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A community discussion with panelists representing multiple perspectives. Led by Ashly Gleason, Health Education/Prevention Specialist with Marquette County Cares Coalition. Part of Two Books, Two Communities' 2023 community read Chevy in the Hole, by Kelsey Ronan, which features characters dealing with various forms of addiction. 

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Chevy in the Hole is described as a gorgeous and unflinching love letter to Flint and the resilience of its people. The novel follows August “Gus” Molloy after he moved back to his hometown to battle his issues with substance use, as well as stories from his and his friend's families woven throughout the narrative. The book was a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice and a 2023 Michigan Notable Book.

A Psalm for the Wild-Built is the first book in the Monk and Robot book series. The story takes place centuries into the future, years after the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and laid down their tools, leaving them wandering en masse. Eventually, the robots became nothing more than urban legend, until a tea monk's life was upended by a robot seeking to answer a question: “What do people need?” The book won the prestigious Hugo Award in 2022.

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Kelsey Ronan will present and discuss her debut novel, Chevy in the Hole,  which was named a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice and a 2023 Michigan Notable Book. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Free event.

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Looking beyond solemn statements and well-meant monuments, Professor Port will discuss the ways in which the Holocaust shaped German responses to modern-day genocides in other countries after 1945. He will also discuss how these foreign atrocities recast Germany’s understanding of its own horrific history. In addition to Port's remarks, three Northern Michigan University professors with expertise on this topic will serve as discussants:  Robbie Goodrich (History), Petra Hendrickson (Political Science & Public Administration), and Anna Zimmer (Languages, Literatures, and International Studies).

 

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Upper elementary school FIRST LEGO League Challenge teams will compete in robot matches and judging sessions to qualify to attend the FIRST LEGO League Challenge State Tournament.

Any interest in volunteering for the event can be directed to Renee Jewett. 

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Join us at the Lydia M. Olson Library for several events that are fun for the whole family! Starting at 10am, bagels and hot chocolate will be served while reading with NMU men's basketball and women's volleyball teams. At 11am, we'll be making friendship bracelets. Looking forward to seeing you there! Parking available in lot 28.

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Please join us for an opening reception and an introduction to the exhibition "Fred Brian - Lake Gogebic Memories & Myths" by Holle Brian. Free & open to the public.

Exhibition Dates

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Exhibition Dates: September 21, 2023 - March 1, 2024

Brian translates childhood observations into narrative artwork. Stories swapped at the kitchen table and surreal memories of his father placing a fishing boat into the living room for winter storage are the basis of personal myths in his black and white woodcut prints.

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Hands-on, minds-on STEM classes for students in grades K-6, offered through a partnership with the School of Education, Leadership, and Public Service

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As part of its new exhibition on the 1820 Expedition of Lewis Cass, the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center is hosting a day-long Voyageur encampment on Saturday, September 23 from 10a.m. to 4p.m. There will be two parts to the encampment. Next to the Beaumier Center at NMU, there will be demonstrations of trade goods, cooking and daily life of the voyageurs. At the same time, there will be voyageur canoe demonstrations at the Tourist Park in Marquette. Visitors will be able to join the crew of a replica voyageur canoe and paddle on the Dead River reservoir. The exhibition, “Claiming Michigan: the 1820 Expedition of Lewis Cass,” will be open for viewing throughout the day as well. The event is free and open to the public.

The encampment will be led by La Compagnie Historical Society from Minnesota. La Compagnie is a member sponsored non-profit historical society for anyone interested in the fur trade era of the upper Midwest. They offer presentations and demonstrations, and participate in “living history” events on fur trade subjects. They demonstrate life during the fur trade era, including various crafts and skills of the time. They also advocate for the preservation of fur trade heritage and do so by supporting the preservation of original fur trade buildings throughout Minnesota, including the Sibley House in Mendota, the Oliver Faribault Cabin in Shakopee and other fur trade historical sites such as the Grand Portage National Monument and the North West Fur Post in Pine City.

This event is in conjunction with the Beaumier Center’s new exhibition which details Michigan Territorial governor Lewis Cass and his thirty-five companions who travelled over 4,000 miles by canoe from Detroit to the furthest limits of what would become the states of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. There were 12 French voyageurs and 10 Native Americans who served as paddlers and porters on the expedition. Their role was crucial to the success of the mission. The exhibition will be on display from September 16, 2023 through January 27, 2024.