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Rebecca Daly (Olson Library) and Anna Zimmer (LLIS and Honors) will show participants how to engage in two age-old, tried and true protest art forms. Create your own buttons while learning about the history of protesting against the degradation and destruction of the environment, including the exploitation of animals. From the original Indian Tree-huggers to the Animal Liberation Front in England and the fight against environmental racism in the US, learn about a variety of causes and the inspiring, clever, and impactful protest art used to spread awareness. Snail mail has also been utilized as a way to connect with fellow activists. Consider how designing and sending a creative greeting card can help you connect and collaborate with other humans. Fascist movements exploit feelings of isolation - fight them by crafting and strengthening our interconnectedness! Buttons have long been worn as small pieces of wearable protest art. 

This event is part of Environmental Action Week. 

Community

Join Angela Miller-Porter to learn some mindfulness practices that you can do to center yourself so that you can focus on engaging in social justice action.

This event is part of Environmental Action Week. 

Community

Wildcats, join us in Marquette, October 9-11, 2025, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1975 NCAA Division II Championship Football Team.

• Reconnect with the NMU community during a weekend full of Wildcat spirit, including:
• A welcome party for all alumni and friends
• A special players panel discussion
• A celebratory dinner honoring the team
• A double feature viewing of the game in color, plus the documentary, Put Your Hand on the Line
• A lively tailgate before NMU takes on Grand Valley State

These events are open to the public. Registration is required. Don't miss this chance to honor a legendary moment in NMU history and show your Wildcat pride.

For details on all weekend festivities, visit nmu.edu/alumni

Questions? Contact tickets@nmu.edu or call 906-227-1032.

Community

Join us for a tailgate party as we celebrate homecoming and the lead-up to the football game. This event is free and open to the public.

Attendees can enjoy free grilled favorites provided by Embers Credit Union. This event will also feature bounce houses for the kids, a beer garden, and a DJ for fun all around. 

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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.

Community

Get moving with Native Dance Fitness at NMU. This class is a great way to get in shape while bringing the fun of Pow-wow Dance Moves into your everyday routine! All fitness levels are welcome!

Community

Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, is a holiday celebrated amongst Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, and Sikh communities around the world. It is a community festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over dark. The event will include a full Indian dinner, dancing, and other entertainment.

Co-sponsored by the Division of Library and Instructional Support, Lydia M. Olson Library, Department of English, Department of Languages, Literatures and International Studies, Department of Political Science, Marquette Great Start Family Coalition, Social Work Department, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, and the Anthropology Club. 

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This workshop encourages participants to rethink conflict and to become involved in civil discourse with people outside of their own social and political circles. By practicing respectful conversation, even when there is disagreement, people are more likely to identify common ground and to come to a deeper understanding of others' perspectives. We will learn about the psychology of attitude change and persuasion, and learn some techniques to engage in conversations with people with whom we may not agree. 

This event is part of Environmental Action Week. 

Community

Collectively, we’ll examine institutional structures and interrogate power relations to identify leverage points in systems that manifest environmental injustices. This workshop seeks to empower change agents whose goals are catalyzing social transformation towards equity and sustainability.

This event is part of Environmental Action Week. 

Community

Changes are coming to campus, and we want your input! The new sustainability demonstration area has two hoop houses and a solar array - what else should be there? Be part of the dreaming and designing of this new space! Join us for a SISU-hosted Design Jam with a pizza buffet. The event is for campus and community members to share their ideas for the latest sustainability addition to NMU's campus. Learn more: https://nmu.edu/shine/woodland-park