Thursday, April 4th, there was held a series of events hosted by ADCSSJ with Patricia Hill Collins discussing intersectionality and social justice. This event has passed! View the photos in the galley here! You can also watch the lecture and student discussion here! Panel discussion: “The Future of Intersectionality and Social Justice” From 10:30-12 pm, in… Continue Reading
Dawley Memorial Lecture: “Generational Power? Intersectionality, Youth and Political Activism” From 5:00-7:00 pm, in Mayo Concert Hall, a lecture by Patricia Hill Collins where she brought “an intersectional analysis to bear on the question of how generational experiences articulate with political action”. The lecture was open to the public. This event has passed! View the photos… Continue Reading
On November 13th, ADCSSJ sponsored Immigration Policy and Human Rights, held from 6-8 pm in Mayo Concert Hall. Adriana Abizadeh, Executive Director of LALDEF (The Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund), presented a talk, Direct Service Amidst Policy Craze. Doug Massey, Henry G. Bryant Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs at Princeton University, held… Continue Reading
On October 18th, the ADCSSJ faculty gathered for dinner and attended a showing of Clybourne Park, performed at TCNJ’s Black Box Theater. The Center co-sponsored the event in support of Shakespeare ‘70s, a community theater company who has performed at TCNJ for many years. This play discusses the themes of racial segregation and gentrification. Professor… Continue Reading
On October 3rd, the Alan Dawley Center for the Study of Social Justice hosted Social Justice Day. Faculty in departments from all seven schools got together to share their social justice work, brainstorm ideas for social justice initiatives on campus, and identify opportunities for collaboration. In an afternoon of paired discussions and breakout groups, participants… Continue Reading
Congratulations to our inaugural recipient of the Morton Winston Scholarship for Study Abroad: Urban Education Major Sarah Jung. The scholarship will support her study abroad in Thailand in summer 2018. We look forward to hearing about Sarah’s experience upon her return. Continue Reading
Congratulations to Winner of the Alan Dawley Prize: Sociology Major Nicole Athan with her research paper “The Relationship between the United Nations, European Union, Italy, and “Mondo Donna”: Working with Women who are Victims of Sexual Exploitation.” Nicole conducted her research as part of a social justice study abroad program in Italy. Continue Reading
At the Celebration of Student Achievement on May 2, 2018, Dr. Rebecca Li, Director of the Alan Dawley Center for the Study of Social Justice, presented the certificate to Nicole Athan, the winner of the Alan Dawley Prize in 2018. Continue Reading
Dr. Shiva is an internationally renowned advocate for food justice and biodiverse agriculture. Trained in quantum physics, she became involved in environmental research and grassroots activism when she witnessed the environmental harm caused by monocropping and pesticide use in her home region at the base of the Himalayas. She founded and directs Navdanya, an organization… Continue Reading
The Dawley Center is sponsoring a panel discussion held on April 12 from 11 am-12:30 pm at Education Building 212. Dr. Vandana Shiva will be responding to perspectives on ethics and innovation from the Department of Biology and the School of Business. Please contact Dr. Janet Gray (gray@tcnj.edu) with any questions. We encourage you to read diverse perspective… Continue Reading