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Come support the NMU women's volleyball team as they take on Findlay University at the Vandament Arena on September 12, 2024 at 5 p.m.

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Come support the NMU men's soccer team as they take on Lewis University at the NMU outdoor soccer fields on September 12, 2024 at 2 p.m.

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Vandament Arena will be rededicated following the recently completed renovation. The arena will now be home to the Wildcat men's and women's basketball teams and the volleyball team.

The rededication ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, with a reception to immediately follow. The reception will conclude at 4:30 p.m. in order to allow staff to prepare for that evening's volleyball match. The dedication ceremony and reception are free and students, faculty and staff, and the public are invited to attend.

The Wildcats will open their 2024 season and debut the renovated arena at 5 p.m. in a match versus Findlay. Tickets are available at Northern Michigan University | Ticketing - Ticket Office Home (universitytickets.com).

We hope to see you there.  Go 'Cats!

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Experience The Trouble Notes as they blend traditional folk, gritty punk rock, and tribal dance music in a captivating performance on October 4, 2024, at 7:30 PM in Reynolds Recital Hall. Their global travels have infused their music with diverse influences you won't want to miss!

Find out more about this exciting group at: thetroublenotes.com

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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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Alumni and friends are invited to virtually join President Brock Tessman for a chat on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 7 p.m. Eastern. President Tessman will share campus updates, answer questions, and virtually connect with alumni and friends of the Wildcat community. The event will begin with a welcome from NMU Alumni Advisory Board President Chris Charboneau ’93 BS.

Questions will be taken live during the event via the Q&A function on Zoom, and alumni can submit questions ahead of time during registration. Registration is required. Once alumni and friends register, they will receive the Zoom link to join the conversation. Those who register are automatically entered into a t-shirt drawing and five winners will be chosen during the event.

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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The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center is excited to announce a performance by the folk-jazz fusion group, American Patchwork Quartet. The performance will take place on Saturday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Forest Roberts Theatre. 

Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.nmu.edu. 
General Public - $20 adv./$22 door; NMU Students & under 18 - $10 adv./$12 door.

American Patchwork Quartet (APQ) is on a mission to reclaim the immigrant soul of American Roots Music. Comprised of four highly acclaimed artists, APQ showcases the dynamic diversity of contemporary culture by reimagining timeless songs from America's past.

American Patchwork Quartet (APQ), led by multi-Grammy award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics, and East Asian ornamentation. APQ’s sound is a masterful confluence of tradition and innovation, transcending culture, politics, and ideology.

You can view videos of the group performing here.

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Come support the NMU women's cross country team as they host the Wildcat Open in Marquette on Friday, August 23rd at 8 a.m. 

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Come support the NMU football team as they take on the University of Minnesota Duluth at the Superior Dome on Thursday, August 29 at 6 p.m.

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Come support the NMU women's soccer team as they take on Lewis University at the NMU outdoor soccer fields on Saturday, August 24 at 1 p.m.