{"id":953,"date":"2025-08-28T16:49:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T21:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/?p=953"},"modified":"2025-08-28T16:49:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T21:49:38","slug":"und-sociology-fall-2025-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/2025\/08\/und-sociology-fall-2025-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"UND Sociology Fall 2025 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_916\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-916\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/01\/krista-lynn-minnotte.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-916 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/01\/krista-lynn-minnotte-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"photo minnotte\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/01\/krista-lynn-minnotte-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/01\/krista-lynn-minnotte.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-916\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Krista Lynn Minnotte<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Welcome to another edition of the newsletter for the Department of Sociology at the University of North Dakota! I am happy to share with you the many ways in which our students, alumni, and faculty members are contributing to UND and the world!<\/p>\n<p>It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dr. Janet Moen, our friend, colleague, and Professor Emerita. Dr. Moen brought immense compassion and energy to her role at UND, co-founding the Center for Peace Studies, Integrated Studies, and the Conflict Resolution Center at UND. We know you will enjoy learning more about her contributions.<\/p>\n<p>In this newsletter, you can also read about the strong presence of UND Sociology at the annual meeting of the Midwest Sociological Society. Faculty members were involved in several ways, ranging from workshops on teaching to panels to research presentations to being the recipient of an award!<\/p>\n<p>The Sociology MA program has enjoyed its first year back, with a small cohort of exceptional students who have been eager to enhance their sociological skills.\u00a0 If you are interested in the program or know of someone who may be interested, please reach out!<\/p>\n<p>We do hope to hear from you! Drop us a quick line to let us know what you are up to. We would love to hear all about where life has taken you!<\/p>\n<p>Best wishes,<\/p>\n<p>Krista Lynn<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"table scrollbox\"><table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.7001%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/eternal-flame.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1017\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/eternal-flame-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"UNDs eternal flame sculpture in fall\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-wp-editing=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/eternal-flame-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/eternal-flame-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/eternal-flame.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 66.2999%\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/2025\/08\/honoring-janet-moen-professor-emerita\/\">Professor Emerita Janet Moen<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Remembering a valued friend, colleague and professor emerita.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.7001%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/arch-feature.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-978\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/arch-feature-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"external view of arched entrance to University of North Dakota\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/arch-feature-300x200.jpg 300w, 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src=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/grads-feature-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/grads-feature-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/grads-feature-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/grads-feature.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 66.2999%\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/2025\/08\/sociology-alumni-feature\/\">Alumni Feature<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Learn about UND Sociology alumni and their successes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.7001%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/2410-showcase-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium 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href=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/akd-after.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-981 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/akd-after-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/akd-after-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/akd-after-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/akd-after.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 66.2999%\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/2025\/08\/alpha-kappa-delta-2\/\">Alpha Kappa Delta<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD &#8211; Sociology Honor Society) and the Sociology Club had a very productive and fun year!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.7001%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/4-mss-2025.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-943 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/4-mss-2025-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/4-mss-2025-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/4-mss-2025-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2025\/08\/4-mss-2025.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 66.2999%\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/arts-sciences\/2025\/08\/midwest-sociological-society\/\">Midwest Sociological Society Annual Meeting<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Several 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