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Celebrate the traditional arts and cultural heritage of the Upper Peninsula at the Upper Peninsula Folklife Festival!

The festival brings together traditional arts practitioners from across the Upper Peninsula and Upper Midwest, representing a variety of cultural backgrounds and traditions. In addition to showcasing traditional arts, the festival will offer opportunities for participants to learn more about the art forms and traditions of the region.

Pre-festival events will begin Wednesday, Sept. 30, followed by the main festival Friday, Oct. 2 – Sunday, Oct. 4.

Visit the Upper Peninsula Folklife Festival website for the full schedule of events and additional information.

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As part of Investiture Week, see where NMU students have taken their education around the world at Wandering Wildcats: The NMU Study Abroad Showcase. Through their study abroad experiences, students have broadened their perspectives, gained knowledge of the world and explored opportunities that can shape their future careers.

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 highlighting their experiences and study abroad opportunities available to NMU students.

View the study abroad programs featured at the showcase

The showcase is sponsored by the NMU International Programs Office and Academic Affairs & Student Success.

For more information about the Presidential Investiture of Dr. Chris Olsen and the full schedule of Investiture Week events, please visit our Investiture website. 

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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. 

Learning Circles will be held from 6–8 p.m. on Sept. 9, 16, and 23 in the Whitman Hall Commons. 

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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.

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Stop by our table in the Harden 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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

This year’s symposium will bring together Indigenous leaders, elders, knowledge holders, practitioners, academics, and community members to share insights on topics ranging from traditional medicinal plants and healing practices to Indigenous health education and applied seventh-generation thinking. Through a series of presentations, workshops, and communal gatherings, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the vital connection between medicine, land, language, and spirit in Indigenous communities.  

This year's symposium will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of NMU's Center for Native American Studies.

The symposium is free and open to the public. A dinner will follow, with tickets available at the following prices:

• Students: $5
• Faculty and staff: $20
• General admission: $25

Register for the symposium and purchase dinner tickets here. 

Members of Native communities, students, scholars, and journalists are especially encouraged to attend. This is a crucial opportunity to learn directly from those whose knowledge has sustained Indigenous communities for millennia. 

For more information and event highlights, visit the Indigenous Perspectives Symposium website. 

For questions about the event, please contact jschapp@nmu.edu.

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The annual Clinical Sciences and Nursing "Open Lab Day" will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in the Science Building. 

If you're interested in a healthcare profession, join us to explore the Clinical Sciences and Nursing labs and learn more about opportunities in the healthcare field. Everyone is welcome, and we would love to have you visit!

Register here for free food, activities, giveaways, and more!

Explore Our Labs

• Clinical Laboratory Sciences: Lab 3508
• Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences: Clinic 1504
• Surgical Technology: Lab 1603
• Radiography: Lab 2610
• CLS Molecular Laboratory/Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center (UMBTC): Room 3611
• Nursing Technology Center: Room 1609
• Nursing Lab: 1702
• Nursing Simulation Lab: Rooms 2612 A-C & F

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Current and prospective students interested in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences are invited to learn more about the SLHS major, what to expect as an SLHS student, and practical ways to prepare for graduate school. 

Snacks will be provided!

Host: Dr. Heather Isaacson, SLHS Program Director
Date & Time: Sept. 9, from 2–3 p.m.
Location: Science Building, room 1607