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Brave New World and the Rise of the Factory Farm
Stewart Cole (University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh)

Although Aldous Huxley's 1932 dystopian novel Brave New World is widely recognized as a critique of consumerism, a portrait of state control, and a cautionary bioethical fable, its significance as an ecological novel has gone under appreciated.  In his talk, Dr. Cole will demonstrate how Huxley's novel engages with several early 20th-century developments - including assembly line production and advances in agricultural technology - that helped give rise to factory farming, one of the key drivers of global heating.  Along the way, he will consider the importance of the environmental humanities for understanding and addressing the ecological crises of our time.

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Visit our School of Clinical Sciences Labs!

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Join NMU faculty Lynn Domina as she speaks to Dr. Chadwick Allen about his new book, Earthworks Rising: Mound Building in Native Literature and Arts. 

This webinar will occur on Friday, Sept. 16 at 1:00 Eastern time. Registration is required but easy and free: 

https://nmu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RsiIotHCR3GndZLMMDeUnA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

This conversation is part of a continuing series called "Let's Talk about Books at NMU."

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This event is the annual Constitution Day forum. It will focus on the recent Dobbs Supreme Court decision which overturned Roe v Wade. Panelists will include professors Katherine Larson, Ruth Watry and Carter Wilson.  

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This Constitution Day forum will focus on the issue of the Supreme Court and the overturning of Roe v Wade. Panelists will include professors Katherine Larson, Ruth Watry and Carter Wilson.

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Books, journals and so much to show, take a library tour and learn ten things to know!

The Lydia M. Olson Library is home to many services and resources for NMU students. From books to virtual reality, there is a space for everyone. To learn about the many different offerings or familiarize yourself with the space, register for a guided tour on The Hub.

Tour Dates:

Friday, September 16th — 2pm
Tuesday, September 20th — 7pm
Wednesday, September 21st — 9am
Thursday, September 2nd — 6pm

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The College of Business at Northern Michigan University announces John Baltes (’86 BS) as the 2022 Executive in Residence and invites the NMU community to a Business After Hours community reception hosted in partnership with Lake Superior Community Partnership. The reception is open to the public and takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in the Northern Center Ballrooms. Light bites will be provided and a cash bar will be available. The reception will include a presentation and Q&A, as well as a meet and greet with NMU campus and community members, and Marquette area business leaders.

The Executive in Residence program is designed to enrich student learning and faculty development by introducing accomplished leaders to the university community. Baltes will bring 30 years of leadership and business strategy experience, as well as a strong data systems background to the NMU community during his residence. During his visit, Baltes will also speak during several College of Business graduate and undergraduate courses, and meet with NMU faculty, staff, and student groups.

For more information on the Executive in Residence program, visit nmu.edu/business. The NMU College of Business can be contacted at business@nmu.edu.

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Welcome, Wildcats! Join the Department of Theatre and Dance during the first week of classes for our annual season kickoff party at the Forest Roberts Theatre. At this free event, students will meet our NMU Theatre and Dance faculty, make some new friends, discover the 2022-23 season, learn about auditions and technical opportunities, and discover how they can become involved with theatre and dance at Northern. Plus, enjoy some complimentary refreshments!

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NMU students are invited to audition for Salome! Please read all of the below information carefully and email us at nmutd@nmu.edu with any questions. The audition schedule is below:

AUDITIONS - Friday, October 28th - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
AUDITIONS - Saturday, October 29th - 11:00am - 1:00pm
CALLBACKS - Saturday, October 29th - 1:00pm

Auditions will be held in the Panowski Dance Studio (McClintock 125Q). Students must fill out an audition form (https://bit.ly/salomeauditions) prior to auditioning for this production.

Please be sure to arrive 5-10 minutes early for auditions. You will take a number and wait quietly until you are called into the audition room.

For more information about the production and what to prepare for your audition, please visit https://nmu.edu/theatreanddance/auditions.

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NMU students are invited to audition for Grease! Please read all of the below information carefully and email us at nmutd@nmu.edu with any questions. The audition schedule is below:

AUDITIONS - Friday, October 28th - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
AUDITIONS - Saturday, October 28th - 11:00am - 1:00pm
DANCE CALL - Saturday, October 28th - 3:00pm
CALLBACKS - Saturday, October 28th - Immediately following dance call

Auditions and dance call will be held in the Forest Roberts Theatre. Students must fill out an audition form (https://bit.ly/nmugreaseauditions) prior to auditioning for this production.

Please be sure to arrive 5-10 minutes early for auditions. You will take a number and wait quietly until you are called into the audition room.

PLEASE NOTE: Those cast in Grease will need to be back on campus beginning January 9th, 2023 for a preliminary week of rehearsals. Rehearsals during this week will likely run 9am - 5pm.

For more information about the production and what to prepare for your audition, please visit https://nmu.edu/theatreanddance/auditions.