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Reyhab Mohmed Patel, PhD candidate and Contract Instructor in Sociology at �Ӱ�ԭ�� University, is the curator of Faisa Omer: Threading Roots, on view at the �Ӱ�ԭ�� University Art Gallery (CUAG) from September 29 to December 13, 2026.

Featuring the work of Somali-Canadian photographer Faisa Omer, Threading Roots explores how identity is continually made and remade through cultural practice, family histories, and acts of remembrance. Moving between family archives, portraiture, fashion, and textiles, the exhibition reflects on cultural inheritance, belonging, and the ways home and memory are carried across distance and generations.

The exhibition launch will take place at CUAG on October 4 from 2:00–4:30 p.m. An additional exhibition event is planned for October 24, with details to be announced.

The exhibition and events are free and open to the public.

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Congratulations to River Rossi for successfully defending their PhD in Sociology

Kiley Johnston — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:58:43 +0000

Congratulations to River Rossi for successfully defending their PhD in Sociology

Published on September 28, 2026

Time to read: 1 minutes

Congratulations to River Rossi, who successfully defended their PhD in Sociology. River was supervised by Dr. Danielle DiNovelli-Lang, and their thesis was titled Desiring Disability and Multi-Issue Liberatory Struggle: From the 1969 Criminal Code Reform to Contemporary Queer and Trans Liberation Movements.

Congratulations, River!

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Congratulations to Pat Thomas for successfully defending his PhD in Anthropology

Kiley Johnston — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:54:08 +0000

Congratulations to Pat Thomas for successfully defending his PhD in Anthropology

Published on September 28, 2026

Time to read: 1 minutes

Congratulations to Pat Thomas, who successfully defended his PhD in Anthropology. Pat was supervised by Dr. Blair Rutherford, and his thesis was titled Fighting with Reason: An Ethnography of Midwestern MMA fighters.

Congratulations, Pat!

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Congratulations to Mohammed Nijim for successfully defending his PhD in Sociology

Kiley Johnston — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:32:47 +0000

Congratulations to Mohammed Nijim for successfully defending his PhD in Sociology

Published on September 28, 2026

Time to read: 1 minutes

Congratulations to Mohammed Nijim, who successfully defended his PhD in Sociology. Mohammed was supervised by Dr. Nahla Abdo, and his thesis was titled Rethinking Genocide: Destruction, Settler Colonialism, and Political Violence in Gaza.

Congratulations, Mohammed!

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SOAN PhD Students Present at Scholar to Scholar: Advancing Knowledge, Impact and Community

Kiley Johnston — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:39:16 +0000

SOAN PhD Students Present at Scholar to Scholar: Advancing Knowledge, Impact and Community

Published on September 28, 2026

Time to read: 2 minutes

Three SOAN PhD students recently presented at Scholar to Scholar: Advancing Knowledge, Impact and Community. Scholar to Scholar, a one-day event hosted by Universities Canada that brings together scholarship recipients, alumni, university leaders, and partners to showcase research, celebrate scholar achievements, and foster dialogue and collaboration.

Joy Karinge (Anthropology), Ugo Okoye (Anthropology), and Nadia Firoz (Sociology) are pictured below at the event.

Congratulations to Joy, Ugo, and Nadia on this accomplishment!

Joy Karinge, Anthropology PhD

Ugo Okoye, Joy Karinge, and other event participants

Joy Karinge, Nadia Firoz, and other participants

Joy Karinge, Nadia Firoz, and other participant

Ugo Okoye and other participants

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Mojde Yagubi, Ph.D. Anthropology Student, Publishes Article in Campbell Systematic Reviews

Kiley Johnston — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:50:16 +0000

Mojde Yagubi, Ph.D. Anthropology Student, Publishes Article in Campbell Systematic Reviews

Published on September 28, 2026

Time to read: 1 minutes

Mojde Yagubi, Ph.D. Anthropology student, has published an article in . The article is titled “Effects of Social Prescribing for Older Adults: An Evidence and Gap Map.”

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Gabrielle Duval, Ph.D. Sociology Student, Publishes Article in Social Science Medicine

Kiley Johnston — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:31:27 +0000

Gabrielle Duval, Ph.D. Sociology Student, Publishes Article in Social Science Medicine

Published on September 28, 2026

Time to read: 1 minutes

Gabrielle Duval, Sociology Ph.D. student, has published an article alongside Erynn Monette in . The article is titled “Social capital and vaccine decision-making: A scoping review.”

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Megan Linton, Ph.D. Sociology Student, Publishes Article with SOAN Alum in Social Science & Medicine

Kiley Johnston — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:21:20 +0000

Megan Linton, Ph.D. Sociology Student, Publishes Article with SOAN Alum in Social Science & Medicine

Published on September 28, 2026

Time to read: 1 minutes

Megan Linton, a Ph.D. student in Sociology, recently published an article in alongside Department of Sociology and Anthropology alum Kai Jacobsen. Their article is titled “Privatizing and prescribing identity: How Canadian biotechnology firms capture queer, trans, and neurodivergent movements for profit.”

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The Department of Sociology & Anthropology’s Outstanding TAs

Kiley Johnston — Mon, 25 May 2026 14:34:05 +0000

The Department of Sociology & Anthropology’s Outstanding TAs

Published on September 28, 2026

Time to read: 2 minutes

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is proud to celebrate the latest teaching assistant awards received by our students!

Hannah Crouse, Ph.D. Sociology

Hannah was selected as one of this year’s recipients of the Teaching and Learning Services’ . Chosen as one of five winners from 209 nominations, Hannah was recognized for fostering a positive learning environment and implementing innovative teaching practices.

Hannah was also selected as the recipient of the department’s Sociology SOAN TA Excellence Award after receiving numerous nominations from fellow students and colleagues.

Juliette Lamarre, MA Anthropology

Juliette was selected by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology as the recipient of the Anthropology SOAN TA Excellence Award. She was nominated by faculty members for her outstanding support of our courses.

Another one of our students, Maram Radaideh, also received an honourable mention for the TLS Outstanding TA Awards.

Congratulations to all of our winners and recipients — your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed!

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Hayder Alkilabi, Ph.D. Sociology Student, Publishes Article in Intelligence and National Security Journal

Kiley Johnston — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:11:54 +0000

Hayder Alkilabi, Ph.D. Sociology Student, Publishes Article in Intelligence and National Security Journal

Published on September 28, 2026

Time to read: 1 minutes