NMU All Alumni Reception
Bringing back a crowd favorite! Join us for an All Alumni Reception at the Ramada. Enjoy appetizers, cash bar, music, photo booth and of course, fellow Wildcat company!The evening also will highlight the 35th Anniversary of the Student Leader Fellowship Program, come mingle with your color blocks and take a trip down memory lane.
Homecoming Football Tailgate Party
Join us for a tailgate party as we celebrate homecoming and the lead-up to the football game. This event is free and open to the public.Attendees can enjoy free grilled favorites provided by Embers Credit Union. This event will also feature bounce houses for the kids, a beer garden, and a DJ for fun all around.
More-than-Human Mondays (Jamrich Hall)
Stop by our table in the Jamrich Hall lobby to learn more about the Center for Native American Studies at NMU!Sign up to receive information about upcoming events, activities, classes, and enjoy some popped manoomin (wild rice) while you visit.
N8V Dance Fitness
Everyone is invited to N8V Dance Fitness with Michelle Reed (Lac Du Flambeau Ojibwe)! N8V Dance Fitness will be held Tuesdays beginning Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. in the PEIF Dance Studio. Bring clean gym shoes, a water bottle, and a towel. Participants will also be eligible for prizes!Free and open to all!
Wildcat Farmer's Market
Join us for the 3rd annual Wildcat Farmers Market. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees will enjoy several different vendors and live music. We hope to see you there!
Early Screening: Under the Lights
Join the NMU Center for Rural Health and the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan for Under the Lights, a coming-of-age film about Sam, a 17-year-old living with epilepsy who longs to experience a typical high school life.
Orange Shirt Day Learning Circles
Orange Shirt Day learning circles present opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and community members to learn about Indian Boarding School experiences and about healing and justice for survivors and families.The Learning Circles will also help participants prepare for NMU's Orange Shirt Day commemoration event on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.
Seizure Recognition & First Aid Training
Join the NMU Center for Rural Health and the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan for a free Seizure Recognition & First Aid Training. Be part of a community-wide effort to build awareness and confidence in seizure recognition and response. The training will take place from 6– 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, in Peninsula V of the Northern Center.
Indigenous Perspectives Symposium on Medicines
Northern Michigan University invites you to this year's Indigenous Perspectives Symposium on Medicines, a one-day event dedicated to exploring the rich traditions, profound significance, and evolving future of Indigenous approaches to healing and wellbeing. The symposium will be held from noon–5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at NMU's Northern Center.
UP Focus: Kathleen Conover & Yvonne LeMire Opening Reception
UP Focus: Kathleen Conover & Yvonne LeMireFriday, September 25, 5 pm EST - Join us for the talk and receptionThe exhibition is on display September 25 - November 7, 2026
UP Focus: Kathleen Conover & Yvonne LeMire
UP Focus: Kathleen Conover & Yvonne LeMireSeptember 25 - November 7, 2026Friday, September 25, 5 pm EST - Join us for the talk and reception
NMU Student Recital
NMU Music Majors will showcase their primary instruments in the first Student Recital of the semester!Join us on Friday, Sept. 25, at 1 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall to support our students and celebrate their hard work.Admission is free!
Service Event: Cleaning Civil War Veteran Graves
Kick off Investiture Week with a morning of service on Saturday, Sept. 26. From 9 a.m. to noon, NMU students, employees, and community members are invited to help clean the graves of Civil War veterans at Ishpeming Cemetery. All cleaning supplies and equipment will be provided.
More-than-Human Mondays (Jacobetti Complex)
Stop by our table in the Jacobetti Complex lobby to learn more about the Center for Native American Studies at NMU!Sign up to receive information about upcoming events, activities, classes, and enjoy some popped manoomin (wild rice) while you visit.
Community Ice Cream Social
Come enjoy some ice cream as we celebrate the upcoming presidential investiture of Dr. Chris Olsen! NMU students, employees, and community members are invited to join us on the Northern Center lawn at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28. Bring the family!
NMU Wildpups: Animal Therapy Event
Missing your pet back home? Feeling the stress of the semester? Come spend some time with the NMU Wildpups!As part of NMU's Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) program, the Wildpups are here to bring a little comfort, connection, and joy to your day.
National Parks & Climate Change Presentation
America’s Largest Classroom – What 12,400 Visitors Told Us About Climate Change at U.S. National Parks and Wildlife Refuges.
Wandering Wildcats: The NMU Study Abroad Showcase
As part of Investiture Week, see where NMU students have taken their education around the world at Wandering Wildcats: The NMU Study Abroad Showcase. Stop by Jamrich Hall anytime from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, to explore student poster displays and attend presentations featuring information about study abroad opportunities.
Campus Blood Drive
Make a difference during Investiture Week by donating blood at the Campus Blood Drive! NMU students, employees, and community members are invited to stop by Jamrich Hall between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, to donate. The blood drive is sponsored by the NMU Student Nursing Association.
NMU Kickoff – U.P. Folk Festival, Rhythm Bones Music Workshop
Discover one of the world’s oldest percussion instruments during a hands-on rhythm bones workshop with U.P. musician Randy Seppala, aka “Da Bones Man.” Learn about the history and tradition of rhythm bones and get an introduction to playing this unique folk instrument.
NMU Jazz Concert
Join us for the first NMU Jazz Concert of the Fall 2026 semester! The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, in Reynolds Recital Hall. Admission is free and open to the public.
Investiture Celebration Dinner
An Investiture Celebration Dinner will be held to honor Dr. Chris Olsen as the 19th President of Northern Michigan University.Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. with the program to follow dinner.Proceeds will benefit Northern's new Experience Grants program for students involved in high impact learning experiences.
Faculty Scholarship Buzz Session
As part of Investiture Week, hear from NMU faculty as they share their research during the Faculty Scholarship Buzz Session. The event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 1 p.m. in Harden Hall 221, the Lydia M. Olsen Library.
Investiture Celebration Ceremony for President Chris Olsen
The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees is honored to announce the investiture of Dr. Chris J. Olsen as the University's 19th President. Dr. Olsen will officially receive the chain of command at a ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Northern Center.
Plaidurday! All Campus Photo.
The annual Plaidurday all-campus photo will be held on Friday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. We will gather outside of Jamrich Hall, near the Wildcat statue, for donut holes, hot cider, and coffee provided by NMU Dining. We'll take the photo shortly after 10 a.m., so arrive a tad early and be ready!
Third Annual Mind over Miles 5K
The third annual Mind over Miles 5K Run/Walk in honor of World Mental Health Day is 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.
Painting Studio Chat with Nina Rizzo
Join artist Nina Rizzo for a Painting Studio Chat at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, in room 263 of the Art & Design building. The workshop is being held in conjunction with Duets: Nina Rizzo & Kevin Wixted, a new exhibition on display from Oct. 9 – Dec. 10, 2026, at the DeVos Art Museum.
Monoprinting Workshop with Kevin Wixted
Join artist Kevin Wixted for a monoprinting workshop at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, in room 267 of the NMU Art & Design building. The workshop is being held in conjunction with Duets: Nina Rizzo & Kevin Wixted, a new exhibition on display from Oct. 9 – Dec. 10, 2026, at the DeVos Art Museum.
NMU Student Recital
Friends, family, and community members are invited to support NMU music students as they showcase their repertoire and develop their performance skills.Join us Friday, Oct. 9, at 1 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall for the next Student Recital of the semester.Admission is free!
Duets: Nina Rizzo & Kevin Wixted Art Exhibit
Duets: Nina Rizzo & Kevin Wixted will be on display from Oct. 9 – Dec. 12, 2026, at the DeVos Art Museum.
Duets: Nina Rizzo & Kevin Wixted Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception and artist talks for Duets: Nina Rizzo & Kevin Wixted from 5 – 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, at the DeVos Art Museum. A musical performance will take place at 6:45 p.m.