Creating Community, Accountability in Online Classes
How remote teaching has given Molly King new insights that make her teaching better.
New Course “Sociology of Gender”
This course will discuss gender using a sociological lens, introducing gender systems in contemporary American society.
Laura Robinson: Sabbatical Highlights
Laura Robinson and co-author Aneka Khilnana '07 published articles and presented on digital inequalities.
Patrick Lopez-Aguado: Sabbatical Highlights
Patrick Lopez-Aguado spent his sabbatical researching unfair criminal justice policies in Santa Clara County.
Di Di: Highlights from First Year at SCU
Di Di had the pleasure of interacting with students, publishing my research, presenting the findings at conferences, and starting a new research project.
Molly King: Highlights from First Year at SCU
Molly King is grateful for the opportunity to serve the project of building a more just, humane, and sustainable world as part of the Sociology Department at SCU.
A Memoir by Alma Garcia: "Club Oasis"
Alma Garcia’s memoir is in the last stages of production and will be available directly from Floricanto Press (and Amazon) in 2021.
Alejandra Sanchez '19
Alejandra Sanchez gained the tools to understand her life experiences that she once believe were unique to her.
Maddie Perna '21
Sociology inspired her to pursue a Masters of Public Health.
Vas Kumar '21
"Sociology’s emphasis on challenging power structures and inequalities, reinvigorated my passion for social justice."
Elena Gajewski-Nemes '21
"Sociology has changed the way that I think and see the world."
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 Babbel 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.
