Emory Bogardus Chapter of the Year Award

2022-2023 Chapter of the Year Recipient

Hartwick College

Hartwick College (Alpha Sigma of New York chapter) recognized students for their scholarship and research, supported students going into sociology or other related professions/occupations, and promoted campus-based and community-based service activities. The chapter organized the first regional (upstate New York) symposium, ‘The (up)Roaring 2020’s: Sociology’s Responsibility in Addressing Recurring Social Problems’. The purpose of this symposium was to bring together scholars (students, faculty, and sociologists/researchers) to discuss current social issues and share ideas and opinions relating to various contemporary events. It was a unique opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to ‘dive’ into an academic world, present their academic work to other young scholars and advanced researchers, expand their professional horizons, and be encouraged to pursue an academic career (e.g., going to graduate schools), and meet young sociologists from other schools. They also organized the 51st Hardy Chair Lecture and brought notable scholars in the world of sociology to campus to share their expertise and address current topics and issues. The 2-day event in 2023 was titled, “Preventing School Violence”. Dr. Elena Chernyak served as the chapter representative during this time.