Alumni

Medicinal Plant Chemistry Seminar Series 2026

Dr. Han - The Happy Chemist

Alumni

Dr. Harold Han, CSO Vertosa, will be presenting via Zoom, a seminar titled Cannabis Emulsion Science: Bridging Medicinal and Recreational Applications.


Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026

Start Time:  5:00 pm
End Time:  6:00 pm

Event Place

The Science Building

Room

2904

Event Status

Scheduled

Department

Group

The Medicinal Plant Chemistry

Primary Contact

P. Heslip

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2911

Contact Email

pheslip@nmu.edu

Climate @ Noon: Soil Samples & Sustainable Agriculture

On Friday, March 20, Dr. Matt Van Grinsven and James DeDecker will be presenting their findings from a reduced-tillage research project conducted last summer at 2 local organic farms. This presentation will be from 12 to 1 pm in Jamrich Hall, Room 1313.

Alumni

Join us for the March Climate @ Noon seminar to hear from presenters Dr. Matt Van Grinsven (NMU EEGS) and James DeDecker (Michigan State University Extension). They will be sharing the methodology and findings from their reduced-tillage agriculture research project conducted last summer at 2 local farms!


Friday, Mar 20, 2026

Start Time:  12:00 pm
End Time:  1:00 pm

Event Place

Jamrich Hall

Room

1313

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Chloe Ravenscraft

Contact Phone Number

847-942-6924

Contact Email

cravensc@nmu.edu

Climate @ Noon: Societal Impacts of Great Lakes Ice Decline

On Friday, February 13, a group of graduate students from the University of Michigan will be sharing their findings from a recent survey conducted in the Great Lakes region about the socioeconomic impacts of ice decline. This presentation will be from 12 to 1 pm in Jamrich Hall, Room 1313.

Alumni

Join us for the February Climate @ Noon seminar! We will be hearing from a group of graduate students from the University of Michigan who recently conducted research about the socioeconomic impacts of ice decline in the Great Lakes. Learn how communities in our region have been affected, and how this research lays the foundation for future studies!


Friday, Feb 13, 2026

Start Time:  12:00 pm
End Time:  1:00 pm

Event Place

Jamrich Hall

Room

1313

Event Status

Scheduled

Group

Northern Climate Network

Primary Contact

Chloe Ravenscraft

Contact Phone Number

847-942-6924

Contact Email

cravensc@nmu.edu

Climate @ Noon: 100 Images of Climate Change

On Friday, January 23, Isabelle Honkomp (NMU '25) will be sharing how a French art exhibition inspires powerful communication strategies for climate awareness and action. This event will be held from 12-1pm in Jamrich Hall, Room 1313.

Alumni

Please join us for the first monthly Climate @ Noon seminar of the new year! Isabelle Honkomp (NMU '25) will be sharing key takeaways from her Sustainable Business study abroad course last summer, during which she studied a French art exhibition depicting 100 images of climate change. Using this display as inspiration, she will outline 3 recommendations for integrated, interdisciplinary climate communication.


Friday, Jan 23, 2026

Start Time:  12:00 pm
End Time:  1:00 pm

Event Place

Jamrich Hall

Room

1313

Event Status

Scheduled

Group

Northern Climate Network

Primary Contact

Chloe Ravenscraft

Contact Phone Number

847-942-6924

Contact Email

cravensc@nmu.edu

Science Olympiad Regional Tournament

student testing the amount of sand their tower will hold

Alumni

Middle and high school Science Olympiad teams from throughout the Upper Peninsula will create designs, solve problems, and learn the importance of teamwork by competing in different STEM-related events at the annual regional tournament. The top-placed teams will advance to the State tournament hosted by Michigan State University in late spring.

If interested in volunteering at the event, please contact Renee Jewett, the event coordinator.


Saturday, Feb 21, 2026

Start Time:  9:00 am
End Time:  3:00 pm

Event Place

The Science Building and Weston Hall

Event Status

Scheduled

Department

Primary Contact

Renee Jewett

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2196

Contact Email

rkivioja@nmu.edu

Dr. MLK Holiday Luncheon

Honorable Charlita Anderson White

Alumni

Join us for a day of music, remembrance, and community! Lunch will be followed by our NMU Alumni Keynote speaker, retired judge Charlita Anderson White. Guided by the Theme: "The Beloved Community: Where Justice, Healing, and Hope Meet" and featuring a menu of Fried Chicken, Shrimp and Grits, Mac and Cheese, Collards, Potato Salad, Cornbread, and Sweet Potato Pie. 

This event is free for all NMU students and $14 for community members, faculty, and staff. Tickets can be purchased at nmu.universitytickets.com.

We hope to see you there!


Monday, Jan 19, 2026

Start Time:  11:00 am
End Time:  1:00 pm

Event Place

Northern Center

Room

Ballroom

Address

1401 Presque Isle Avenue

Event Status

Scheduled

Group

Center for Community and Connection

Primary Contact

Shawnrece Butler

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2000

Contact Email

shbutler@nmu.edu

Ticket Cost

Free to NMU students; $14 faculty, staff and community members

Forensic Laboratory Internship Seminar: A Look Into MSP Marquette Forensic Laboratory

flyer

Alumni

A presentation by Forensic Biochemistry major, Paige Weber. She interned at the Michigan State Police Crime Lab here in Marquette this fall semester. Paige will give a presentation on what that experience entailed for her. 


Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025

Start Time:  12:00 pm
End Time:  12:50 pm

Event Place

The Science Building

Room

3805

Event Status

Scheduled

Department

Primary Contact

P. Heslip

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2911

Contact Email

pheslip@nmu.edu

Event Type

2026 Winter Semester Job Fair

WSJF Poster

Alumni

The Winter Semester Job Fair is an opportunity for companies and organizations to discuss full-time jobs, part-time jobs, summer employment, and internships with all majors.  There is no cost for students and alumni to attend this event.


Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026

Start Time:  1:00 pm
End Time:  4:00 pm

Event Place

Northern Center Ballrooms

Event Status

Scheduled

Department

Primary Contact

Emily Schweikart

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2800

Contact Email

careers@nmu.edu

Event Type

Virtual Biology Career Fair

Virtual Biology Career Fair - Thursday, February 5, 10 AM-2 PM, Virtual on Handshake

Alumni

The Virtual Biology Career Fair is an opportunity for companies and organizations to discuss Biology jobs, internships and careers with students. This also includes sustainable energy, government environmental/health, healthcare technicians, managing scientific data, natural resources, ecotourism, etc. There is no cost for employers, students and alumni to attend this event. 


Thursday, Feb 5, 2026

Start Time:  10:00 am
End Time:  2:00 pm

Event Place

Virtual on Handshake

Event Status

Scheduled

Department

Primary Contact

Career Services

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2800

Contact Email

careers@nmu.edu

Engineering Technology & Manufacturing Career Fair 2026

Eng Tech Career Fair Poster

Alumni

Join us for the third annual Engineering Technology & Manufacturing Career Fair. This concentrated recruiting event is geared specifically towards students choosing engineering technology, manufacturing and other related majors. This Fair will allow you to visit with students and alumni who are seriously considering the challenging careers related to these fields. 


Thursday, Feb 12, 2026

Start Time:  1:00 pm
End Time:  4:00 pm

Event Place

Jacobetti Complex

Room

Innovation Hall

Event Status

Scheduled

Department

Primary Contact

Emily Schweikart

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2800

Contact Email

careers@nmu.edu
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