News & Notes for 2012

The Sociology Club attended the Eastern Sociological Society meeting in NYC in February. Kaitlin Latimer presented her poster, "The Drug War and it's Impact on Women Along the U.S-Mexico Border," and Rebekah Balmer presented a poster on "A Study on Fraternity Men: Hyper-Masculinity and Homophobia -- How West Chester University's Environment Equates." Congratulations Kaitlin and Rebekah! Check out photos on the Sociology Club Page.

The Department of Anthropology and Sociology congratulates Helen Bilinski and Erin Jones, our 2012 outstanding students in Anthropology and Sociology!!!

Two of our Sociology faculty are participating in the Knowledge Crossing Borders Conference taking place at West Chester University, May 29 through June 1. Dr. Valerian Desousa is participating on a panel entitled "Teaching Asia: Prospects and Challenges" with Dr. Cecilia Chien and Dr. Lawrence Davidson, both in History at West Chester University. Dr. Jacqueline Zalewski will be presenting a paper entitled "Curricular Goals and Strategies for the 21st Century: A Case For Human Capital Education" with collaborator Dr. Leigh Shaffer (Emeritus Professor of Sociology).