Whitworth University Sociology Department

Our "Race Across America" class was recently featured in the Seattle Times!

A history trip through the South provides a racial reckoning for WA college students A three-week trip through the South gives Washington college students emotional lessons on history, race and America.

Great write-up about our new food pantry, started by Dr. Robert Francis

Food insecurity and textbooks: On the hidden costs of college by Angela Wessel, 5/19/21

The Food Pantry in Lindaman is open! If you'd like to donate, feel free to bring non-perishables to the building. You can also donate online here: connect.whitworth.edu/foodpantry

Support Whitworth You can increase, decrease or stop your monthly donation at any time by contacting us at 800.532.4668 or [email protected]. 

Did you know that the Sociology Department now has a mini food bank for food insecure students? Come by the office in Lindaman if you or someone you know is in need.

Whitworth denounces the sin of racism that continues to plague our nation, our community, and our campus, and we ask every member of the Whitworth family to reflect upon ways we can take action and contribute to a more just, equitable, and humane
society.

Resources to Help End Racial Injustice | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Whitworth University Whitworth denounces the sin of racism that continues to plague our nation, our community, and our campus, and we ask every member of the Whitworth family to reflect upon ways we can take action and contribute to a more just, equitable, and humane society.

Some insights from Dr. van Womer

Jacqueline vanWormer, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Whitworth University Interview with Jacqueline vanWormer, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Whitworth University in Spokane, WA.

Hi All...One Collective was going to be at Whitworth's Summer Internship and Job Fair, but with the Covexile that won't happen. Nonetheless, if you're looking for a Christian organization to work with over the summer, you can check out what they have to offer.

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Cool opportunity for CJ students! This type of intership is rare, so take it seriously.

Happy New Year and welcome to Jan term! For those on campus, you may be wishing you had a warmer classroom. It is not too early to be thinking about your opportunities to study abroad in January 2021. Check out this new sociology class in Costa Rica with Dr. Stacy Keogh George.

For a full list of 2021 programs, check out the OCP website: https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/academics/off-campus-programs/faculty-led-programs/

Applications for 2021 programs open in February, so start planning now!

The Airway Heights Corrections Center worked with Assistant Professor of Sociology Jacqueline van Wormer’s Courts & Corrections class to analyze its Pawsitive Dog program, which pairs prison inmates with rescue dogs. Learn more about the partnership and the students’ findings: https://bit.ly/2pHbEa9

Put it on your calendar!