Critical Thinking — November 2018
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Message From the Dean
We are working together to make the school the center for cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and teaching rooted in strong disciplines, and as stewards of the fundamental core of what it means to be a college-educated citizen.
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Departments
Learn about the Department of Sociology.
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American Studies Program
Learn about the American Studies Program.
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Our Alumni: Ellen Adams
"I wanted to have the most interesting life possible. It felt scary. But it was in tune with having the widest lens, the biggest voice. I had a desire to see what is out there.”
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Our Alumni: Francesco Yugiro Asano
“Sociology is great at both shattering blissfully ignorant impressions (which can be a buzzkill), and deepening your appreciation for a culture in its entirety."
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Our Students
Jasmine Hansgen is a children and youth studies major, a star on the basketball team, and works full time.
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Professor Robyn Spencer
Meet our 2018–19 Visiting Endowed Chair of Womens and Gender Studies.
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On Critical Thinking
What alumni and students have to say about critical thinking.