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Sociology and Legal Studies @SOCLSUW

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Joined August 2018
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Canada is back in the ISSP (The International Social Survey Programme)! Surveys are conducted annually on diverse topics relevant to the social sciences, and can be accessed for free via the GESIS - Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences: gesis.org/en/home

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These surveys are great data for analyses of all types of research questions in the social sciences! For more details, visit the ISSP Canada website: uwaterloo.ca/statistical-con…
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12 Jun 2024
JLS Seminar: Law and Campus Encampments, June 19 at 2 p.m. EDT via Zoom Dr. Irina Ceric will be speaking on the topic of "‘PRIVATE’ PROPERTY, PUBLIC FORCE: THE LEGAL REGULATION OF CAMPUS ENCAMPMENTS” Register here: uwaterloo.zoom.us/meeting/re… Questions: achenier@uwaterloo.ca
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Sociology and Legal Studies@SOCLSUW
8 Feb 2024
The Princeton Review: Virtual LSAT Personal Statement Workshop Thinking law school? Join this virtual LSAT Personal Statement Workshop Feb. 15th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Learn about the application process and ask any questions that you may have! To register: princetonreview.com/partner/…
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8 Feb 2024
JOIN US TONIGHT: Bingo Night with the Soc Society (no registration required) Join us for an in-person bingo night tonight at 5:30 pm in the Hagey Hall Cube! Mingle with your peers and build new connections. Offering snacks and refreshments as well. No registration is required.
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University of Waterloo@UWaterloo
2 Oct 2023
#UWaterloo commemorated the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation last Friday with a commitment polishing ceremony & other events on campus to affirm the University’s commitment to decolonization, indigenization and reconciliation. More: bit.ly/3RImOpr | #NDTR2023🧡
Edler Myeengun Henry, Vivek Goel and Jean Becker leading the orange t-shirt walk around Rind Road

ALT Edler Myeengun Henry, Vivek Goel and Jean Becker leading the orange t-shirt walk around Rind Road

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University of Waterloo@UWaterloo
2 Oct 2023
The Hagey Lecture is coming up this Thursday at 8pm in the Theatre of the Arts! @uwaterlooARTS @WaterlooSci Registration: bit.ly/3sM6Mk7

University of Waterloo@UWaterloo
8 Sep 2023
The #UWaterloo Hagey Lectures Committee is thrilled to announce that this year’s Hagey Lecture will be delivered by Nalini Nadkarni, Professor of Biology @UUtah, on October 5 (8pm) in the Theatre of the Arts. Register today: bit.ly/3sM6Mk7
2023 Hagey Lecture - Tapestry Thinking- Interdisciplinary perspectives on the nature of disturbance and recovery with Nalini Nadkarni on October 5 at 8pm.

ALT 2023 Hagey Lecture - Tapestry Thinking- Interdisciplinary perspectives on the nature of disturbance and recovery with Nalini Nadkarni on October 5 at 8pm.
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Sociology and Legal Studies@SOCLSUW
13 Sep 2023
Clarice Ward, a 4th year Legal Studies student and 17-year veteran of the construction industry, has been named as Kitchener-Waterloo's Woman of the Year in the Professionals over 40 category. Read more here: womenoftheyear.ca/recipients…

Recipients 2026 - Women of the Year

Congratulations to the 2026 K-W Oktoberfest BMO Financial Group Women of the Year Awards Recipients by Category.

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University of Waterloo@UWaterloo
29 Jun 2023
The following support and resources are available for students and staff in regards to today’s incident on campus.
After hours mental health support for students who are impacted by today’s incident on campus is available here 24/7: 1-844-437-3247. Please contact Campus Wellness during daytime hours at 519-888-4096 for counselling services. IMPACT (Integrated Mobile Police and Crisis Team) workers can provide Mental Health care after-hours. IMPACT workers are available by calling 519-888-4911. IMPACT Hours are 3 pm to 12 am Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Our Employee and Family Assistance Program is available 24/7 for counselling, coaching and support. Call 1-800-663-1142 or visit Homeweb.ca.

ALT After hours mental health support for students who are impacted by today’s incident on campus is available here 24/7: 1-844-437-3247. Please contact Campus Wellness during daytime hours at 519-888-4096 for counselling services. IMPACT (Integrated Mobile Police and Crisis Team) workers can provide Mental Health care after-hours. IMPACT workers are available by calling 519-888-4911. IMPACT Hours are 3 pm to 12 am Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Our Employee and Family Assistance Program is available 24/7 for counselling, coaching and support. Call 1-800-663-1142 or visit Homeweb.ca.

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University of Waterloo@UWaterloo
21 Jun 2023
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day, also known to many as the summer solstice. This is a time for celebration and knowledge-building around the rich diversity, history and experiences of Indigenous Peoples and communities. 🔗 bit.ly/44aPLgJ | #NIPD 🧡🪶
Indigenous drummers performing at convocation with Myeengun Henry holding the Eagle Staff in the background

ALT Indigenous drummers performing at convocation with Myeengun Henry holding the Eagle Staff in the background

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Sarah Wilkins-Laflamme@swilk033
15 Jun 2023
Congrats to all our 2023 @SOCLSUW grads!
University of Waterloo@UWaterloo
15 Jun 2023
Your day has arrived @uwaterlooARTS graduates. Congratulations on all of your accomplishments! #UWaterlooGrad 🎓🖤💛
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Sociology and Legal Studies@SOCLSUW
9 Jun 2023
The Joint University of Waterloo–St. Jerome’s University Legal Studies Seminar presents: “Policing in the time of 'Reconciliation'", presented by Dr. Tia Dafnos of the University of New Brunswick. Join us on June 15th @12pm through the zoom link below: bit.ly/3MT1ZDM
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7 Jun 2023
Are Canadian police becoming more militarized? @SOCLSUW PhD student Tandeep Sidhu examines the relationship between police tactical units and public trust: bit.ly/3CehVLW
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Robert Fantina@RobertFantina
23 May 2023
Please watch and share widely. India's G20 meetings in Kashmir - camouflaging settler colonialism youtube.com/watch?v=YlmgBLga…

India's G20 meetings in Kashmir - camouflaging settler colonialism

This expert panel examined the controversial issue of hosting G20 m...

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University of Waterloo@UWaterloo
27 Apr 2023
In his work as an assistant professor in #UWaterloo's Department of Sociology and Legal Studies, Dr. Adam Ellis is now practicing an approach to teaching and learning that aims to undo the very systems that pushed him to the margins. More: bit.ly/448KpmT
A brick wall with colourful graffiti.

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26 Apr 2023
“Certainly it was not an opportunistic smash-and-grab.” $20M theft of gold and other items at Pearson International Airport required insider knowledge. Dr. Phil Boyle sits down with the Toronto Star to discuss. thestar.com/news/gta/2023/04…

$20M theft of gold, other items at Pearson likely needed insider knowledge: expert

The theft of more than $20 million worth of gold and other valuables from Toronto Pearson International Airport this week likely required insider knowledge of the airport and its operations, a...

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Sociology and Legal Studies@SOCLSUW
14 Apr 2023
Associate Professor Rashmee Singh in @ConversationCA: The grieving mother of a murdered teen pleads for a stronger social safety net. bit.ly/41qI6K0 @uwaterlooARTS
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Sociology and Legal Studies@SOCLSUW
14 Apr 2023
The grieving mother of a murdered teen pleads for a stronger social safety net. theconversation.com/the-grie…

The grieving mother of a murdered teen pleads for a stronger social safety net

Andrea Magalhaes hasn’t demanded vengeance since her son was murdered — she’s called for expanding the social safety net to address the root causes of crime. Public officials should listen to her.

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Sociology and Legal Studies@SOCLSUW
23 Mar 2023
Just published by University of Toronto Press - Neoliberal Contentions. SUZAN ILCAN’s chapter is on Situating Noncitizenship: Humanitarian Aid, Self-Reliance Schemes, and Migrant Agency: utorontopress.com/9781487564…

Neoliberal Contentions - University of Toronto Press

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Sociology and Legal Studies@SOCLSUW
14 Mar 2023
On 21 March Assistant Professor Lai-Tze Fan (@lychee_fan) will be presenting 'EQ vs IQ: Testing Gendered AI in Apple's Siri'! @uwaterlooARTS
Sherman Centre For Digital Scholarship@macscds
13 Mar 2023
🤖🖥️ Virtual Lecture | March 21 Have you noticed that AI assistants like Siri and Alexa tend to be voiced by women? This is no coincidence. Learn why at Dr. Lai-Tze Fan's virtual lecture. All are welcome! Register for @lychee_fan's talk: libcal.mcmaster.ca/event/370…
Poster for “E.Q vs I.Q.: Testing Gendered AI in Apple’s Siri”. Text reads “March 21│ 12:30-1:30pm. Virtual Lecture by Dr. Lai-Tza Fan. u.mcmaster.ca/ds-bytes.” Poster features an image of Dr. Lai-Tze Fan and a robot, as well as a logo of the Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship and McMaster University Libraries.

ALT Poster for “E.Q vs I.Q.: Testing Gendered AI in Apple’s Siri”. Text reads “March 21│ 12:30-1:30pm. Virtual Lecture by Dr. Lai-Tza Fan. u.mcmaster.ca/ds-bytes.” Poster features an image of Dr. Lai-Tze Fan and a robot, as well as a logo of the Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship and McMaster University Libraries.

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