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We have exciting news to share. The CSUN Department of Sociology presents the Transformative Sociology Conference being held on Monday, April 28, 2025. 

This on campus conference is a vibrant showcase of student-led research, poster boards, and art exhibits across three dedicated rooms. This event serves an instructional function by enabling students—both presenters and attendees—to learn from each other's work, refine research skills, and gain practical presentation experience. 

Additionally, various campus centers will be tabling at the conference, highlighting resources and illustrating how organizations meet the needs of various stakeholders, thus deepening students’ understanding of sociology’s real-world applications. By engaging in active dialogue, exploring one another’s projects, and connecting with the campus center’s offerings, participants gain valuable insights and strengthen their academic and professional competencies. 

If you would like to participate, submit a 300-word abstract on a topic related to Transformative Sociology. Please submit the abstract via this Qualtrics link or scan the QR code from the flyer attached. You may also email the abstract via the department email at sociology@CSUN.edu. In the header, please include your first and last name, department of your major, and a submission title. All accepted presentations will receive an honorarium! Submissions are due by Friday, March 28th.

We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Each year we honor students who have excelled academically with monetary awards ranging from $250 to $500.

Eligibility Requirements to Apply for Awards:

1. Completed Application Form (Page 2)

2. Undergraduate Students: You are currently a sociology major in your sophomore, junior, or senior year (students graduating in Fall 2025 are not eligible to apply).

3. Graduate Students: You are currently a graduate student in the M.A. program in Sociology and have completed at least one semester (students graduating from the M.A. program in Sociology in Fall 2025 are not eligible to apply).

4. You have a minimum overall GPA of 3.3 or higher.

All eligible students are encouraged to apply! Application Deadline: Monday, December 1st at 5:00PM.

Monetary awards will be given in January, prior to the Spring semester, with recipients honored at the annual Sociology Honors Reception on Monday, May 11th, 2026. Award winners will also be profiled on the Sociology Department website.