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Rebecca Daly (Olson Library) and Anna Zimmer (LLIS and Honors) will show participants how to engage in two age-old, tried and true protest art forms. Create your own buttons while learning about the history of protesting against the degradation and destruction of the environment, including the exploitation of animals. From the original Indian Tree-huggers to the Animal Liberation Front in England and the fight against environmental racism in the US, learn about a variety of causes and the inspiring, clever, and impactful protest art used to spread awareness. Snail mail has also been utilized as a way to connect with fellow activists. Consider how designing and sending a creative greeting card can help you connect and collaborate with other humans. Fascist movements exploit feelings of isolation - fight them by crafting and strengthening our interconnectedness! Buttons have long been worn as small pieces of wearable protest art. 

This event is part of Environmental Action Week. 

Alumni

Wildcats, join us in Marquette, October 9-11, 2025, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1975 NCAA Division II Championship Football Team.

• Reconnect with the NMU community during a weekend full of Wildcat spirit, including:
• A welcome party for all alumni and friends
• A special players panel discussion
• A celebratory dinner honoring the team
• A double feature viewing of the game in color, plus the documentary, Put Your Hand on the Line
• A lively tailgate before NMU takes on Grand Valley State

These events are open to the public. Registration is required. Don't miss this chance to honor a legendary moment in NMU history and show your Wildcat pride.

For details on all weekend festivities, visit nmu.edu/alumni

Questions? Contact tickets@nmu.edu or call 906-227-1032.

Alumni

Join us for a tailgate party as we celebrate homecoming and the lead-up to the football game. This event is free and open to the public.

Attendees can enjoy free grilled favorites provided by Embers Credit Union. This event will also feature bounce houses for the kids, a beer garden, and a DJ for fun all around. 

Alumni

Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, is a holiday celebrated amongst Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, and Sikh communities around the world. It is a community festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over dark. The event will include a full Indian dinner, dancing, and other entertainment.

Co-sponsored by the Division of Library and Instructional Support, Lydia M. Olson Library, Department of English, Department of Languages, Literatures and International Studies, Department of Political Science, Marquette Great Start Family Coalition, Social Work Department, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, and the Anthropology Club. 

Alumni

This workshop encourages participants to rethink conflict and to become involved in civil discourse with people outside of their own social and political circles. By practicing respectful conversation, even when there is disagreement, people are more likely to identify common ground and to come to a deeper understanding of others' perspectives. We will learn about the psychology of attitude change and persuasion, and learn some techniques to engage in conversations with people with whom we may not agree. 

This event is part of Environmental Action Week. 

Alumni

Collectively, we’ll examine institutional structures and interrogate power relations to identify leverage points in systems that manifest environmental injustices. This workshop seeks to empower change agents whose goals are catalyzing social transformation towards equity and sustainability.

This event is part of Environmental Action Week. 

Alumni

NMU ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS: Tuesday, August 26th 3:00-6:00pm at the Reynolds Recital Hall. Sign up for a specific 5-minute slot (sign-up sheet will be posted by August 19th on the music department bulletin board (across from TFA 102), or just show up on the 26th!

• Prepare:
  • 60 second solo or etude which represents your ability
  • three octave scale (strings) 2 octaves (winds).

REGISTRATION: Everyone is asked to register 

• MU116 for .5 credit
• MU116A for 0 credit (if you are at your credit limit-contact Dr. Rhyneer) 

REHEARSALS: 4:00-5:50pm Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Reynolds Recital Hall during the NMU semester.

CONCERTS:

• Wednesday, October 15th 7:00 Big String Festival at Marquette Senior High School
• Thursday, November 18th 7:30pm at the Reynolds Recital Hall featuring the Guitar Concerto in D Major by Vivaldi, Christopher Schoelen soloist

LOCKERS/PRACTICE ROOMS: 

• The Music Department Office (TFA 102) checks out lockers (located on floor 1A)
• Keyed practice rooms are available to majors, while non-majors use open rooms located on floor 1A down the hall from the elevator

Thank you for your interest, and please contact me with any questions!

-BR

Dr. Barbara Rhyneer, Professor of Music
Director of Strings and Orchestra

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 227-2309
brhyneer@nmu.edu

https://www.upperpeninsulaviolinstudio.com/
https://nmu.edu/music/barbara-rhyneer

Alumni

NMU WellBeing Promotions is excited to host the second annual Mind over Miles 5k on Thursday, October 9th at 5:30 PM, in honor of World Mental Health Day. This event celebrates the connection between mental and physical wellbeing while encouraging open conversations about mental health and reducing stigma around seeking help. Participants will enjoy a scenic loop through much of NMU’s campus, starting and finishing at the Wildcat Statue by Jamrich.

Registration is available on NMU’s ticketing site. T-shirt sales close at 11:59 PM on Sunday, September 14th, and online registration ends at 11:59 PM on October 5th (no same-day registration). Packet pickup will be held on Wednesday, October 8th from 3-6 PM in the Jamrich 1100 lobby, and on race day from 4:30-5:15 PM. Timing will be provided by Superior Timing. Post-race refreshments are sponsored by Embers Credit Union, gift cards for the top three overall finishers in female, male, and non-binary categories are sponsored by Queen City Running Company, and age group awards are sponsored by NMU Case Management.

Interested in volunteering as a form of participation? Check out volunteer opportunities and other details on the 5k landing page.

New this year in the weeks leading up to the race, faculty, staff, and students are invited to join ‘Cats to 5k, a training program with beginner and intermediate groups to fit most fitness levels. Staff and faculty sessions will be led by colleagues, while student sessions will be student-led. Employee session details will be shared via email as leaders are finalized, and student sessions will be posted on the Hub. If you are interested in leading any sessions, please reach out to Jessica at jcoullar@nmu.edu.

Alumni

YOU'RE INVITED TO 
Explore academic opportunities, tour our clinic, and connect with our team

Explore Academic Opportunities

• Learn about the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences undergraduate program
• Discover the new Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) graduate program

Tour Our Clinic

• Visit the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
• Learn how we provide evaluation and treatment for speech and language needs

Connect With Our Team

• Meet faculty, staff, and students, and learn how our programs prepare you for a rewarding career in speech-language pathology

OPEN TO STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, ALUMNI, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Questions? Contact: MSSLP@NMU.EDU

Alumni

BIPOC Outdoors Summit

Monday, August 4 - Tuesday, August 5, 2025

This summit aims to bring together BIPOC and allies from Michigan, the Midwest and beyond to collectively share best practices in facilitating BIPOC-centered spaces in outdoor recreation, environmental justice and conservation movements. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from keynote speakers, panelists and each other about best practices in grassroots movements that are helping to strengthen the relationship of BIPOC communities and Nature.