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North of the 45th is an annual juried exhibition of artists living in the geographical area north of the 45th parallel in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. This line, known as the halfway point between the equator and the north pole, is often associated with being “up north.” The Exhibition highlights artists living in this upper Midwest region from rural and urban areas.

Michael Andrews is the selected juror for the 2023 North of the 45th exhibition. Curiosity drives Andrews’ expansive and multi-specialized practice in the arts. An artist and educator, Andrews’ experience stems from working in college level art schools, artist residencies, nonprofits, small business incubators, and design-focused retail. Andrews earned a BFA from the School of the Art Institute in Chicago and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art.

Friday, July 28 @ 6:30 pm: Reception and Jury talks

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Please join us Saturday, June 17th for the Incredible Bank Hope Starts Here Challenge to benefit the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center (UMBTC).

The UMBTC is a collaborative effort between UP Health System, Northern Michigan University and the Superior Health Foundation. Our mission is to empower patients and families dealing with brain tumors through advocacy, research, education, and treatment.

The event starts at 8AM at the dome and features a half marathon, 31K challenge, children's run (12 and under), leisure walk, 5K, and 10K run followed by lunch and awards ceremony. 

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Join Chef Alden MacDonald CEC ’10 BS, executive chef of Dining Services at Northern Michigan University, on Wednesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. Eastern for a virtual family cooking segment to help prepare you for 4th of July festivities! Chef Alden will showcase red, white and blue recipes that can be made and enjoyed by the whole family. She will be cooking inside the state-of-the-art kitchen at the Northern Center – the new home for the NMU Hospitality Management program - and guests will get a behind-the-scenes look at the facility virtually.

Dianne Stone ’10 BS, director of Northern Center/Event Services at NMU, will moderate the event and share participant questions LIVE with the chef. The event is free and registration is required. Once you register, you will receive the link to the live stream.

Northern Now is a digital event series for alumni and friends hosted by Northern Michigan University Alumni Relations. The series provides a behind-the-scenes look at NMU students, departments, athletics, and more on campus with exclusive tours, interviews, and interactive events. Stay connected to your alma mater and learn more at nmu.edu/alumni.

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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.