Sociology in the News
November 2016
North Central Sociologist
North Central Sociologist The Fall/Winter 2016 edition of the North Central Sociologist is now posted! Check it out for conference information! https://www.ncsanet.org/pdfs/newsletters/NCSA%202016%20Fall%20Newsletter_FINAL.pdf Source: NCSA
October 2016
2017 Conference and Awards
2017 Conference and Awards Planning to attend the 2017 NCSA conference in Indy? The conference submission system is open until December 9th. Remember all you need is an abstract! Don't [...]
February 2016
Conference Registration
Conference Registration Don't forget to pre-register for the conference! The deadline for pre-registration is March 1st. You can access the registration system at: https://www.ncsanet.org/conference_registration Source: NCSA
November 2015
Scholarly Achievement Award Due November 15th
Scholarly Achievement Award Due November 15th Make sure to nominate a colleague's work, or your own for the 2016 Scholarly Achievement Award! Go to: https://www.ncsanet.org/scholarly-achievement-nominations for the new nomination instructions! Source: [...]
There's STILL time!
There's STILL time! I know we said we wouldn't do it this year, but we just did! The submission portal will remain open until November 8th, 2015 at midnight. So, if trick [...]
September 2015
NCSA Fall 2015 Newsletter
NCSA Fall 2015 Newsletter The Fall 2015 Newsletter is now available! Click here to read about the 2016 conference, award nominations, and other NCSA information. Source: NCSA
July 2015
2016 Joint MSS/NCSA Meeting in Chicago
2016 Joint MSS/NCSA Meeting in Chicago Make sure to check out and Like the joint meeting page on Facebook to stay updated on all conference information. Visit: www.facebook.com/MSSNCSAChicago2016 Source: NCSA
June 2015
The Gift of Diagnosis
The Gift of Diagnosis A friend of mine wrote this poignant piece on receiving and dealing with "the gift" of diagnosis. It thoroughly illuminates the experience of being officially labeled [...]
March 2015
Books That Help Us Teach
Books That Help Us Teach Join us for an invigorating discussion of the books that inspire teaching. See the flyer for information on the session, hosted by the Teaching and [...]
Books That Help Us Teach
Books That Help Us Teach Join us for an invigorating discussion of the books that inspire teaching. See the flyer for information on the session, hosted by the Teaching and [...]
How prepared are students for the workforce?
How prepared are students for the workforce? "Students consistently rank themselves as prepared in areas where employers do not agree." How do we bridge the gap? https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/01/20/study-finds-big-gaps-between-student-and-employer-perceptions Source: NCSA
How prepared are students for the workforce?
How prepared are students for the workforce? "Students consistently rank themselves as prepared in areas where employers do not agree." How do we bridge the gap? https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/01/20/study-finds-big-gaps-between-student-and-employer-perceptions Source: NCSA
Pretty Pictures and Grotesque Moments
Pretty Pictures and Grotesque Moments "We had to straddle that dichotomy of making pretty pictures, but also reminding us that those moments in time were extremely, extremely violent and grotesque." http://www.npr.org/2015/03/01/389481636/a-most-vibrant-year-for-cinematographer-bradford-young [...]
Pretty Pictures and Grotesque Moments
Pretty Pictures and Grotesque Moments "We had to straddle that dichotomy of making pretty pictures, but also reminding us that those moments in time were extremely, extremely violent and grotesque." http://www.npr.org/2015/03/01/389481636/a-most-vibrant-year-for-cinematographer-bradford-young [...]
February 2015
The Election Results Are In!!
The Election Results Are In!! A sincere congratulations to the winners of the NCSA election!President Elect: Debra Swanson, Hope CollegeVP Elect: Melinda Messineo, Ball State USecretary: Rachel Kraus, Ball State [...]
updated August 6, 2024