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The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a conversation about "Wellbeing" on Thur., February 27 at 2:30-4:00 p.m. 

Join Dr. Amy Hamilton, Professor of English and Director of Gender and Sexuality Studies, as she discusses Chapters 2, 3, and 8 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen for this year's Diversity Common Reader program on the NMU Campus. [photo is of Leanne Simpson]

This in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students. 

Free copies of the book are available for NMU students. Pick one up at the ODI in Hedgcock or the CNAS in Whitman Hall. Keep an eye out for more conversations throughout the semester.

You can learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

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The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a conversation about "Wellbeing" on Thur., February 20 at 12:00-1:00 p.m. 

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Join Jessica Corkin, Wellbeing Promotions Coordinator, as she discusses Chap 6 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen for this year's Diversity Common Reader program on the NMU Campus. [photo is of Leanne Simpson]

This in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students. 

Free copies of the book are available for NMU students. Pick one up at the ODI in Hedgcock or the CNAS in Whitman Hall. Keep an eye out for more conversations throughout the semester.

You can learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

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The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a conversation about "Indigenous artists, Indigenous brillance, and Affirmative Refusal" on Thur., February 13 at 12:00-1:30p.m. 

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Join Vera Ergeson (NAS & Art and Design double major) as she discusses Chapters 1 & 11 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen for this year's Diversity Common Reader program on the NMU Campus. [photo is of Leanne Simpson]

This in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students. 

Free copies of the book are available for NMU students. Pick one up at the ODI in Hedgcock or the CNAS in Whitman Hall. Keep an eye out for more conversations throughout the semester.

You can learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

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Join your friends from NMU at Trenary Toast Cafe during the UP 200 Sled Dog Race. Warm up with free hot chocolate, cinnamon rolls, and coffee. 

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Dr. April Lindala is a professor at the Center for Native American Studies at Northern Michigan University. She received her Ph.D in Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture from the Humanities Department at Michigan Technological University in Houghton. 

This seminar will explore how nine Indigenous documentary and experimental films relate to climate narratives. Dr. Lindala uses a decolonizing cinematic engagement practice to reflect on these different films. 

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We are kicking off this year’s Be Well in Winter campaign with the outdoor Ice Rink Grand Opening behind the Northern Center on Saturday, February 1st from 5-8 PM. The event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, food truck, complimentary hot chocolate bar, open skate, and prize drawings for students, including the chance to win a brand-new pair of skates! 

The rink will be open daily (volunteers and weather permitting), from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 9:00pm. 

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Middle and high school Science Olympiad teams from throughout the Upper Peninsula will create designs, solve problems, and learn the importance of teamwork by competing in different STEM-related events at the annual regional tournament. The top-placed teams will advance to the State tournament hosted by Michigan State University in late spring.

If interested in volunteering at the event, please contact Renee Jewett, the event coordinator.

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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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NMU students, staff, faculty and members of the Marquette community can pop-in for one piece or stay for the entire noon hour concert in NMU's Reynolds Recital Hall: Tuesday January 21, 2025 12pm. Performers will include Dr. Theresa Camilli (piano), Adam Hall (cello), and Danielle Simandl (violin) who comprise the Superior String Alliance Chamber Players! More info can be found at superiorstringalliance.org. Admission is free.

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Join us for our NMU TD Kids Workshop - Home for the Holidays Experience, taking place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 7 — before our Home for the Holidays Saturday Matinee!

This workshop is for children of all ages. WPAA’s goal for NMU TD Kids is to provide a fun, interactive introduction to the world of theatre arts, specifically geared toward youth ages 4-12. The workshop will offer educational arts experiences from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Tickets are $30.00 per child with an accompanying adult. 

Children will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of hands-on activities, including art crafts, games, movement stories, and learning choreography from our Home for the Holidays performers!

To Note: No prior experience in dance, music, or theatre is needed to attend. We simply want youth to have fun while learning more about theatre arts. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite dance attire or a fun holiday outfit that allows them to move and create art!

Event Schedule:

• 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Workshop stations and light refreshments will be set up throughout the Forest Roberts Theatre lobby, offering opportunities for youth to engage in ornament making, snowflake creation, gift bag design, and photo ops with our performers!

• 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Movement story time will take place onstage inside the theatre. Youth are highly encouraged to participate! We ask that children wear socks or “inside only” dance-specific shoes for this portion of the event.

• Following the event, from 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. A very special guest will be available for photo opportunities in the lobby. Families are encouraged to stick around to take photos before the performance.