Brian Gran was elected to the position of Chair-Elect of ASA’s Section on Human Rights. He will serve as Chair of the Section in 2017-2018.
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The Cleveland Council on World Affairs (CCWA) invited Brian Gran to participate in “Responsible Global Investing,” a project sponsored through the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). The IVLP is the State Department’s premier professional exchange program, bringing over 250 professionals from around the world to visit Northeast Ohio each year. As part of the “Responsible Global Investing” project, Brian Gran gave a presentation to a group of five international visitors from the People’s Republic of China, two interpreters, and their host to discuss best practices and real-world examples of how integrity in international business operations and investments can strengthen the rule of law, including human rights, prevent corruption, eradicate poverty, and promote peace.
Two sociology students receive 2017-2018 Social Justice Research Fellowships. Doctoral student, Lacey Caporale, received funding for her project “An Investigation of the Detroit Shoreway Developing Neighborhood.” Sociology major, MaryTherese Escueta, received funding for her project titled “I Do Wanna Dance: The Lived Experience of Professional Dancers of Color.”
Sociology majors Connor Collins, Meghan Gibbons and Steven Reynolds and sociology minor Emily Peterson were elected to Case Western Reserve University Alpha of Ohio chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) national honor society this year. Membership selection is from among the highest achieving undergraduates pursuing College of Arts and Sciences degrees...
This year, four graduate students received awards at the 2017 Graduate Award Ceremony. The ceremony recognizes students for their accomplishments during the 2016-2017 academic year. We are proud to share the news. Please join us in congratulating them !
Marie Haug Award
Timothy Goler
The Eva L. Pancoast Memorial Fellowship
Alicia Smith-Tran, Minzhi...
At this year's Department of Sociology Achievements Award Ceremony, 10 students were initiated into the AKD Sociology Honor Society and 12 students were recipients of Undergraduate Awards. This was also the first year that the lecture portion of the award ceremony was dedicated to Dr. Gene S. Uyeki (1926-2014), Professor...