UCCS Department of Sociology

Dear Sociology Students,

Honors Capstone Sociology students will present their research on May 2, from 3 pm to 5 pm, in the ACAD first-floor conference room. At 5 pm, we will have a Capstone/End of the Year Celebration in the ACAD Fourth Floor Foyer. We will provide pizza, wings, and dessert.

If you cannot attend the presentation but can attend the reception, that’s okay. The Sociology Faculty looks forward to seeing you next week for the presentations, reception, or both.

If you would like to attend the presentations virtually, please use this link: Virtual

To ensure we have enough food, please RSVP to [email protected]

Dr. Ferber with UCCS Sociology and WEST Students at the White Privilege Conference in Tulsa, OK. Students attend the conference as part of the SOC 4470/5470, WEST 4480 –Intersections of Privilege Course. Also pictured are Eddie Moore Jr., Peggy McIntosh and a tour guide.

Katy Patterson, a UCCS MA Sociology student, presented at her first professional conference in San Diego, CA. Katy and Dr. Portillos presented at the 95th installment of the Pacific Sociological Association. The presentation was entitled “Research Experiences in Interviewing Police and Community Members.” To be fair, Katy did most of the presentation.

Our own Dr. Jeff Montez de Oca has published a new edited book with Emerald Press. His co-editor is Stanley Thangaraj. The book is entitled Athletic Activism: Global Perspectives on Social Transformation. Here is a brief description of the book: Rooted in a global, transnational perspective, Athletic Activism: Global Perspectives on Social Transformation demonstrates how athletic activism can not only impact global discourse about inequity across various social location, but foster institutional change that advances social justice.

Make sure to attend sociology club!

The Center for Student Research is now accepting applications for the 2024 Undergraduate Research Academy! Please consider applying with a student for one of these awards and share with your colleagues!
Applications are due April 1st and the $4,000 award is intended to be used primarily for student pay. You may use a portion for an honorarium and for supplies/materials. Read the full program overview and download the application at https://ura.uccs.edu/program-overview !
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate reach out to [email protected].

Please discuss this opportunity with a sociology faculty member. The URA is extra pay, looks good on a resume, and, for those interested in graduate school, bolsters your application.

Just in case you missed the first event, be sure not to miss the second time around, Student Live and the Sociology Department are proud to announce…..

Check out the Student Employment Fair to learn about employment opportunities on Wednesday January 24th from 11am to 2pm in Berger Hall.

Spring 2023 Grad Get-Together

The Sociology Department’s Youth Gangs course organized a gang symposium yesterday entitled “Gangs In Our Backyard”. Thank you to the Second Chance Through Faith speakers Lisa Medina, Esteban Medina and Jaylin for sharing their knowledge regarding gang dynamics in Colorado Springs. Second Chance is doing amazing and powerful work in the community to help improve the lives of gang-involved youth. Youth Gang’s student Lee Files also shared his inspirational story about how gang and community dynamics shaped his life. Thank you Lee.