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We are giving Shane Richardson ’01 BS a big Wildcat welcome back to campus with a special Northern Now digital event moderated by Steve Mariucci ’77 BS, ’83 MAE. Join us on Wednesday, April 12 at 7 p.m. Eastern as the pair discusses Shane’s return to NMU and future plans for the football team, all while sharing stories and reminiscing about their own experiences as a Wildcat and beyond. The event will also feature guest appearances by Rob Saleh ’01 BS and Rick Comley ’73 MAE.

Participant questions will be shared LIVE with Coach Shane. The event is free and registration is required. Once you register, you will receive the link to the live stream.

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Join us on Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Eastern as we welcome a panel of alumni women in leadership to celebrate Women’s History Month! All working in various professions, these alumni will provide insight into how their education at NMU prepared them for their careers, discuss any obstacles they have overcome and share ways they impact the communities in which they live.

The event will be moderated by Sarah O’Neill ’10 BS, the marketing director at Northern Michigan University, and panelists include:

• Amber L. Libby, ‘10 BS, MPA | JD | LLM, attorney magistrate at the 89th District Court in the County of Cheboygan
• Roxanne Daust ’94 BS, president and CEO at Range Bank
• Amanda Rosenburg ’07 BS, team lead and head of research at Google Classroom
• Carol Johnson ’81 BS, ’89 MBA, dean of the Northern Michigan University College of Business

Sarah will share audience questions LIVE with the panelists. The event is free and registration is required. Once you register, you will receive the link to the live stream.

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Join us on Wednesday, February 22 at 7 p.m. Eastern for a virtual event as we welcome a panel of alumni to celebrate Black History Month! All working in various professions, these alumni will provide insight into how their education at NMU prepared them for their careers, discuss any obstacles they have overcome and share ways they impact the communities in which they live.

The event will be moderated by MarLanaysia Rosser, NMU’s Black Student Union president, and panelists include:

• Victor Fairley ’12 BS, field training deputy and community outreach and recruitment coordinator at the Kent County Sheriff’s Department
• Chris Warner ’09 BSW, juvenile probation officer in Kent County, Michigan and program coordinator of The Chosen Academy, which aims to bring affordable basketball skills training and mental health counseling to players in the Grand Rapids area
• Taylor Johnson ’14 BA, realtor associate at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
• Brianna Sartin ’22 BS, content creator and account coordinator for Buzz Advertising Agency

MarLanaysia will share audience questions LIVE with the panelists. The event is free and registration is required. Once you register, you will receive the link to the live stream.

Northern Now is a digital event series for alumni and friends hosted by Northern Michigan University Alumni Relations. The series provides a behind-the-scenes look at NMU students, departments, athletics, and more on campus with exclusive tours, interviews, and interactive events. Stay connected to your alma mater and learn more at nmu.edu/alumni.

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Join us as we welcome local archeologist Jim Paquette ’74 BS as he details “The Find of a Thousand Lifetimes,” the story of Michigan’s historic 1987 discovery and subsequent excavation of one of the most remarkable archaeological finds ever uncovered in the Upper Great Lakes region. A 2022 Alumni Achievement Award recipient, Jim will recount his fascinating story of this celebrated archaeological discovery, which was identified alongside fellow NMU graduate John Gorto ’74 BS, ’76 MA. The duo discovered a large treasure trove of 10,000-year-old Late Paleo-Indian/Early Archaic period projectile points while conducting an archaeological survey within the drained reservoir bed of the Deer Lake Basin near Ishpeming, Michigan. The 1987 unearthing of this cache of incredibly ancient stone spear points in Ishpeming Township has since been described by researchers as being “the Upper Peninsula’s greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th century.”

After the presentation, Jim will take participant questions LIVE. The event is free and registration is required. Once you register, you will receive the link to the live stream.

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Let’s kick off the holiday season with some nostalgic recipes and celebrate the new Hospitality Management facility in the Northern Center! Join us on Wednesday, November 16 at 7 p.m. Eastern as we welcome Chef Alden MacDonald CCC ’10 BS, executive chef of Dining Services at Northern Michigan University, for a cooking segment inside the state-of-the-art kitchen at the Northern Center – the new home for the NMU Hospitality Management program. Chef Alden, joined by current Hospitality Management student Trixie Maguran Jacobson, will showcase recipes that hold significance for their love of food and provide a behind-the-scenes look at the new facility and equipment.

Dianne Stone ’10 BS, director of Northern Center/Event Services at NMU, will moderate the event and share participant questions LIVE with the chefs. The event is free and registration is required. Once you register, you will receive the link to the live stream.

Northern Now is a digital event series for alumni and friends hosted by Northern Michigan University Alumni Relations. The series provides a behind-the-scenes look at NMU students, departments, athletics, and more on campus with exclusive tours, interviews, and interactive events. Stay connected to your alma mater and learn more at nmu.edu/alumni.

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He’s back! We are celebrating the return of Rick Comley ’73 MAE as the NMU Athletic Director with a special Northern Now digital event on Wednesday, October 19 at 7 p.m. Eastern. Alumni and friends are invited to join us to hear Rick’s view for the future of NMU Athletics, and also receive updates from NMU Volleyball Head Coach Mike Lozier and NMU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Casey Thousand.

Former NMU basketball player and physical education graduate Karla McCutcheon ’00 BS will moderate the event and share participant questions LIVE with Rick and coaches. The event is free and registration is required. Once you register, you will receive the link to the live stream.

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Northern Now is a digital event series for alumni and friends hosted by Northern Michigan University Alumni Relations. The series provides a behind-the-scenes look at NMU students, departments, athletics, and more on campus with exclusive tours, interviews, and interactive events. Stay connected to your alma mater and learn more at nmu.edu/alumni.

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NMU Alumni Relations is hosting a virtual 5K Wildcat Fun Run during Homecoming 2022 for the NMU community to show their Wildcat pride…near and far!

Registration is required. The cost is $25 for the NMU community (alumni, friends, parents, community members) and includes Wildcat shoelaces. Northern Michigan University will use a portion of the revenue generated by registrations for the event to support the NMU Food Pantry. NMU students can register for $15 (price includes Wildcat shoelaces) and student status will be verified at registration.

Those who register before September 5, 2022, will receive the shoelaces prior to race time, so you can lace up with pride for your 5K run/walk. If you register after September 5, 2022, you will still receive the swag item, but it may not arrive in time for the race period. Participants can complete the 5K between Saturday, September 17 and Saturday, October 1. Once each participant completes the race, they will send a photo to alumni@nmu.edu to be entered into a drawing to win a prize and be featured on our NMU Alumni social media channels.

If you will be in Marquette for Homecoming weekend (September 23-24), you are welcome to run/walk the Wildcat Fun Run around NMU’s beautiful campus - don’t forget to snap some pics!

We are excited to continue a Wildcat tradition and celebrate Homecoming 2022 virtually with our NMU alumni and friends. #alwaysNMU #GoCats

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What better way to welcome summer than with delicious campfire recipes? Join us on Wednesday, June 8 at 7 p.m. Eastern as we once again welcome Chef Alden Griffus CCC ’10, executive chef of Dining Services at Northern Michigan University, for a cooking segment. Chef Alden, joined by current Hospitality Management student Trixie Maguran Jacobson, will showcase their favorite campfire dinners that can be made either in your kitchen or over a campfire.

Participants will receive the recipes ahead of time and audience questions will be shared live with the chefs. The event is free and registration is required. Once you register, you will receive the link to the live stream.

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Join us on Wednesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. Eastern for a family-friendly book reading with author, TikTok influencer, and alumnus Mylan Murphy ’12, ’14. Mylan will begin by reading his motivational children’s book, It Only Takes 1, which tells his story of becoming an entrepreneur at the young age of 13. The interactive event will continue as Mylan answers questions about being a TikTok influencer, building his Motivated by Mylan brand, and how to overcome challenges along the way.  

The event is free and registration is required. Once you register, you will receive the link to the live stream.

Northern Now is a monthly, digital event series for alumni and friends hosted by Northern Michigan University Alumni Relations. Taking place on the second Wednesday of each month, the series provides a behind-the-scenes look at NMU students, departments, athletics, and more on campus with exclusive tours, interviews, and interactive events. Stay connected to your alma mater and learn more at nmu.edu/alumni.

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Join us on Wednesday, March 9 at 7 p.m. Eastern as we welcome a panel of alumni from the NMU School of Art & Design! All working in various areas of the industry, these alumni will provide insight on how their education at NMU prepared them for their careers, reminisce about the exciting projects they worked on during their time as a student, and share their plans for the future.

Panelists include:

• Sabrina Langdon ’14, owner of Sabrina Leigh Studios, a local wedding photography company
• Niikah Hatfield ’20, owner of Niik Creative Co., a local handmade ceramics and home décor business
• Christopher LaRose ’14, director of UX/strategy at Elegant Seagulls, a digital creative agency

Audience questions will be shared live with the artists and designers. The event is free and registration is required.