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NMU will use Friday, November 8 as a day to applaud the efforts of first-gen students. We hope all first-gen students, faculty, and staff will gather with us at the Wildcat statue outside of Jamrich at 12:00pm to honor the hard fought success of all first-gen students. Immediately following the 12:00pm Wildcat photo, all are invited to join us for cookies, prizes, and a photo booth in the 1318 Jamrich Lobby from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. 

If your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor's degree, then you are considered a first generation college student. On average, about 35% of NMU students are first generation college students. For more information, email firstgen@nmu.edu, or stop by the Dean of Students Office.

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On October 1, at 3:00 p.m., as part of Northern Michigan University's 125th Celebration, we will celebrate the collaborative creation of a new campus nursery dedicated to growing native plants for NMU's landscaping. 

Participants are invited to tour the nursery and learn about native plant species and efforts to increase biodiversity on our campus. The nursery is located behind Central Receiving (2073 Sugarloaf Avenue). 

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The Employee Benefits Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Ballrooms I & II of the Northern Center.  Employees are encouraged to attend.  Please take a moment to discuss your plans with your supervisor before attending.

Donations for non-perishable food items are being accepted for the NMU Food Pantry.  The drop off box will be located at the Dean of Students table.

Hinge Health, Hello Heart, BCBSM, the NMU Health Center - with flu shots, and Northstar EAP will all be in attendance.  Community partners from VAST (now Acrisure), AFLAC, and MEEMIC will be here too.  

Use this opportunity to ask questions before our Open Enrollment begins on November 4th.  See you at the Fair!

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This year marks the 57th Annual Fall Semester Job Fair! This is an opportunity for students to receive information about a wide range of career possibilities. Employers in attendance may be recruiting for full-time jobs, part-time jobs, internships, and summer employment. 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 and check in to the fair will be placed into a drawing for one of ten $25 gift cards. The winners will be notified the day after the fair. 

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

Click here for information on preparing for job fairs.  Please contact NMU Career Services if you have any questions. 

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Join University Marketing and Communications at the Wildcat statute (outside Jamrich) for a campus-wide Plaidurday photo! Don't forget to wear your plaid. NMU Dining will be providing donut holes, coffee, and cider.

When: Friday, October 4, 10 am
Where: Wildcat Statue outside Jamrich

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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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Join us for the launch of the NMU Financial Literacy Program! Two events will be celebrating the launch: a presentation & conference on Thursday, April 25th, and a Workshop on Friday, April 26th.

On Thursday, our first event marks the official launch of this initiative. Led by the Economics Student Association, who have also been instrumental in developing the Financial Literacy webpage, this event is tailored especially for NMU students but also for those who interact closely with them, including advisors, RAs, faculty, and counselors. A presentation of the tools now available to NMU students, a panel on the need to improve financial literacy not only as a money matter but student wellbeing too. These tools will also be useful for life after college.

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Please join President Brock Tessman for 'Chat with the President' at 1:30pm on Wednesday, April 24th in the Commuter Student Lound in Harden Hall (Lower Level, near Fieras).

This event is open to all NMU students.

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Please join President Brock Tessman for 'Chat with the President' at 7pm on Tuesday, April 9th at The Lodge in The Woods Residence Hall Complex.

This event is open to all NMU students.

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The UNITED Conference is Northern's day of diversity education. This conference is designed to bring both the NMU community and the greater Marquette community together to learn and dialogue around diversity, equity, & inclusion. 

This year’s conference theme is Continue the Conversation. 

UNITED 2024 will feature workshops and presentations to keep the conversations flowing about wellbeing, mental health, and connecting with effective treatment. 

Once again, UNITED features two keynote addresses. At noon, Patrick Yankee from Corktown health will discuss affirmative healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community. The 7:00pm evening keynote features Stephanie Foo, author of "What My Bones Know: A Memoir Of Healing From Complex Trauma." Stephanie will speak about her personal experiences as well as her thoughts about the science and psychology of complex PTSD. Her book is the 2023/24 selection for the NMU Diversity Common Reader Program.  

The main conference sessions will run from 8:45am to 9:00pm on Thursday, March 21, and will include keynote speakers, workshops, panel discussions, and more. The content covers wide fields of study.  

All sessions will be held in the NMU Northern Center, except for the 11:00am session "Extending Observation: Practices of Looking" which will be held in the DeVos Art Museum. 

See event program for session locations.

No tickets are required and the conference is free and open to the public.