By Lamia Dawood, Ph.D. student in Administration and Leadership Studies Egypt has a relatively diverse economy that is highly centralized on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism (Economy of Egypt, 2021). The country was ruled by military officers from 1953 till 2011. In January, 2011, the military regime, the poor living conditions, and limited job opportunities caused…
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In Photos – IUP Sociology Alumna Stephanie Bachman’s Peace Corps Experience in Liberia
Recently, IUP Sociology Alumna, Stephanie Bachman, shared her experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Liberia. Read about her experience HERE Stephanie was gracious enough to follow-up to her story with a photos of her experience. They are so wonderful they are worth their own post! This is one of Stephanie’s favorite photos. Here she…
Dates for 2020 IUP-MARTI summer conference
The 2020 IUP-MARTI dates for the summer conference are now officially, Wed. July 22 – Friday, July 24. Mark your calendars. More information on theme, speakers and registration details to come soon! #conference #addiction #socialwork #counseling #humanservices #mentalhealth https://www.iup.edu/marti/events/summer-school-conference/past-conferences/
Frederick Douglass Scholars Fellowship 2020
Frederick Douglass Scholars Fellowship Summer 2020 – May 2021 In keeping with Frederick Douglass’ life of public service and commitment to equity and access, the Frederick Douglass Institutes of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education are offering teaching opportunities to graduate students who are pursuing careers as university faculty and who are entering the final…
Sociology Graduation Ceremony 2019
2019 IUP Sociology Department Graduation Ceremony May 11th, 2019 Opening Remarks: Dr. Michelle Sandhoff Presentation of Undergraduate Degrees: Dr. Dana Hysock-Witham Undergraduate Student Speaker: Autumn Dietrich Presentation of Graduate Degrees: Dr. Melanie Duncan Outstanding Graduate Student Award: Kylie Smith Kay Snyder & Tom Nowak Award for Department Service: Dr. Melanie Duncan
Transformational Leadership – a poem
By Andrew J. Hughes Andrew is a doctoral student in the Department of Sociology’s Administration and Leadership Studies, Nonprofit and Public Sectors, Ph.D. program and the director of the Garthwait Leadership Center at Gettysburg College. What does it mean to transform or to be transformed? Is it to be a part of a revolution? An…
Job Alert: Adelphoi Village Hiring Sociology Majors
This Message is from Lisa Dysert Director of Human Resources Adelphoi http://www.adelphoi.org Are you ready to take the next step in your career in the Social Services field? Adelphoi Village, a provider in PA is looking for Counselors who want to work with other committed professionals making a difference in changing the lives of youth….
SOC 151 Offered Online this SUMMER @IUPEDU – Enroll Today
I am happy to announce that the sociology department is offering sections of Principles of Sociology (SOC 151) Online this summer. Please review the attached flyer for more info and consider registering for this course if it suits your needs. You are expected to take 9 credits of social science courses as part of your…
Fund for the Public Interest seeking student workers for summer employment #IUP
Want to spend your summer working on urgent issues you care about, gaining skills that will last you a lifetime, and make good money? The Fund for the Public Interest is seeking hard-working individuals with a passion for social change to fill citizen outreach and Field Manager positions across the country this summer. We are…
Common Sense Gun Laws: A Social Issue
By Megan Langmyer In today’s society we have adapted to various social issues surrounding the modification of todays’ society. We agreed that women deserved more rights than were given to them during the suffragette movement, that separate does not mean equal during the civil rights movement and teenagers led rallies to protest the social issues of…
Save Our Budget – Fill A Bus – APSCUF
JOIN APSCUF ON February 22, 2018 “#Prepared4PA Rally” Bus Trip to Harrisburg Capital We have been asked to join IUP administration and students to rally during the PASSHE Senate budget hearing to show our support for the funding of PASSHE and higher education. Listed below is my “TOP TEN REASONS YOU SHOULD join us for…
Fergie, Objectification, and Sociological Dreamworlds
By Savannah Heaton It is no surprise that modern music videos have become more sexual and provocative than ever before. However, most people do not understand the implications behind the sexual nature of music videos. Sut Jhally produced a film titled Dreamworlds 3 that gives viewers an insightful look into the world of sexually explicit,…
Engaged Sociology 