Recently, Bill Anderson Fund (BAF) Fellows from around the country worked with local residents in Southbridge to identify their local hazards. The hazards workshop was a learning and collaborative opportunity for the students, striving to create a sustainable connection between the local community members, UD, and the BAF. Read all about the workshop and other activities the fellows were involved in all weekend here.

Just one more week before professors and authors Kenneth Gould and Tammy Lewis come to UD to discuss their book “Green Gentrification.” Join us at Gore Hall 104 on UD’s Newark campus from 1:45-3 PM for the talk. We are looking forward to having them here at UD! See the flier here for all the details:

Green Gentrification Flier

One way to teach sociology is to highlight our inter-connectedness through globalization. Specifically, students in my class and I study “dependency theory” and how it is a useful lens on the fast fashion industry, as well as the impact of the used clothing that it generates. Check out this recent story about UD undergraduate research in the area, as well as this article from the Washington Post.

Here’s a recent news story by Sophia Schmidt of WDDE that covers my research in two local New Castle County communities. Many thanks to the community members and others that were involved in the process to help make it happen.

Did you know that the American Sociological Association currently has a taskforce examining contingent faculty in sociology? The issue of precarity in higher education is extremely urgent! See this recent column by Carolyn Chernoff on the issue, as well.

There are many exciting activities for the students in SOCI 335 – Environment and Health this semester! In addition to contributing to the Wilmington Archives Project by using digital storytelling to document the environmental experiences of local Wilmington community members, students will also get to see the public lecture by Kenneth Gould and Tammy Lewis on their book “Green Gentrification” on November 8th. The book is a part of their course curriculum and examines complex topics such as urban sustainability and gentrification through environmental mitigation. Stay tuned for more information as the talk approaches!