Author Archives: Elizabeth

About Elizabeth

I am a Professor, Sociologist/Criminologist with an interest in Disability Rights and Neurodiversity and a mother of an adult child and an 8 year old (20 year age gap). I have studied the anti-rape movement, women who visit men in prison, and bodies that are labeled deviant.

Paid Internship Opportunity

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Elizabeth

Application for 2020 Urban Scholars Cohort Open Jan 6 to Feb 20 See the website for more information and watch the video below.  A great fit for sociology students. http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/civilrights/urbanscholars/index.htm

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180 Degrees by Kailyn Anderson

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Elizabeth

180 Degrees Group Home 180 Degrees is a local group home for youth between ages 12-21. They are a non-secure facility that houses up to 12 residents at a time. The residents are all there for a variety of reasons, … Continue reading →

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McKinley High School by Minaida Tanda

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Elizabeth

I am a Student Success Specialist for McKinley ALC High School in Waite Park. I work with different students with different ethnic backgrounds, race, gender and disabilities. I have various task and roles that I must meet in order for … Continue reading →

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United Way by Andrew Small

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Elizabeth

​“The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it. ” -Karl Marx About Me Hello, I am a Senior at St. Cloud State University. My major is Sociology and my minor is Human Relations. I live with … Continue reading →

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Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en Lucha by Luna Gebriel

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Elizabeth

Luna interned with a low wage workers organization called Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en Lucha (CTUL). I worked specifically on the Fast Food campaign, where I organized fast food workers around workplace issues. Some of these issues included wage theft, … Continue reading →

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Upward Bound/TRIO by Clarissa Kostka

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Elizabeth

Clarissa Kostka served her internship as a Lead Residential Advisor in a paid position for the Upward Bound/TRIO program summer of 2013-14. Experience included supervising staff, gaining administrative skills, demonstrating knowledge of non-profit organization, etc. Her final project included an evaluation research project of the summer program … Continue reading →

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Why Employers Want Critical Thinking Skills

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Elizabeth

Critical Thinking Definition, Skills, and Examples An article discussing the importance of critical thinking skills in careers. Critical thinking is one of the most sought after qualities that employer seek in job candidates. Employers list this skill as a job … Continue reading →

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Take Action MN by Mike Grewatz Spring 2017

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Elizabeth

Internships in non-profit social justice organizations can be a powerful, challenging, and fulfilling experience for students from a diverse range of disciplines. My experience with Take Action MN taught me the skills I needed to build community and political power, … Continue reading →

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