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  2. Year: 2020
  3. Month: April

Month: April 2020

Alumni Jenn Sims, PhD 2014, Publishes Book on Mixed-Race

Posted on April 27, 2020

Jenn Sims, PhD 2014, recently published her dissertation as a book titled,  Mixed-Race in the US and UK: Comparing the Past, Present, and Future.  Written with Chinelo Njaka, the book examines how mixed-race is constructed …

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Ginny Rogers, Longtime Department Administrative Assistant, Has Passed Away

Posted on April 24, 2020

Ginny Rogers, who worked as an administrative assistant for the Sociology Department for 34 years, passed away on April 15, 2020.  During her long life, Ginny enjoyed working, volunteering, and taking care of her family.  …

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UW Alumni Pledge 10 Million Meal Donations

Posted on April 23, 2020

Kenny Dichter, Wheels Up CEO, and Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks quarterback, are both former Badgers who are pledging to donate 10 million meals to the hunger relief organization Feeding America.  They hope to make a …

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Sarah Stefanos Honored with Award for Mentoring Undergraduates

Posted on April 10, 2020

Graduate student Sarah Stefanos was recently selected to receive the University of Wisconsin-Madison Award for Mentoring Undergraduates in Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities. Sarah mentors students that she meets through classes or through her research …

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Ruby Bafu Awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

Posted on April 3, 2020

Graduate student Ruby Bafu has been selected to receive a 2020 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship that will provide financial support for three years. This award is a highly significant national accomplishment and places …

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John Eason Selected for UW-Madison Exceptional Service Award

Posted on April 3, 2020

Congratulations to John Eason, Associate Professor of Sociology, for being selected for a 2020 UW-Madison Exceptional Service Award. In addition to his high level of research and creative productivity, John has served as a mentor …

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