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Mother's Day Craft Show

Mothers Day Craft Show in Dome

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Take your mom to the Mother's Day craft show at the Superior Dome!  Browse through handmade and one of a kind products from local vendors. 

  • Friday, May 8 - 5pm-9pm
  • Saturday, May 9 - 10am-6pm
  • Sunday, May 10 - 11am-4pm

Adults $3.00, Kids 12 and under FREE


Friday, May 8, 2026

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Event Place

Superior Dome

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Joanna Emigh

Contact Email

jemigh@nmu.edu

Event Type

2026 Upper Peninsula Future Health Leaders Camp (U.P. FHLC)

2025 U.P. FHLC Group Photo

Community

U.P. FHLC is a summer camp dedicated to health education and health career exploration for incoming 9th and 10th graders across the U.P. This year’s camp is being coordinated in partnership with the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Join us in July for a fun week of learning about various aspects of health, meeting health professionals, exploring simulation labs, visiting a local hospital, practicing hands-on techniques, and getting a glimpse into health care careers and campus life. Campers may choose to stay overnight in the NMU residence halls or come to camp for the day. Registration is open now and will close on May 15 or once capacity is reached (50 students).


Sunday, Jul 19, 2026

Start Time:  4:30 pm

Event Place

Northern Michigan University

Address

1401 Presque Isle Ave. Marquette, MI 49855

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Primary Contact

Anna Christiansen

Contact Email

annchris@nmu.edu

Event Type

Denim Day Walk for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Woman facing away in denim jacket with left hand on hip and right arm raised in a fist overhead. The background is a zoomed in depiction of denim, and the words "denim day walk for sexual assault awareness month" are at the top, while "use your voice" is at the bottom. The Women's Center logo is on the back of the woman's jacket.

Community

Join The Women's Center and NMU WellBeing for Marquette’s Sexual Assault Awareness Walk as we use our voices to stand in solidarity with survivors and show our community’s commitment to safety, support, and prevention. Together, we raise awareness, stand against sexual violence, and hold perpetrators accountable.

Bring a sign, wear denim, or simply walk with us. The walk begins at Harlow Park and concludes at the Commons.


Friday, Apr 17, 2026

Start Time:  4:00 pm
End Time:  6:00 pm

Event Place

Harlow Park

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Jess Corkin

Contact Email

jcoullar@nmu.edu

Event Type

Swap-Sew-Show

Swap-Sew-Show Spring Fashions Show

Community

Join SHINE & EcoReps for Earth Week’s Sustainable, Upcycled Fashion Show. Show off your homemade styles for spring. There will be prizes, refreshments and a lot of inspiration for DIY designs! This event is a part of the 12th annual Anderton's Earth Week.

Location: Harden hallway, third floor
Honsting organization: SHINE


Thursday, Apr 23, 2026

Start Time:  6:00 pm
End Time:  8:00 pm

Event Place

Harden Hall

Room

310

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Chloe Ravenscraft

Contact Phone Number

847-942-6924

Contact Email

cravensc@nmu.edu

Event Type

Holi 2026

NMU Logo on bricks

Community

Come play Holi and celebrate the coming of Spring! 

Holi is the festival of colors, celebrated by Hindus around the world. Holi is played by throwing colored powder on family and friends. It marks the triumph of good over evil and uses play to challenge social norms. 

We will have colors, music, and food as long as supplies last. Wear light color clothing that you don't mind getting colorful! Everyone welcome! 

Weather dependent! If it is snowing or raining, we will reschedule!


Saturday, Apr 11, 2026

Start Time:  1:00 pm
End Time:  3:00 pm

Event Place

Academic Mall

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Emera Bridger Wilson

Contact Phone Number

906-227-1205

Contact Email

ebridger@nmu.edu

Event Type

Campus Sustainability Summit

Sustainability Summit March 25-27 at the Northern Center offers keynote speakers, sustainability walking tour, green fund project panel, sustainable citizen badge, research and project poster session

Community

In partnership with PEAK26 and UNITED, SHINE will be hosting the annual Campus Sustainability Summit on March 25 - 27 in the Northern Center. These events are free and open to everyone! 

Collaborating with UNITED and PEAK26 provides a dynamic conference experience that features wellness, leadership, sustainability, and equity. We invite every student, employee, and community member to learn, lead, and thrive together. 

This year's theme is Rest: Reclaiming Power Through Resilience & Resistance.

The full program includes keynote speakers, lunch buffets, invited presenters and panelists, interactive workshops, and a variety of learning experiences. 


Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026

Thursday, Mar 26, 2026

Friday, Mar 27, 2026

Start Time:  9:00 am
End Time:  5:00 pm

Event Place

Ballrooms, Northern Center

Address

Northern Michigan University

Event Status

Scheduled

Department

Primary Contact

Jes Thompson

Contact Phone Number

227-1057

Contact Email

jessitho@nmu.edu

Ticket Cost

Free, but must register

20th UNITED Conference with the Sustainability Summit & PEAK26

Community

The 2026 UNITED Conference celebrates 20 years of community, collaboration, and innovation in this three-day multiconference experience hosted in partnership with the Sustainability Summit and PEAK 26 - bringing together our people, our place, and our potential under one shared vision.

Anchored in Our Compass and guided by NMU’s core values of inclusion, wellbeing, and empowerment, UNITED 2026 weaves together several cornerstone initiatives, including the Common Reader Program, the Wildcat WellBeing Fair, Poetry Without Borders, and the inaugural UNITED - KCP 4S Student Conference, into one cohesive experience. In partnership with PEAK 2026 and the Campus Sustainability Summit, these events form a dynamic ecosystem that uplifts wellness, leadership, sustainability, and equity, inviting every student, employee, and community member to learn, lead, and thrive together. 


Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026

Thursday, Mar 26, 2026

Friday, Mar 27, 2026

Start Time:  8:00 am
End Time:  5:00 pm

Event Place

Ballrooms, Northern Center

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Shawnrece Butler

Contact Phone Number

906-227-1554

Contact Email

sbutler@nmu.edu

Ticket Cost

Free, but must register

Sal Vulcano: Everything's Fine Tour

Photo of Sal Vulcano

Community

Join NAE for a night of comedy featuring Impractical Joker Sal Vulcano! The event, part of the Everything’s Fine Tour, will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Vandament Arena, with doors opening at 6:15 PM and the show beginning at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $5 for NMU students (limit one per ID) and $15 for community members, and can be purchased at tickets.nmu.edu


Thursday, Apr 23, 2026

Start Time:  7:00 pm
End Time:  9:00 pm

Event Place

Vandament Arena, NMU Sports Complex

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Truman Thor

Contact Email

nae@nmu.edu

Ticket Cost

$5 for Students | $15 for Community

Waawiyeyaa FREE Concert!

Waawiyeyaa Performance Poster 3/11/26 7-9pm

Community

WAAWIYEYAA is coming to NMU's Forest Roberts Theatre on Wed. March 11 and offers a FREE performance from 7-9pm! The Anishinaabe rock-fusion band will share original music inspired by balance and harmony in creation and the name "Waawiyeyaa" which means "the circle" in Anishinaabemowin.

Attend for a chance to win door prizes!

Waawiyeyaa's members include current and former Center for Native American Studies faculty!

Local musician and CNAS Director Tyler Dettloff will perform an opening set 🎶


Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026

Start Time:  7:00 pm
End Time:  9:00 pm

Event Place

Forest Roberts Theatre

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Tyler Dettloff

Contact Phone Number

906-227-1397

Contact Email

tdettlof@nmu.edu

Event Type

UNITED Conference - Sustainability Summit - PEAK 26 - Common Reader - Poetry without Borders

UNITED Conference 2026

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UNITED 2026 is not simply a series of events — it is collective growth and transformation in action. By linking academic inquiry, sustainability, wellness, and cultural dialogue, UNITED 2026 will position itself as a national model for how a region can integrate innovation, well-being, equity, and environmental stewardship into the fabric of its learning community.

Each signature event contributes a unique perspective:

  • PEAK 2026: Focuses on personal and professional growth through leadership, career readiness, and reflection on purpose.
  • Campus Sustainability Summit: Showcases NMU’s and the greater U.P.’s environmental commitment through innovation, community partnerships, and solutions-driven dialogue.
  • Common Reader Program: Cultivates empathy and shared understanding through literature, dialogue, and diverse perspectives.
  • Wellbeing Fair: Promotes holistic health through access to screenings, demonstrations, and resources to support the eight dimensions of wellbeing.
  • Poetry Without Borders: Celebrates the U.P.'s linguistic diversity by featuring poetry recitations in languages other than English (English translations are provided).
  • KCP 4S Student Conference

Together, they offer a unified journey: from self-awareness to social responsibility.


Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026

Thursday, Mar 26, 2026

Friday, Mar 27, 2026

Start Time:  7:44 am
End Time:  5:30 pm

Event Place

Northern Center & Jacobetti

Room

Ballrooms & Peninsulas & Innovation Hall

Address

1401 Presque Isle Avenue

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Justin Schapp

Contact Phone Number

9062271699

Contact Email

jschapp@nmu.edu

Ticket Cost

Free but must register for all meals
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