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Dr. Twinkle Paryani will be visiting Northern Michigan University from Abstrax Tech Inc. in Los Angeles, California. She will be the final guest speaker of the Medicinal Plant Chemistry Seminar Series 2025. All are welcome to attend!

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Down with the Sickness: An analysis of antibiotic resistance in Marquette County

Bethany Beavers
Master of Science Candidate

Zoom ID 94035200441
Password: 343940

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Friday, May 2nd, 7-9 PM

8 PM Awards Announced: Best of Show, sponsored by the Friends of the DeVos Art Museum

Featuring the following artists: 

Computer Art: Ejay Crandell

Digital Cinema: Quinn Alles, Haley Holland, Ainsley Patterson

Graphic Design: Emma Iles, Ashley Loomis

Human-Centered Design: Cole Adameak, Kate Cudney

Illustration: Lindsay Bulmann, Ethan Clark, Val Luxi, Amber Heiser,

Emerson Jermstad, Anna Laakso, Amara Meyskens, Sable Wood

Metals: Ben Gitchell

Photography: Stephanie Cramer, Ashlyn Nichols

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April 17th - May 2nd, 2024
Closing Reception: Friday, May 2nd, 7-9pm

Featuring the following artists:

Computer Art: Ejay Crandell

Digital Cinema: Quinn Alles, Haley Holland, Ainsley Patterson

Graphic Design: Emma Iles, Ashley Loomis

Human-Centered Design: Cole Adameak, Kate Cudney

Illustration: Lindsay Bulmann, Ethan Clark, Val Luxi, Amber Heiser,

Emerson Jermstad, Anna Laakso, Amara Meyskens, Sable Wood

Metals: Ben Gitchell

Photography: Stephanie Cramer, Ashlyn Nichols

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Ready to unleash your inner Spielberg? Join us at the 24-Hour Film Challenge happening April 11th-12th in the School of Art & Design! 

When: Friday, April 11th, starting at 3 PM
Where: Art & Design Building, Room 67
Who: All NMU students, regardless of your filmmaking skills
Deadline: 3 PM on Saturday!

Grab your friends (3-4 people per group), or come solo, and get ready for some cinematic magic! You'll all receive the same prompt to kickstart your creative juices.

We've got you covered with access to editing software, studio space, and equipment - yes, you can even use your smartphone! You'll have the run of the place from 3 PM to 6 PM on Friday. After that, it's all on your crew until the studios reopen at 12 PM on Saturday. 

New to moviemaking? Fear not! We've got support available to newbie filmmakers during those hours. 

We'll screen the films at 3:15 in Art 165, followed by awards and prizes worth over $400 in filmmaking gear for people in the top three teams! Huge thanks to the School of Art & Design for sponsoring the prizes!

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It's senior project time in the Engineering Technology Department. Seniors in both the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Programs will be presenting their capstone projects. From an automated plant irrigation system to an assisted kayak loader, there will be lots to see! Come out and support our students!

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Elevate your academic presence with an abstract preparation workshop for college students ready to share their research with the world! In this hands-on session, you'll learn the precise formula for crafting compelling conference abstracts that grab attention and earn acceptance. 

Our experienced staff will guide you through the process—from distilling complex research into concise summaries to highlighting your unique contributions and avoiding common pitfalls that lead to rejection. Whether you're preparing for your first undergraduate research conference or aiming for prestigious disciplinary gatherings, this workshop provides the practical tools and insider knowledge to transform your ideas into conference-worthy abstracts that open doors to valuable networking and career opportunities.

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Elevate your academic presence with an abstract preparation workshop for college students ready to share their research with the world! In this hands-on session, you'll learn the precise formula for crafting compelling conference abstracts that grab attention and earn acceptance. 

Our experienced staff will guide you through the process—from distilling complex research into concise summaries to highlighting your unique contributions and avoiding common pitfalls that lead to rejection. Whether you're preparing for your first undergraduate research conference or aiming for prestigious disciplinary gatherings, this workshop provides the practical tools and insider knowledge to transform your ideas into conference-worthy abstracts that open doors to valuable networking and career opportunities.

Academic

Elevate your academic presence with an abstract preparation workshop for college students ready to share their research with the world! In this hands-on session, you'll learn the precise formula for crafting compelling conference abstracts that grab attention and earn acceptance. 

Our experienced staff will guide you through the process—from distilling complex research into concise summaries to highlighting your unique contributions and avoiding common pitfalls that lead to rejection. Whether you're preparing for your first undergraduate research conference or aiming for prestigious disciplinary gatherings, this workshop provides the practical tools and insider knowledge to transform your ideas into conference-worthy abstracts that open doors to valuable networking and career opportunities.

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As part of NMU's 125th Anniversary and in conjunction with the NMU Jazz Festival, Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center Director Dan Truckey will present a lecture on the history of jazz at the university. He will explore the little-known history of the first jazz performers in Northern’s dance halls, gymnasiums, and auditoriums. From early big bands to legends like Louis Armstrong and Herbie Hancock, this presentation will cover it all. The event is free and open to the public.