Celebration of Accomplishment

Michael Loukinen Poster

Thirty years of film making by sociology professor Michael Loukinen is being celebrated in a series of special presentations this winter term. You won't want to miss it. (Click on graphic for large poster.) Details here.



Minor Areas of Study

Gerontology

Pen in hand

Gerontology

Research Analyst

Anthropology



News and Information
student and field instructor Social Work Field Placement Applications Due Now

BSW student applications for senior field placement are due February 2, 2010.  Eligible applicants can apply on-line  at:

http://nmu.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_9M40Zafc3Tt9hcw&SVID=Prod

Domestic Violence Video

Video

A new video created by NMU and sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield shatters the myth that alcohol causes men to be violent. Four survivors of domestic violence willingly shared their experiences on camera in the hope that other women will not accept alcohol as an excuse or be less likely to seek help because of the dangerous illusion that, if the drinking stops, so will the abuse.  Full story

Student angela Ryan

Make Your Next Summer Count

Senior BSW student Angela Ryan made the most of summer 2009 through a  Washington Center internship.  Read about her experience and learn how you can do it too.  Full details here.

A Commitment to Serving Others

Current students and alumni of Sociology/Social Work find fulfillment by serving their communities. 
BSW student Mandy Smith interns at United Way
Alumna Katie VanderVeen is an AmeriCorps volunteer.

Dr Scott Demel

New Addition to Anthropology Faculty

Archaeologist, Dr. Scott Demel,joined the Anthropology faculty effective Fall 2009.  His expertise means expanded opportunities for both classroom and field experience in anthropology at NMU.

Balaev

Dr. Balaev Publishes Research Article

An article on international trade by Mikhail Balaev has recently been  published in the  Fall '09 issue of Sociological Perspectives. Mikhail's specialties are quantitative methods, globalization and social organization.

Exploring Peru

Ten NMU Anthropology students enjoyed a three-week intensive special topics course in Peru with Dr. Alex Carroll. Full story

Recent Grads In Action

Americorps Voluteers

Check out what recent department grads are doing since leaving NMU. More information

A Cultural Connection

professor Hutchison and chinese manDr. Ira Hutchison, lectured and learned on a recent visit to China Full story.


Student Research Experience
snow covered homeless tentDepartment undergrads are working with faculty on exciting research projects.

Some are investigating rural homelessness with social work faculty Tim Hilton and Cornell DeJong. Several students are assisting anthropologist Alex Carroll on Yellow Dog Plains and Native American projects.


Get Involved
Check out the Student Social Work/ Sociology Organization  (SSWSO). We promote community service, volunteering, professional development, networking, faculty-student interaction and charitable fundraising.

Hands-On Learning

Laptop All social work majors complete a 400 clock-hour field placement Read details here.

 Sociology students learn survey research methods by  helping U.P. organization. Read more.