Sociology Department

Student Awards

The Jeanne A. Ito Award
This award is given annually at commencement to recognize a graduating sociology major who demonstrates the love of sociology, scholarship, and service that characterized our student and colleague for whom the award is named. The award includes recognition on a plaque that hangs in the Department office, a personalized plaque presented to the recipient from the department, and a modest cash disbursement.

The R. Wayne Kernodle Award (formerly the Spencer and Ruth Timm Fund)
This award is intended to support student work that enhances undergraduate education and an appreciation of the value of sociological understandings. Students who are considering interhnships, research expereinces, or academically relevant travel--especially during the summer motnhs--should discuss their ideas with a faculty member or the department chair. Students may apply for consideration by sending the department chair a letter that outlines the project or travel and the associated costs, including the loss of summer income.