Sociology
Faculty Highlight

Anne-Marie Snider
Dr. Anne-Marie Snider(opens in new window), a specialist in medical sociology with a focus on mental illness, recovery, and digital care, joined the Sociology department as Assistant Professor in 2023. Previously a lecturer in our online program, Dr. Snider has been collaborating on several projects exploring care in digital settings. These projects have yielded some incredible real-world applications at Chico State, including the Mental Health Resource Guide (PDF), a comprehensive list of all Chico State’s mental health and wellness programs created by recent Sociology grad, Hannah Burgard ‘24.

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Regular Hours
BSS 210
530-898-6384
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8AM - 5PM

Mailing Address
Department of Sociology
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0445

Contact Us
Annie Chen, Admin Coordinator
aachen@csuchico.edu
Liahna Gordon, Chair
legordon@csuchico.edu

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Graduation 2025

Help us make these events special for you! CLICK HERE to RSVP(opens in new window)

Day Before Commencement Events: May 16 

1:00 PM - Campus & BSS Building Tour

Join our department chair Liahna Gordon for a tour of our beautiful campus and the new Behavioral and Social Sciences Building! Where to meet: the BSS Building atrium by Lovebird Coffee

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3:30 PM - Pre-Grad Pop-Up Celebration

Come be celebrated! You'll get to meet faculty and fellow classmates (distance and in-person), share thank you's with the room, and enjoy light refreshments — and a toast! Free to attend for all. Where to meet: Room 101 - the large lecture hall right by the main entrance
Note: If you want your name to be read, email Annie at aachen@csuchico.edu

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5:30 pm - BSS Awards Ceremony

Did you win a Sociology award this year? You should receive an invitation from the College of BSS to attend. Where to meet: Colusa Hall, Room 100

Commencement: May 17

2025 College of BSS Commencement Ceremony I 

Sociology grads walk on Saturday morning. Report by 8:00am; the ceremony will start at 9:00am. Where to meet: Head to the west side of campus toward the University Stadium. Guides will be present to help you.