Northern Center - NMU Events and Announcements

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University updates on a wide variety of topics will be available at the winter semester's University Forum. President Chris Olsen and other NMU campus leaders will provide information on:

• Enrollment projects for Fall 2026
• Information regarding summer work on university construction projects
• Updates on state budget and appropriations work in Lansing
• A preliminary look at NMU's Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget
• Progress reports on NMU's strategic plan's 3 Grand Challenges

And more ...

All NMU students, faculty, and staff, as well as the general community, are invited to attend.

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Join us for a day of music, remembrance, and community! Lunch will be followed by our NMU Alumni Keynote speaker, retired judge Charlita Anderson White. Guided by the Theme: "The Beloved Community: Where Justice, Healing, and Hope Meet" and featuring a menu of Fried Chicken, Shrimp and Grits, Mac and Cheese, Collards, Potato Salad, Cornbread, and Sweet Potato Pie. 

This event is free for all NMU students and $14 for community members, faculty, and staff. Tickets can be purchased at nmu.universitytickets.com.

We hope to see you there!

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Changes are coming to campus, and we want your input! The new sustainability demonstration area has two hoop houses and a solar array - what else should be there? Be part of the dreaming and designing of this new space! Join us for a SISU-hosted Design Jam with a pizza buffet. The event is for campus and community members to share their ideas for the latest sustainability addition to NMU's campus. Learn more: https://nmu.edu/shine/woodland-park

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The Great Lakes Cannabis Collaboration Conference is hosted by Northern Michigan University and will showcase developing trends in cannabis education and scholarship, as well as insights from industry leaders and experts at the forefront of the sector’s evolving landscape. This collaborative event aims to inspire progress in cannabis education and scholarship through open dialogue, exchange of information and ideas, and celebration of student and faculty success.

The region's gathering for cannabis education and collaboration will take place on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at NMU's Northern Center.  If you would like to learn more about the event, you can visit the conference’s website.