Meet the Faculty - NMU Faculty

Laura Nicklas

Northern Michigan University
1205C Northern Center

Elijah Nieman

Psychological Science
enieman@nmu.edu

Seth Norberg

Engineering Technology
Head & Professor
senorber@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Michigan Ann Arbor - 2015

William Nordeen

Political Science and Public Administration
wnordeen@nmu.edu

Education

• LLD/JD-Laws/Jurisprudence, Thomas M Cooley Law Sch-Lansng - 2008
• Bachelor of Science, Michigan Tech University (S)

Kelsey Nordengren

Education, Leadership & Public Service, School of
Adjunct Special Instructor
knordeng@nmu.edu

Chelsea Norton

Education, Leadership & Public Service, School of
Adjunct Instructor
chburke@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Education, Oakland University - 2015

Karl Numinen

Political Science and Public Administration
200a Gries Hall
Phone: 9062272019
knuminen@nmu.edu

Rachel Nye

Nursing - Baccalaureate
Professor
2123 Weston Hall
Phone: 9062272668
Fax: 9062271658
rnye@nmu.edu

Education

• Doctor of Nursing Practice, Northern Michigan University - 2018
• LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse, Alpena Community College - 1997
• Associate of Applied Science, Alpena Community College - 1998
• Master of Science in Nursing, Univ Wyoming - 2004
• Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Northern Michigan University - 2000

RNC

Linda O'Brien

Economics
Contingent Instructor
lobrien@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Northern Illinois University - 1995
• Master of Science, Northern Illinois University - 2003
• Master of Science, Northern Illinois University - 2002
• Undeclared, Northern Michigan University

Kim O'Keefe

Biology
Assistant Professor
Phone: 9062272157
kiokeefe@nmu.edu

Education

• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Kansas St Univ Manhattan * - 2016

Timothy O'Neill

History
Associate Professor
254 Gries Hall
Phone: 9062272586
toneill@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Univ Maryland College Park* - 1996
• Master of Arts, Univ Chicago - 1999
• Master of Arts, Univ Washington - 2004
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, Univ Washington - 2010

Mitsutoshi Oba

Art and Design
Assistant Professor
276 Art & Design
Phone: 9062272862
moba@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Chuo University, Toyko - 1985
• Bachelor of Arts, Southrn Connecticut State Univ - 1991
• Master of Philosphy, City University of New York,NY - 1998
• PHD-Doctor of Philosophy, City University of New York,NY - 2004

Luke Oberdorfer

Technology and Occupational Sciences, College of
loberdor@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2011
• Associate of Applied Science, Northern Michigan University - 2010
• Master of Business Admin., Northern Michigan University - 2014

Chris Ogren

Northern Michigan University
cogren@nmu.edu

Isabella Oldani

Biology
Graduate Teaching Assistant
ioldani@nmu.edu

Sofie Olin-Hitt

English
solinhit@nmu.edu

Lehren Olk-Szost

Technology and Occupational Sciences, College of
Assistant Professor-TAS
105 D8 Jacobetti Complex
Phone: 9062271068
lolkszos@nmu.edu

Education

• Associate of Science, Oakland Cmty College - 2014
• Master of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2023
• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2016

Lehren Olk-Szost

Technology and Occupational Sciences, College of
Assistant Professor-TAS
105 D8 Jacobetti Complex
Phone: 9062271068
lolkszos@nmu.edu

Education

• Associate of Science, Oakland Cmty College - 2014
• Master of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2023
• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2016

Carmen Ollila

English
Graduate Teaching Assistant
caollila@nmu.edu

Andrew Olson

Extended Learning/Community Engagement
Asc Dir-Global Cmps-Mktg/Rctmt
200 Cohodas Hall
Phone: 9062276764
androlso@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Northern Michigan University - 2019
• Master of Business Admin., Northern Michigan University - 2021

Ernest Olson

Sociology and Anthropology
Adjunct Professor
ernolson@nmu.edu

Jessica Olson

Social Work
Contingent Instructor
jdunquis@nmu.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Social Work, Northern Michigan University - 2006
• Masters of Social Work, Northern Michigan University - 2022

Gavin Opperman

Technology and Occupational Sciences, College of
Adjunct Instructor-TAS
gopperma@nmu.edu

Ruth Oppliger

Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports
Asst Ski Coach
ropplige@nmu.edu

Amy Orf

Languages, Literatures and International Studies
Assistant Professor
170 WHITMAN HALL
Phone: 9062271876
Fax: 9062272533
aorf@nmu.edu

Education

• Master of Arts, Univ Michigan Ann Arbor - 1993
• Bachelor of Arts, Iowa State University - 1991