Department of Sociology

04/05/2025

🗣️ Sociology Speaks! 2025 — Our Event of the Year!

The UMSL Sociology Department is proud to host Sociology Speaks!, featuring nationally recognized demographer and scholar Dr. J.S. Onésimo "Ness" Sándoval from Saint Louis University.

Dr. Sándoval will share groundbreaking research on "demographic winter" , exploring the major changes happening in St. Louis and across the region, including declining birth rates, out-migration, and what these shifts mean for our future economy and communities.

Let's talk about our city and how we can shape the future together.

🗓️ Thursday, April 24, 2025
📍 Millennium Student Center — The Chamber (3rd Floor)
🕠 5:30 PM Welcome | 6:00 PM Talk + Q&A
🎟️ FREE and open to the public!

(Flyer with full details below 👇)

RSVP- I'm there! in the comments to join this powerful conversation.

03/06/2025

You are invited to a panel conversation regarding the STL region's municipal fragmentation at the University of Missouri-St. Louis on Friday, March 14!

The event will also feature ample time for community participation and audience questions. From 4-6pm at the UMSL Millennium Student Center.

10/21/2024

Happy Fall Sociologists and Friends!

The Department of Sociology and Gender Studies welcomes all to Folklore, Magic, & Enchantment in Society: A Halloween Reception.

Thursday, October 31st, 1-3pm in 494 Lucas Hall
Snacks, Giveaways, Tarot Exhibits, and more!

05/14/2024

👋 new grads! You’re invited!🎈May 16th

Know any recent University of Missouri-St. Louis graduates? Help spread the word about our New Grad Bash! New grads are welcome to join the UMSL Alumni Association at the New Grad Bash on May 16! RSVP at umslalumni.org/newgrad2024.

05/11/2024

Congratulations 2024 Graduates, from the UMSL Sociology Department! Have a safe and happy Summer-- Keep in Touch!


"Whatever sociology may be, it is the result of constantly asking the question, what is the meaning of this?"

- C. Wright Mills

05/09/2024

Today! Meet the Sociology Department for a celebratory gathering at the Boathouse in Forest Park. 🥪🍟Casual fare is available from the walk- up bar on the patio. Stop in after your busy day, or stick around and soak in the spring time in Forest Park.

See you soon!

05/07/2024

This Thursday!
May 9th from 5-7 pm | The Boathouse at Forest Park.

Join the Sociology Department, faculty, alumni, and colleagues lakeside for the End of Semester Reception and 2024 Awards Ceremony.

🍗🍟There is a walk-up bar for ordering food and drinks on the patio, and table service available under the porch. All are welcome!

let us know you're coming: forms.gle/aHBLuEMKrcRWSiZp8

04/29/2024

Save the date!📅 UMSL Sociology is hosting a casual end-of-semester reception on May 9th from 5-7pm at The Boathouse at Forest Park on the outdoor patio. We will have a brief program at 5:30pm to recognize the department's award winners, and food and drinks will be available for purchase from The Boathouse.

Students are welcome to bring loved ones and come and go as they please. We look forward to honoring our graduates and celebrating the successes of our students at this celebratory gathering! 🥳🎉

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1U1gy2m0wkLScKK7i7hJio9nq-CFWsjZvsuObTkkkhMA/viewform?ts=662fec27&edit_requested=true

04/03/2024

We are excited to share that there's still space in Dr. Johns-Wolfe's summer class on gentrification and residential segregation!

This seminar-style course will meet once weekly on Tuesdays from 4-6:30pm to discuss social science theory and research on urban inequality and change. The course will be hybrid, meaning that students can join either in person or via Zoom. Topics include housing, residential segregation, racial capitalism, urban policy, and neighborhood change. We will read books like: Capital City, Race for Profit, A Detroit Story, and Urban Specters.



Tuesdays from 4- 6:30pm, May 13th - July 6th

Cross-listed between: SOC 4380-1 | POL SCI 4900-1 | PPA 6500-1

03/25/2024

We had an incredible turnout for our Spring 2024 colloquium events on Thursday!

Dr. Claire Herbert from University of Oregon joined us to share her research on vacancy & the unhoused in Detroit, which fostered engaging discussions with students and community members in STL.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the events on Thursday and to all who helped make this day happen. It was a great success!

03/21/2024

It's finally here! Today is our long-awaited Spring colloquium on understanding and tackling vacancy featuring University of Oregon Sociologist, Dr. Claire Herbert.

Students, there will be an engaging chat/Q&A with Dr. Herbert on campus (302 Lucas Hall) today from 12-1pm. Snacks provided!

Later, at 3:30 this afternoon, Dr. Claire Herbert will be giving a public talk at Delmar Divine in the Community Room. Reception to follow. Bring your thoughts!

03/20/2024

🗣 You are invited to join the discussion on vacancy tomorrow at the Delmar DivINe!