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BIPOC Outdoors Summit

Monday, August 4 - Tuesday, August 5, 2025

This summit aims to bring together BIPOC and allies from Michigan, the Midwest and beyond to collectively share best practices in facilitating BIPOC-centered spaces in outdoor recreation, environmental justice and conservation movements. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from keynote speakers, panelists and each other about best practices in grassroots movements that are helping to strengthen the relationship of BIPOC communities and Nature.

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We invite the young dancer in your family to apply for our Wildcat Performing Arts Academy Summer Dance Intensive! This year our transformative program offers a diverse range of classes including ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, composition, choreography/repertoire, conditioning, injury prevention and treatment which will culminate in a guest performance in the North Coast Dance Festival alongside Giordano Dance Chicago, Ballet Project OC, and the NMU CO/LAB Dance Company, and a final performance showcase! This intensive is perfect for dancers looking to hone in their skills, level up their performance, and make connections to the professional industry - we are here to help you grow! Participants will also get the chance to partake in exciting local activities throughout the week. There are options to attend for one or two weeks and this year we have opened enrollment to include those heading into 8th grade! Those participating in the second week will learn choreography for the Showcase from some of our guest instructors and NMU Faculty.

Dates: July 13-27, 2025
Week 1: Classes July 13-20: In week one students will be in classes from 9am-5pm honing in their dance skills!
Week 2: Workshops & Showcase July 20-27: In Week Two, students will build on the skills developed in Week One, culminating in an hour-long showcase performance. This exciting week also includes special sessions with renowned guest instructors:
 

• Nan Giordano – Artistic Director, Giordano Dance Chicago, leading a Giordano Jazz class
• Ally Helman – Artistic Director, Ballet Project OC, teaching Balanchine-style ballet technique
• Jimena Flores Sanchez – Former company member, Moulin Rouge National Tour, offering a Moulin Rouge dance workshop
• Adina Belanger – Choreographer for Just for Kix
• Meg Schneider – Certified Athletic Trainer and Dance Medicine Specialist (Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Chicago Bulls LuvaBulls Dance Team and 312 Crew)
• Aurelia Fure – Circus Artist, Actor, Aerialist

Location: Northern Michigan University - 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855
Age: Students in 8th grade through current graduates from the class of 2025!

Further information and our free application can be found HERE! 

Please contact wpaa@nmu.edu for more information. Registration closes on Thursday, July 10 at 5:00PM.

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Join us for the 21st Annual Construction Management Career Fair.  This concentrated recruiting event, geared specifically towards students choosing construction and building technology majors, will allow you to visit with students and alumni who are seriously considering the challenging careers related to these fields. 

This year, we will only have an in-person fair. 

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Wildcats, let’s get together! NMU Alumni Happy Hours are back this summer—join us at Vango's for good food & drinks, great company, and NMU pride. Sponsored by Bell’s Brewery, the evening features music from Jim & Ray and a cash bar. Vango’s Pizza & Cocktail Bar will also provide light bites. Pre-register and you’ll be entered to win NMU-themed giveaways. Come join the fun!

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Wildcats, let’s get together! NMU Alumni Happy Hours in Marquette County are back this summer—join us for good drinks, great company, and NMU pride. These events, sponsored by Bell’s Brewery, include a cash bar and light bites. Pre-register and you’ll be entered to win NMU-themed giveaways.

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Join fellow Wildcats in Marquette for a memorable weekend celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1975 NCAA Division II Championship Football Team!

Reconnect with teammates, classmates, and friends during a weekend full of spirited events, including:

• A welcome party for all alumni and friends
• A special players panel discussion
• A celebratory dinner honoring the team
• A game viewing party
• A lively tailgate before cheering on the current NMU Football team as they take on Grand Valley

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Wildcat pride and honor a legendary moment in NMU history! Mark the date on your calendars, book your hotel, and stay tuned for ticket and pricing information. 

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Camp Infinity is a week-long summer camp that introduces girls to computer and internet technologies through fun, hands-on activities designed to spark imagination and creativity.

• Girls entering 5th–6th grade will explore programming using Ozobot Evo robots.

• Girls entering 7th–8th grade will build critical thinking and problem-solving skills while programming a Finch 2.0 robot.

• All participants will also learn web design by creating their own multi-page website.

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Join medicinal plant chemistry seniors for the final presentation of their capstone projects! Twenty-four students are slated to present throughout the day in Northern Michigan University's Mead Auditorium. Scheduled presentations will be five to ten minutes in length. Please consider attending to lend your support. All are welcome. Hope to see you there!

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Hands-on, minds-on STEM classes for students in grade K-6, featuring LEGO robotics, the basics of coding, and other STEM-related topics.

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College and career STEM exploration classes featuring visits to local business and industry partners in our community for students in grades 7-8.