Author: noor hewaidi

Earlier this week, the SSA executives met and chose the recipients to divide our $600 total Research Grant amongst! It was a difficult decision to make, so thank you to the wonderful sociologists that applied.

Here are this year’s winners!

Andy Holmes to support research towards an Honours thesis, “Competing Perceptions of Safety inPride Parades”, which will explore the intersections between the diverse social movements, including the anti-racist Black Lives Matter movement and the LGBT2Q+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, two-spirit) movement.

Tina Chenyang Jiang to help present research on place identity during rapid social change, titled “Practice of Transnational Mobilities: WhiteSpot Family Restaurant in Vancouver as a Case Study”, at Transforming Urbanity: People and Cities on the Move, a 4-day international conference in Malaysia.

Anangons Johnson-Owl to help conduct interviews for a research project in the course Sociology 382: Qualitative Methods, with the project topic focusing on exploring themes of hardship and resilience in the university setting as they are understood by Indigenous and Indigenous-focused professors at UBC.

Kacey Ng to support the presentation of a research paper examining the current and significant challenges of degradation faced by Vancouver’s Chinatown, which will take place at this year’s annual Canadian Sociological Association conference in Toronto.

Siqi Xiao to support participation in this year’s Urban Ethnographic Field School.

Congratulations, Andy, Tina, Anangons, Kacey and Siqi! Best of luck in your sociological endeavours!

Media content analysis for BC Women’s Sexual Assault Service (SAS) – 1 student

SAS is looking for 1 student to  assist with the data collection required for a systematic media content analysis of current (mainstream) discourse around  sexual assault.   The outline and plan for the data collection will be drafted in consultation with study investigator(s) (and student’s supervisor if there is one). The use of the data for publication is also an option, and can be discussed with the study investigator(s).  Compensation is $15/hour for up to 67 hours over a three month period (2017).

BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre (BCWH) is the provincial resource for all aspects of women’s health. BCWH is dedicated to providing one-of-a-kind care to meet women’s specialized health needs, from maternity, birthing and clinical care over the life span to service delivery and provincial outreach activities. BC Women’s has a reputation as an academic health sciences centre, is affiliated with the University of British Columbia (UBC) through the Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI), and is a frequent collaborator with Simon Fraser University (SFU).

Survivor responses to sexual assault are affected by many factors and their experience may be shaped by how they perceive, and are perceived, by those around them. Public perceptions of sexual assault are mired in misconceptions and victim-blaming. Lack of knowledge and awareness makes public perception of sexual assault highly vulnerable to influence by persons in positions of power (policy makers, legal professionals, educators, health professionals etc.) which in turn may effect survivors decision to disclose. Choosing not to disclose sexual assault may have harmful and lead to lasting health and social consequences for survivors, their families, and communities.   SAS seeks to better understand public perception of sexual assault and who has influence, attention needs to be given to media and power holders, with a content analysis conducted of mainstream print, radio, television, and social media.

Contact Info:

Aimee Nygaard

Phone: (604) 875-2478

Email: aimee.nygaard@bcwomensfoundation.org

Application:

Please send current CV and cover letter detailing experience(s) with media content analysis/data collection and understanding of this form of analysis, as well as any other relevant experience (max 500 words).

Deadline:

April 7, 2017

It’s that time of the semester again…we’re pleased to announce the launch of the SSA’s term 2 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING!

Join us on Tuesday, January 24th from 2pm-3:30 pm in the Nest Room 2306/9 to:

-catch up and chat with other SSA-er’s
-make new friends
-get to know the executives
-find out about how you can be involved in the SSA this term
-play games and have fun!

As per usual, food and drinks will be provided by us!

This is a great opportunity to interact with peers that share your interests, and build a network that makes your time at UBC Sociology that much better.

We’re so excited to see you!

Salutations sociologists!

We hope you’re standing strong against these end-of-semester November paper twisters! But have no fear, the SSA is here to brighten up your day with some upcoming events:

Class of 2016, you made it! Stroll down the charming rose garden steps and into the cozy, cuddly ANSO one last time after the graduation ceremony with your fellow, new Bachelor holders! What better way to end your sociology undergraduate journey than together in the Sociology Graduation Reception? Bring your family and friends any time between 12:30pm – 2:00pm on November 24th in the LINO Lounge; food, drinks and good vibes will be provided for everyone!

For those of you sticking around UBC a little while longer, we’ve got a fantastic opportunity for you to make your time here more meaningful. Have you ever wondered how you can bring your academic learning outside the classroom? The SSA is pleased to present a Sociology Outside the Classroom workshop/ information session and fill you in on how you can do just that. Come talk to former Go Global students, Teacher’s and Research assistants, Sojourners editors and former Urban Ethnographic Field School students and find out how you can be a part of one, two or all of these things! We look forward to seeing you on November 23rd in ANSO 134 from 12:00pm – 1:30pm. Be sure to REGISTER for the event on the link below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vzm0BAkgbvDb-_q9_qqyGAEFG7JdiUR1rOBYbIvQsYc/edit

Until then!

The Soci Squad Peer Program is the first of its kind from the SSA. Inspired by other mentorship programs, upper level sociology student mentors are grouped with 1st and 2nd year mentees. Large scale social events happen once a month for the purpose of community building, while smaller informal meet-ups with mentors and mentees take place over the school year.

Meet the mentors!

Elizer Erpilla – 5th year Sociology Major

• Passionate about singing and performing on and off campus (UBC Music Initiative)
• Experienced in applying for jobs on campus (law library, aquatic centre, TA)
• Took on a sudden shift in career – dreaming to be a healthcare professional

Talk to me about: Musical performance opportunities, intro to sociology, time management

Iman Ghosh – 4th Year Soci major, minoring in GRSJ

• Been on the SSA exec team for 3 years, and took part in the Urban Ethnographic Field School program over the summer. Currently Co-editor in Chief of Sojourners, and doing an Honours thesis on media sociology!
• Hoping to go on to Mass communications/Journalism after graduating, perhaps in New York – but for now, Vancouver is home to this international student
• Passionate about trying new things and experiences, travelling, and pop culture

Talk to me about: Netflix (since I watch way too much of it), intersectional feminism, and fun things to do in Vancouver!

Elida Ibrahim – 4th year Sociology major

• Passionate about film and new media (former BFA in film prod.)
• Currently part of the SSA exec team and an associate editor for Sojourners
• Worked for a non-profit in Malaysia, took part in the Urban Ethnographic Field School over the summer, and volunteered at the UBC Learning Exchange
• Took me awhile to get involved on campus, so now I’m trying my best to rectify that and give the kind of support I wish I had!  

Talk to me about: films, travel,  Malaysian food,  sociological theories, and study tips

Cecilia Federizon – 5th Year Sociology Major, minoring in GRSJ

• My passions are singing (Broadway and classical), pop culture and intersectional feminism
• I watch too many TV shows (Orphan Black, Stranger Things, The 100, Friends, Galavant, Supernatural, Westworld, How to Get Away with Murder, Game of Thrones, Walking Dead, and Once Upon a Time)
• Currently for the past 2 years, I’ve been acting as Co-President in the SSA and I’ve been a TA for SOCI 100
• I’ve also been involved with UBC Orientations (Orientation Leader & Squad Leader), UBC Peer Programs as a Peer Academic Coach and Student Directed Seminars as a Coordinator for SOCI 433 (Sociology of Fashion)
• My dream job would be to work for Disney as a feminist consultant on their scripts, screenwriting and portrayals in movies. But if that doesn’t work out, I want to work in media/communications 🙂

Talk to me about: TV Shows, Movies, Broadway, intersectional feminism, travel, Disney, getting involved with the department and/or UBC

Lauren Hindley – 4th Year Sociology Major

• Hobbies include being crafty, baking, travel
• Currently a research assistant (R.A) for Dr. Wendy Roth
• Writing an Honour’s thesis on Third Culture Kids’ experience at UBC
• Interested in culture, gender, globalization and exploring Vancouver & beyond

Talk to me about: Travel, food, living abroad, time management, holding down job(s) with a full course load

Noor Hewaidi- 4th Year Sociology Major

• Sociological passions include immigration, race and ethnicity, culture, equity and inclusivity
• Just Noor passions are photography, blogging, writing and foodie-ing!
• Currently a sociology TA, SSA Communications Specialist, MSA Social Director and Soci Peer Advisor
• Just got back from a Study Abroad in Italy…so talk to me about Study Abroad!
• Very passionate about sociology, and currently applying for post-graduate studies in sociology! Would love to talk about career planning.

Talk to me about: Making your student experience meaningful, culture, media, travel and anything you’re passionate about! I love listening to all passions and believe in their worth.

Leanne Huang – 6th year Double-Major in Sociology & Psychology

• Believes that everybody deserves to live safe and happy lives.
• Experience as a UBC “student leader” in roles such as: Orientations (MUG & Squad) Leader, Peer Academic Coach, Arts Tri-Mentoring Program student coordinator, Psychology Student Association’s VP-Academic
• Some UBC Sociology related experiences include being a coordinator for a Student Directed Seminar, a student of the Urban Ethnographic Field School and the Go Global seminar program in Guatemala
• Careers that I’ve considered since 1st yr: dietitian, clinical counsellor, health psychologist,  epidemiologist, speech-language pathologist, family physician, post-secondary teacher, higher education professional, lawyer, psychiatrist….
• I also have paid work experience as a teaching assistant, research assistant, library assistant and I take pride in being a good friend, sister, daughter, granddaughter, and dog co-owner

Talk to me about: health (be it physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, financial, etc.); being a UBC student; your life experiences, aspiration, worries, problems — anything!

Kirsten Jade Mendonca- 4th year Sociology Major

A nifty event you’d want to mark on your calendars this October:

For those of you graduating this year or the next, grad school might be something you’re thinking about, and making your application stand out could be stressful. With grad school deadlines approaching, the SSA and Sociology departement are hosting a Grad School Info Session to guide you on successful application writing! Register by OCTOBER 21st for a spot! The event will be on October 26th from 11-12:30 pm. We hope to see you there, sociologists to be!

Register here: https://goo.gl/forms/Ha5NOINVzeovXnDh1

It’s that time of the year….

The UBC Sociology Students’ Association is proud to present the Annual General Meeting of the 2016/17 academic year!

Join us this Friday afternoon to *socialize* with other students/ students-to-be of sociology, and get some more information on who we are, what we do and how you can become involved with us this year! We have fun activities prepared for you and, of course, FREE food! Young Marx would totally attend this capitalist free zone.

Although we do warn you Marx lovers…there will be an opportunity open for you to get your SSA membership at the social/ meeting, but only for $2! Maybe we’ll even show you how to spell bour-geoi-sie without blinking. (Did we spell that right?)

Also, we will be announcing who our new secretary is at this event! Drum rolls please.

The SSA is excited to encounter new and old faces, and to start connecting, building and empowering our network of UBC sociology students.

See you then!

Are you new to the sociology departement and looking to make your experience meaningul, enjoyable and rewarding? We have a new, fantastic opportunity just for that!

Join our ‘Soci Squad‘ Undergraduate Peer Program to be paired and connected with an upper level sociology student, along other 1st and 2nd years! In our large and buzzing campus, this is a great opportunity to make like-minded friends and begin creating a network of sociology students to share your experience at our departement with.

Our plan for this program includes an Amazing Race, Coffee Houses and tons of other social events! Not only will you get to know your peers and participate in fun activities together, but you will connect with UBC sociology students whom you can approach for questions, advise and mentorship about your own journey as a sociology undergraduate student.

Click the link below to apply for this program! We look forward to meeting you and helping you make your time at UBC sociology memorable. Hurry, because we only have 50 spots open! Apply by September 28th.

Application form for Soci Squad Undergraduate Peer Program!

Also, we are recruiting peer mentors to help us facilitate this program! Upper level sociology students who have experience TAing, participated in a Go Global experience, are part of the SSA or are very passionate about helping other sociology students can apply below!

Application form for Soci Squad Undergratuate Program MENTORS!