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Events and Announcements

Friday, Jun 19, 2026 - Friday, Sep 4, 2026

North of the 45th: 19th Annual Juried Exhibition June 19 – September 4, 2026Join us for the jurors’ talks and reception on Saturday, June 20, from 5 pm to 7 pm.

Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026

Northern's Faculty & Staff Kickoff to the 2026–27 academic yearBuffet Breakfast, 7:45–8:30 a.m.Convocation, 8:45–10 a.m.Host: Interim Provost Rob WinnFeatured Speakers:

Personnel Changes

New HiresJoshua Bouchard (08/03/2026), asst women's basketball coach (CT) Intercollegiate AthleticsJaclyn Stark (08/12/2026), director of news and publications (P6) University Marketing & CommunicationsAdam Dobis (08/10/2026), head women's lacrosse coach (CT) Intercollegiate Athletics

Registration Open for Third Annual Mind Over Miles 5K

Registration and volunteer opportunities are now open for the third annual Mind over Miles 5K run and walk in honor of World Mental Health Day, taking place on Thursday, October 8th. Organized by NMU WellBeing, the event helps highlight NMU’s commitment to the Okanagan Charter by fostering a campus culture that prioritizes health, wellbeing, and belonging.

Personnel Changes

New HiresNicole Kennedy (06/15/2026), executive administrative assistant (4A) W.L Cisler College of BusinessRyan Gooch (07/06/2026), leadership annual giving officer (P4) NMU FoundationMatilda Schiewe (07/13/2026), project manager (P2) NMU Center for Rural HealthMarquell Moorer (07/16/2026), resident director (P3) Housing & Residence Life