Student Organizations

Sociology Club

The Sociology Club is a student-led organization devoted to service learning, fundraising, discussion of social issues, and hosting events for the betterment of students inspired by the discipline of sociology. This organization also works to encourage student involvement in various social issues and an active engagement in scholarship on and off campus. Finally, this club provides camaraderie to assist in developing a better sense of community and support in and outside of academic life.

If you are interested in receiving more information about the club or being added to the Sociology Club listserv, email the advisors via the contact information listed below: Dr. Libby Trudeau, trudeaueh@appstate.edu

More information about the Sociology Club can be found below. Engage:https://engage.appstate.edu/organization/sociology-club Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/appstatesocclub/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/250676423324677

 

Sociology Club 2024-2025

 

           

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President: Ella Kuhn: Hi! My name is Ella and I'm a junior Sociology major with a concentration in Criminology.  I am the club's president! In my free time I am involved in my sorority, Chi Omega, and I hold a chair position.  I also enjoy reading and being outdoors.   I have been involved with the Sociology Club since my freshman year and greatly admire their commitment to the department, each other, and amazing service projects!  Sociology Club has provided me with a whole new group of friends, mentors, and I hope to be able to help facilitate that for other club members new and old!

 

  

Vice-President: Rosie Luviano-Chavez: Hi friends! My name is Rosie!  I am a senior majoring in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology and a minor in Psychology.  I am the Sociology Club's Vice President!  Outside of this club, I am also a member of the Latin Hispanic Alliance.  In my free time, I enjoy running, making coffee and hanging out with friends and family!  I have enjoyed the opportunities  that the Sociology Club has given me such as connecting with sociology majors of all years and being a part of meaningful service projects!

 Treasurer: Kendall Blackburn: Hello! I'm Kendall and I'm a transfer with a Sociology major and a minor in Non-profit.  I am a member of Campus Christian Fellowship (CCF). I also enjoy being outdoors, going on picnics and hanging out with friends.  I love the Sociology Club's mission of learning and helping within the community.  Can't wait to meet y'all!

Secretary: Sophie Davis: Hello! My name is Sophie and I am a junior Sociology (B.A.)  major with minors in Social Work and American Sign Language.  I'm also part of Watauga Residental College and the CAS Corps.  I am currently the secretary for the Sociology Club.  Outside of school I do virtual tutoring with Teach for America and in my free time I like to play video and card games, crochet, and play guitar.  I'm grateful to be part of Sociology Club so I can discuss sociological ideas with my peers and support community engagement on and off campus!

Public Relations: Madison Walicki:  Hello! My name is Madison and I am a junior Sociology major with a concentration in Families and Intimate Relationships and I am also getting a minor in Spanish.  Outside of the Sociology Club I work at a preschool.  I enjoy painting, drawing and printing.  I love the positivity that the Sociology Club offers and I look forward to a great rest of the semester!

 

               

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

 


Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD)

Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) is the International Sociology Honor Society. Membership is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty members from active chapters. Currently, there are more than 115,000 members in Alpha Kappa Delta and over 650 chapters.

If you are interested in membership, then please contact Appalachian State University's Chapter Representatives:

Ms. Kristin Ivey: iveyks@appstate.edu

Dr. Anastacia Schulhoff: schulhoffam@appstate.edu

Appalachian State University boasts 400+ student clubs and organizations. A complete list of clubs and organizations can be found here:https://appstate.campuslabs.com/engage/organizations

 

Regional and National Sociological Associations

American Sociological Association:www.asanet.org

North Central Sociological Association:www.ncsanet.org

Association of Applied and Clinical Sociology:www.aacsnet.org

Pacific Sociological Association:www.pacificsoc.org

Association of Black Sociologists:www.blacksociologists.org

Sociologists for Women in Society:www.socwomen.org

Mid-South Sociological Association:www.midsouthsoc.org

Southern Sociological Society:www.southernsociologicalsociety.org

Eastern Sociological Society:www.essnet.org

Midwest Sociological Society:www.themss.org

Rural Sociological Society:www.ruralsociology.org

Society for the Study of Social Problems:www.sssp1.org

New England Sociological Association:www.nesaonline.org

Southwestern Sociological Society:www.sssaonline.org/sociology.html

North Carolina Sociological Association:https://ncsociologyassoc.org/