A host of international scholars will be part of a social science research conference scheduled in conjunction with the dedication of the Earl Babbie Research Center at Chapman University Wednesday, March 21. “The Future of Social Science Research Methods Conference and Babbie Center Dedication” opens at 10 a.m. The day’s programming closes with Professor Emeritus Babbie, Ph.D., presenting a faculty workshop titled “The Future of Social Science Research Methods” at 4 p.m. in Argyros Forum 209.
Professor Babbie said he was humbled by the news that the center, located in Smith Hall (pictured left), was named in his honor.
“I am honored beyond my ability to express it in words to have the new research center named for me. I am excited about the possibilities contained in our mission statement: where research and compassion come together make a difference in the world,” he said. He further noted that Ann Gordon, associate dean and associate professor, had been the driving force behind the center’s creation.

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