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Join us as we take Dr. Brock Tessman, NMU's 17th president, on the road to meet the Wildcat community in person.

The most updated schedule is below and more dates and locations will be released.

• June 14:  Terrace Bay Hotel, Gladstone
• July 12:  Bonfire at The Continental Fire Company, Houghton
• August 9:  Pine Grove Country Club, Iron Mountain

All events will be from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. local time.

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The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center is proud to announce the opening of its new exhibition celebrating the work of one the U.P.’s strongest public art advocates. “Mary Biekkola Wright: A Retrospective, 1986-2011” will open on Saturday, April 22 at 12 p.m. in the Beaumier Center’s gallery in Gries Hall. The gallery is free and open to the public. The Center’s summer hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Center is located at the corner of 7th St. and Tracy Ave. on the campus of Northern Michigan University.

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University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, along with volunteer attorneys will be conducting a Free Expungement Clinic. Individuals will have their ICHAT (Michigan criminal record) reviewed, be advised on eligibility for expungement, and if eligible, be provided with assistance preparing the Application to Set Aside Conviction, along with directions for filing and next steps. 

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College and career STEM exploration classes featuring visits to local business and industry partners in our community for students in grades 7-8.

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Hands-on, minds-on STEM classes for students in grades K-6.  Featuring LEGO robotics, Coding Camp, Science of Sports, Design & Create, and other STEM-related topics.  

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The U.P. Community Health Town Hall is a FREE, monthly, virtual webinar series hosted by Elise Bur, Director of the Center for Rural Health at Northern Michigan University and is organized in partnership with Dr. Steven Elmer, Associate Professor, and Dr. Kelly Kamm, Assistant Professor, both from the Department of Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology at Michigan Technological University.

April's webinar will focus on alcohol awareness. 

Panelists:

• Geno Basanese, Community Service Trooper with Michigan State Police
• Tracy Johnson, Dickinson/Iron Communities That Care Coordinator
• Naima Jones, MSW, Clinical Supervisor with Great Lakes Recovery Center
• Amy Poirier, Community Relations & Marketing Director with Great Lakes Recovery Center

Zoom Link | Passcode: 739576

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Come learn more about the STARS sustainability audit and NMU’s latest "silver" rating. 

The Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) focuses on institution achievements through: academics, engagement, operations, planning and administration, and innovation and leadership.

Since the last audit, NMU included sustainability in the University's strategic plan, added three new academic programs, launched the green fund, installed solar panels, and reduced our carbon footprint and overall resource use. Bring your ideas to help get NMU closer to a gold rating.

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Each year the DeVos Art Museum celebrates our area schools that support art programs for students. This annual exhibition, featuring talented elementary students’ artwork in all media, is organized by hardworking art teachers from local schools.

Join us for the reception on Friday, May 12, from 5 – 7 pm.

Participating Schools Include:

• Aspen Ridge Elementary School
• Birchview Elementary School
• Cherry Creek Elementary School
• Father Marquette Catholic Academy
• Gilbert Elementary School
• Lakeview Elementary School
• North Star Montessori Academy
• Powell Township School
• Sandy Knoll Elementary School
• Sawyer Elementary School
• Graveraet Elementary School
• With Special Guest, Bothwell Middle School

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Each year the DeVos Art Museum celebrates our area schools that support art programs for students. This annual exhibition, featuring talented elementary students’ artwork in all media, is organized by hardworking art teachers from local schools.

Participating Schools Include:

• Aspen Ridge Elementary School
• Birchview Elementary School
• Cherry Creek Elementary School
• Father Marquette Catholic Academy
• Gilbert Elementary School
• Lakeview Elementary School
• North Star Montessori Academy
• Powell Township School
• Sandy Knoll Elementary School
• Sawyer Elementary School
• Graveraet Elementary School
• With Special Guest, Bothwell Middle School

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The DeVos Art Museum on Northern Michigan University’s campus will hold a Family Night on Thursday, April 20th, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The event is free and open to the public, and all are invited to attend, including immediate, extended, and chosen families. Guided tours with the curators are offered on the hour at 5 pm and 6 pm, and visitors are encouraged to participate in an all-ages activity available from 5 pm through 7 pm, with supplies and guidance provided. Curators Emily Lanctot, Sydney Sarasin, and Diane Kordich will be available throughout the event to chat and answer questions.

Family Night events will highlight current exhibitions New to the Collection: Lundmark and the Lake, Kinngait: Artists' Reflections in Print, and Selections in Contemporary Illustration and Snowdrift, both of which feature artworks from the Museum’s permanent collection. These exhibitions are on show through this summer. The Senior Exhibition for this semester’s graduating seniors will also be available for viewing.

Join us on April 20th, 5-7:30 pm, for a fun way to experience art at the DeVos Art Museum located on the corner of Tracy and 7th street. The Museum is open Monday-Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 12-5 pm, and Thursday 12-8 pm. Contact the museum at (906) 227-2235 or visit us online at nmuartmuseum.com