Forum on Race and Housing
Race and Housing Issues in Milwaukee was the focus of a forum the Department co-sponsored with the Institute of Urban Studies and the Department of History Speakers included scholars and community activists, and topics ranging from the history of open housing laws to current eviction practices on discriminatory practices done by the Miwaukee Fair Housing Council.
Simmons Grant Awarded
SOCS Staff Member KathyHawkins was a recipient of a Simmons grant for Project Night Night. Comfort totes are being distributed to children in homeless shelters consisting of a blanket, huggable size stuffed animal and blanket.
Council on American Overseas Research Award
Dr. Louise Cainkar, Assistant Professor of Social Welfare & Justice was awarded a Council on American Overseas Research Centers Senior Fellowship for her new transitional study on second-generation American Muslim youth. The fellowship will support four months of research in the Middle East in Spring 2011.
Senior Students Awarded Outstanding Academic Performance for 2009-2010
- Brian Forman in Anthropology
- Jennifer Cossyleon in Criminology and Law Studies
- Amanda Wolfe in Social Welfare and Justice
- Claire Niemet in Sociology
Each received the award for their high academic performance and demonstrated leadership throughout their years at Marquette. We wish them well in their future endeavors.
Social and Cultural Sciences Majors
Check out our suggested curriculum for our four majors:• Anthropology
• Criminology and Law Studies
• Social and Welfare Justice
• Sociology
