Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice – Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Join Us Jan. 27 for the Virtual Lecture, “Imagining an Ethnography of the Reproductive Lives of Class-Privileged People of Color”

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice will host the inaugural Memorial Lecture for Dr. Sheila Cosminsky on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Dr. Cosminsky was a former associate professor of anthropology who retired in 2013. Dr. Khiara M. Bridges, Anthropologist and Professor of Law at the University of California-Berkeley School of Law, will present … Continue reading Join Us Jan. 27 for the Virtual Lecture, “Imagining an Ethnography of the Reproductive Lives of Class-Privileged People of Color”…

Africana Studies Presents “Stories from Home Care” with Dr. Cati Coe

The Africana Studies Program will host Dr. Cati Coe, Professor of Anthropology, for a conversation about her film “Stories from Home Care,” a 13-minute documentary exploring the life of a Ghanian home care worker, Madam Gifty Thompson. The film illuminates issues related to senior health care, West African immigrant labor, gendered experience, and the meaning … Continue reading Africana Studies Presents “Stories from Home Care” with Dr. Cati Coe…

Sujay Ratna, CCAS ’21, Named a 2021 Key into Public Service Scholar

Sujay Ratna, CCAS ’21, is one of 20 students selected as a Key into Public Service Scholar by The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society. The award recognizes students who have demonstrated interest in working in the public sector and possess a strong academic record in the arts, humanities, mathematics, … Continue reading Sujay Ratna, CCAS ’21, Named a 2021 Key into Public Service Scholar…

Announcement of Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments

Congratulations to the following faculty members who received promotions and tenure appointments approved by the Board of Governors at a meeting on Wednesday, April 14: Department of Childhood Studies Dr. Meredith Bak – Associate Professor Dr. Daniel Cook – Distinguished Professor Department of English and Communication Dr. M.A. Rafey Habib – Distinguished Professor Department of … Continue reading Announcement of Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments…

CURE Seminar Series Begins Sept. 10

The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) will begin its fall seminar series on Thursday, September 10, with a virtual webinar/discussion on “Police, Policing, and Police Reform: Implications for the Future of our Cities.” This event is informed by the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent national and international outrage and protests, including … Continue reading CURE Seminar Series Begins Sept. 10…

Congrats to the Recipients of the Chancellor’s Awards for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity!

Congratulations to the following Faculty of Arts and Sciences–Camden faculty members who have been named 2019 recipients of the Chancellor’s Awards for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity: Dr. Beth Rabinowitz, Assistant Professor of Political Science; Dr. Richard Stansfield, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice; and Dr. Lynne Vallone, Professor of Childhood Studies These awards will be presented during the … Continue reading Congrats to the Recipients of the Chancellor’s Awards for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity!…

Congratulations to FASC Promoted Faculty!

The Board of Governors approved the following promotions and tenure appointments at their meeting on Tuesday, April 9: Dr. Stephen Danley – Promoted to Associate Professor of Public Policy and Administration Dr. Jinglin Fu – Promoted to Associate Professor of Chemistry Professor Gregory Pardlo – Promoted to Associate Professor of English Dr. Beth Rabinowitz – … Continue reading Congratulations to FASC Promoted Faculty!…

Welcome to Dr. Michelle Meloy, Associate Dean of the Graduate School–Camden and Research

Michelle Meloy, Ph.D., joins the Faculty of Arts and Sciences–Office of the Dean as the associate dean of the Graduate School–Camden and Research. A member of the Rutgers–Camden faculty since 2002, Dr. Meloy was promoted to professor of criminal justice in 2015. She has served as the director of the graduate program in criminal justice … Continue reading Welcome to Dr. Michelle Meloy, Associate Dean of the Graduate School–Camden and Research…

Faculty Research Week Begins Nov. 26

The Office of the Chancellor presents Faculty Research Week, beginning November 26, with the Chancellor’s New Faculty Research Symposium. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Campus Center’s Multi-Purpose Room. The following Faculty of Arts and Sciences–Camden faculty will present: Dr. Craig Agule, Assistant Professor of Philosophy; Dr. Nathan Fried, Assistant Professor of Biology; … Continue reading Faculty Research Week Begins Nov. 26…

Dr. Chinyere Osuji Discusses Her Research on Race on Nov. 14

Dr. Chinyere Osuji, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice, will discuss her research on black-white interracial couples and the meaning of race in the twenty-first century as part of the Research Bites Series, on Wednesday, November 14, from 11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m., in the Campus Center’s Executive Meeting Room. This … Continue reading Dr. Chinyere Osuji Discusses Her Research on Race on Nov. 14…