Department Head, Dr. Mary Willis took Missouri State University students on an education abroad adventure in Zambia. These students won Gilman Scholarships to help fund their trip to towns in Zambia, including Chipata and Livingstone. Mary S. Willis June 9 – Zambia Children on their way to the MOH hospitals for fillings or extractions. Missouri State University … [Read more...] about Zambia: Education Abroad Adventure
Two more faculty members of the Sociology and Anthropology department are in the news this week! Citing Christina Ryder, per course faculty for the department, who sent an email notice to congratulate co-workers and acknowledge their work in the community: Dr. Elizabeth Sobel Dr. Kyler Sherman-Wilkins "Dr. Sobel was interviewed, and her work will be showcased … [Read more...] about Superstars Sociology and Anthropology
Dr. Mary Willis, Head of Sociology and Anthropology, worked tirelessly with these diligent, bright, and hard-working students to assure they each received a Gilman Scholarship for a life-changing adventure in Africa in the Education Abroad program! I will be sharing photos of their trip, as we are voyeuristically enjoying the trip with them. Our BEARS put so much effort into … [Read more...] about Education Abroad: The Journey of Gilman Scholarship BEARS to Zambia!
Dr. Lyle Foster, Dr. Erin Kenny, Dr. Marnie Watson and Christina Ryder attended, and had students presenting, at the Ozarks Studies Conference in the Duane G. Meyer Library. There were many compliments for our presenters, and the faculty used the word stellar to describe the students! "I want to brag on our ROCK STAR colleagues and students - Kenzie Whitaker, Evie … [Read more...] about Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the Ozarks Studies Conference May 26, 2023
Help us congratulate Dr. Suzanne Walker-Pacheco and the Paws to the Polls cohort for their Harriet Woods Award for Exemplary Community Service! On May 6th, Anthropologist, Dr. Walker-Pacheco escorted Missouri State University students Zion Stevens, Masters of Public Administration, and the GA for Paws to the Polls, Liz Wertz, MSU Sociology Graduating Senior, and Jackson … [Read more...] about MSU’s Paws to the Polls Distinction