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Welcome home, Wildcats! Join the Department of Theatre and Dance during the first week of classes for our annual season kickoff at the Forest Roberts Theatre. At this free event, students will meet our NMU Theatre and Dance faculty, make some new friends, discover the 2021-22 season, learn about auditions and technical opportunities, and discover how they can become involved with theatre and dance at Northern. Plus, enjoy some free refreshments!

PLEASE NOTE: This event will serve as our first departmental forum of the 2021-22 school year; all theatre and dance majors are required to attend, and theatre and dance minors are strongly encouraged to come!

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Dr. Carter Wilson will share his research on critical theory, critical race theory and constitutional law. He will begin his discussion by illustrating how Justice Anthony Kennedy used critical theory in the same sex marriage decision (Obergefell v Hodges, 2015) and changed the meaning of originalism and textualism. Dr. Wilson will trace the origins of critical race theory back to Charles Sumner, who used this approach in his arguments against the separate but equal principle adjudicated by the Massachusetts Supreme Court (Roberts v City of Boston, 1849). Dr. Wilson will summarize the vision and intent of the authors of the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments. He will draw parallels between the attack on critical race theory during the 1850s and today and persistent efforts to undermine the intent of these amendments. 

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Commencement is the ceremony that celebrates the completion of a degree. There are two commencement ceremonies, one after each of the fall and spring semester. August graduates can participate in the May commencement if completing requirements during the summer or after graduating in the December commencement.

Participation in the commencement ceremony does not imply that you have officially graduated.

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The Upper Peninsula Association of Behavior Analysis (UPABA) will be presenting it's July Webinar on Friday, July 16, 2021 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm via Zoom. This month's webinar will include a presentation from Dr. SungWoo Kahng, BCBA-D entitled "Functional Analyses of Problem Behavior: Procedural Variations and Ethical Consideration." 

ABSTRACT: Functional analyses are the gold standard in the assessment of problem behaviors. FAs are the most precise method of determining behavioral function, which informs the development of treatment. Despite the research supporting the efficacy of functional analyses, there continues to be reluctance on the part of practitioners to conduct the analyses on a consistent basis. This presentation will focus on procedural variations of functional analyses, which may make it more practical in specific situations. Additionally, it will present the argument that conducting functional analyses is the ethical choice.

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The Upper Peninsula Association of Behavior Analysis is hosting its June Webinar: "Applying Behavior Analysis in the Classroom: Train the Trainers & Train the School Personnel" presented by Frances Paris, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA, LP, Sarah Pierson, M.S.Ed., BCBA, LBA, and Nicole Sirotti, M.A., BCBA, LBA 

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Scope 3 - Partridge Creek Farm will explain how it reduces NMU's emissions by composting pre-consumer kitchen scraps. AgriLab Technologies will also present its advanced aerated compost heat recovery systems, and how NMU could partner with the City of Marquette to implement large-scale composting of food waste.

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Scope 2 - Electricity. As we transition from fossil fuel burning vehicles and appliances to electric, what options do universities have for renewable energy? You’ll hear from Impact Power Solutions and Homeland Solar about residential to large commercial scale on site solar power.

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Drawdown ranks refrigerant management as the single most important strategy to curb climate change. NMU faculty member Nick Griewahn will discuss green refrigerants. Kevin DeMaster and John Brooks from Mitsubishi will address how widespread adoption of cold-climate heat pump technology paired with renewable energy can help decarbonize campus buildings.  

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Do you ever wonder where the sources you see cited in the news and on social media come from? Or how accurate they actually are?

The Source It! Skillbuilder with the Lydia M. Olson Library will be taking place on April 14th, at 7:00 PM through Zoom. 

This Skillbuilder in collaboration with the Student Leader Fellowship Program is a great opportunity to learn how to fact check, and fight against fake news. It is time to get more informed and learn to track down some elusive government publications and studies!

Make sure to register in advance, as space is limited.

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In this panel discussion event, university professors representing four different disciplines will share their perspectives on the January 6 assault on the U.S. capitol. Panelists include Dr. Jonathan Allen, political theory; Dr. Petra Hendrickson, international relations and comparative politics, Dr. Alan McEvoy, sociology, and Rebecca Mead, history. Each professor will provide a brief 10-12 minute presentation, followed by comments and questions from the audience. Dr. Carter Wilson, political science, will serve as host and moderator.