NMU Giving Day: April 18, 2024

Inspired by Northern Michigan University's Charter in April 1899, NMU will launch a new Giving Day on April 18, 2024. A day to celebrate the collective power of giving back. A day to remember what binds us. And a great day to be a Wildcat.

Human Rights Essay Contest

The NMU Department of History Human Rights Essay CompetitionFirst Place: $500 | Second Place: $250 | Third Place: $100Deadline: 15 AprilThe Essay Competition aims to encourage engagement with the issues of human rights at all levels. We invite all NMU students to enter an essay competition on the following question: 

Now on Display: UP Focus - Catherine Benda and Carrie Flaspohler Vander Veen

The UP Focus features artists living and working in or inspired by the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The 2024 exhibition features two artists connected to the Copper Country — multi-media artist Catherine Benda and painter Carrie Flaspohler Vander Veen. 

Personal Best/HOPE Health Newsletter

The April issue of the Personal Best/HOPE Health newsletter has arrived.  Please take a moment for yourself to read and enjoy this issue, and remember to share it with your family members!  Of interest in this issue:  

Human Rights Essay Contest

The NMU Department of History Human Rights Essay CompetitionFirst Place: $500 | Second Place: $250 | Third Place: $100Deadline: 15 AprilThe Essay Competition aims to encourage engagement with the issues of human rights at all levels. We invite all NMU students to enter an essay competition on the following question: 

Renewable Energies Minor Offered

The Engineering Technology Department offers a minor in renewable energies!  Courses include:

Human Rights Essay Contest

The NMU Department of History Human Rights Essay CompetitionFirst Place: $500 | Second Place: $250 | Third Place: $100Deadline: 15 AprilThe Essay Competition aims to encourage engagement with the issues of human rights at all levels. We invite all NMU students to enter an essay competition on the following question: 

Now on Display: UP Focus - Catherine Benda and Carrie Flaspohler Vander Veen

The UP Focus features artists living and working in or inspired by the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The 2024 exhibition features two artists connected to the Copper Country — multi-media artist Catherine Benda and painter Carrie Flaspohler Vander Veen. 

Personal Best/HOPE Health Newsletter

The March issue of the Personal Best/HOPE Health newsletter has arrived.  Please take a moment for yourself to read and enjoy this issue, and remember to share it with your family members!  Of interest in this issue:  

Have You Experienced a Family Status Change?

If your family is changing, make sure to partner with your Benefits Team!  Family status changes must be reported to the Human Resources Department no later than 30 days after the event and include 

Spread Goodness Week Winners

NMU celebrated Spread Goodness Week March 11-15. Many food and personal hygiene items were donated to the food pantry, fun was had building connections with students throughout the week and gift card winners were announced!A special congratulations to our Spread Goodness Day award winners:

Virtual Well-Being Webinars & Meditations

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) is offering FREE webinars and meditations to support your Well-Being in March! 

Hinge Health Monthly Webinar

March's topic is "Unpacking Pain - Contributing Factors and Getting Support".Date: March 13th at 1:00pm EST

Northern STAR Awards

The Northern STAR (Simple, Thoughtful Acts of Recognition) Award offers an opportunity to immediately thank and compliment an employee who contributes exemplary work and/or demonstrates a commitment to NMU's core values.Congratulations to our Northern STAR recipients who received a STAR card in the month of February: 

Now on Display: UP Focus - Catherine Benda and Carrie Flaspohler Vander Veen

The UP Focus features artists living and working in or inspired by the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The 2024 exhibition features two artists connected to the Copper Country — multi-media artist Catherine Benda and painter Carrie Flaspohler Vander Veen. 

Personal Best/HOPE Health Newsletter

The March issue of the Personal Best/HOPE Health newsletter has arrived.  Please take a moment for yourself to read and enjoy this issue, and remember to share it with your family members!  Of interest in this issue:  

Hinge Health Monthly Webinar

March's topic is "Unpacking Pain - Contributing Factors and Getting Support".Date: March 13th at 1:00pm EST

Call for Entries - North of the 45th: 17th Annual Upper Midwest Juried Exhibition

North of the 45th is an annual juried exhibition of artists living in the geographical area north of the 45th parallel in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The 2024 exhibition will be juried by Shawn Powell and Annie Wischmeyer based in Kent, Ohio. Powell is an artist, associate professor, and graduate coordinator at Kent State University.

Virtual Well-Being Webinars & Meditations

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) is offering FREE webinars and meditations to support your Well-Being in March! 

Renewable Energies Minor Offered

The Engineering Technology Department offers a minor in renewable energies!  Courses include:

Personal Best/HOPE Health Newsletter

The March issue of the Personal Best/HOPE Health newsletter has arrived.  Please take a moment for yourself to read and enjoy this issue, and remember to share it with your family members!  Of interest in this issue: