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 NMU's Department of Economics celebrates its 60th anniversary, bringing together:

• The Department’s History: Dr. Russ Magnaghi, NMU’s university historian, reflects on the history of the Economics Department.
• Alumni Stories: Jason Schneider ’06 and Hannah Kratz Lewis ’15 share how their NMU economics education shaped their careers and led to the creation of Civic* Possible.
• Launch of the U.P. Regional Data & Intelligence Hub: Introducing a free, publicly accessible database of regional economic indicators developed by the Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship.
• 250 Years of Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations: A panel discussion featuring distinguished economists Don Boudreaux and Peter Boettke.

Free and open to the public. RSVP: https://forms.gle/QrqGj2zicGpVRPLq6 by Nov. 13 at 5:00 p.m.

Student Life

Join us to learn how NMU students and volunteers are growing fresh food on campus while strengthening food security, supporting the NMU food pantry, and building resilience in our community!

The presentation will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, in Jamrich Hall 1320.

For more information, visit the Climate@Noon webpage. 

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Join the NMU Hoop House for the first annual Harvest Festival! The event will feature hoop house tours, music, a cornhole tournament, and more. 

The festival will take place from 4 – 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, at the NMU Hoop House in the Sustainability Demonstration Area, near the Woodland Park Apartments. 

For more information and a full schedule of activities, visit the 2026 Sustainability Summit & Harvest Festival webpage. 

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The annual Sustainability Summit is moving to the fall! Join NMU's SHINE for a day of sustainability-focused activities, including the first Harvest Fest, a student leader panel, Climate@Noon, workshops, and more. 

The event will take place from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, at the Lydia M. Olson Library. 

The event is free and open to everyone. 

For more information and a full schedule of the day's activities, visit the 2026 Sustainability Summit webpage. 

Student Life

This year marks the 59th Annual Fall Semester Job Fair! This is an opportunity for employers to share information about a wide range of career possibilities with NMU students and alumni. Employers are also welcome to recruit for full-time and part-time jobs, internships and summer employment.

The Fall Semester Job Fair will take place from 1 – 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the Northern Center Ballrooms. There is no cost for students or alumni to attend.

Remember to dress for success and have your resume ready!

Win a prize! Students and alumni who register for the Fall Semester Job Fair in Handshake and check in at the job fair will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card. Ten winners will be selected and notified the day after the fair.

There will also be an opportunity to have a professional headshot taken at the fair!

For tips on preparing for the event, visit the Career Services and High-Impact Learning website.

Please contact NMU Career Services and High-Impact Learning with any questions.

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Celebrate the traditional arts and cultural heritage of the Upper Peninsula at the Upper Peninsula Folklife Festival!

The festival brings together traditional arts practitioners from across the Upper Peninsula and Upper Midwest, representing a variety of cultural backgrounds and traditions. In addition to showcasing traditional arts, the festival will offer opportunities for participants to learn more about the art forms and traditions of the region.

Pre-festival events will begin Wednesday, Sept. 30, followed by the main festival Friday, Oct. 2 – Sunday, Oct. 4.

Visit the Upper Peninsula Folklife Festival website for the full schedule of events and additional information.

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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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Discover one of the world’s oldest percussion instruments during a hands-on rhythm bones workshop with U.P. musician Randy Seppala, aka “Da Bones Man.” Learn about the history and tradition of rhythm bones and get an introduction to playing this unique folk instrument. 

The workshop will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, in The Woods, Classroom 104A, as part of NMU’s Investiture Week and the kickoff to the U.P. Folk Festival. 

The event is sponsored by the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center. 

For more information about the Presidential Investiture of Dr. Chris Olsen and the full schedule of Investiture Week events, please visit our Investiture website. 

Student Life

Make a difference during Investiture Week by donating blood at the Campus Blood Drive! NMU students, employees, and community members are invited to stop by Jamrich Hall between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, to donate. 

The blood drive is sponsored by the NMU Student Nursing Association. 

For more information about the Presidential Investiture of Dr. Chris Olsen and the full schedule of Investiture Week events, please visit our Investiture website. 

Student Life

Come enjoy some ice cream as we celebrate the upcoming presidential investiture of Dr. Chris Olsen! NMU students, employees, and community members are invited to join us on the Northern Center lawn at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28. 

Bring the family! 

In case of rain, the event will be held on the first floor of the Northern Center, near the NMU Bookstore. 

For more information about the Presidential Investiture of Dr. Chris Olsen and the full schedule of Investiture Week events, please visit our Investiture website.