Department of Sociology & Anthropology
Department Mission The Sociology and Anthropology Department supports the University's goals of providing a liberal arts education for our students. We emphasize in our programs the ability to examine and understand an increasingly complex, diverse, and ever-changing world. We actively work with our students to apply sociological and anthropological perspectives towards the improvement of the human condition. We are committed to: *assisting students in crafting a personal academic plan towards the fulfillment of their intellectual and career goals. *preparing students for post-graduation learning and work experiences through our teaching, via departmental projects and programs, and by providing students with individual support and mentoring. *engaging in active scholarship through which we may practice and model our disciplines. *maintaining a welcoming environment for all faculty members, staff, students, alumni, and friends. Our curricula: *offer diverse courses, many without formal prerequisites, that make sociology and anthropology accessible, interesting, and useful to IWU students at all levels of the curriculum. *challenge students to critically examine what it means to be prepared for democratic citizenship and life in a global society, and the ideals for which they stand. *involve students in their own education by encouraging them to engage personally in research, analysis, writing, and experiential learning. *provide the guidance and resources for students to undertake internships or volunteer work in the community, conduct independent research, work on honors projects, and present their work in professional settings
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Spring 2013 EventsUpcoming EventsThe Sociology & Anthropology Colloquium Series presents:Tuesday March 5 : Sociology Alumni panel. 6:00 p.m. Second Floor Reading Lounge, CLA Thursday, March 21: "Freedom's Stock: Political Consumerism, Transnational Blackness and The Black Star Line" by Nicole Brown, (Ph.D candidate, University of Illinois) 4 p.m. CLA 205 Thursday, April 4: "Sociology & Anthropology Student Panel", featuring student research to be presented at conferences. 4 p.m. CLA 205 Anthropology Club: Regular Meetings: The Anthropology Club meets regularly in the Underground at the Dugout, Memorial Center. TBA The Antropology Club sponsors excursions to local restaurants that feature menus from other parts of the world. These outings occur on Tuesdays during regularly scheduled meeting times. Please contact Sarah Carlson or Kate Scott for more information. Sociology Club:Regular Meetings: The Sciology Club meets regularly in the reading area on the second floor of CLA (outside of faculty offices). Contact Ashley Roberts for more information. In the News:
Chuck Springwood's book Open Fire provides insight into recent school violence. Review of Meghan Burke's New Book Racial Ambivalence in Diverse Communities Action Research Center students Engage with Community Anthropology Students Talk About Their Summer Museum Internships |