"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will offer a class called "The Botany of Wintertime" from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will host a Winter Kickoff from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, in the Peter White Public Library’s community room. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will present a Woodworkers Rally."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Exploritas, the new name for Elderhostel, will be the topic of an upcoming Northern Center for Lifelong Learning program."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.– A new exhibit titled "Mostly Michigan: the photography of D. James Galbraith" will open Monday, Jan. 4, at the Devos Art Museum at Northern Michigan University."

"MARQUETTE — Most Northern Michigan University offices will be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1 and will resume their normal operating schedules on Monday, Jan. 4. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Northern Michigan University will offer a tuition credit to resident undergraduate students with the $1.3 million in stimulus funds the university is scheduled to receive through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2"

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Several Northern Michigan University students recently attended the 20th Annual Argonne Symposium for Undergraduates in Science, Engineering and Mathematics."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–A closing reception for Northern Michigan University’s senior art exhibit will be held from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at the DeVos Art Museum. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Northern Michigan University has selected a student speaker and two soloists for its mid-year commencement on Saturday, Dec. 12. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.– James McCommons spent a one-year sabbatical riding the rails across much of the Amtrak system to research his new book, Waiting on a Train: The Embattled Future of Passenger Rail Service."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Northern Michigan University's Lake Effect Show Choir will present a concert titled ""Sing, Dance and Celebrate the Season"" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, in Reynolds Recital Hall."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Northern Michigan University student Joseph Sobel’s "Untitled" photographs are on display in the Anderson House in Lansing as part of the fifth annual Arts in the House exhibit."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Northern Michigan University music department will present a free student/faculty jazz combo concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in Reynolds Recital Hall. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Researchers from the Northern Michigan University geography department recently completed a three-year project at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore that uncovered 23 new archaeological sites and reconstructed the Nipissing sho"

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Northern Michigan University Orchestra, under the direction of Barbara Rhyneer, will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, in Reynolds Recital Hall. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.– A Northern Michigan University finished in third place in the Association for Computer Machinery North Central Regional Programming Contest. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Erna Blitzer Gorman triumphed over her traumatic childhood as a Holocaust survivor and now shares her experiences and message of tolerance with worldwide audiences. The Bloomfield Hills resident will deliver the keynote addres"

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–A World AIDS Week performance event will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, in Northern Michigan University’s Black Box Theatre in room 105 McClintock."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–A percussion studio performance sponsored by the Northern Michigan University music department will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, at Reynolds Recital Hall."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Northern Michigan University Regional Police Academy will host an orientation meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, in room 132 of the Jacobetti Center."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Northern Michigan University’s Forest Roberts Theatre will stage the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Doubt Wednesday through Saturday, Dec. 2-5."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Northern Michigan University jazz band and combo, under the direction of Mark Flaherty, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in Reynolds Recital Hall."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Yale Younger Poets winner Arda Collins will give a free reading at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the Women’s Federated Clubhouse. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees this afternoon approved the new three-year contract ratified by the university’s largest faculty union."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Northern Michigan University will hold a Passport Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the lower level of the Learning Resources Center."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Northern Michigan University students interested in competing in the third annual New Business Venture Competition must register by Friday, Nov. 13. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Northern Michigan University students are coordinating the local Up ‘Til Dawn letter-writing campaign, which raises funds for pediatric cancer research at St. Jude Children’s Hospital."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Acclaimed African talking drum master Baye KouyatŽ will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Northern Michigan University."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) union at Northern Michigan University has voted to ratify a new three-year contract. The final outcome of today’s vote was 179-55 in favor of the proposal, with one abs

"MARQUETTE, Mich.– Shortly, more than 200 of the world’s best short track speedskaters from 34 nations return to Marquette to compete in the final International Skating Union (ISU) World Cup before the Olympic Winter Games."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The comedy group Broken Lizard will perform at Northern Michigan University at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in Vandament Arena. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–November is Native American Heritage Month and the Center for Native American Studies at Northern Michigan University is hosting several events and activities to celebrate."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Open auditions for Northern Michigan University’s production of "Rent" will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 5-6, in Forest Roberts Theatre."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The DeVos Art Museum at Northern Michigan University will offer a free family day from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The original film version of Victor Hugo’s "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" will be shown on Friday, Nov. 6, at Northern Michigan University."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Olen Butler will read from his new novel, ""Hell,"" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Women's Federated Clubhouse in Marquette."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–A documentary filmmaker from India will visit Northern Michigan University to show his award-winning feature about the stigma of HIV in India and lead a discussion about being a socially engaged filmmaker in Bollywood."

The Halloween trick-or-treating event held annually in the Northern Michigan University residence halls has been canceled as a precautionary measure to prevent the possible spread of the seasonal or H1N1 flu virus.

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Northern Michigan University’s public television station, WNMU-TV, is experiencing technical problems at its transmission tower."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–For the first time, Northern Michigan University’s Forest Roberts Theatre is being converted into a Haunted Theatre for the public to enjoy for Halloween. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Northern Michigan University’s vocal students will put on a performance titled "I Have a Song to Sing" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in Reynolds Recital Hall. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Eric LeMarque, the former Northern Michigan University, professional and Olympic hockey player and expert snowboarder, will give a presentation at NMU on Tuesday, Nov. 2. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Marquette County residents have a new opportunity to enjoy free fitness walking in the Superior Dome, thanks to a collaboration announced today between Northern Michigan University, Marquette General Health System and Blue Cro"

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Chinese ensemble Beauty and Melody will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Northern Michigan University’s Forest Roberts Theatre."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will sponsor a tour of Negaunee’s historic Old Town and the Jackson Mine at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Northern Michigan University student chapter of Alex’s Lemonade Stand will hold "The Lemon Run" to raise funds for pediatric cancer research."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–An open house for the electrical line technician program offered jointly by the Midwest Skills Development Center (MSDC) and Northern Michigan University is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will sponsor a presentation on Dr. Tim Hunt’s experiences as both the local veterinarian at the U.P. 200 Sled Dog Races and as a competitor in the 1,049-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog R

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will sponsor an opportunity to watch a practice session for U.S. Olympic Education Center speedskaters and hear a presentation from the coach and available skaters."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Writers from The Onion will give a presentation at Northern Michigan University on Wednesday, Oct. 21."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Northern Michigan University’s German Club is hosting a German conversation table, or Stammtisch, from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Upfront & Co."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will sponsor a presentation on Dr. Tim Hunt’s experiences as both the local veterinarian at the U.P. 200 Sled Dog Races and as a competitor in the 1,049-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog R

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–A free presentation titled "Our Nobel Prize in Living" will be given by Peter Chen as part of the International Visiting Scholar Series at Northern Michigan University."

"MARQUETTE, Mich. — Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Northern Michigan University entered into an agreement today that provides a link between premedical students at NMU and MSU’s medical school. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Fall Job Fair and Career Expo at Northern Michigan University is scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 7."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Author Tim O'Brien, whose The Things They Carried is this year’s One Book, One Community selection, will discuss his book and answer audience questions during a visit to Northern Michigan University."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Because of a missed flight en route to Marquette, Junoon guitarist and United Nations goodwill ambassador Salman Ahmad has been forced to cancel his planned talk at the UNITED Conference at Northern Michigan University."

Northern Michigan University’s faculty union–the American Association of University Professors–has voted down a new three-year contract.

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Four August graduates of Northern Michigan University completed all four edges of the Superior Edge program."

"The Northern Michigan University Regional Police Academy will host an informational meeting for prospective participants on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The session is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. in room 132 of the NMU Jacobetti Center on Sugarloaf Avenue. "

"The 42nd Annual Fall Job Fair and Career Expo will be held at Northern Michigan University on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The event runs from 1-4 p.m. in the Great Lakes Rooms of the University Center. "

"The French program at Northern Michigan University’s department of modern languages and literatures invites the local community to participate in a chance to learn about France and win prizes. "

"Northern Michigan University’s Student Nurses’ Association is sponsoring a "Run for Shelter" event on Saturday, Oct. 3."

"The Great Lakes Girls Collaborative Project Upper Peninsula Kick-off Conference will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Northern Michigan University’s Seaborg Center. "

"Northern Michigan University’s Forest Roberts Theatre has revised the production dates for the musical "Rent" because of contractual and scheduling issues. "

Three Northern Michigan University alumni will be recognized for their achievements as part of the Homecoming 2009 activities.

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Lt. Col. Kip Taylor, a Northern Michigan University alumnus with Marquette ties who was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon, will be memorialized with the dedication of a plaque on the NMU campus."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Country artist and former American Idol finalist Josh Gracin will perform at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2, in Northern Michigan University’s Vandament Arena. "

"MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University’s 2009 Homecoming celebration will feature activities for NMU alumni and community members Sept. 25-26. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The DeVos Art Museum at Northern Michigan University will host a presentation on Native American crafts at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, in room 165 of the Art and Design North building."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Northern Michigan University will host the Uniting Neighbors in the Experience of Diversity (UNITED) Conference Sept. 27 through Oct. 1."

"MARQUETTE–Junoon, hailed as "the U2 of Pakistan" and "South Asia’s answer to Santana," will bring a rousing end to the UNITED Conference while simultaneously kicking off the Northern Michigan University International Perfo

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Antoine de Lamothe-Cadillac established a trading post at what would become the city of Detroit, was the namesake for the luxury automobile and served as one of the first governors of Louisiana. His early years are chronicled in a

"Fifteen presentations on Upper Peninsula topics will be featured at the ninth annual Sonderegger Symposium at Northern Michigan University on Friday, Sept. 18. Presentations will run from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Mead Auditorium in the West Science Buildin

""Stories from the Woods," a new exhibit on the storytelling traditions of the Upper Peninsula and the many folklorists who have studied these traditions, will open on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan

"Maureen Dimino, who directs the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ indigent defense reform efforts, will be the featured speaker at a Northern Michigan University presentation titled "Our Constitutional Right to Counsel: Why Pub

"A panel discussion titled "Changing Michigan: An Upper Peninsula Perspective" is scheduled from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, in Reynolds Recital Hall at Northern Michigan University. It is free and open to the public. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will present a guided tour of the Forest Roberts Theatre."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will present a guided tour of the Forest Roberts Theatre."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Marquette’s One Book, One Community program will host a kickoff event that ties into the 2009 featured selection, The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien."

"A presentation titled "Sexual Attitudes and Perception of Gendered Sexual Roles from the Perspective of Urban South American Women" will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18, in Northern Michigan University’s Gries Hall, room 167. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Steven DeCarlo, chief executive officer of American Wholesale Insurance (AmWINS) Group Inc., will give a free public presentation at Northern Michigan University."

"The 13th annual Upper Peninsula Indian Educators’ Conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at Northern Michigan University."

"Northern Michigan University will host a College Fair on Monday, Sept. 14, at the Jacobetti Center. The program will be held from 12:30-2 p.m. and is open to all high school juniors, seniors and their parents. "

"The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning is sponsoring a tour of the Marquette Water Filtration Plant from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 17. "

"The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning is celebrating the 90th anniversary of Michigan State Parks with a van-escorted tour of two Upper Peninsula parks: Fayette State Park and Kitch-iti-kipi, or the Big Spring. "

"The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will present the first of two woodworking sessions from 8 a.m. to noon on Mondays, Sept. 14 through Oct. 19. "

"The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning is sponsoring a free support group called "When Life is Hard." "

"The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning is sponsoring a free support group called "When Life is Hard." "

"Northern Michigan University’s 10th-day enrollment report shows a total headcount of 9,258, an increase of 128 students–or 1.4 percent–over last fall’s preliminary figure. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich. — Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Northern Michigan University entered into an agreement today that provides a link between premedical students at NMU and MSU’s medical school. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Northern Michigan University’s Seaborg Center is participating in the statewide "Algebra for All" initiative, which offers a free professional development opportunity for middle school and high school mathematics te

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Northern Michigan University’s Regional Police Academy recently held its graduation ceremony and presented certificates of completion to 26 recruits. "

Six events offering a diverse mix of music and dance will highlight Northern Michigan University’s 2009-10 International Performing Arts Series.

"Lenovo recently awarded Northern Michigan University the 2009 ThinkTank Campus Innovation Award, in large part for its progress toward a new WiMAX network. "

Northern Michigan University professor Tawni Ferraini has received the 2009 Economics Educator of the Year Award from the Michigan Council on Economic Education

"Harvey Wallace is among four new appointees to the board of directors for the Public Health Accreditation Board. The board will help PHAB in developing a successful national public health accreditation program. "

"Northern Michigan University will receive a federal four-year grant worth $880,000 to help prepare students from disadvantaged backgrounds for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities."

"Northern Michigan University deployed one of the largest active WiMAX networks in the country on the 10th anniversary of its campus-wide notebook computer program. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–In his fall convocation, Northern Michigan University President Les Wong said NMU must redefine its position in response to continuing shortfalls in state appropriations and demographic pressure on enrollment."

An eight-week program analyzing Michigan’s legal system and outlining the rights and responsibilities of state citizens will be held this fall at Northern Michigan University.

"The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will sponsor a tour of Lakenenland sculpture park from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20. The rain date is Tuesday, Aug. 25. "

"Four Northern Michigan University graduates have received the distinction of being NMU honors program graduates for 2008-09. "

"Nathan Mileski, senior chef for Northern Michigan University Dining Services, won first place in the 9th annual National Association of College and University Food Services culinary challenge in Milwaukee in July, while NMU Dining Services, as a unit, pi

"Northern Michigan University’s Center for Native American Studies, along with the nursing and clinical sciences departments, will offer a new program for Native American high school students called "The College Prep Medicine Wheel Academy.&quo

Two historical walking tours will be offered by the Center for Upper Peninsula Studies at Northern Michigan University.

"Baseball fan Fred Margrif will share his collection of cards and other memorabilia, along with his experience at the Detroit Tigers Fantasy Camp, for an upcoming Northern Center for Lifelong Learning program."

"The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will offer a tour of the Carp River Gardens–the largest perennial garden in the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin–from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.– The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees today approved tuition and fees for 2009-10."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Reptiles and amphibians native to Michigan will be the topic of a Northern Center for Lifelong Learning program from 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, July 16."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–"UP: FOCUS,"" an annual exhibition highlighting artists who live in or are heavily influenced by the Upper Peninsula, is on display at the DeVos Art Museum at Northern Michigan University. "

"Northern Michigan University will offer two evening culinary workshops that are open to the public. Each is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. in room 212 of the Jacobetti Center. Soups and sauces will be held on Wednesday, July 22. A barbeque workshop will be held

"Two events will close out the North of the 45th exhibit at the DeVos Art Museum on Friday, July 3. The juried show features 68 artists from Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota who live north of the 45th parallel. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Northern Michigan University will be closed on Friday, July 3, in advance of Independence Day."

A Northern Center for Lifelong Learning workshop will focus on vermicomposting: using worms to turn organic waste into high-quality compost.

"The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will visit Bay Cliff Health Camp on Monday, July 13. The facility serves as a summer home for kids with physical disabilities."

"Northern Michigan University’s request to void the State of Michigan permit for its proposed cogeneration heating and steam plant has been granted by the Department of Environmental Quality. "

"Tom Asmus, plant superintendent of the Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Plant, will lead a tour of the facility and give a presentation for an upcoming Northern Center for Lifelong Learning program. The event is scheduled on Thursday, June 25. "

"As part of the 50th anniversary of the filming of Anatomy of a Murder in Marquette County, Northern Michigan University will host a filmmaking symposium from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 29. The event will be held in Mead Auditorium, room 2701 in the We

"Dandelion coffee, goosefoot pie, stinging nettle soup and buttered milkweed buds are among the nutritional options that will be discussed at the Northern Center for Lifelong Learning’s next program,"

"A new exhibit titled "Hollywood Comes to Marquette County: the Making of Anatomy of a Murder" will open Friday, June 19, at the Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University."

"WNMU-TV at Northern Michigan University has completed the conversion to digital broadcasting ahead of the June 12 deadline required of all U.S. television stations. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–A hands-on workshop on raising monarch butterflies will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 13, in room 414 Cohodas Hall at Northern Michigan University."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will offer a hike to the highest point in Michigan, Mt. Arvon, on Tuesday, June 16. "

Northern Michigan University’s nationally recognized Student Leader Fellowship Program (SLFP) is seeking community leaders to serve as mentors. Citizens are paired with student participants during the first year of the two-year program.

"The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will sponsor a trip to Grand Marais to see piping plovers during their nesting season on Monday, June 8. Kathy Davis, an environmentalist and former biology teacher, will serve as the tour guide. "

"The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will present "The Art of Fly Fishing" from 12:30-5 p.m. Thursday, June 11. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.– WNMU-TV at Northern Michigan University is no longer transmitting an analog signal on Channel 13. The station had to take the signal off the air to make changes to its antenna that will facilitate the required switch to digital br

"MARQUETTE, Mich. — Author and writing instructor Anya Achtenberg will give a reading at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Women’s Federated Clubhouse in Marquette."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will sponsor a presentation and site tour related to the Silver Lake Dam rebuilding project from 12:30- 4 p.m. Thursday, June 4. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The Things They Carried, author Tim O'Brien's fictional account of a platoon of American soldiers in the Vietnam War, is the 2009 featured selection for the One Book, One Community program in Marquette County. "

School districts in Marquette and Alger counties will have a rare opportunity to interact with and learn from global musicians through Arts Midwest World Fest.

The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will offer a free presentation on searching for the best extended care facility or nursing home.

"The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will sponsor a hike to two of the largest accessible waterfalls in the Big Bay area on Thursday, May 21. "

The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees recently presented its 2009 Student Achievement Awards recognizing significant contributions to the quality of life at NMU through extracurricular involvement or work in a university department.

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Alysa Diebolt, a sophomore marketing major from Rock, Mich., won first prize in the second annual New Business Venture Competition at Northern Michigan University."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak was the keynote speaker today at Northern Michigan University’s spring commencement. He also received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. "

"NMU Board of Trustees today approved housing and dining rates for the 2009-10 academic year. The annual cost of a standard double-occupancy room and the "constant meal pass" option will be $7,646, an increase of $204. "

"Michael Lizotte, director of the aquatic research laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, will present "Polar Oceans, Ice and Lakes as Simple Model Systems for Microbial Ecology" at Northern Michigan University. "

"The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will sponsor a seminar on growing specialty mushrooms on Tuesday, May 5. "

"Jodi Lampi of Ishpeming, Mich., will be the student speaker at Northern Michigan University’s spring commencement on Saturday, May 2, at the Superior Dome."

"The 2009 Distinguished Faculty Award recipients at Northern Michigan University are Tawni Ferrarini from the economics department, Jill Leonard from biology and Jaspal Singh from English."

"U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak will be the keynote speaker at Northern Michigan University’s spring commencement on Saturday, May 2. He will also receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. "

"The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will sponsor a free presentation called "Weatherization: How to Achieve Energy Savings at Home" at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Northern Options in Marquette. "

"The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning is sponsoring a free support group called "When Life is Hard." It will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 28, and on the fourth Tuesday of each month at First Presbyterian Church in Marquette. "

"The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning is sponsoring a seminar on one man’s 82-day adventure through Ireland at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, in the Superior Dome’s room 101-B. "

Northern Michigan University has received confirmation that the United States Olympic Committee will continue its support of the United States Olympic Education Center for another year. The USOEC is located on the NMU campus.

"For the 17th year in a row, Northern Michigan University students have been recognized by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) in a statewide high school and college awards competition. "

"Four Northern Michigan University students have been awarded the Charles C. Spooner Grant, which provides funds to students to allow them to pursue research and creative activities."

"Five Northern Michigan University students were awarded scholarships by the NMU history department at its annual awards banquet earlier this month. "

"Northern Michigan University’s Telion Chapter of Mortar Board National Honor Society has announced the induction of 28 students in the class of 2009-10. "

Northern Michigan University senior Trista Buzzo of Marquette was one of five student in the state awarded the Outstanding Community Impact Award from Michigan Campus Compact.

Northern Michigan University’s annual Leadership Recognition Banquet program will be streamed via the Internet for family and friends who wish to virtually participate.

A new video being distributed throughout Michigan this week shatters the myth that alcohol causes men to be violent.

"Three students received prizes from Northern Michigan University Bookstore’s Spring Break Photo Contest. Students were asked to send in pictures sporting NMU gear in action while on spring break. "

"Northern Michigan University has retained economic consulting and research firm Anderson Economic Group, LLC of East Lansing to assist with a market study for a proposed mixed-use real estate development project along Presque Isle Avenue. "

"Thirty Northern Michigan University graduate students have received the 2009 Excellence in Education Award, which consists of $1,500 to support their research and creative works during the summer sessions."

"Alan Robock, a Rutgers University professor and global climate change researcher, will speak at Northern Michigan University at 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, in West Science 2904."

"Northern Michigan University student dancers will perform "One World, Many Drums, Many Voices" at 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, and again at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18"

"Pianist Bill Carrothers and Grammy-nominated composer and arranger Fred Sturm will be featured at Northern Michigan University’s 13th Annual Jazz Festival on Friday, April 17."

"Northern Michigan University students Eric Lengas of Peshtigo, Wis., and Megan Shipp of Northbrook, Ill., joined a record number of athletic trainers from Michigan colleges and universities who participated in the National Athletic Training Association&r

"Northern Michigan University’s Lake Effect show choir presents a cabaret-style concert, "A Taste of Broadway," at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 23, in the Great Lakes Rooms of the University Center. "

"Northern Michigan University will host a free presentation on sexual assault titled "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes." The public is invited to attend this event, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, April 6, in the Brule Room of the University Cente

The Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center is hosting a traveling exhibition titled "Uneasy Years: Michigan Jewry During Depression and War."

"The Northern Michigan University International Performing Arts Series will present a performance by the Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli" de Veracruz at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, in Kaufman Auditorium."

"Students enrolled in the French program at Northern Michigan University will give community members an opportunity to experience French culture at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in the Whitman Hall commons. The event is free. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.−The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning is sponsoring a seminar on the hobby of backyard bird feeding at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, in room 101-B of the Superior Dome. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.−The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will offer a guided tour of local manufacturing firm Argonics Inc. at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 8."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.−The Opera Theater Workshop at Northern Michigan University will present a free public performance of "Little Red Walking Hood," a unique spin on the classic fairy tale."

"Author and journalist Tom Bissell will read from his works at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at the Women’s Federated Clubhouse in Marquette. The event is free and open to the public. "

"The Northern Michigan University Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of James Strain, will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, in Reynolds Recital Hall. The public is invited. "

"Amanda Rosenburg, a master’s degree candidate in the psychology department at Northern Michigan University, will present "The Power to Read: An Evaluation of Multiple Viewings of the PBS Television Show, Super Why!, on Children’s Literac

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Northern Michigan University professors Eileen Smit and Mary Jane Tremethick were recently honored at the Michigan Campus Compact/Michigan Community Service Commission Annual Service-Learning and Community Service Awards Ceremony i

"Northern Michigan University’s music department will present a faculty trumpet recital at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, in Reynolds Recital Hall. The public is invited to attend this free event."

"Northern Michigan University will host its second annual Indigenous Earth Summit on Monday, April 6, in the Great Lakes Rooms of the University Center."

"The bands Hinder and Theory of a Deadman will headline a concert at Northern Michigan University’s Berry Events Center on Thursday, April 16. Other performers include Black Stone Cherry and The Veer Union."

One of the most indelible images of the Vietnam War is the Pulitzer Prize-winning photo of children fleeing a napalm attack on their village.

The Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center is inviting members of the local Jewish community to loan personal photos and artifacts to an upcoming exhibit.

"The Northern Michigan University College of Business will sponsor "Growth Opportunities in Difficult Times: The Insurance Industry in the U.S." at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, in the Marquette Room of the University Center."

"International Food Fest 2009 at Northern Michigan University will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Jacobetti Center"

"A new associate degree program will help regional utilities address a critical shortage of electrical power technicians needed to build and maintain the energy infrastructure. It will also enable graduates to work in a high-demand, profitable career that

"A program on French bread baking will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in the Whitman Hall commons at Northern Michigan University. The event is free and open to the public."

"John Shuler will give a free presentation titled "The Nature and Threat of Organized Retail Crime" at 5 p.m., Thursday, March 19, at Northern Michigan University’s Mead Auditorium. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.−The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will present a free session on the history of roads connecting towns and mines in Marquette County, including highways and railroads."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.−Northern Michigan University will host a free Upper Great Lakes Collegiate Job Fair from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 18"

"MARQUETTE, Mich.−Dan Savage, writer of the popular sex advice column "Savage Love,"" will speak at Northern Michigan University on Tuesday, March 24."

"MARQUETTE– Sivaram Srikandath, director of programs for Manorama Vision in southern India, will present "Indian Telecommunications and Media: An Explosion of Opportunity in the Global Economy," as part of Northern Michigan University&rsqu

MARQUETTE–Northern Michigan University will hold four presentations over the remainder of March in honor of Women’s History Month.

"MARQUETTE– The French program in the department of modern languages and literatures at Northern Michigan University is looking for individuals to participate in a trivia contest. "

"MARQUETTE, Mich.−An "Introduction to Patent Law" workshop will be held at Northern Michigan University on Friday, March 13."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.– Theresa Flores, a survivor of human trafficking and sexual exploitation, will speak at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, in the Whitman Hall commons at Northern Michigan University."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–The second Upper Peninsula Folklife Festival will be held March 12-22 at Northern Michigan University. It will include music, dancing, craft demonstrations, workshops, a folklore symposium and regional cuisine. "

"MARQUETTE–David Coleman, a speaker known as the dating doctor or "America’s real-life Hitch," will give a presentation at Northern Michigan University on Wednesday, March 11."

"MARQUETTE–A premiere of the new one-hour documentary, ""Ojibwe Birch Bark Wigwam,"" will be held on Friday, March 13, at Northern Michigan University."

"MARQUETTE–The award-winning Saakumu Dance Troupe from Ghana will perform at Northern Michigan University on Saturday, March 14."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.−The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will be sponsoring a program by one couple who chose to travel Alaska taking four different modes of transportation. "

"Northern Michigan University will hold its 17th annual "Learning to Walk Together" traditional Native American pow wow on Saturday, March 14, in Vandament Arena. Grand entry times are noon and 6 p.m. "

The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will sponsor a digital presentation on cruising through Alaska.

"John Ganis, a photographer who has spent more than two decades visually documenting the environmental impact of overdevelopment and resource exploitation, will give a free public presentation at Northern Michigan University."

"Novelist Lan Samantha Chang, director of the renowned Iowa Writers’ Workshop, will give a free public reading at Northern Michigan University on Thursday, March 12."

"Northern Michigan University’s DeVos Art Museum will host a free family day at the museum, where children and parents can view the "Beyond Green: Toward a Sustainable Art " exhibit."

"Gov. Jennifer Granholm has announced three appointments to the Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees. NMU alumni Larry Inman of Williamsburg and Garnet Lewis of Freeland will be joined by Sook Wilkinson of Bloomfield Hills. "

"A Summer Employment Job Fair for Northern Michigan University students and alumni will be held from 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the Great Lakes Rooms of the University Center. There is no charge to attend. "

Northern Michigan University’s psychology department will host a presentation titled "A Strand of Vermicelli: Dr. Darwin’s Part in the Creation of Frankenstein’s Monster."

Northern Michigan University master’s degree candidate Jason Paul Aun will present a biology seminar titled "Analysis and Quantitation of the Cross Presentation of Tumor Antigens Using the HIV Protein Transactivation Regulatory Protein (TAT) to

The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will sponsor a basic course in how to play the card game Bridge.

"A free open skate will be held during Northern Michigan University’s Winterfest. The theme of this year’s celebration, scheduled Feb. 15-21, is "Timbrr! Get Your Lumberjack On.""

"Essayist and fiction writer Mary Clearman Blew will be reading at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at the Women’s Federated Clubhouse in Marquette. The event is free and open to the public. "

Upper Peninsula natives Gloria and Bill Jackson have established a $1 million endowment through the Northern Michigan University Foundation.

"The Northern Michigan University Seaborg Center will hold "Winter Weekend College for Kids" for students in kindergarten through 7th grade. "

"The Northern Michigan University Seaborg Center will hold "Winter Weekend College for Kids" for students in kindergarten through 7th grade. "

"The Northern Michigan University chapter of Nothing but Nets will hold its second annual "Nothing but Nets Fashion Show" at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, in the University Center Great Lakes Rooms. Admission is by donation. "

"A free presentation titled "Erasmus Darwin: England’s Leonardo?" is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Northern Michigan University’s Whitman Hall."

"A new exhibit titled "Rags, Rugs and Weavers: A Living Tradition" will be featured at Northern Michigan University’s Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center Feb. 6 through March 23. "

"Seth Meyers of Saturday Night Live is coming to Northern Michigan University on Thursday, Feb. 19. He will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Vandament Arena."

"Fulbright scholar Djeneba Traore of Mali will present "The Empowerment of the African Woman" on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Northern Michigan University."

"Northern Michigan University will serve as a host site for "College Goal Sunday," a free statewide event that helps high school seniors and their parents understand higher education costs and the financial aid options available."

"Northern Michigan University students Jessica Cross of Oxford, Mich., and Nancy Kenok of Homewood, Ill., received Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships for study-abroad programs this semester. "

Northern Michigan University English Professor Robert Whalen has been awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship.

"Northern Michigan University has been selected for the 2008 Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. NMU is one of 119 higher education institutions in the nation to earn the distinction. "

"Lisa Ling, television correspondent and host of National Geographic’s Explorer, will present "Opening Minds and Hearts to the Issues Surrounding Us" at Northern Michigan University."

"Northern Michigan University’s International Performing Arts Series will present a concert by African Guitar Summit member Adam Solomon and his band, Tikisa, on Saturday, Feb. 7."

"Northern Michigan University’s DeVos Art Museum will sponsor two visiting artist presentations in February in conjunction with its "Beyond Green: Toward a Sustainable Art" exhibition. The public is invited to attend free of charge. "

"The Northern Center for Lifelong Living is sponsoring a tour from Marquette to the Annual Winter Carnival in Houghton on Thursday, Feb. 5."

"The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will sponsor an ethnic dinner featuring traditional Native American cuisine with a contemporary twist on Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Northern Michigan University Jacobetti Center. "

"The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will sponsor a presentation on Native American school life in North Dakota. It is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, in room 101-B of the Superior Dome. "

"Northern Michigan University’s Student Leader Fellowship Program (SLFP) is now accepting applications for a new group of 50 or more student fellows to begin the program in the fall of 2009. The application deadline is Friday, Feb. 6. "

"MARQUETTE--Northern Michigan University’s department of political science and public administration will host a symposium titled "Innovations in Local Government Management" on Friday, Feb. 6."

Northern Michigan University will make available the television broadcast of Tuesday’s (Jan. 20) presidential inauguration at multiple campus sites.

"The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will sponsor "Woodworkers Rally Session III," an opportunity for beginning and advanced woodworkers to learn some skills and create a project of their own."

Northern Michigan University will host three events next week to honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. The public is invited to attend free of charge.

"The Northern Michigan University music department will present a "Faculty and Friends" recital at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, in Reynolds Recital Hall. "

Northern Michigan University’s DeVos Art Museum will be the final stop for a touring exhibition titled "Beyond Green: Toward a Sustainable Art."

"MARQUETTE, Mich.–Chocolay Golf Club owners Joe and Patsie Gibbs of Interlochen, Mich., have donated the 18-hole course, buildings and equipment to the Northern Michigan University Foundation."