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Marketing & Communications invites all faculty and staff to update your headshot. 

When: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time: 10 am to Noon (drop in; no appointment necessary)
Where: Harden Hall 221, Lydia Olson Library Atrium

If you plan to attend, please complete our photo questionnaire here.

You are also welcome to bring props to pose with for an additional photo that showcases your personal or professional interests.

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Northern Michigan University is preparing for its upcoming Higher Learning Commission (HLC) reaffirmation of accreditation visit on Oct. 19–20.

During the visit, a team of HLC Peer Corps members will meet with members of the campus community and hold open and focused sessions to learn more about NMU's work and how the university meets students' educational needs.

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate in one or both upcoming practice forums. These mock sessions are an opportunity to get a feel for what it will be like to interact with HLC Peer Corps members and practice responding to the types of questions that may come up during the visit. No preparation is necessary, and all are welcome!

• Teaching, Learning and Student Success 
  Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 3 p.m., Jamrich Hall 1100
   
• Sustainability, Planning and Enrollment Management 
  Friday, Oct. 9, at noon, Jamrich Hall 1100

For more information about NMU's reaffirmation of accreditation and the upcoming HLC visit, visit the HLC Reaffirmation website.

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America’s Largest Classroom – What 12,400 Visitors Told Us About Climate Change at U.S. National Parks and Wildlife Refuges.

As part of Investiture Week, hear from Dr. Jes Thompson, NMU Assistant Vice President of Sustainability, and her team of student researchers as they share their research on visitors’ perspectives on climate change at U.S. national parks and wildlife refuges.

The presentation will take place on Monday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. in Peninsula II of the Northern 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. 

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As part of Investiture Week, hear from NMU faculty as they share their research during the Faculty Scholarship Buzz Session. The event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 1 p.m. in Harden Hall 221, the Lydia M. Olsen Library.

Buzz Sessions generally last about two hours and are designed to allow attendees, including presenters, to come and go as teaching and class schedules allow.

Presenters: Andrew Bray (English), Siyau Gu (Engineering Tech), Jong In Lim (Communications and Media Studies), Jalina McClain (Theatre and Dance), and Ashley Provost (Social Work).

The event is sponsored by the Office of Research Development & Sponsored Programs and the College of Graduate Studies & Research.

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

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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. 

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As part of Investiture Week, see where NMU students have taken their education around the world at Wandering Wildcats: The NMU Study Abroad Showcase. Through their study abroad experiences, students have broadened their perspectives, gained knowledge of the world and explored opportunities that can shape their future careers.

Stop by Jamrich Hall anytime from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, to explore student poster displays and attend presentations highlighting their experiences and study abroad opportunities available to NMU students.

View the study abroad programs featured at the showcase

The showcase is sponsored by the NMU International Programs Office and Academic Affairs & Student Success.

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

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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. 

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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. 

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Kick off Investiture Week with a morning of service on Saturday, Sept. 26. From 9 a.m. to noon, NMU students, employees, and community members are invited to help clean the graves of Civil War veterans at Ishpeming Cemetery. 

All cleaning supplies and equipment will be provided. 

Donuts and coffee will also be provided as volunteers spend the morning together caring for and preserving an important piece of local history. 

This service event honors Dr. Olsen’s passion for history. He holds bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in history, with his academic work focused on 19th-century U.S. history, politics, and political culture. Before moving into broader university leadership, he spent 14 years as chair of Indiana State University’s Department of History. Read more about President Olsen here. 

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

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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.