NCC's Sociology/Anthropology Club

Interested in joining the Peace Corps? Come to an info session this Wednesday afternoon 4-5:30pm in Upper WAC hosted by North Central College Enactus / SIFE!

We are featured in this week's Office of Student Involvement Week 7 e-newsletter! Along with Professor Thalmann's Cost Accounting class (ACC 307), we are hosting an info session about the Peace Corps this Wednesday 4-5:30pm in Upper WAC! NCC's Best will be selling Conscious Bean Coffee along with various other direct trade products!

Hope to see you there!

In light of the documentary viewing event of "Neuqua On Drugs" at Wentz Hall this Monday night at 7pm, here is a recent article about the conditions of the he**in epidemic in Naperville. http://wckg.com/naperville-he**in-dealer-arrested/

Naperville He**in Dealer Arrested Naperville He**in Dealer Arrested

Selam.

Zeresenay Alemseged looks for humanity's roots | Video on TED.com Paleoanthropologist Zeresenay Alemseged looks for the roots of humanity in Ethiopia's badlands. Here he talks about finding the oldest skeleton of a humanoid child -- and how Africa holds the clues to our humanity.

Absolutely Fascinating.

Nina Jablonski breaks the illusion of skin color | Video on TED.com Nina Jablonski says that differing skin colors are simply our bodies' adaptation to varied climates and levels of UV exposure. Charles Darwin disagreed with this theory, but she explains, that's because he did not have access to NASA.

And of course we didn't forget about sociology!

Everyday Sociology Blog: On the Social Construction of Privacy By Tristan Bridges, The College at Brockport, State University of New York and Tara Tober, University of Virgina Drug-sniffing dogs are becoming more and more ubiquitous. Dogs are often one line of defense against possessing drugs in public. They help...

For those who like Cracked.com and really interesting/unique archaeological finds! :D

The 7 Most Terrifying Archaeological Discoveries In reality, we all know archaeology is nothing like what we see in movies. No ... it's way more terrifying.

Something cool! :)

Egyptian mummies yield genetic secrets Next-generation sequencing finds DNA preserved in hot climates.

Hey SOA'ers,
Exciting news!
We wanted to make those of you who are interested in non-profit work aware of anINTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY at United Way of DuPage/West Cook (UWMC).
The internship will begin in May/June of this year depending on your schedule.
Anyone interested should contact Arlinda Bajrami for more information with an updated resume at [email protected]

Happy One Day Left Until Spring Break!!

Just wanted to send along a reminder that we are still having Coffee Study Breaks in the SOA house all day today AND tomorrow. Stop by for delicious Guatemalan coffee, sweet treats, or just to study or say hello!

Hi SOA'ers
IT"S FUNDRAISING TIME!

All of week 10 and Finals week we will be hosting a Coffee Study Break in the SOA house from 10am - 4pm.
We will be serving NCC's Best coffee and treats:
1) One cup of coffee = $1
2) Bottomless cup of coffee = $2
3) Bag of coffee (ground or whole bean) = $10
4) Chocolate bars = $3.50
5) Treats = FREE
**All proceeds benefit those who are going on the Hopi Spring Break Trip**

Tomorrow, February 7th, at 5:30 pm, Professor Nix will speak about his academic and professional journey within the field of Criminology. If you are interested in pursuing a career in Criminology, are curious about the life of a probation officer, or simply want to keep an open mind to what types of careers Sociology has to offer, come join us in GSP 20! We hope to see you all there!

(Also, if you are in class until 5:50 pm, and still want to come, feel free to stop by after class).

Hello SOA'ers,

We wanted to provide you with information about our upcoming meetings and events for the rest of Winter term, so make sure to mark these events on your calendars!

STUDY TABLES
Week 5: January 31st
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
It's midterm week, so if you need a quiet place to study, join us at the SOA house!
NOTE: Feel free to bring snacks if you like.


SPEAKER: PROFESSOR NIX
Week 7: February 7th
5:30 pm
If you are interested in Criminology/Being a Probation Officer/Just want to get more information about careers in Sociology, come join us in GSP 20!

SOA PROFESSOR PANEL
Week 9: February 21st
5:30 pm
Ask questions, gain insight to your major, learn about career options, and much more!
Join us and your favorite Sociology and Anthropology professors in LAC Heininger Auditorium!
NOTE: Food will be provided at this event.

If you have class until 5:50 pm, feel free to join us afterwards; the more the merrier!!