Dr. N. J. Anderson is the editor-in-chief of the Bridgewater Review, the faculty magazine now approaching its 44th year (see below for image from the first edition, and a message from its founding editor, Dr. Michael Kryzanek, now professor emeritus of political science).

     Dr. Anderson was recently interviewed by Ms. Heather Harris Michonski of BSU's Office of Enrollment, Marketing and Communications, and below are highlights of the interview:
     Sociology Professor NJ Anderson has been teaching at Bridgewater State University for the past 14 years.
    She is also the editor of the Bridgewater Review (BR), a faculty and librarian magazine that highlights and celebrates research, teaching pedagogy, and creative work.

     According to Dr. Anderson, the BR was started in 1982 under the leadership of Dr. Michael Kryzaneck [as noted below] and it's

printed twice a year and includes articles, photo essays, book reviews, poetry and non-fiction.

     “It’s a privilege to work with faculty and librarians to bring their projects to a community audience. The BR is truly unique,” Dr. Anderson said.

Q. Why did you want to get involved with the Bridgewater Review?

A. "I was invited to submit an article by Dr. Andy Holman (professor of history and Canadian studies)  when he was editor. 

    "I was new to the university then, and didn’t know much about the BR, but with his encouragement wrote about a new project I was working on at the time. Writing that piece was the most enjoyable academic writing I’d ever done because the BR is meant to be widely accessible.
    "Writing is not as formal or 'stuffy' as writing for academic journals; it can be very creative. I loved it and applied to be interim associate editor the following year. I’ve been involved in some capacity ever since, working with Editors Ellen Scheible (English), then Sarah Wiggins (history).

Q. Who can contribute to the Bridgewater Review?

A. "We invite all faculty (part time and full time) and librarians to contribute to the BR. Occasionally administrators or staff contribute as well. If you look at past issues on our website or Virtual Commons, you can find articles from an array of folks across campus.
      "The magazine is at its best when there is a diversity of departments and colleges represented. The BR provides a fantastic opportunity for faculty and librarians to share their work, ideas and projects with other professors, staff and alums; we especially encourage newer faculty and STEM faculty to submit."

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