Sociology

On the second day of the symposium, Mexican director Michelle Garza Cervera will answer questions (in English) about her acclaimed debut film Huesera: The Bone Woman (2022). This will be followed by a conversation in Spanish between Michelle and Rita Segato, offering a broader dialogue on gender-based abuse and violence against women in Latin America. The conversation between Michelle and Rita will be translated into English for the audience.

Cookies and drinks will be provided.

Presented in Spanish with real-time translation to English

The symposium will kickoff with a keynote presentation by Argentine anthropologist Rita Segato, followed by an open discussion with students, faculty, and community members. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided in Sunderland Lobby beginning at 4:00 PM.

Jeremy Ney is the author of a forthcoming book about opportunity and inequality in America and is a professor at Columbia Business School. His research focuses on the geography of opportunity and the ways that interconnected inequalities limit upward mobility for communities. His work has been featured in the New York Times, TIME Magazine, NPR, BBC, and on the TEDx stage.

Peter Lovell Memorial Lecture in Architecture and Design:

Kevin Chu, Executive Director of Vermont Futures Project gives a lecture on “Housing and the Economic Health of Vermont”. The lecture will be followed by a Panel Discussion and Q&A.

Professor of Sociology, Jamie McCallum will informally talk with students about the outcome of the presidential election.

Hosted by the Sociology department.  Featuring written work by the students “Writing Flash Sociology” —Introductions by Prof. Rebecca Tiger.

The Sociology Dept will host an Advising Session for majors and minors in Sociology. Faculty will be available for Q & A regarding Fall’24 courses being offered… also Pizza!

Departments of Sociology; Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies; and Independent Scholar joint reception for graduating seniors and their guests in Axinn Center Winter Garden.