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Daphne Demetry
DaphneDemetry2013@u.northwestern.edu
Advisor: Fine
Areas of Interest
Daphne’s research interests include culture, organizations, consumption, workplace/ occupations, foodways and the usage of comparative-historical and ethnographic methodologies. Her master’s paper, “Spatial and Temporal Experiences within the Restaurant Kitchen,” investigated how space and time are crafted, shaped and negotiated in the workplace.
Current Research
Daphne is currently conducting an ethnography of pop-up restaurants (temporary restaurants that take place in people’s homes and other unusual locations) for her dissertation which broadly examines temporary and project-based organizations.
William Henry Exum Award
The intent of this prize is to honor the memory of William Henry Exum, a member of the Department of Sociology and the African American Studies Department, who died in 1986 at the age of 37. Exum was concerned with the quality of writing and research analysis in student papers. He was also interested in racial problems facing minority youths in higher education. This award was established as a means of continuing his goals of breaking barriers for all minorities.
The award submission deadline is April 27, 2012. All interested students should submit a 15-20 page paper, typed and double-spaced, on a topic dealing with race and ethnicity. Students are not limited to a sociological approach in preparing their submissions, nor is the award limited to sociology or social science majors.
The paper should include a cover sheet with the student's name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, year in school, and major.
Three copies of the essay must be submitted by the announced deadline to the Exum Award - Department of Sociology, 1810 Chicago Ave., Evanston Campus or one copy by email to sociol@northwestern.edu.
This award is open to all undergraduate students from all disciplines.
Upcoming Events
COLLOQUIUM: Myra Marx Ferree, Sociology, University of WI-Madison
May 17, 2012 • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Culture and Society Workshop
May 17, 2012 • 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
