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Student Life

The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a Diversity Common Reader conversation, "Constellations of Coresistance" on Thur., April 10 at 7:00 pm ET. 

Join Dr. Lesley Larkin, Professor of English, as she discusses Chap. 12 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen as this year's Diversity Common Reader. [photo image is of Leanne Simpson]

The in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students and the community. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81706898345

You can learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

Student Life

The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a Diversity Common Reader conversation, "Land as Pedagogy" on Thur., April 3 at 4:30 pm ET. 

Join Dr. Jacquie Medina, Professor-School of Health and Human Performance and Andie Balenger, NMU graduate student as they discuss Chap. 9 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen as this year's Diversity Common Reader. [photo image is of Leanne Simpson]

The in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students and community members. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85751865889

You can learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

Author Leanne Simpson will be visiting the NMU campus on Monday, March 17 for the UNITED conference. Learn more here. 

Student Life

The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a Diversity Common Reader conversation about "Internationalism" on Thur., March 27 at 4:30 pm ET. 

Join Dr. Petra Hendrickson, Assistant Professor-Political Science as they discuss Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen as this year's Diversity Common Reader. [photo image is of Leanne Simpson]

The in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link is below for Global Campus students and community. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84005481178

Learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

Author Leanne Simpson will be at NMU on Monday, March 17 at noon for the UNITED Conference. Learn more here. 

Student Life

The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a Diversity Common Reader conversation about "Art as Resurgence" on Mon., Mar 24 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm.

Join Dr. April Lindala, Professor-Native American Studies and Tracy Wascom, Professor-School of Art and Design as they discuss Chap. 11 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen as this year's Diversity Common Reader. [photo image is of author, Leanne Simpson]

The in-person conversation will take place in the School of Art and Design (Room 161) and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students and community members. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89442669904

Learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

Author Leanne Simpson will be visiting the NMU campus on Monday, March 17 at noon for the UNITED Conference. Learn more here.

Student Life

The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a Diversity Common Reader conversation about "Anti-Capitalism" on Thur., March 13 at 6:00 pm ET. 

Join us using the Zoom Link --> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82619950102

Join Erika Greeley, Assistant Director of Admissions and NMU Graduate student, as she discusses Chap. 5 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen as this year's Diversity Common Reader. [photo image is of Leanne Simpson]

The in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students. 

You can learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

Author, Leanne Simpson (image here) will be on campus Monday, March 17 at noon for the UNITED Conference. Learn more here. 

Student Life

The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a conversation about "Body Sovereignty" on Thur., February 7 at 6:00 pm ET. 

>The ZOOM LINK is now available. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86036096973

Join the Honorable Caroline LaPorte, Academic Department Head for Native American Studies and Andie Balenger, Graduate student, as they discuss Chap. 7 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen as this year's Diversity Common Reader Program. [photo image is of Leanne Simpson]

The in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students. 

Free copies of the book are available for NMU students. Pick one up at the ODI in Hedgcock or the CNAS in Whitman Hall. Keep an eye out for more conversations throughout the semester.

You can learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

Student Life

The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a conversation about "Wellbeing" on Thur., February 27 at 2:30-4:00 p.m. 

Join Dr. Amy Hamilton, Professor of English and Director of Gender and Sexuality Studies, as she discusses Chapters 2, 3, and 8 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen for this year's Diversity Common Reader program on the NMU Campus. [photo is of Leanne Simpson]

This in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students. 

Free copies of the book are available for NMU students. Pick one up at the ODI in Hedgcock or the CNAS in Whitman Hall. Keep an eye out for more conversations throughout the semester.

You can learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

Student Life

The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a conversation about "Wellbeing" on Thur., February 20 at 12:00-1:00 p.m. 

JOIN US ON ZOOM --> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89694125782

Join Jessica Corkin, Wellbeing Promotions Coordinator, as she discusses Chap 6 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen for this year's Diversity Common Reader program on the NMU Campus. [photo is of Leanne Simpson]

This in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students. 

Free copies of the book are available for NMU students. Pick one up at the ODI in Hedgcock or the CNAS in Whitman Hall. Keep an eye out for more conversations throughout the semester.

You can learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

Student Life

The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a conversation about "Indigenous artists, Indigenous brillance, and Affirmative Refusal" on Thur., February 13 at 12:00-1:30p.m. 

THE ZOOM LINK IS NOW AVAILABLE - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83043923184

Join Vera Ergeson (NAS & Art and Design double major) as she discusses Chapters 1 & 11 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen for this year's Diversity Common Reader program on the NMU Campus. [photo is of Leanne Simpson]

This in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students. 

Free copies of the book are available for NMU students. Pick one up at the ODI in Hedgcock or the CNAS in Whitman Hall. Keep an eye out for more conversations throughout the semester.

You can learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

Student Life

We are kicking off this year’s Be Well in Winter campaign with the outdoor Ice Rink Grand Opening behind the Northern Center on Saturday, February 1st from 5-8 PM. The event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, food truck, complimentary hot chocolate bar, open skate, and prize drawings for students, including the chance to win a brand-new pair of skates! 

The rink will be open daily (volunteers and weather permitting), from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 9:00pm.