Dr. Wilson Palacios, Associate Professor of Criminology at the University of South Florida, will present "The Sociology Canvas: Moving Towards a Rediscovery of Self," from 4:00 - 5:20 p.m., Thursday, April 17th, 2008, in CHEM 132. Dr. Palacios is the 2007-2008 Alpha Kappa Delta Annual Speaker.

His research focuses on social epidemiology of substance use and abuse, illicit drug markets (social networks) and drug subcultures, qualitative research methods, and Latino/a issues in criminology and criminal justice. In addition to his many journal publications, Palacios is author or editor of four books including Cocktails and Dreams: Perspectives on Drug Use and Alcohol, published by Prentice-Hall Press.

Dr. Palacios' visit is sponsored by the University of Arkansas Chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Honor Society, in collaboration with the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice.

To read Dr. Palacios' vita, click here.