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A staged reading of Coming to See Aunt Sophie, by Arthur Feinsod, explores the life and actions of Jan Karski, a member of the Polish Resistance who raised awareness of the horrors of the Holocaust during World War II. The reading will be followed by a brief discussion with the playwright about his inspiration and the importance of remembering history. Members of the broader Marquette community are welcome to attend. 

This event is sponsored by the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, the Department of Theatre and Dance, and the College of Arts and Sciences. 

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The Great Lakes Cannabis Collaboration Conference is hosted by Northern Michigan University and will showcase developing trends in cannabis education and scholarship, as well as insights from industry leaders and experts at the forefront of the sector’s evolving landscape. This collaborative event aims to inspire progress in cannabis education and scholarship through open dialogue, exchange of information and ideas, and celebration of student and faculty success.

The region's gathering for cannabis education and collaboration will take place on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at NMU's Northern Center.  If you would like to learn more about the event, you can visit the conference’s website.  

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CONTEST:  Calling All Artists!

Share your Talent & celebrate the diversity in STEM disciplines. Win CASH prizes!

Students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome.  Any displayable medium is eligible.

Submissions due Feb. 25th

There’s still time to enter! Go to https://forms.gle/YEGz7gdQ4jgTEGeu5 to register your entry!

Exhibition: Feb 25-27th 

Stop by to view the art contest entries and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award! 

Display case across from Atrium (vending machines)

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Join Jongeun You, Assistant Professor of Political Science, for a short presentation looking at various bills, executive orders, and policies that are relevant to diversity in STEM fields.

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For nearly two decades, Northern Michigan University has proudly brought together students, faculty, staff, and community members through the annual UNITED Conference: Uniting Neighbors in the Experience of Diversity. Since its inception, UNITED has served as a cornerstone event to advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) on campus and in the broader Marquette community. 

It is a platform for learning, sharing, and fostering meaningful dialogue that promotes understanding across identities and experiences.

This year’s theme, "Voices of the Earth: Learning, Leading, and Advancing Equity Together," centers the interconnectedness between environmental justice and social equity. It reminds us that addressing climate change and sustainability must include justice for the marginalized communities disproportionately affected by environmental degradation.

We're looking for passionate educators, activists, students, and leaders to present at this year's conference.

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We invite you to join the NMU Chemistry Department in welcoming the following guest speakers. All seminars will take place in TSB 2904 at 5 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Wednesday, February 5 – Dr. James DeDecker
Topic: Cannabinoid Outcomes: Hemp Varieties and Agronomy

Wednesday, February 19 – Dr. Luke Busta
Topic: Citizen Science-Assisted Exploration of Lineage-Specific Epicuticular Wax Blooms

Wednesday, March 12 – Alumni Panel: Ethics in the Cannabis Industry
Featuring: Artie Bedford, Alex Dale, Haylee Kuehl-Weisser

Wednesday, April 2 – Alumni Panel: Exploring Career Paths
Featuring: Keegan Adams, Jacob Cortez, Joey Wienckowski

Wednesday, April 23 – Dr. Twinkle Paryani
Topic: Analysis of Non-Terpenoid Cannabis Volatiles

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Dr. Luke Busta will be visiting NMU from the University of Minnesota Duluth where he is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

In addition to presenting his medicinal plant chemistry seminar, he will be meeting with students and faculty to discuss his research and the graduate program opportunities that UMD has to offer.

All are welcome, hope to see you there!

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A place for people from both NMU and the Marquette community to experience queer solidarity, with a safe space to express themselves. This will also include presentations on Gender and Sexuality Studies, featuring local academic leaders in this field and student scholarship.

We hope to see you there!

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Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 3PM | University Center | Student Scholarship Summit is a new opportunity for students to showcase their research, scholarly activity, and creative inquiry. This is a networking and poster session. A limited number of student entries will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis for this inaugural event. Awards will be issued for First ($750), Second ($450), Third places ($150), and one (1) People's Choice ($750). All are encouraged to attend. 

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Please join the NMU chemistry department in welcoming Dr. James DeDecker from the Michigan State University - Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center. He will be the first speaker to present in the Medicinal Plant Chemistry Seminar Series 2025.