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The most recent news and events happening in the geography and sociology department.

Feb. 23 Panel to Spotlight Sociology Careers
Samford Demonstrates Outsized Influence at Geography Conference
Samford Research Examines Media Characterizations of Interactions Between Police, Black Girls and Women
Cissell to Present Research Talk Oct. 6
Mapping Project Helps Conserve Environment, Empower Communities
Geography Faculty Lead Interdisciplinary ArcGIS Exploration
Bass, Shirley Named First Stockham Scholars
What Can You Do With That? New Resource Highlights Arts and Sciences Career Paths
Samford Professor Explores Social Connections Between Congregations
Five Things to Know About Samford GIS
Samford Launches Graduate Certificates in Environmental Management, GIS
A Pledge of Action and Support
Fields of Dreams: Geospatial Characteristics and Baseball Success (Part 2)
Fields of Dreams: Geospatial Characteristics and Baseball Success (Part I)
Samford Professor Creates COVID-19 Data Dashboard for State, Students
Floyd Produces, Directs Film Exploring Social Effects of Dam Project
Geography Conference Showcases Student Research
Sociology Students Tie for Research Honors at Conference
Mentors Open Doors to Unexpected Careers
Undergraduate Research Fair Reveals Fascinating Topics, New Perspectives
New Play Explores Life of Howard College Namesake
Fournier Honored for Outstanding Service to Geography
Samford To Host Computer Science Pioneer Rosalind Picard Oct. 4
Geography Student, Faculty Member Present Research at American Association of Geographers Conference
Carey Book on Appalachia Named Finalist for National Award
Arts and Sciences Faculty Honored for Teaching, Advising, Scholarship
Biologist Warns of Health Effects of Common Herbicide
Samford To Host Symposium on King, Race and America’s Future April 16-17
Samford Professor Presents The News Untold About Appalachia
Speights-Binet Honored With Teaching Award
Samford Students Study at Disney, NYC, Perry County During Jan Term
Geography Students Present Research at Regional Conference
Pulitzer Prize Winner Fagin to Present Davis Lecture Nov. 2
Geshe Lhakdor, Assistant to Dalai Lama, to Speak at Samford March 29
Samford Selects London Core Texts Students
Samford Seeks Stories from East Lake Community
Samford Geography Aids Caribbean Coral Nursery Project
Homecoming Course Preview Will Address Prison Experience
To Make Change, Stevenson Says, Get Close to Marginalized Communities
Vargas Tells Story of Immigration, Obstacles and the American Dream
Faculty Explore ‘City as Text’ at National Seminars
Just Mercy: Equal Justice Initiative Founder to Present Davis Lecture Oct. 4
John Howard Scholars to Launch Prison Reform Campaign March 31
Davidson, Burson Article Chosen for Journal of Latinos and Education
Golden, Rhodes Earn Spring Scholarships
Extended Core Texts Experience Helps Students Connect Ideas and Places
Bradley Provides Expertise On 'Silver Tsunami' of Retirees
NSF Grant Extends Undergraduate Research Program
Old Howard 100 Shines Through Clouds (2015)
Samford to Host Discussions on Rwandan Genocide April 28-29
Samford to Host Forum on Chinese Culture in the South April 14
Parents of Missing Students Say They Will Never be Quiet
Samford To Host Parents of Missing Mexican Students March 25
April 18 Bike Ride Offers Special Selma Route
Archaeologist to Discuss Ancient Israel Feb. 11-12
Sociology Students Take Top Honors at Conference
Free Language Courses Now Available to Samford Students, Employees
Carnegie Names Samford's Fournier Alabama Professor of the Year
Convocation Addresses Christian Response to Prison Crisis
History’s Jim Brown to Present Special Homecoming Event
Hidden Gifts of Helping Author to Speak at Oct. 9
College Announces 2014-15 Howard Scholars
Rahn Earns National Geography Teaching Award
Geography Honors Students as Fournier Earns Dean's Teaching Award
NY Times Columnist Cites Samford's Stokes
Noted Geographer Skillen to Speak March 12
Geography Launches Environmental Studies Minor
Geography Hosts GIS Open House Nov. 19
Samford to Host ‘The Dream Is Now’ Immigration Film, Panel Discussion Nov. 20
Fournier to Speak at Birmingham Science Cafe Nov. 19
Tanzanian Official to Speak at Samford Oct. 4
Samford, Ohio Universities Collaborate for Civil Rights Studies
Samford Geography Graduate Wins Prestigious Rotary Global Scholar Grant
Geography Presents 2013 Student Honors
Sociology Presents 2013 Honors
Sociology Club To Host Day of Silence Events April 15, 19
Hugh Floyd, Penny Marler Receive Samford Faculty Awards
Fournier Serves as Delegate to Spatial Studies Meeting
Faculty Grant Helps Fournier Chronicle Birth of Economic Geography
Geography Fields Large Group for SEDAAG Nov. 18-20
Historian Taylor Branch challenges audience to apply lessons of Civil Rights era
Author Wilkinson to Discuss Evangelical Response to Climate Change Sept. 27
Large Chinese Contingent Among Record Number of International Students Coming to Samford
Samford To Host Hemlock Symposium
Classics, Biology, Geography Students Take Earth Day Honors
Extremism Expert Potok to Speak April 16
Samford to Host Justice and Peacemaking Seminar April 17
Old Howard 100 Bike Ride Set for April 21
Fournier Named Fellow of Gilbert Grosvenor Center
New Major Presents Science & Religion As Inseparable
Vanderbilt Prof To Explore Shifting Racial Identities in March 7 Talk
Students, Faculty, Friends Celebrate ASPIRE
Samford to Host Conference on Immigration and Religion Feb. 23
BACHE to Host Immigration Forum at Samford, UAB Feb. 9-10
Dean Chapman on The Noble Lecture That's More Than a Speech (Chronicle of Higher Education)
Former Geography Chair Greg Jeane Helps Open School in Africa (Birmingham News)
Fournier Wins Excellence in Teaching Award
Samford To Host Debates on Alabama Immigration Law Oct. 25
'The Lure of the Arena' Draws 1,000 to Wright Center
Shades Creek Cleanup Set for Sept. 24
Passport Project Introduces College Freshmen to Area Cultural Resources
Showcase To Highlight Research, Collaboration April 27-29
Fournier to Present First Wheeler Lecture at UGA
Sociology Department Offers Full Schedule of Events March 30-May 5
Geography Majors Chosen for Competition, Internships
Video: Samford Students Study On Saba Island
Fournier Assumes National Leadership Role in Geography Education
 
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