Undergraduate Organizations
UNDERGRADUATE SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (USA)
The Department sponsors an Undergraduate Sociology Association for students to meet each other and learn more about sociology. Membership is open to all sociology majors and minors. The Association hosts various social events for USA members and sponsors speakers from government agencies, private employers, other universities, and the local community. Speakers' topics in the recent past have included career opportunities, job interviewing techniques, internships, and applying to graduate school.
For more information about the Undergraduate Sociological Association (USA), please contact:
Dr. Kellie Hagewen Department of Sociology722 Oldfather Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE 68588-0324 Phone: (402) 472- 6063 Email: khagewen2@unl.edu
NEBRASKA UNDERGRADUATE SOCIOLOGICAL SYMPOSIUM (NUSS)
Sociology majors, sociology minors and other students interested in sociology are encouraged to participate in the annual Nebraska Undergraduate Sociology Symposium. The Symposium brings students together from all of the state colleges and universities to present papers, participate in round table discussions and to meet and hear talks by eminent sociologists. One important function of the USA is participating in and periodically hosting the NUSS.
ALPHA KAPPA DELTA (AKD)
Sociology majors and minors with a "B" average or above in all coursework, junior standing, and completion of twelve credit hours, as well as a "B" average, in sociology are eligible to join the Department's chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta, the international sociology honor society. This is recognition of outstanding academic performance. The AKD induction ceremony is held each spring semester. The induction ceremony is highlighted by a presentation by an invited sociologists. Members and new inductees into AKD are welcome, as are their families and friends.
