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For the 23rd year in a row, Northern Michigan University will present its annual Sonderegger Symposium on campus. Sponsored by a donation from the Sonderegger family, the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center and Center for U.P. Studies, the symposium will take place on Friday, November 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 pm. Sessions will be held in the Northern Center ballrooms and a lunch will be provided. Admission is free and open to the public.

You can view the schedule of the presentations and the event here.

The theme of this year’s symposium is “Perspectives on 1820 and Beyond.” All of the sessions will be related to the Beaumier Center’s current exhibit, “Claiming Michigan: the 1820 Expedition of Lewis Cass.” The sessions will not only discuss the expedition and the peoples involved in the journey but also look at the long-term impacts of the expedition on the formation of the State of Michigan and the United States. 

This year’s keynote address will be given by Bryan Newland, the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs. Newland is a citizen of the Bay Mills Indian Community (Ojibwe), where he recently completed his tenure as Tribal President. Prior to that, Bryan served as Chief Judge of the Bay Mills Tribal Court. From 2009 to 2012, he served as a Counselor and Policy Advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Interior – Indian Affairs. He is a graduate of Michigan State University and the Michigan State University College of Law. 

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Join us for an enriching conversation with Dr. Martin Reinhard, where we'll embark on a journey of taste and sustainability. We'll discuss responsible dining, including sustainable and local food practices. Additionally, we'll focus on and explore the wisdom of indigenous food approaches, recognizing them as some of the healthiest culinary traditions. And the best part? You'll have the option to savor the exquisite flavors of indigenous cuisine, connecting with ancient wisdom while supporting a sustainable food future. 

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This fall semester’s Evening at the Archives features Katarina Rothhorn, NMU student and North Wind managing editor. Ms. Rothhorn spent much of the last academic year conducting an oral history project of eleven LGBTQIA+ NMU alumni living around the country. The Central Upper Peninsula and NMU Archives has published the oral histories and their written transcripts via the Upper Peninsula Digital Network (UPLINK). Ms. Rothhorn will discuss the scope and conclusions of her research on the history of the LGBTQIA+ history at NMU.

Evening at the Archives is a semi-annual event showcasing research conducted at the Central Upper Peninsula and NMU Archives. These events are an opportunity for students and the general public to visit the Archives and enjoy presentations and workshops on archival and historical topics. It is free to attend and refreshments are provided!

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The Faculty Buzz Sessions at NMU are a platform for faculty to quickly present their research in three slides or five minutes. Everyone is welcome to attend this biannual, interdisciplinary research event. We look forward to seeing faculty, students, staff, community members as well as researchers and learners!

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Celebrate our students who chose NMU as their transfer destination!

October 16-20 is National Transfer Student Week - a nationwide celebration of transfer students at colleges and universities. Join in on the celebration at NMU by picking up your Transfer Pride button in the Admissions Office (3 designs available).

Learn more at the NMU National Transfer Student Week website below.

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Please attend the McNair Research Symposium. These research projects started at the beginning of the Summer 2023 semester and vary in design and project lengths. Many of these research projects are ongoing and involve cross-departmental support. Come support our scholars!

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• Explore programs and careers in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Molecular Diagnostics
• Presentations by NMU Faculty and Students, Guest Lecturers and Alumni
• Keynote Speaker
• Social Hour with food, drinks and much more!

Registration is FREE!

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If you are interested in a career in healthcare come explore hands-on learning in our School of Clinical Sciences Labs!

Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Speech & Language, Surgical Technology, Radiography and the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center

Registration is FREE!

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NMU's faculty-led Vienna Program is Northern's longest running and most popular study abroad opportunity.  2024 moves us into our third decade of going to Central Europe for month-long cultural immersion. There is a reason it is so popular - come to one of the informational meetings to find out more.

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Are you studying Spanish and will have completed SN 202 or above by the end of this school year? Consider our Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program in Salamanca, Spain for Summer 2024! Salamanca is full of cultural activities, restaurants, museums, churches, and other neat things to see and do.

Students have three hours per day of small-group Spanish language classes, and an hour of class per day with an NMU Spanish professor -- all at the renowned Universidad de Salamanca, founded in 1218.

Afternoons and evenings are mostly free for exploring the city, hanging out with friends, drinking café con leche and enjoying the atmosphere. Former Salamanca FLSA participants have noted this experience to be at the top of their list of their undergraduate adventures here at Northern!

So ... have we piqued your curiosity? Join us for one of our three information sessions at 6:00 in 141 Whitman Hall.