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- Professor Curtis’ “Spatiotemporal Changes in the Slavery–Inequality Relationship: The Diffusion of the Legacy of Slavery” is now published in the Demography journal!Pulled from “Spatiotemporal Changes in the Slavery–Inequality Relationship: The Diffusion of the Legacy of Slavery”. Figure 1: The proportion of residents who were enslaved in 1860, shown using contemporary county boundaries. Katherine J. Curtis, a professor of Community and Environmental Sociology, has officially published her research article alongside her co-authors in the Demography journal! The… Read more: Professor Curtis’ “Spatiotemporal Changes in the Slavery–Inequality Relationship: The Diffusion of the Legacy of Slavery” is now published in the <i>Demography</i> journal!
- “Climate Justice As Freedom” C&E Soc Talk on Monday, March 4th at 4:00 pm.Julie Sze will be giving a lecture on “Climate Justice As Freedom” on March 4th from 4:00-5:30 in 354 Ag Hall.
- The Applied Population Lab staff mourn the loss of Emeritus Professor Glenn Fuguitt, former co-director (1974-1990) and longtime supporter of APLGlenn v. Fuguitt : Feb 27, 1928 – Feb 11, 2024 MADISON – Glenn V. Fuguitt was born and raised in Clearwater, FL, his father was Superintendent of Pinellas County Schools. Glenn enlisted at 17, serving in Italy. He attended U of Fla, meeting Martha, the love of his life, in 1949. Proud Floridians, Glenn… Read more: The Applied Population Lab staff mourn the loss of Emeritus Professor Glenn Fuguitt, former co-director (1974-1990) and longtime supporter of APL
- Tom Heberlein, Professor Emeritus, Has Passed AwayWe are saddened to share the news that Thomas (Tom) Heberlein passed away on Thursday, January 4th. Tom was a respected scholar of the human dimension of environmental change, and the spouse of Professor Emerita Elizabeth (Betty) Thomson. Tom was a treasured friend to many people in our community. We are saddened to share the… Read more: Tom Heberlein, Professor Emeritus, Has Passed Away
- “What is food sovereignty” lecture by Annie Jones and Nan Enstad on December 4th at 6:00 pm in Memorial Union.Annie Jones and Nan Enstad are sharing their expertise at a guest lecture to answer the question, “What is food sovereignty?” The lecture is on December 4th at Memorial Union in the Langdon Room (4th floor) at 6 p.m.
- John Canfield Awarded NRRIG Grad Student Paper AwardJohn Canfield was awarded the NRRIG (Natural Resources Research Interest Group) Graduate Student Paper Award by the Rural Sociological Society for his paper “Saving the Wild or Saving the Cowboy? Cultural Conflict between the Old and Noveau West.” Congratulations, John!
- Professor Katherine Curtis Quoted in Wisconsin Public Radio StoryProfessor Katherine Curtis was recently quoted in a story about climate migration on Wisconsin Public Radio. To read the full article, visit https://www.wpr.org/could-wisconsin-be-climate-haven-great-lakes-region-could-be-attractive-some-effects-are-unclear.
- APL’s Sarah Kemp was awarded CALS “Academic Staff Excellence Award”We congratulate Sarah Kemp for her amazing work with the Applied Population Lab! Sarah will receive her award on Tuesday, May 2 at 3:00 PM in the Ebling Symposium Center | 1220 Microbial Sciences Building. Join us in graduating her at the ceremony and reception. RSVP at go.wisc.edu/calsawards
- UW Agroecology Symposium on April 12th, in the Great Hall, on “Relationships for Change”Check out this Agroecology Symposium co-sponsored by C&E Soc!
- Dr. Annie Jones Named One of the Most Influential Native American Leaders in 2023Dr. Annie Jones, an enrolled member of the Menominee Nation, is a professor, organization development and Tribal Nations specialist with UW-Madison’s Division of Extension. She is also affiliate faculty with the departments of American Indian Studies and Community and Environmental Sociology. Annie has worked with Extension for nearly 25 years serving in a variety of capacities… Read more: Dr. Annie Jones Named One of the Most Influential Native American Leaders in 2023
- Summer Enrollment Begins April 4th and C&E Soc is Offering Several Courses!Check Course Search & Enroll for more information about Pre-Requisites and who will teach the class!
- Save the date: Agroecology Symposium – Apr. 12Please save the date for the UW Agroecology Symposium on April 12 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in Memorial Union’s Great Hall. All are welcome to attend. More information will be available soon.