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Discover the implications of working longer for different career paths and genders at April 19 lecture
The Social Justice Institute will continue its Spring Research Lunch Series Tuesday, April 19, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Crawford Hall, Room A13. Áine Ní Léime, a research fellow at the Irish Centre for Social Gerontology at the National University of Ireland, Galway, will present "Living Longer, Wor...
Find out how children have become increasingly criminalized at April 5 talk
The Social Justice Institute’s Research Lunch Series will continue with a discussion on the criminalization of children Tuesday, April 5, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Crawford Hall, Room A13. Gabriella Celeste, director of policy at the Schubert Center for Child Studies, will present “Schools Push Out a...
Explore issues surrounding social justice at PowerUp! conference April 2
The Social Justice Institute will hold PowerUp!, a student and youth leadership conference, Saturday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning in Clapp Hall, Room 108. After examining the critical task of defining social justice, participants will discuss current issues, study different models u...
Apply for funds to work on social-justice-oriented research projects, course redesigns
The Social Justice Institute now is accepting applications for Social Justice Fellowships from undergraduates, graduate students and faculty members. Grants are awarded to carry out research or implement projects related to social justice in any discipline. Faculty also may receive funds to assist ...
Discover the different paths teen mothers often take at Social Justice Institute Research Lunch
The Social Justice Institute will host a talk on the different trajectories of young mothers Tuesday, March 1, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Crawford Hall, Room A13. Mary Patrice Erdmans, associate professor of sociology, will give a lecture titled "Blaming, Shaming and Explaining Teen Moms," which will ...
Professor to present on mental health disparities at Social Justice Institute event
The next Social Justice Institute Spring Research Lunch Series event will feature a lecture by Sana Loue, vice dean for faculty development and diversity in the School of Medicine. Loue—also a professor of bioethics, epidemiology and biostatistics, psychiatry, and international health—will present ...
Register for Social Justice Teach-In by Jan. 27
Students are invited to attend the Social Justice Teach-In to become more active and engaged citizens, to increase their understanding of social justice issues and to enhance their leadership skills in service, advocacy and philanthropy. The teach-in will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, from 11 a.m. to 3...
Learn about innovative social justice research at Dec. 1 presentations
Join the Social Justice Institute Fellows for research presentations on topics from hip-hop to fatherhood, from addiction treatment to international health initiatives. The event will be held Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Crawford Hall, room A13. The fellows are: Tim Black, associate ...
What does social justice look like to you? Submit photos for potential inclusion on Social Justice Institute website
The CWRU Social Justice Institute in the process of updating its website and wants to see your vision of social justice. Send a photo and caption (50 words or less) that explains why your photograph exemplifies social justice in action or social transformation. The Social Justice Institute will pos...
Angela Y. Davis to deliver keynote address at Social Justice Institute’s “Think Tank 2015”
Angela Y. Davis, internationally known for her work to combat oppression in the United States and abroad, will deliver the keynote lecture and participate in a moderated dialogue for Case Western Reserve University Social Justice Institute’s third biennial Think Tank, “Educating for Struggle: Social...