Academics Anthropology & Sociology Forms, Policies, Publications Forms, Policies, Publications SECTION NAVIGATION Anthropology & Sociology About Degree Requirements Courses Alumni & Careers Faculty & Staff Forms, Policies, Publications Advising Statement for Anthropology & SociologyGuide to Anthropology & Sociology for students and faculty advisors Checklist for Anthropology & Sociology Majors/MinorsA quick guide to requirements for majors and minors in Anthropology & Sociology Anthropology & Sociology About Degree Requirements Courses Alumni & Careers Faculty & Staff Forms, Policies, Publications Contact Us Phone 740-587-6211 Knapp Hall 103B View all contacts » John Davis Associate Professor Chair of Anthropology & Sociology davisjh@denison.edu 740-587-5558 Nancy Welu Academic Administrative Assistant welu@denison.edu 740-587-6211 Spotlights Prof. Shiri Noy applies her expertise to COVID research Prof. Shiri Noy partners on a National Science Foundation research project to enable better responses to a future pandemic. The Payoff Newspaper intern Jake Gunther ’22 finds the rewards of taking chances. Building a public service career toolbox A prestigious summer program gives Cynthia Guerrero ‘22 the knowledge and networks to achieve her goals. A Vision of Belonging When professors Fareeda Griffith and Karen Powell Sears began a mentoring program for women of color, they were creating an entirely new model. Addie Buzas ‘20 wins a post-graduation Orr Fellowship With a potent triple major in math, economics, and Spanish, Addie Buzas ‘20 has won a two-year Orr Fellowship. Where We Go Catalonia and the Culinary Arts An internship at the Smithsonian sparked a fascination that took Josi Miller ’20 to Palamós, Spain — and beyond. Where We Go Social Justice Entrepreneur Mrinalini Mitra ’20 founded a nonprofit to connect people & global resources. One of her first efforts was a conference for young women in India. Where We Go From Research to Results: Nitya Daryanani '14 Nitya Daryanani ‘14 found what she needed in an International Studies and Anthropology/Sociology double major at Denison. Now she works in her native Mumb How We Learn Jayla Johnson '19 Conducted Research at Johns Hopkins In the summer of 2017, Denison University student Jayla Johnson '19 was investigating children in India - while she was doing research in Baltimore. Where We Go Home advantage Andrianna Peterson's 'Summer on the Cuyahoga' internship made this Cleveland native aware of the opportunities in her own backyard. Where We Go Arabic: The cultural key to the Middle East Keylee Jones '16 is continuing her study of Arabic after graduation, thanks to a Critical Language Scholarship. How We Learn Global perspectives on health Associate professor Fareeda Griffith travels to Pakistan to share global health pedagogies. Where We Go Circling In Advising Circles gather peers and mentors to learn about Denison and themselves. Where We Go Managing Disaster When disaster strikes, Autumn Lotze '07 is the person you want on speed-dial. How We Learn The Power of Potential An internship in Costa Rica filled with unexpected challenges led to powerful life lessons. What's Happening Film Screenings Third Annual Middle East Film Festival Denison's Third Annual Middle East Film Festival in Herrick Hall on Thursdays at 6pm during the month of February. Read more In the News Prof. Karen Powell Sears shares 5 benefits of remote learning As in-person classes resumed in 2020, Prof. Karen Powell Sears asked her students what worked during remote learning. The answers may surprise you. Read more In the News Denison profs weigh in on why Black girls are seen as adults In this podcast, three Denison professors discuss why Black girls are judged as if they're adults, which has significant ramifications today. Read more See Archives More From Denison Denison Seminars Denison Seminars Study Abroad Study Abroad Living at Denison Living at Denison Career Exploration Career Exploration
Prof. Shiri Noy applies her expertise to COVID research Prof. Shiri Noy partners on a National Science Foundation research project to enable better responses to a future pandemic.
Building a public service career toolbox A prestigious summer program gives Cynthia Guerrero ‘22 the knowledge and networks to achieve her goals.
A Vision of Belonging When professors Fareeda Griffith and Karen Powell Sears began a mentoring program for women of color, they were creating an entirely new model.
Addie Buzas ‘20 wins a post-graduation Orr Fellowship With a potent triple major in math, economics, and Spanish, Addie Buzas ‘20 has won a two-year Orr Fellowship.
Where We Go Catalonia and the Culinary Arts An internship at the Smithsonian sparked a fascination that took Josi Miller ’20 to Palamós, Spain — and beyond.
Where We Go Social Justice Entrepreneur Mrinalini Mitra ’20 founded a nonprofit to connect people & global resources. One of her first efforts was a conference for young women in India.
Where We Go From Research to Results: Nitya Daryanani '14 Nitya Daryanani ‘14 found what she needed in an International Studies and Anthropology/Sociology double major at Denison. Now she works in her native Mumb
How We Learn Jayla Johnson '19 Conducted Research at Johns Hopkins In the summer of 2017, Denison University student Jayla Johnson '19 was investigating children in India - while she was doing research in Baltimore.
Where We Go Home advantage Andrianna Peterson's 'Summer on the Cuyahoga' internship made this Cleveland native aware of the opportunities in her own backyard.
Where We Go Arabic: The cultural key to the Middle East Keylee Jones '16 is continuing her study of Arabic after graduation, thanks to a Critical Language Scholarship.
How We Learn Global perspectives on health Associate professor Fareeda Griffith travels to Pakistan to share global health pedagogies.
Where We Go Circling In Advising Circles gather peers and mentors to learn about Denison and themselves.
Where We Go Managing Disaster When disaster strikes, Autumn Lotze '07 is the person you want on speed-dial.
How We Learn The Power of Potential An internship in Costa Rica filled with unexpected challenges led to powerful life lessons.
Film Screenings Third Annual Middle East Film Festival Denison's Third Annual Middle East Film Festival in Herrick Hall on Thursdays at 6pm during the month of February. Read more
In the News Prof. Karen Powell Sears shares 5 benefits of remote learning As in-person classes resumed in 2020, Prof. Karen Powell Sears asked her students what worked during remote learning. The answers may surprise you. Read more
In the News Denison profs weigh in on why Black girls are seen as adults In this podcast, three Denison professors discuss why Black girls are judged as if they're adults, which has significant ramifications today. Read more