Sociology
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Senior honors defenses mark end of intensive research projects
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
This spring, several Westminster College senior honors scholars will publicly defend their capstone research—a culmination of nearly two years’ worth of high-level academic exploration.
Faires Faculty Forum: Professor looks at mental health of frontline workers in incarcerated settings
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Dr. Jamie Chapman, assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice at Westminster College, will present “Perspectives of Frontline Mental Health Workers in Incarcerated Settings” at the Faires Faculty Forum at 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, via Zoom.
Two Westminster College faculty publish Q-sort study
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
A case study on Q methodology written by two Westminster College professors was recently published by London-based Sage Publishing.
Titan Profile: Betsy Smith '81
Friday, July 10, 2020
B.A., History and Sociology
Mount Airy, Maryland
Area food pantry provides service learning opportunity for Westminster students
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Friday, April 3, 2020
Not only is food security a growing problem in America, it’s also part of the focus of Westminster College’s Social Class in America course. And in true Westminster service learning fashion, students spent time at an area food pantry to lend a hand and better understand the social and economic structures that exist locally.
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Westminster College to host Discovery Day for high schoolers on Feb. 17
Monday, January 6, 2020
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – Whether you’re a high school student who has decided upon a college major or you’re still exploring your options, the Westminster College Office of Admissions will offer a special Westminster Discovery Day on Monday, Feb. 17.
Westminster’s Climate Teach-in sessions will focus on impacts of climate change
Monday, September 16, 2019
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – In advance of the Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20-27, Westminster College will hold a Climate Teach-in throughout the day on Wednesday, Sept. 18.
Nicaraguan dancers to visit Westminster College
Thursday, September 12, 2019
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – Compas de Nicaragua, a non-profit organization that supports health, education and income-generating programs in Nicaragua, will bring the dance troupe “Daughters of the Corn” to Westminster College on Thursday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Sept. 13.
College Factual ranks Westminster among Top 5% in nation for value
Thursday, March 7, 2019
NEW WILMINGTON, PA – Westminster College has been named a Best College for the Money by College Factual, ranking among the top 5% of schools across the country.
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Sociology
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