2023 NMU School of Art & Design Faculty Biennial
The Faculty Biennial Exhibition celebrates the innovative research by faculty in the NMU School of Art & Design. The exhibition highlights diverse achievements in all media and concentrations and gives regional audiences from NMU and beyond the opportunity to see original artwork created by the current faculty. This year’s exhibition features:
Civility Week
NMU is hosting its first ever Civility Week! The event kicks off on Monday, March 27th with Cup of Civility in Jamrich Hall from 10am-2pm. Throughout the week there will be different events including a student speech contest, panels, discussions, presentations, a documentary screening, and more!
It's All Downhill: Alpine Skiing in the U.P.
To celebrate a season of fun in the snow, the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center announces the opening of its new exhibition, “It’s All Downhill: Alpine Skiing in the U.P.” This fun, multi-media exhibition will open on Saturday, January 21 at 12 p.m. It will be on display until April 1 and is free and open to the public. The Beaumier Center is located in Gries Hall at the corner of 7th St.
American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Lydia M. Olson Library
Support your community! The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive on the main floor of the Lydia M. Olson Library from 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30th.
Viewing and Reviewing Aishiteru: Letter as a Vista at the Crossroads of Doll and War
This talk will explore visuality of background scenery in the animation series Violet Evergarden produced by Kyoto Animation and released in 2018-20, based on the 2015-16 novel of the same title by Kana Akatsuki. After discussing how sexuality is significantly subdued in its visual elements of characters and narrative expressions, in contrast to popular features of Japanese animation,
Professional Headshots
Marketing & Communications invites all faculty and staff to have a professional headshot taken. When: Friday, March 31, 2023 Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm (drop in; no appointment necessary) Where: Jamrich Hall - 2nd floor, central study area
Percussion Ensemble Concert
The NMU Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Professor James A. Strain, will present its annual spring semester concert on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., in Reynolds Recital Hall. The concert will be performed on standard percussion instruments such as drums, cymbals, gongs, marimbas, xylophones, bells, vibraphones, chimes and timpani, as well as “found”
Superior String Alliance Players Concert
On April 6th, some of Marquette's Superior String Alliance players are coming together on the Reynolds Recital Hall stage! Members include Danielle Simandl, Ria Hodgson, Eric Marta, Adam Hall, and NMU strings and orchestra professor, Barbara Rhyneer. Come down to Reynolds on Thursday, April 6th, to hear some beautiful chamber strings music! This event is free and open to the public.
Northern Now: Football Chat w/ Coach Richardson & Steve Mariucci
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.
National Student Employment Week Open House
NMU student employees are out of this world! To celebrate the stars they are, all NMU student employees are invited to an Open House: Wednesday, April 12, 1-5 p.m. Career Services Office - 3302.3 C.B. Hedgcock Play a game! Win a prize! Eat snacks!
U.S. Army Information Table
The U.S. Army will be on-campus to offer information. If you're interested in learning more, please stop by their table!
Grease
A Rollicking Musical Comedy Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Marquette Symphony Orchestra and NMU Choirs Concert
This coming April, the Marquette Symphony Orchestra presents it's final concert of the season, featuring the NMU Choirs. At this evenings concert, listeners will hear: Alexander Borodin, Symphony No. 2 in B minor L. Bernstein... Chichester Psalms* R. Vaughan Williams... Toward the Unknown Region*
College for Kids Jr.
A hands-on, minds-on STEM program for students in grades K-6, offered through a partnership with the School of Education, Leadership, and Public Service.
NMU Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble Concert
Join us at Reynolds Recital Hall for a night of music!
27th Annual Celebration of Student Scholarship
The Celebration of Student Scholarship is an annual event held on the NMU campus to recognize the academic contributions of undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines. Students share their work with the NMU and Marquette communities by presenting research posters, recording oral presentations, and submitting creative written work, and artwork.
Winter 2023 NMU School of Art & Design Senior Exhibition
Graduating seniors from the School of Art and Design present their work. This semester, the exhibition features students concentrating in ceramics, computer art, digital cinema, drawing/painting, graphic design, human-centered design, illustration, metalsmithing/sculpture, photography, and woodworking.
Siril Concert Series - Calmus
This April, Reynolds Recital Hall is hosting one of Germany's most successful vocal groups, Calmus. With their wide range of tonal colors, the passionate joy the singers convey on stage, their sound culture and their varied and imaginative programs never fail to inspire. Calmus will be performing on April 21, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be found with the link below.
Open Mind Ensemble
Open Mind Ensemble (OM Ensemble) is a mixed instrument chamber ensemble that creates music and sonic spaces formed out of improvisational techniques. Utilizing spoken word, found instruments, standard musical language as well as non-standard, OM creates a space for creativity, acceptance, and togetherness.
Great Lakes Cannabis Education Conference
The region's second annual gathering for cannabis education
NMU Orchestra Concert
Join us at Reynolds Recital Hall April 26th at 7:30 p.m. to enjoy the first orchestra concert of the season! This concert is free and open to the public.
Winter 2023 NMU School of Art & Design Senior Exhibition Reception
Graduating seniors from the School of Art and Design present their work. This semester, the exhibition features students concentrating in ceramics, computer art, digital cinema, drawing/painting, graphic design, human-centered design, illustration, metalsmithing/sculpture, photography, and woodworking. Dates: April 20 - May 5, 2023