Amy August

Cultural sociologist at San Jose State researching sport, education, and families, @UMNSociology grad, ISSSSC Assistant Director @SJSUwordstoaction

[The Society Pages @TheSocietyPages]

Did you know that school-age BIPOC children are disproportionately labeled as "learning disabled" or "emotionally disturbed" and then relatively underserved?

Read our 'There's Research on That' by @amyaugust919 to learn more.
https://t.co/YRPQv5c23b

[Journal of Olympic Studies @Journal_Olympic]

Check out our latest issue 3.2, where Torres elaborates on John MacAloon’s contributions to Olympic Studies. The article explores how the notion of “communitas” frames and grounds the unique understandings of Olympism and the Olympic Movement that he has produced over the years.

[Journal of Olympic Studies @Journal_Olympic]

From broke anthropology student to suspected foreign spy to MAPSS Director and Olympic Studies field-builder: John J. MacAloon talks methods, disciplines, communitas, and the future of the Olympic Movement in this curated reflection in issue 3.2. @amyaugust919

[Amy August @amyaugust919]

https://t.co/q65pVisFp1

[The Society Pages @TheSocietyPages]

Cozy up with our roundup!
@dianahoerner7 @amyaugust919 on peer behavior management & social isolation, @GreggorMattson on the realities of gay bars following Club Q attack @Contextsmag, & more @CCF_Families @chgsumn @SocImages https://t.co/dfZatEXHUC

[Illinois Press @IllinoisPress]

The conclusion to @Journal_Olympic's special issue (Vol. 3, Iss. 2) on John J. MacAloon focuses on his understanding of methods, disciplines, communitas, and the future of the Olympic Movement. Curated reflection by special issue editor @amyaugust919. https://t.co/CznnMbeQLe

[Amy August @amyaugust919]

@oneil_jenn @uOttawaHealthSc Congratulations, Jenn! They're so lucky to have you!

[Amy August @amyaugust919]

Suni Lee is such an inspiration! If you can #SeeHer you can be her.

[Sunisa lee @sunisalee_]

Happy AAPI Heritage Month🤍 As the first Hmong woman to win gold on the US gymnastics team, I’m proud to inspire the next generation of Asian American women to break molds and dream bigger dreams than they ever thought possible. If you can #SeeHer you can be her. @SeeHerOfficial

[San Jose State University ISSSSC @SJSUwordsaction]

@SJSUwordsaction

Ron Miller from the Loyola Ramblers 1963 will be our special guest speaker.

Wednesday, March 02, 2022
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
SJSU Student Union Theater

The Loyola Project Screening

https://t.co/xOdJ44YkVG

[Amy August @amyaugust919]

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day, today and every day! #NGWSD @sjsu_issssc

[Team USA @TeamUSA]

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day!

Today we celebrate all the amazing girls and women that inspire and compete for Team USA. #NGWSD

[Amy August @amyaugust919]

@CaseyStockstill @ewrigleyfield I had similar aspirations after an easy pregnancy but wound up having a C-section at 35 weeks. It's good to have multiple contingency plans!

[Amy August @amyaugust919]

@ryanplarson @HamlineU @chrisuggen @hartm021 @aaronsojourner @UMNSociology Congratulations, Ryan!

[Amy August @amyaugust919]

Check out this cool video explaining sociological research about Thanksgiving by @arriagadaisabe. Love the new format, @TheSocietyPages!

[The Society Pages @TheSocietyPages]

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we're excited to share this short and engaging video by @arriagadaisabe showcasing social science findings on family meals as a source of conflict @ASAnews read more here https://t.co/CjgSfGSKwM

[San Jose State University ISSSSC @SJSUwordsaction]

We're almost there!! Join us tomorrow for our 2nd Annual 2-day (Virtual) Conference. Visit the link below to view more information and register! We hope to see you on October 21st and 22nd!
https://t.co/vqRGoatXc6

[Scott Myers-Lipton @smlipton]

Today is SMITH & CARLOS DAY at @SJSU! Gather at 12 pm at their statues for an amazing event!! @sjsucoss @SJSUHumanRights @SJSU_AFAM @sjsubsu @SJSUBlackGrad @DrJohnCarlos @Kaepernick7 @SJAACSA @SanJoseNAACP

[Scott Myers-Lipton @smlipton]

Tommie Smith and John Carlos event, Tu., Oct. 19th at 12 pm at the Statues. @SJSU @SJSUHumanRights @SJSU_AFAM @bsu_sjsu @sjsubsu @sjsucoss @as_sjsu @afam @SJAACSA @100BlackMenSV @SanJoseNAACP

[Amy August @amyaugust919]

@JessicaCalarco @annehelen The rise in "Ninja Zone" programs for kids is also tied to the decline of men's gymnastics at the ncaa & hs level. Clubs are rebranding classes to up enrollment.

[Amy August @amyaugust919]

Thanks @KathleenWongLau! It's been wonderful collaborating with you and @DiversitySJSU!

[San Jose State University ISSSSC @SJSUwordsaction]

📍@sanjosejazz Summer Fest 2021! @SJSU

[Amy August @amyaugust919]

If you're an early childhood/preschool, transitional kindergarten, or kindergarten teacher in California, please consider participating in our new study on physical activity in the classroom: https://t.co/I1ZvMxYhGV