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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Has anyone serving on faculty search committees had conversations about changing the traditional campus visit to a remote format given the heightened risks of flying, even before this news? www.nytimes.com/2026/03/22/u...

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ICE to Augment Security at Airports Amid Partial Shutdown, Border Czar Says

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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Yesterday I learned my 2025 article on temporal liminality was cited for the 1st time by @drlizaaranda.bsky.social—humbled is an understatement! Today I received proofs for my forthcoming article on researching undocumented communities. Feeling energized to continue this work even amid so much pain.

Image of the abstract for a forthcoming article on researching undocumented communities.

Image of the first page of "Working through ambivalence, seeking relevance through home-making: the effects of asylum policies and structural racism" by Dr. Elizabeth Aranda

Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Happy to be stepping into the role of graduate director for our master's in Justice Studies. If you are, or have, an undergraduate student looking for a flexible & affordable MA program in New England, please reach out to learn more. calendly.com/abazovienric... www.ric.edu/academics/gr...

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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Over the last year I've felt that so much of what we do in academia is of little consequence when people are suffering, even dying. This student reminded me that something we can do is expose students to the facts & give them tools to understand the world they're living in. *shared with permission.

Email from a student saying
Now that I am finally graduating, I just wanted to reach out and thank you again for making my experience at RIC so wonderful. Your Immigration & Justice class was one of the most invaluable courses I had the privilege of taking and I am so, so grateful for everything I learned during that time, especially with everything going on in the country right now. I also wanted to thank you for giving me the opportunity to assist with your research project, it meant a lot that you thought it was something I could take on. I hope that it is still going well or went well if you have finished it.

Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Never has my veganism felt more like an act of resistance than it does today. #PlantPowered

Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Honored to be part of this timely Special Issue on Migration, Citizenship, and Social Rights: www.mdpi.com/journal/socs...

Image of the first page of the article: Temporal Liminality: How Temporal Parameters in Immigration Policy Adversely Affect the Lives and Futures of Precariously Documented Immigrant Young Adults, by Alessandra Bazo Vienrich

Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

"... Boluarte of Peru was swiftly impeached and removed from office by Congress just after midnight on Friday, after a brazen shooting at a cumbia concert and mounting frustration over her failure to curb rampant crime prompted the parties that had long sustained her to withdraw their support."

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Peru Ousts President Amid Crime Surge

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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

I skipped #ASA this year but another social media app reminded me that 12 years ago I was the lucky winner of $100 worth of @oxfordunipress.bsky.social books. Still a peak moment of my ASA experience and the reason I always stop by the book exhibit 🤓 @asanews.bsky.social @oxfordunipress.bsky.social

Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Today I officially became an Associate Professor with tenure! Thank you to all who helped me along the way. I feel lucky to be in this profession, surrounded by supportive colleagues (S/O @mmlarthur.bsky.social!) at @rhodeislandcollege.bsky.social, and look forward to continuing to do the work! 🎈🥳🎉

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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Day 3 of our writing retreat and no better time to get an R&R 🤓

Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

I could not have asked for a better group of women to write with this week! We picked the hottest week to spend time indoors supporting each others’ dreams. Day 2 of our writing retreat began with a walk around campus, & reflection about how in 1 week I get to change my title to Associate Professor

Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

In the midst of so many things that are less than ideal, I had a wonderful moment yesterday when I met with a former student. Even though we had never met in person (thanks pandemic) a few years ago I advised her independent study on immigrant mental health and higher ed. 1/3

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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

I finally got the celebratory vegan donuts from PVDonuts, so I can now officially share the wonderful news of my tenure and promotion, effective July 1st. More thoughts on this soon, but for now, I celebrate 🎉 #tenured

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Michael L. Rosino @michaelrosino.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I teach at a school with a large nursing program and my intro to sociology classes are often filled with nursing students. Out of 35 of them only 2 knew about the cuts and grant cancellations in HHS and NIH, they were very upset when we discussed it - TALK TO YOUR STUDENTS ABOUT WHAT IS HAPPENING

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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

12 years after going to my first ESS (in Boston!), and 10 years after my first presentation with then @umbsociology.bsky.social professor, Mat Creighton, I presented for the first time with my own grad students! Thank you @dpsocio.bsky.social for capturing the moment! #socsky

Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Extremely proud of my two grad students— Anna & Ali. Not only did they do an amazing job on our joint presentation, but Anna also did her own paper presentation on her research on the MAVNI program and immigrant recruits. If you’re at #ESS stop by our MA in Justice Studies table at the book expo!

Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Recently I was interviewed for this multi-media piece by Ithaca College student, Samantha Ruiz, & shared my thoughts on the moment we're in in higher ed in the context of immigration enforcement. It's students like Sam that give me hope in these dark times. ithacaweek-ic.com/16352/commun... #socsky

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Higher academic institutions support their Latinx community during uncertainty

YouTube video by Samantha Ruiz

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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

I often feel proud to be a sociologist. Today I'm extra proud. @asanews.bsky.social

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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Well, I made it! If you see me at dinner tonight come say hi 😊 #SEA2025

Picture of a woman in front of the ocean and sand.

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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

I thought about this yesterday as I boarded my flight in Boston. I can’t say my travel has been great (was delayed and had to spend the night in San Diego) but at least we stayed on the air the whole time! Let’s see what my flight to Monterey in about an hour is like. Here I come SEA conference 🌊

Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

So, interviewing is like riding a bicycle, right? In just a few minutes I'll be conducting my first interview in 7 years... wish me luck! #socsky

Robert Kelchen @robertkelchen.com · 12/02/2025

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I'm waiting for the first university to implement a broad hiring freeze due to uncertainty about federal funding and policies. These discussions are undoubtedly happening behind the scenes, but nobody wants to say it publicly yet. It feels a lot like March 2020 across much of higher ed.

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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Thrilled to be escaping the snow and heading to Monterey, CA for the Sociology of Education Association conference in a couple of weeks. I look forward to being in community with such amazing scholars and to learn more about their work. The program is 🔥! drive.google.com/file/d/1Dxt2...

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sea2025_program.pdf

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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Soon before I left my job at WSU I had the pleasure of having lunch with Michael Burawoy after he gave a talk on campus. The students loved his energy, passion, and down-to-earthness, and I shared in their enthusiasm for his work. A few hours with him was enough to know this is a great loss. RIP.

mercurynews.com

Oakland resident dead in hit-and-run crash at intersection

The collision happened around 7:10 p.m. Monday near the entrance to Children’s Fairyland.

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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Just a friendly reminder to apply to the Keith Roberts Teaching Innovations Award ($1,000). We are accepting applications from graduate students without teaching experience but who are committed to a career in postsecondary teaching. @asanews.bsky.social www.surveymonkey.com/r/7QWTGKH

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Keith Roberts Teaching Innovations Award 2025 Application

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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Impatiently waiting for the ESS Sociology program to drop 👀

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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Marked safe from the earthquake. I actually didn't feel it in Worcester, though, my spouse in the other side of the house did. My RA's, who were in RI and meeting with me on Zoom, did. That definitely made for an interesting Monday morning research team meeting! turnto10.com/news/local/m...

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Maine earthquake felt in Massachusetts, Rhode Island

An earthquake just off the coast of Maine was felt in Massachusetts and Rhode Island on Monday.

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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Long thread on the UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor's statement of compliance with ICE: The Chancellor's response is not surprising and reflects the position of North Carolina when it comes to immigration enforcement. NC has hidden behind compliance with "the law" for decades. 1/10

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UNC-Chapel Hill will ‘comply’ if ICE seeks students on campus, chancellor says

Schools and colleges are no longer considered “sensitive” spaces protected from immigration officials, under a new directive from the Department of Homeland Security.

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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

SPSS users (& those who switched to R): If you currently use SPSS, are you on the subscription or using an old life-time license? I'm considering getting a subscription for a few months, but also contemplating *trying* to use Rstudio. I used SPSS pre-subscriptions & unfamiliar pros/cons #socsky

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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

This morning so far: 🏋️‍♀️ Lifted weights 📝Participated in presidential ad hoc committee meeting 🚨Dealt with an ICE in the community false alarm 📚Wrote! I wonder what the afternoon will bring 😅

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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

I've been thinking a lot about what to say on here about everything that's happening. It has been hard to keep going and while I am no longer at risk of deportation (like I was during the last T administration) my body doesn't always remember that I'm now a U.S. citizen.

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Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Please consider applying to the SAGE Keith Roberts Teaching Innovations Award. Our fantastic chair couldn't have said it better. Please see his post (below) for more information. This year, graduate students without teaching experience but who are committed to teaching in higher ed, may apply.

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Keith Roberts Teaching Innovations Award | Sage College Publishing

Support the next generation of sociology scholars with the Keith Roberts Teaching Innovations Award. Apply now for the 2024 award and receive up to $1,000 in travel funds.

Alessandra Bazo Vienrich @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Stayed off social media all day yesterday (please clap!). But I had to get on here to introduce my biggest success this year so far— Larry (Lar) & Jerry (Jer). I’ve been growing these sourdough boys since Jan 1, and I’m happy to say they’re finally ready. Excited for all the bread making to come!

Pictures of sourdough starters in one tall jar and one short jar.