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Northern Michigan University will hold its winter semester University Forum from noon - 1 p.m. Monday, April 14, in the ballrooms of the Northern Center.  A pizza buffet and beverages will be available, or attendees are welcome to bring their own brown bag lunch. President Brock Tessman will lead the discussion. 

The primary featured topic will be changes being made related to the recent White House executive order on diversity/equity/inclusion (DEI).

Other topics include: 
Budget and state funding update
Enrollment 2025-26 outlook
Block scheduling and other big ideas

All NMU students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. The event is also open to the public.  

A video link of the forum will be sent campus-wide on Tuesday, April 15, for those who cannot attend the event in person.

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NMU students, staff, and faculty are invited to the NMU WellBeing Fair on Tuesday, March 18, from 10 AM to 2 PM in Northern Center Ballrooms 3 & 4. The first 150 attendees to check in will receive a "Be Well in Winter" canvas tote bag!

New this year, WellBeing Promotions is introducing a WellBeing Passport. By visiting a station for each of the eight dimensions of wellbeing and submitting a completed passport at the Welcome/WellBeing table, participants will be entered to win exciting prizes sponsored by participating organizations and departments.

Stop by to enjoy interactive activities, screenings, and conversations with 30+ community agencies, NMU departments, and student organizations!
 

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Join us at the UNITED Conference for a fun evening of poetry to celebrate the linguistic diversity of NMU! Northern students, faculty, and community members will present poems in languages other than English. (English translations will be included.) Snacks and refreshments will also be provided.

Any questions? Please contact Dr. Anna Zimmer at anzimmer@nmu.edu.

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A place for people from both NMU and the Marquette community to experience queer solidarity, with a safe space to express themselves. This will also include presentations on Gender and Sexuality Studies, featuring local academic leaders in this field and student scholarship.

We hope to see you there!

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The Winter Semester Job Fair is an opportunity for companies and organizations to discuss full-time jobs, part-time jobs, summer employment and internships with all majors.  There is no cost for students and alumni to attend this event. You do not need to register to attend this event.

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The Winter Semester Job Fair is an opportunity for companies and organizations to discuss full-time jobs, part-time jobs, summer employment, and internships with all majors.  There is no cost for students and alumni to attend this event. We encourage students and alumni to register for this event, but it is not required.

Free professional headshots will be available during the Fair. 
Free resume printing will be available in the Career Services Office.

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The fall semester's University Forum will provide an update on progress to date regarding action plan development for the three grand challenges of Northern's new strategic plan, Our Compass. The forum will also provide updates on current and future construction projects and Wildcat Way. Along with President Brock Tessman, featured speakers will be Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Anne Dahlman, Vice President of Finance and Administration Gavin Leach and Vice President of People, Culture and Wellbeing Rhea Dever.

Please join us to learn more about these topics. For those who can't attend in person, a link of the forum will be sent campus-wide on Thursday, November 7.

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For the 24th year in a row, Northern Michigan University will present its annual Sonderegger Symposium on campus. Sponsored by a donation from the Sonderegger family, the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center, and the Center for U.P. Studies, the symposium will take place on Friday, November 8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sessions will be held in the Northern Center ballrooms, and lunch will be provided. Admission is free and open to the public; no registration is necessary.

This year, Northern Michigan University celebrates its 125th anniversary, and so the theme for the Sonderegger Symposium will touch on various aspects of Northern’s past. The keynote speaker will be 1956 Northern graduate, L. Sandy MacLean, who received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Northern in 1986. A noted administrator and educator, he has been a highly respected member of the academic communities in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and St. Louis, Missouri. His contributions to his profession include frequent contributions to professional journals, presentations at national and regional conferences, and the develop­ment of innovative programs and techniques to assist universities and the students they serve. Since his graduation from Northern in 1956, he has made numerous contributions to the educational system of our country. This includes service to collegians as Director of Men's Residence Halls at the Universi­ty of Northern Iowa; Head Counselor, at Indiana University; Assistant Dean of Students, at the University of Missouri-Columbia; Dean of Students, and Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at Eastern Michigan University; Dean of Students, University of Missouri-St. Louis; and, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, University of Missouri-St. Louis. 

Complete Event Schedule for November 8, 2024

8 a.m. - Welcome Remarks 
Leslie Warren, Dean of Library and Instructional Support

8:10 a.m. - Early Female Faculty and their influence on Northern
Daniel Truckey, Director/Curator, Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center

9 a.m. - Glimmers and Reflections: Recalling nearly thirty years of NMU’s Center for Native American Studies
April Lindala, Professor, Center for Native American Studies

10 a.m. - Well-Read Wildcats: A History of the NMU Honors Program
Michael Joy and Anna Zimmer, Honors Program and the Department of Languages, Literatures, and International Studies

11 a.m. - Northern in the 1950s and Today
Sandy MacLean, 1956 NMU Grad, Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, 1986

12 p.m. - Lunch

1 p.m. - Remembering the God Father of Climbing Research
Lanae Joubert, Professor of Nutrition, School of Health and Human Performance

2 p.m. - Blood on the Table: The Fight for Shared Governance at NMU, 1967-1976
Marcus Robyns, University Archivist, Central Upper Peninsula, and Northern Michigan University Archives.

3 p.m. - African Americans at Northern
Russell Magnaghi, Professor Emeritus, History, NMU

4 p.m. - The Lyceum Series and Community Arts Series at NMU
Daniel Truckey, Director/Curator, Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center

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The Healthcare Career Fair provides an excellent opportunity for you to discuss full-time jobs, part-time jobs, internships, and summer employment with healthcare employers. Types of positions represented include Care Aides, Nurses, Medical Technicians, Social Workers, Phlebotomists, and more! 

There is no cost for students or alumni to attend this fair.  
Remember to dress for success and have your resume ready! 
There will be an opportunity to get a professional headshot taken at the fair! 

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 if you have any questions. 

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The NMU Gender Fair is an annual event designed to increase awareness and positive conversations regarding gender and sexuality, intersectionality, and diversity on campus and in the Marquette community.