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IN MEMORIAM: Professor Eddie Kuo (1940 - 2026)
Our department mourns the passing of Professor Eddie Kuo, a respected scholar, mentor, and former Head of Sociology (1986–1990).
Professor Kuo’s leadership and vision helped shape the direction of the department during a formative period, leaving a lasting impact on both colleagues and generations of students. He is remembered not only for his intellectual contributions, but also for his generosity, wisdom, and dedication to teaching.
Our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.
Congratulations to A/P Elliott Prasse-Freeman
👏 Congratulations to Dr Elliott Prasse-Freeman on his well-deserved promotion to Associate Professorship!
Congratualations to A/P Mu Zheng
👏 Congratulations to Dr Mu Zheng on her well-deserved promotion to Associate Professorship!
Dr Sahana Ghosh Winner of Michelle Rosaldo Book Prize
Congratulations to Dr Sahana Ghosh for receiving the Michelle Rosaldo Book Prize from the Association for Feminist Anthropology for A Thousand Tiny Cuts at the AAA meeting this month
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Thinking of Grad School? A Graduate Talk Series: Part 1 of 2
18/04/2026
10 AM - 12 Noon
AS8-04-01 & Online
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