Northern Now: Celebrating Black History Month

Join us on Wednesday, February 22 at 7 p.m. Eastern for a virtual event as we welcome a panel of alumni to celebrate Black History Month! All working in various professions, these alumni will provide insight into how their education at NMU prepared them for their careers, discuss any obstacles they have overcome and share ways they impact the communities in which they live.

Call for Presenters: Poetry without Borders

Join the Department of Languages, Literatures and International Studies for an evening of poetry to celebrate the linguistic diversity of NMU! Presenters are needed for Poetry without Borders: The event will be held on Thursday, February 23rd at 5:30 pm in the Northern Center's Peninsula II Room. 

Wear Red Day

February is American Heart month and February 3rd is National Wear Red Day.  Wear red to raise awareness about heart disease—a leading cause of death for Americans.  Concerned about your own heart-health?  Sign up for Hello Heart for free.

NMU Donor-Funded Scholarships

The time to apply for NMU Foundation donor-funded scholarships for the 2023 – 2024 academic year begins on Monday, January 23, 2023, and continues through Monday, February 20, 2023.

Manage Your Student Loans

NMU is working with Savi, a social impact company, to help student loan borrowers better understand and manage their student loans.  Savi is a free online tool that allows borrowers to discover eligibility for reduced monthly loan payments and loan forgiveness options.

March 2023 Grief Support Specialist Program

The Grief Support Specialist Program is an 8 week, non-credit certificate program through Continuing Education and Workforce Development at NMU. Starting March 13, 2023 through May 1, 2023. The course will be held each Monday via zoom from 6:00pm-9:00pm EST. 

How can Career Services help you?

Job Postings in Handshake Log in through MyNMU (Student Services tab) Click here for FAQs Learn how to spot job scams and to keep yourself safe

Wear Red Day

February is American Heart month and February 3rd is National Wear Red Day.  Wear red to raise awareness about heart disease—a leading cause of death for Americans.  Concerned about your own heart-health?  Sign up for Hello Heart for free.

SQUARE DANCE - Give it a Try FREE

Square Dancing is fun!  Give it a try on Mondays, January 23 and 30, 7-8:30 PM.  The trial sessions are free to everyone.  If you like it, take the twelve-week class beginning Monday, February 6, 6-8 PM.  You will learn a new skill that can stay with you throughout your life.  Lessons are free to NMU students.  Others pay $3 per week.

NMU Donor-Funded Scholarships

The time to apply for NMU Foundation donor-funded scholarships for the 2023 – 2024 academic year begins on Monday, January 23, 2023, and continues through Monday, February 20, 2023.

Northern STAR Recipients

Congratulations to our latest Northern STAR recipients! Nicole Walton Rachel Harris Robin Buyarski Jeff Roo Harger Boal Debbie Violetta Brenda Bickler Kim Hongisto Kelly Fuller Jeff Roo Candace Ruusi Tara Moore Janet Koski  

Join a Choir at NMU

Did you sing in High School? Have you always been interested in growing your knowledge of music? Are you interested in growing your voice? Making new friends? NMU has a choir for you! NMU has three choirs: everyone, regardless of major, is welcome to enroll.

Personnel Changes

Personnel Changes New Hires Elizabeth Laskowski (effective 12/12), executive secretary (4A) Communication & Media Studies Jeffrey Fantuzzi (effective 1/3), assistant football coach (CT) Intercollegiate Athletics & Recreational Sports

SQUARE DANCE - Give it a Try FREE

Square Dancing is fun!  Give it a try on Mondays, January 23 and 30, 7-8:30 PM.  The trial sessions are free to everyone.  If you like it, take the twelve-week class beginning Monday, February 6, 6-8 PM.  You will learn a new skill that can stay with you throughout your life.  Lessons are free to NMU students.  Others pay $3 per week.

SQUARE DANCE - Give it a Try FREE

Square Dancing is fun!  Give it a try on Mondays, January 23 and 30, 7-8:30 PM.  The trial sessions are free to everyone.  If you like it, take the twelve-week class beginning Monday, February 6, 6-8 PM.  You will learn a new skill that can stay with you throughout your life.  Lessons are free to NMU students.  Others pay $3 per week.

Call for Nominations - Faculty & Staff Recognition

Nominations are now being accepted for the annual recognition program. The nomination deadline is Tuesday, January 31.

SQUARE DANCE - Give it a Try FREE

Square Dancing is fun!  Give it a try on Mondays, January 23 and 30, 7-8:30 PM.  The trial sessions are free to everyone.  If you like it, take the twelve-week class beginning Monday, February 6, 6-8 PM.  You will learn a new skill that can stay with you throughout your life.  Lessons are free to NMU students.  Others pay $3 per week.

SQUARE DANCE - Give it a Try FREE

Square Dancing is fun!  Give it a try on Mondays, January 23 and 30, 7-8:30 PM.  The trial sessions are free to everyone.  If you like it, take the twelve-week class beginning Monday, February 6, 6-8 PM.  You will learn a new skill that can stay with you throughout your life.  Lessons are free to NMU students.  Others pay $3 per week.

NMU Donor-Funded Scholarships

The time to apply for NMU Foundation donor-funded scholarships for the 2023 – 2024 academic year begins on Monday, January 23, 2023, and continues through Monday, February 20, 2023.

Vienna Summer Study Abroad 2023

The Vienna Program will be hosting its last round of information and interest meetings. If you can make it, please do - we are there to answer any and all questions. INTEREST MEETINGS (249 Gries - History Lounge • 5:00pm) Wed. 19 Jan  Tues. 24 Jan Thurs. 26 Jan

Vienna Summer Study Abroad 2023

The Vienna Program will be hosting its last round of information and interest meetings. If you can make it, please do - we are there to answer any and all questions. INTEREST MEETINGS (249 Gries - History Lounge • 5:00pm) Wed. 19 Jan  Tues. 24 Jan Thurs. 26 Jan