Alumni - NMU Events and Announcements

Alumni

Join College of Business Dean Carol Johnson '81, '89 on Wednesday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m. ET for a virtual social for NMU College of Business graduates! 

Dean Johnson will share new initiatives and other updates from the College of Business. Following the update, alumni are invited to turn their cameras and microphones on to ask questions and connect with fellow Wildcats.

Registration is required. Once you register, you will receive the Zoom link to join the conversation.

Alumni

Join us on Wednesday, February 10 at 7 p.m. ET as we welcome NMU Extended Learning staff and Global Campus students and alumni for a panel discussion on Lifelong Learning: when to explore the right education at the right time. The panelists include NMU's Director of Global Campus Operations, Brad Hamel (BS ’99, MPA ’14, Ed.S. '19), NMU's Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development, Stephanie Zadroga-Langlois (BA ’96, MA ’98), and former Global Campus student and young emerging executive with S&P Global, Morgan Waller (BS '16, MPA '18).

Each with different perspectives on the topic, the panelists will share their experiences and discuss “The 60-Year Curriculum”, a book NMU's Global Campus program is modeling their division strategic plan after. Global Campus Assistant Director Carly Harrington (MPA ’11) will moderate the event and take audience questions LIVE. Once you register, you will receive the link to the live stream.

Northern Now is a monthly, digital event series for alumni and friends hosted by the Northern Michigan University Alumni Association. Taking place on the second Wednesday of each month, the series provides a behind-the-scenes look at NMU students, departments, athletics, and more on campus with exclusive tours, interviews, and interactive events. Stay connected to your alma mater and learn more at nmu.edu/alumni.

Alumni

The Northern Michigan University Alumni Association is excited to continue Northern Now, a monthly digital event series for alumni and friends. Join us on Wednesday, January 13 at 7 p.m. ET as we welcome NMU faculty and alumni for a panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence. The panelists include Dr. Jeffrey Horn, associate professor of Computer Science and Anna Martin, a 2020 CS graduate and a current graduate student at University of Minnesota Duluth, and Adam Kall, a 2018 CS graduate and current director of technology at Kall Morris Inc., aiming to be the first company with a commercially viable product for collecting debris in orbit.

Each with different perspectives on the topic, the panelists will discuss the trend of machine learning and consequences on the job market, particularly pertaining to jobs in the Computer Science field.

Attendees will be able to ask questions to the panelists live. The event is free and registration is required. Once you register, you will receive the link to the live stream.

Northern Now is a monthly, digital event series for alumni and friends hosted by the Northern Michigan University Alumni Association. Taking place on the second Wednesday of each month, the series provides a behind-the-scenes look at NMU students, departments, athletics, and more on campus with exclusive tours, interviews, and interactive events. Stay connected to your alma mater and learn more at nmu.edu/alumni. 

Alumni

The Summer Employment Fair is an opportunity for companies and organizations to discuss summer jobs, internships and part-time jobs with students.  There is no cost for students and alumni to attend this event. 

Register for this event in Handshake.  For tips on how to prepare for a job fair, visit our job fairs page.  For helpful information on navigating virtual fairs, visit our virtual fairs page.  Please contact NMU Career Services if you have any questions.

Win a Prize!  For a chance to win a prize, log into Handshake and join this event!  Students/Alumni who join and also check in at the job fair will be placed into a drawing.  Ten winners will be selected and notified the day after the fair.   

Alumni

Northern Michigan University's annual Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) revolves around a nonfiction book of interdisciplinary interest that advances discussions of diversity, inclusion and justice. This year's selection is Ta-Nehisi Coates' Between the World and Me, and the DCRP is planning three informal discussions, each focused on a section of the book, for NMU students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. The sessions are Dec. 15, Dec. 29, and Jan. 12.

The book is available free to NMU students and can be found online or at a local bookstore for alumni and friends.

Registrants are encouraged to attend all three sessions, as each will focus on a different section of the book, however attendance at all sessions is not required to register.

Alumni

Connect with alumni in your area!

We need your help! We are exploring the idea of creating Regional Hubs as another way for our alumni to connect with each other. Grab your drink of choice and join us for a Happy Hour with Alumni Board Members as we share our ideas and hear your input on developing these Hubs. We will even host breakout sessions with alumni in your area!

Here’s how it works:

Space is limited, registration is required. The Zoom link will be in your confirmation email, and in an email reminder on the day-of the event.

Video or audio required (video highly recommended so we can interact as normally as possible!)

We look forward to connecting with you virtually and hearing what you think of Regional Hubs for our NMU alumni community! 

Alumni

The Northern Michigan University Alumni Association is excited to continue Northern Now, a monthly digital event series for alumni and friends. Join us on Wednesday, December 9 at 7 p.m. ET as we welcome Chef Alden Griffus CCC ’10, executive chef of dining services at Northern Michigan University, for a holiday cooking segment. Tired of eating turkey sandwiches and not sure what to do with all of those holiday leftovers?
Along with NMU Catering Manager Derek Estes ’19, Chef Alden will show you how to make her favorite leftover recipes and share stories from her childhood and professional experience.

NMU Events Manager Dianne Stone ’10 will moderate the event and share audience questions LIVE with Chef Alden and Chef Derek.

Participants will receive the recipes ahead of time. The event is free and registration is required. Once you register, you will receive the link to the live stream.

Northern Now is a monthly, digital event series for alumni and friends hosted by the Northern Michigan University Alumni Association. Taking place on the second Wednesday of each month, the series provides a behind-the-scenes look at NMU students, departments, athletics, and more on campus with exclusive tours, interviews, and interactive events.

Alumni

The Diversity Common Reader Program, in collaboration with the NMU Theatre and Dance Department and North x North Coast, is proud to present a discussion of Ta-Nehisi Coates' Between the World and Me, a moving work of nonfiction that explores what it means to live in a black body in contemporary America. Between the World and Me folds trenchant social critique into an intimate letter addressed to the author's son, and is a singular and deeply compelling treatment of issues at the heart of the antiracist protests that have defined 2020.

This event is a panel discussion about the book moderated by Dr. Keenan Colquitt. Those who reserve tickets will receive a link to the virtual panel discussion 24 hours prior to the event.

Alumni

Ready to Grow Wild with us? Northern Michigan University is excited for NMU Day of Giving 2020 on
Tuesday, Dec. 1. Join us for a digital program throughout the day as we hear from President Erickson,
celebrate student success, and come together to support NMU and show our Wildcat pride.
The full schedule of events is below. Registration is required and you will receive the Zoom link once you
register (please note, there is ONE Zoom link for the entire day). The full program is free and open to all
alumni and friends. We welcome you to join us for any and all of the program highlights and you will be
able to ask questions at any time. #NMUGrowWild #NMUDayofGiving

Wear your Green and Gold on Dec. 1 and tune in for the following highlights:
10 a.m.: Coffee Chat with President Erickson and NMU Student Donor-funded Scholarship Recipients
Hear a message from President Erickson about the impact YOU have on our students, campus facilities,
academic programs, athletic teams, and the overall NMU experience. Students will also share how
scholarships have enabled them to continue their education.
12:30 p.m.: Check-In at the NMU Food Pantry with Assistant Dean of Students and Food Pantry
Advisor Haley Rhoades
CASH OVER CANS! The NMU Food Pantry is encouraging alumni and friends to donate cash instead of
canned items this year. Now more than ever, our NMU students need our help to be sure their basic
needs are met so they can focus on learning.
2 p.m. Check-In at the BEAR Center with Director Jacob Daar
Learn about the Behavioral, Education, Assessment and Research (BEAR) Center and how the recent
Michigan Health Endowment Fund has allowed it to expand its services. Support from donors like you
can help the center continue to make a major difference in families’ lives.
5 p.m. Happy Hour with Associate Dean Joe Lubig and Dean Carol Johnson
Join Dr. Joe Lubig, associate dean of Education, Leadership and Public Service and Dr. Carol Johnson,
dean of the College of Business, as we raise a glass to YOU for your continued support in NMU. They will
share the impact donations have on their departments and the importance of giving back so we can
continue to make NMU an excellent place to learn, explore, compete, and discover.

Alumni

Save the date for the 3rd annual Arts and Athletics Golf outing. This event will be based on the Michigan and NMU Covid-19 restrictions for gatherings. More information will be available in early 2021.