Dear Sociology Majors and Minors,
Happy last day of the semester! So proud of all of you for all of your hard work this semester. Good luck on any final exams and projects. Enjoy your winter break and make good choices! Also, remember to sign up for your spring courses!
Upcoming Events and Programs
ABUS 4106: Business Ethics in the Real World
There is a new, fully online Applied Business (ABUS) course being offered in the Spring! ABUS 4106 Scandals versus Best Practices: Business Ethics in the Real World (2 cr.) is a 7-week course that starts at the midpoint of the term, March 12th, and runs through April 29th. The course has no prerequisites and is open to all UMN students.
This course focuses on the impact of business ethics decisions with the goal of helping students develop a personal business ethics philosophy. Decisions are explored by studying current real-world cases embodying particular business constructs: stakeholders, corporate responsibility, sustainability, information sharing, organizational culture, global business, and leadership. Students will evaluate important historical decision-making variables and develop their own set of values. The course will go beyond theory to examine the ways that ethical decisions both challenge and benefit businesses, looking at both poor (scandals) versus good (best practices) decision-making.
ANTH 3980: Prison Movements and the Carceral State
Prison as a modern institution of confinement has been essential for studying manifold technologies of power. Critical prison studies show how modern prison perpetuates racial capitalism by inflicting spectacular violence on oppressed communities. How do prisoners transform this institution into a
site of political mobilization, intellectual meditation, and corporeal and affective resistance? Through prison ethnographies, prisoner autobiographies, and prison documentaries, this course invites students to rethink the relationship.
Taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:45 – 11:00 am by Professor Serra Hakyemez
SUST 4096: Sustainability internships (2 – 4 credits)
Join a supportive cohort of peers to develop professional and leadership skills through an internship, 4 – 10 hrs/week, while earning course credit! Internships in this course address the climate crisis through a variety of focuses, including equity and social justice, research, design, and communications. Students in SUST 4096 can be matched with one of the exciting internships below (or the instructor can help you find a different internship). We also work with students to find other internship opportunities if none of the pre-identified internships are a good fit. For more details see: http://z.umn.edu/SUST4096options
FSOS 2150: Cultural Context of Family and Financial Wellness
Discover a unique approach to mastering your finances with this unconventional financial education course. We believe personal finance should be just that—personal. In this course, you’ll delve into the intricate ways your family history, cultural background, and experiences as a college student shape your understanding of money and its application.
Going beyond the conventional scope of financial education, this course employs case studies for students to analyze, providing a practical foundation for navigating inevitable financial challenges both in college and after you graduate. Unveiling the hidden aspects of the American financial system, the course also explores the unseen motivations that influence your perspectives on money, shedding light on how finances impact your relationships with family, career, and life as a whole. Join us in gaining valuable insights that will empower you to make informed financial decisions in college and beyond.
1 credit, B-term class (March 12 – April 29) – Taught on Mondays from 2:30 – 4:15 pm by Instructor Miguel Quiñones
Employment, Internship, Research & Leadership Opportunities
2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2024 cohort of Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows! For over thirty years, the ABF has hosted exceptional undergraduate students as they learn new research skills, meet with local legal professionals, and explore career paths within the socio legal field.
We welcome you to encourage undergraduate students in your circle to apply by forwarding this email or sharing the attached flyer.
Open to current college sophomores and juniors, this program provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for intellectually curious and justice-motivated students to delve into the ABF’s world-class research. Fellows will participate in the program 35 hours a week in our Chicago, IL, office on a hybrid schedule from June 10 to August 2, 2024, and receive a stipend of $6,000.
Applications will be open until February 1, 2024 and can be accessed by clicking the button below. For more information, visit our website or email the Program Coordinator, Mari Knudson, at mknudson@abfn.org.
Virtual Info Session Dec. 14: Online MA in Applied Child and Adolescent DeveLOPMENT
Thursday, December 14, 12 – 1 pm CST
Interested in a career working with children or adolescents in advocacy, community, and health care settings? Consider an online graduate degree in applied child and adolescent development from the #1 ranked developmental psychology program in the nation.
The University of Minnesota Institute of Child Development MA program will provide you with a strong foundation in developmental psychology and an opportunity to specialize in one of three areas: child life, infant and early childhood mental health, or individualized studies.
We will also answer any questions about the online certificate in infant and early childhood mental health.
Join us for an info session on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 12 p.m. CST to learn more about the program, areas of specialization, and how to apply.
After you register, we’ll send you a confirmation email with a Zoom link. In the meantime, please contact ICDapply@umn.edu with any questions. We look forward to meeting you!
GQR is hiring!
GQR has an opening for a paid internship focusing on progressive political issues in the US and beyond. As internship needs change throughout the year, GQR follows a rolling application process. Currently we are screening candidates who are able to join us at our Washington, D.C. home office starting February 1, 2024.
Interns gain an inside perspective on public opinion polling, learning what it is, how it works, and how it’s used in political and advocacy campaigns. Interns learn to work as part of a team in a fast-paced office setting while developing communication skills and a keen attention to detail. An internship at GQR gives interns exposure to a range of campaigns, career possibilities, and networking opportunities within the political consulting and market research industries.
To Apply: Interested parties should submit a resume and cover letter. Applicants should note their possible start date. Apply here!
Note to Students
The Department and Sociology Advising will be closed for some of Winter Break for University Holidays and vacations, so just send us an email with questions. There will also be a number of Transfer Student Days that will have us on campus to service new transfer students coming through for their Orientation.
With registration for Spring 24 now over the Department will be closing out courses and assigning TA’s this week and throughout Winter Break, so if you haven’t registered for courses already please do so immediately as registration numbers dictate things like if a TA is assigned, room location, and more.
THAT IS ALL FOR NOW!
Any Questions? Make an appointment or email us at socadvis@umn.edu
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