U of L Sociology

The University is closed today in observance of Juneteenth.

For undergraduates interested in earning their degree in sociology, we offer both the BA and BS, their concentrations, and all of our minors online. Further, the University's Delphi Center is now offering prospective students an opportunity to submit their application for free.

For more information, visit https://online.louisville.edu/programs/bachelors/online-bachelor-of-arts-or-science-in-sociology - and apply for free using our code for a limited time at https://bit.ly/43AkbuL

Happy Tuesday, everyone!

Don't forget to stop one or both of UofL's organic gardens! You can sample some of the fruits and vegetables and/or help maintain the garden by helping to water and w**d the produce, herbs, and flowers. Groups meet weekly - and tools and gloves are provided: Fridays at 7 PM at the Urban & Public Affairs Garden (426 W. Bloom St., behind Bettie Johnson Hall) and Saturdays at 2 PM at the Garden Commons (northeast of the Baptist Center).

For more information, visit their website at https://louisville.edu/sustainability/events/summer-garden-gatherings-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AS%20Brief%20-%20June%208%202026&utm_content=AS%20Brief%20-%20June%208%202026+CID_2849a2203c2a94fe3037c29a4cd1f608&utm_source=AS%20Email%20using%20CM&utm_term=event%20website

You can also follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/gardencommons/ - or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/uofl_gardencommons/

Don't forget the Food & Science panel presentation on Thursday, June 11.

Taylor Ryan (Communication 2015) will join an expert panel on the key intersections of food access, food insecurity, healthy eating, and science. Founder and Executive Director of Change Today, Change Tomorrow, Ryan has won multiple awards for her work and will be joined by Cassia Herron, Vincent James, Wayne Tuckson, and Kim Williams.

Objectives of the panel are to (1) Explore key intersections of nutrition, health and wellbeing, (2) Identify drivers of food insecurity, (3) Discuss overcoming barriers to promote access to healthy food, and (4) Envision a food secure future for all of Louisville.

The event will be held Thursday, June 11, with a Farmers Market/Reception at 4 PM and the panel at 6 PM at the Bates Memorial Baptist Church, 620 Lampton Street. RSVP at https://rb.gy/ajxgtl

June 5 is World Environment Day, a day of observation started in 1973, and the focus this year is on climate action. To learn more, visit, https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/

How can undergraduate research help improve real-world systems? For junior Criminal Justice major and Sociology minor McKenzie Nguyen, it means studying how trauma-informed training can better prepare law enforcement officers to support survivors of sexual assault.

Through the Dean’s Office Mentored Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (MURC) Award, McKenzie is gaining hands-on experience with data analysis, research methods and community-focused problem solving while working toward her goals of graduate school, law school and a future in research.

At UofL College of Arts & Sciences, students don’t have to wait until graduate school to make an impact—they can start now.

🔗 Read McKenzie’s story athttps://artsandsciences.louisville.edu/news/changing-system-within-undergraduate-criminal-justice-research-trauma-informed-law-enforcement

We will miss you, Karen, but wish you the very best!

Serviceberries (aka Juneberries) are similar to blueberries but with a slightly nutty taste. The trees, part of the almond family, are native to 48 states, including Kentucky, and ripen usually for about two weeks in late May or early June.

UofL has many serviceberry trees on its campus, and during this workshop, you can pick the berries to eat or freeze! Bring a container (or two) and start with the group at the Garden Commons to gather your berries on Thursday, May 21, from 12:30 2 PM.

For more information, visit https://louisville.edu/sustainability/events/serviceberry-foraging-workshop-5?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=UofL%20Today%20Tuesday%20May%2019%202026&utm_content=UofL%20Today%20Tuesday%20May%2019%202026+CID_5295b78fd1bfdd51fc2ce7c9b144f0a3&utm_source=UofL%20Today%20News%20Email&utm_term=website

Communications Alumna and A&S Champions Honoree will join the third installment of “& Science” Series on Food & Science. Taylor Ryan (Communication 2015) will join an expert panel on the key intersections of food access, food insecurity, healthy eating, and science. Founder and Executive Director of Change Today, Change Tomorrow, Ryan has won multiple awards for her work. She will be joined by Cassia Herron, Vincent James, Wayne Tuckson, and Kim Williams.

Objectives of the panel are to (1) Explore key intersections of nutrition, health and wellbeing, (2) Identify drivers of food insecurity, (3) Discuss overcoming barriers to promote access to healthy food, and (4) Envision a food secure future for all of Louisville.

The event will be held Thursday, June 11, with a Farmers Market/Reception at 4 PM and the panel at 6 PM at the Bates Memorial Baptist Church, 620 Lampton Street. RSVP at https://rb.gy/ajxgtl