2020/2021 Graduates Convocation Updates!

We are glad to bring students some happy news about convocation! The College of Social and Behavioral Science will hold in-person convocation for undergraduate and graduate students of the Class of 2021 and the Class of 2020.  Attendance is limited to graduates, with no audience allowed.

Click here to submit your graduation picture and highlight your experience at the U! For those of you who are not comfortable attending an in-person gathering, convocation will be live-steamed so that you can be part of the festivities as well.

Candidates for Bachelor’s Degree:

Undergraduate convocation for the classes of 2020-2021 will be held outdoors in the Rice-Eccles Stadium on Friday, May 7, at 11:30 a.m. Attendance is not mandatory but we hope that those who graduated last year and those who will graduate this year will be able to attend this ceremony and celebrate with your classmates. More information to come.

Candidates for Master’s and Doctoral Degrees:
In special recognition of 2020-2021 graduates receiving their master’s degree or Ph.D., an in-person ceremony will take place Aug. 27 at Red Butte Garden amphitheater. This will allow for the traditional in-person hooding of Ph.D. students. More details will be provided later.

Note: Family and friends of graduates are invited to watch the live-streamed event of the General Commencement on Thursday, May. 27, and the College convocations on May 7 and Aug. 27. Find more details here!

Regalia:
Pre-orders for regalia are now available through the Campus Store.

Keep up-to-date with graduation news and announcements here!

2021 CSBS Virtual Student Research Day

Wednesday, April 28th, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Both graduate and undergraduate students in the college will be given the opportunity to showcase original research projects using virtual poster presentations. Students, faculty, and the University of Utah community are encouraged to attend.

Three cash prizes will be awarded for best virtual poster presentation in each of the graduate research and undergraduate research categories. The Student Choice Award will be given out to the student whose poster receives the most votes during the main exhibition period.

First Prize: $250
Second Prize: $150
Third Prize: $100
Student Choice Award: $100

As an exciting part of the 50th celebration, we are asking all participants to submit a research abstract with their registration to be a part of the inaugural digital journal archive.

Learn More & Register

Webinar: Why Has India Fared So Well During the Pandemic?

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Tabitha Benney on Wednesday, March 31, at 12:00 PM.
Despite the developing world status often attributed to India, its major cities are highly advanced and the country itself is considered a regional economic and political power. These factors, together with an early, but extreme lockdown period, easy acceptance of mask use, prior exposure to related strains of coronavirus, wide scale implementation of an emergency social welfare program (that helped to keep the poorest people in society at home), and a technical infrastructure that has allowed India to become the leader in vaccine production, may all have played a role in the very low rate of transmission and death from the disease there. In addition, the economy has opened rapidly and India is now producing four times the amount of vaccine each day than the United States and its shows in the spread of COVID there. Come learn more about this resilient state and consider a trip in 2022 with Go Learn.

Learn More & Register

April Fulbright Info Sessions

Fulbright provides annual grants for U.S. students wishing to conduct research, teach English, or obtain an MA degree in a foreign country. Senior undergrads and graduate students in all disciplines are eligible to apply.
The next virtual info sessions will be held on Monday, April 5 from 10-11 AM here, Wednesday, April 14 from 2-3 PM here, and Wednesday, April 28 from 3-4 PM here!
Please join us to learn more about this prestigious opportunity!

Ask An Ambassador: How I Found My Major

Hear from our CSBS Student Ambassadors each month as they host discussions open to all students on a range of topics. This month, hear from current students in the College of Social and Behavioral Science (CSBS) discuss how they found their major, and tips and tricks for finding the right major for you. We will have a panel discussion focused on major exploration and majors in CSBS, resources, and time for Q&A.

This month's discussion will be held on April 19, at 3:00 PM.

Check it out!

Union Scholarships

This year the Union is giving out over 30 scholarships!
To apply for Union Scholarships as well as any other at the University of Utah, fill out a general application on Academic Works. Then, you will be notified if there are any additional scholarships you should apply for.

Apply Here!

Tanner Center March Film Series

Coinciding with Women’s History Month, Utah Film Center’s March programming celebrates and recognizes bold women making history, one brave act at time.

These films will be available as part of our free live-streamed screenings. The next screening will be March 30 at 7:00PM.

Reserve tickets here!

Student Research Responses Needed!

Your response is needed in a brief campus-wide survey for a student research project on Field Studies in Urban Ecology. Your responses are anonymous and the survey takes approximately 1-3 minutes to complete.

If you’d like to participate, follow this link and thank you for your participation!

Careers in Sociology

Join the Sociology Spring 2021 Career Panel on Thursday, April 1 from 12:30-1:30 PM MDT!
Hear success stories from alumni of the Sociology department and learn how they navigated their journeys from graduation to their current positions in their professional fields.

So, you’re considering studying Sociology to learn about social issues that affect so many aspects of modern life. You’re excited to take intriguing courses ranging from Social Movements to Digital Society. But there’s something that’s holding you back: “What am I going to do with a Sociology degree? What job can that get me?”

A common concern of Sociology students is what they will be able to do with their degree after graduation. We’ve gathered four amazing Sociology alumni to tell students their stories and provide tips and advice for success after graduation.

There will be a Q&A portion of the panel, so come prepared with questions about how to navigate the post-graduation career landscape.

Check out the livestream here!

How Good is Your Online Study Game?

Since the majority of classes are taught online now, it’s crucial that you work at home to understand course material. No one wants to watch a lecture or join in a Zoom call, only to zone out and miss an important detail about coursework. Prepare for finals and your final projects now by getting a head start on creating study tools.

Take hand-written notes while watching lectures, reading online texts, or attending a Zoom class. Using your notes, create a study guide and flash cards to quiz yourself on concepts. You can also try to create a mind map of concepts to better understand the information. Use these study tools to better retain information learned in your online class and prepare you for your finals.

Visit the Tools for Success page for students at the U to access a treasure trove of information that will help you up your study game! Remember –finals are coming up faster than you think!