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The annual Plaidurday all-campus photo will be held on Friday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. We will gather outside of Jamrich Hall, near the Wildcat statue, for donut holes, hot cider, and coffee provided by NMU Dining. We'll take the photo shortly after 10 a.m., so arrive a tad early and be ready!

This is a great way to show off your favorite plaid, enjoy some treats, and feel the warmth of our community before heading to the Investiture Ceremony. 

See you there! 

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Join the NMU Center for Rural Health and the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan for a free Seizure Recognition & First Aid Training. Be part of a community-wide effort to build awareness and confidence in seizure recognition and response. 

The training will take place from 6– 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, in Peninsula V of the Northern Center. 

What You'll Learn

• How to identify common seizure types and warning signs
• Steps for providing safe and effective seizure first aid
• Best practices for responding with confidence during a seizure

Upon completion of the training, you will receive a certification valid for two years.

This training is free, but advance registration is required. 

Register for the Seizure Recognition & First Aid Training

Learn more

• NMU Center for Rural Health
• Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan

Student Life

Join the NMU Center for Rural Health and the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan for Under the Lights, a coming-of-age film about Sam, a 17-year-old living with epilepsy who longs to experience a typical high school life. 

Determined to attend his prom, Sam faces a difficult decision, knowing the flashing lights may trigger a seizure. The film explores themes of independence, friendship, resilience, and living with epilepsy. 

The screening will take place from 6 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, in Peninsula II of the Northern Center. 

The event is free, but advance registration is required. 

Register for the Under the Lights screening

Learn more

• NMU Center for Rural Health
• Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan

Student Life

Orange Shirt Day learning circles present opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and community members to learn about Indian Boarding School experiences and about healing and justice for survivors and families.

The Learning Circles will also help participants prepare for NMU's Orange Shirt Day commemoration event on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. 

Learning Circles will be held from 6–8 p.m. on Sept. 9, 16, and 23 in the Whitman Hall Commons. 

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Stop by our table in the Jacobetti Complex lobby to learn more about the Center for Native American Studies at NMU!

Sign up to receive information about upcoming events, activities, classes, and enjoy some popped manoomin (wild rice) while you visit.

Student Life

Stop by our table in the Harden Hall lobby to learn more about the Center for Native American Studies at NMU!

Sign up to receive information about upcoming events, activities, classes, and enjoy some popped manoomin (wild rice) while you visit.

Student Life

Stop by our table in the Jamrich Hall lobby to learn more about the Center for Native American Studies at NMU!

Sign up to receive information about upcoming events, activities, classes, and enjoy some popped manoomin (wild rice) while you visit.

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Auditions for the NMU Orchestra will be held Tuesday, Aug. 25, 4–7 p.m. in Thomas Fine Arts (TFA) room 115. 

Those planning to audition should prepare a 60–90 second technical solo or etude and a scale. 

Register for the NMU Orchestra Auditions

First Meeting and Rehearsal Schedule

• First Meeting: Thursday, Aug. 27, 4 p.m., Reynolds Recital Hall
• First Rehearsal: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 4–5:50 p.m.
• Regular Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4–5:50 p.m., beginning Sept. 1, 2026 

Enrollment

All orchestra members are asked to register for one of the following:

• MU116 for .5 credit 
• MU116A for 0 credit for students at their credit limit. Contact Dr. Rhyneer, brhyneer@nmu.edu, for more information. 

Concerts

• Thursday, Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m. – Chamber Orchestra with visiting guest artists ALTAN in Reynolds Recital Hall
• Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m. – Strings Only “Big String Festival” at Marquette Senior High School
• Thursday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. – Full Symphony Orchestra Final Concert in Reynolds Recital Hall

Lockers/Practice Rooms

The Music Department Office (TFA 102) checks out lockers, which are located on floor 1A.

Keyed practice rooms are available to majors. Non-majors use the open practice rooms located on floor 1A down the hall from the elevator.

Instrument Checkout

Bringing your own instrument is preferred, but a limited number of instruments (of average quality) are available for checkout on a semester basis. Contact the appropriate faculty member for availability:

• Strings: Dr. Rhyneer, brhyneer@nmu.edu
• Brass: Dr. Flaherty, mflahert@nmu.edu
• Woodwinds: Dr. Vickers, jevicker@nmu.edu; copied to Dr. Riley, striley@nmu.edu.

For questions about the NMU Orchestra or auditions, please contact Dr. Rhyneer, brhyneer@nmu.edu

Thank you for your interest!

Student Life

Tuesday, August 25, 10 AM - 2 PM & 
Wednesday, August 26, 10 AM - 2 PM
Jamrich Hall Lobby

Students can learn more about College HUNKS, our open positions, and how to apply. 

Student Life

The Construction Management Career Fair provides an excellent opportunity for you to discuss full-time jobs, part-time jobs, internships, and summer employment with construction employers. Types of positions represented include Project Engineers, Field Engineers, Construction Managers, Estimators, Safety Specialists, Construction Management Interns, and more!

There is no cost for students or alumni to attend this fair.  

Remember to dress for success and have your resume ready! 

Win a prize!  Students/alumni who register in Handshake and also check in at the job fair will be placed into a drawing.  Ten winners will be selected and notified the day after the fair. 

Click here for information on preparing for in-person fairs.  Please contact NMU Career Services and High-Impact Learning if you have any questions.