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Department of Sociology’s lecture series, Celebrating the Book, highlights new ideas and latest research 

This fall, the Department of Sociology will continue its new lecture series, Celebrating the Book, showcasing the work of its faculty members and their recent publications. Each author will discuss the key themes, questions and contributions of their latest book, showcasing a variety of research happening in the department. The book series is open to the 91��ɫ community with events running throughout the fall and winter.    Upcoming lectures include:  September 9: The Reality of Knowledge: Towards a […]

LA&PS Professor Marcello Musto receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Sociological Association

Marcello Musto, a professor in the Department of Sociology, is the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Section on Marxist Sociology of the American Sociological Association, recognizing his extensive contributions to the study and global dissemination of Marxist thought.  According to the award committee, Musto has “published extensively in English and other languages, for both academic and non-academic audiences.” He has published his […]

Five LA&PS Alumni on 91��ɫ's 2026 Top 30 Alumni Under 30

91��ɫ has announced its Top 30 Alumni Under 30 for 2026, with five of the alumni coming from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. This incredible group under the age of 30 were selected based on their work creating real-world impact and positive change. They continue to use their skills developed through […]

Department of Sociology hosts guest lecture by Kazuo Shii

On Monday, May 4, the Department of Sociology will host a lecture by Kazuo Shii, chairman of the Japanese Communist Party, titled The Japanese Left Today and the Return to Marx’s Capital. Shii will discuss why dominant social and economic systems require profound transformation and why Karl Marx’s Capital remains relevant in the contemporary world. […]

LA&PS professors lead research on how epidemics affect Black communities

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, 91��ɫ launched a new research cluster titled Overcoming Epidemics in Transnational Black Communities – Response, Recovery and Resilience. The cluster is made up of Black scholars from five 91��ɫ faculties who have been working to understand how structural inequalities influence the way that Black communities experience, respond to and recover […]

Philip Walsh writes new book about the sociology of knowledge

Philip Walsh, an associate professor in the Department of Sociology, has written a new book titled The Reality of Knowledge (Routledge, 2026). The book proposes new approaches to the sociology of knowledge and the theories that influence the field by looking at the history of the discipline its key themes and social meaning. Furthermore, it […]

LA&PS professors receive SSHRC Connection Grants for vital projects

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has announced the recipients of the November 2025 SSHRC Connection Grants. Ten 91��ɫ research projects received funding. Congratulations to the researchers from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) whose innovative projects were selected. These projects span a wide range of disciplines […]

Sociology professor to discuss antiapartheid activism in upcoming lecture

The Department of Sociology invites the 91��ɫ community to attend the first event in its new series, Sociology Lecture Series: Celebrating the Book. The inaugural lecture will take place on Wednesday, March 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in South Ross, Room 802. Associate Professor Sylvia Bawa will deliver a lecture titled In Desolate Places, We Find Hope, […]

Applications now open for Sociology Field Placement Course

Sociology students who are looking for a way to apply what they’ve learned in the program can now apply for the six-credit field placement course, SOCI 4100, which is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on community-based work experience for academic credit. This course places fourth-year sociology majors or minors in not-for-profit, […]

Book Launch Event: The Story of a Generation - Life Course Pathways of the Class of '73

Faculty and graduate students in the Department of Sociology are invited to a book launch featuring the co-authored work of Professor Carl E. James, The Story of a Generation - Life Course Pathways of the Class of '73. The event will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 3-5 p.m. in the Schulich Executive Dining […]