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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
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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.
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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.
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New Addition to Anthropology Faculty
Archaeologist, Dr. Scott Demel, is joining the Anthropology faculty effective Fall 2009. His expertise means expanded opportunities for both classroom and field experience in anthropology at NMU.
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Balaev's Research is Published in Sociological Perspectives
Mikhail Balaev, who recently defended his doctoral dissertation, has published an article on international trade and democracy in the Fall '09 issue of Sociological Perspectives. Mikhail's specialties are quantitative methods, globalization and social organization.
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Dr. Ira Hutchison, head of Sociology and Social Work Department, lectured and learned on a recent visit to China where he spoke on the sociology of American families and on higher education in the United States. 
Department undergrads are working with faculty on exciting research projects.
Check out the Student Social Work/ Sociology Organization (SSWSO). We promote community service, volunteering, professional development, networking, faculty-student interaction and charitable fundraising.
All social work majors complete a 400 clock-hour field placement Read details 