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NMU employees and their spouses are encouraged to attend the Annual Benefits Fair to learn more about available benefits and wellness resources. 

The fair will take place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Ballroom I of the Northern Center. 

What to Expect

• Cookies and coffee
• Flu shots provided by the NMU Health Center (paperwork can be completed in advance or at the event)
• Representatives from 14 organizations offering physical, mental and financial wellness resources to answer questions and provide support
• Open enrollment rates and information
• Prize drawings and grab-and-go items

Participating Vendors 

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, EyeMed, NMU Health Center, ESI EAP, Navia (NMU's new flexible spending account administrator), Hinge Health, TIAA, Prudential, Trustmark, UPHP, Acrisure, Meemic, Harbor Light Early Education and NMU Rec Sports.

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

When: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 2 pm - 4 pm (drop in; no appointment necessary)
Where: Northern Center, Top of Main Staircase

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

The ballrooms will be in use during this time so attendees are asked to keep voices down while waiting for their headshots.

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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In recognition of Veterans Day, NMU Cosmetology invites veterans to enjoy complimentary services and refreshments as a thank you for their service.

Complimentary services include haircuts, manicures, and pedicures. The event will take place from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in room 1205 of the Northern Center.

Call 906-227-2383 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.

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Treat yourself with NMU Cosmetology students! Choose from a complimentary facial, manicure, pedicure, or head spa treatment, and enjoy some popcorn while you're there.

Treat Yourself Day will take place from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in room 1205 of the Northern Center.

Treatments are complimentary. Call 906-227-2383 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.

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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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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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Northern Michigan University invites you to this year's Indigenous Perspectives Symposium on Medicines, a one-day event dedicated to exploring the rich traditions, profound significance, and evolving future of Indigenous approaches to healing and wellbeing. 

The symposium will be held from noon–5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at NMU's Northern Center.

This year’s symposium will bring together Indigenous leaders, elders, knowledge holders, practitioners, academics, and community members to share insights on topics ranging from traditional medicinal plants and healing practices to Indigenous health education and applied seventh-generation thinking. Through a series of presentations, workshops, and communal gatherings, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the vital connection between medicine, land, language, and spirit in Indigenous communities.  

This year's symposium will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of NMU's Center for Native American Studies.

The symposium is free and open to the public. A dinner will follow, with tickets available at the following prices:

• Students: $5
• Faculty and staff: $20
• General admission: $25

Register for the symposium and purchase dinner tickets here. 

Members of Native communities, students, scholars, and journalists are especially encouraged to attend. This is a crucial opportunity to learn directly from those whose knowledge has sustained Indigenous communities for millennia. 

For more information and event highlights, visit the Indigenous Perspectives Symposium website. 

For questions about the event, please contact jschapp@nmu.edu.

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An Investiture Celebration Dinner will be held to honor Dr. Chris Olsen as the 19th President of Northern Michigan University.

Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. with the program to follow dinner.

Proceeds will benefit Northern's new Experience Grants program for students involved in high impact learning experiences.

For more information and to purchase tickets, go to NMU.EDU/INVESTITURE-CELEBRATION.

The Investiture Ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, October 2, at the Northern Center. It is free but requires an RSVP prior by Sept. 14 at the same link as above.  For information on the weeklong schedule of Investiture activities, please go to nmu.edu/investiture.

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The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees is honored to announce the investiture of Dr. Chris J. Olsen as the University's 19th President. Dr. Olsen will officially receive the chain of command at a ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Northern Center.

The event is free but requires an RSVP at NMU.EDU/INVESTITURE-CELEBRATION.

Students, faculty, staff and retirees should contact their academic or work department to express interest in attending.

An Investiture Celebration Dinner will also be held in honor of Dr. Olsen, taking place Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Northern Center. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. with the program to follow dinner. Proceeds will benefit Northern's new Experience Grants program. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to NMU.EDU/INVESTITURE-CELEBRATION.

For information on the weeklong schedule of Investiture activities, please go to nmu.edu/investiture.

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Northern's Faculty & Staff Kickoff to the 2026–27 academic year

Buffet Breakfast, 7:45–8:30 a.m.
Convocation, 8:45–10 a.m.

Host: Interim Provost Rob Winn
Featured Speakers:

• Tim Compton, chair, Academic Senate
• Jon Teichman, representative, Union Staff Leadership
• Mikayla Christenson, ASNMU President
• Chris Olsen, NMU President