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
The Departments of History, Sociology, and Anthropology hosted a breakfast reception for our graduates Friday, May 19. Spending a few last minutes together before going in different directions like grad school and jobs, and introducing proud family members to each other and to those they see on a daily basis at MSU was a joyful time. Congratulations … [Read more...] about Graduation Reception, Spring 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
Dr. Kyler Sherman-Wilkins (he/him), Assistant Professor of Sociology, traveled with seven members of his Health Equity Research Collective (HERC) group to present their research at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Midwest Sociological Society in Minneapolis, MN. The group consisting of current students and recent alumni (Class of 2022) presented on topics ranging from the impacts … [Read more...] about Learn about Dr. Kyler Sherman Wilkins Health Equity Research Collective (HERC) Program
Paws to the Polls just made its third trip, April 11, to Jefferson City to speak with legislators, the second one for this semester and legislative session. There are many ways to take action on supporting or opposing current legislation, but repeated feedback from legislators indicates that nothing beats a personal visit to the capital. On each trip to Jefferson City, all … [Read more...] about Paws to the Polls Leaving Their Prints in Jefferson City