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Senator Levin speaks about global impact

U.S. Senator Carl Levin presented to NMU students, faculty, staff and community members as part of the Political Science Symposium. The presentation focused on the global impact of economy, conflict and the job market. View presentation

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Model United Nations begins fall semester

Model United Nations, affiliated with the United Nations in New York City, is a student organization that gets students involved in international issues and affairs. During the winter semester, the organization turns into a class, PS 299. This year the group is going to an American Model United Nations conference in Chicago this fall as well as attending the North American Model United Nations in Toronto during the winter. Full website.

Goudreau and Butorac named Outstanding Graduates

Connie Goudreau and Lindsey Butorac (pictured left) have been named Outstanding Graduates. Goudreau earned her Bachelors degree in Political Science and Butorac received her Masters in Public Administration. Learn more.

CPA graphic Graduate Certificate of Public Management

A graduate certificate in Public Management from Northern Michigan University can allow you to do many things. Many people use the degree to acquire mid to upper level administrative positions in universities, K-12 school districts, health care or in a community. Find out more about receiving your CPM.

Political Science Symposium
Jocelyn Benson presented "Behind Closed Doors: Secret Money and Secret Influence" as part of the Political Science Symposium. Benson is a tenured law professor at Wayne State University, and national expert on the political process. View presentation

Majewski Speaks at Homecoming
NMU alumni Brian Majewski is the Political Science Department's homecoming speaker. Majewski is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, U.S. Department of State and serves as executive director of the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs. View the presentation

Washington Internships
Interested in a $5,000 scholarship for an internship in Washington D.C.? The deadline to register is Oct. 3. Learn more about The Washington Center internship program by contacting Dr. Steven Nelson at stnelson@nmu.edu. Internship details

Washington Internships

capitol Interested in a $5,000 scholarship for an internship in Washington D.C.? The deadline to register is Oct. 3. Learn more about The Washington Center internship program by contacting Dr. Steven Nelson at stnelson@nmu.edu.

Internship details

New U.P. Data Available
The Center for Rural Community and Economic Development, in conjunction with the Political Science and Public Administration Department, has released new economic and government data for all U.P. counties. The report gives details on everything from employment, climate, education and recreation. Visit the Rural Center website for information.