Meet Your Online Instructor: Dr. Marcel Paret

Dr. Marcel Paret is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and a Senior Research Associate with the South African Research Chair in Social Change at the University of Johannesburg. Marcel is interested in researching the politics of class formation, globalization and marketization, race and migration, labor and social movements, protest and community politics and the causes and consequences of precarity. His article, “Critical Nostalgias in Democratic South Africa” (Sociological Quarterly, 2018), won the Best Faculty Article Award from the Sociology of Development Section of the American Sociological Association. Marcel also recently completed the redevelopment of SOC 3140 (Social Theory) online, featuring customized multimedia course readings, which launches live this semester.

To learn more about Marcel, visit his faculty information page or his personal website.

Utah Film Cdnter Drive-In: The Hate U Give

On Friday, September 11, from 7:30pm - 11:00pm,
the Tanner Center for Human Rights is sponsoring an upcoming screening of ‘The Hate U Give’ at the Utah Film Center! A discounted rate is available for students by using the code: SWOOP. All Utah Film Center drive-ins follow public health safety protocols for COVID.

Based on the best-selling novel, 'The Hate U Give' tells the story of Starr Carter, who lives in two worlds: the poor, black neighborhood where she resides, and the mostly white prep school she attends. This uneasy balance is shattered when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood friend by a policeman. Facing pressures from all sides, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what’s right.

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Open Chat with Dean Berg

This semester at the U is different from any other, and everyone has questions! Whether it's about this semester's classes specifically, campus life, or the college in general, Dean Berg has answers! Open Chat with Dean Berg is a virtual open conversation where students can ask questions about a range of topics.

The first virtual meeting is this Wednesday, September 9 from 11:45am- 12:45pm!

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Socialize with SOC!

The Sociology department will be hosting weekly virtual student socials to give SOC and CRIM students a place to meet each other and a chance to chat outside of class. In addition to this, some sessions will have members of the CSBS Student Ambassador team, faculty, Sociology/Criminology Club members (SCSA), and Lead Sociology and Criminology advisors present! Don't forget the password: SOCCRIM!

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Campus COVID-19 Response

The University Return-to-Campus program centers on a hybrid approach of in-person/online instruction and on-campus engagement. Physical distancing protocols will be in place that limit capacity in classrooms and laboratories. You can find updates as well as precautions, guidelines, and additional information on the new Campus COVID-19 Response website below!

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Upcoming Deadlines

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Featured Event

Hinckley Forum: The Future of Higher Education

Thursday, September 10

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