reflects on her journey and myriad contributions to sociology.
Landing a job before graduation
Senior sociology major Emma Weinberg landed a job at The Tech Interactive with the help of three Sociology professors
Gaining Perspective
Senior basketball recruit Tia Hay sees skills learned in sociology as transferrable to the real world.
International scholar brings sociology expertise to SCU
Di will engage students through courses on “Diversity in Organizations and Societies,” and “Race and Inequality,” among others
Information Inequality expert Joins Sociology Dept.
King seeks to engage students on social problems, inequality, and the American Dream
