Events of Interest
NMU ALLIES is proud to make you aware of events of interest on campus and in our community that relate to LGBTQIA+ issues. Unless otherwise noted, NMU ALLIES is not a sponsor or host of the event, and you should contact the event organizer for information.
NMU ALLIES Member Meetings
Meet with your fellow ALLIES
Virtual Meetings are typically scheduled for the first Friday of every month at 12 p.m. Eastern unless otherwise noted:
Winter 2024
February 2nd
March 1st
April 5th
May 3rd
Zoom links to meetings are sent to registered members only. Interested in joining NMU ALLIES? Contact Jeff Gagnon at jgagnon@nmu.edu.
Community Events
Upcoming events
Lavender Graduation
Thursday May 2nd
6 - 8 p.m.
Forest Roberts Theatre
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites you to celebrate the achievements of LGBTQ+ graduating students with their allies, family, and friends! All are welcome and no tickets are required, but graduates must register to participate and/or receive a cord. Registration opens March 25th.
https://cglink.me/2eb/r2259599
https://thehub.nmu.edu/seec/rsvp_boot?id=2259599
Multicultural Graduation
by Student Equity & Engagement Center
Wed, May 1, 2024
6 PM – 8 PM
Forest Roberts Theatre
https://cglink.me/2eb/r2259598
https://thehub.nmu.edu/seec/rsvp_boot?id=2259598
Multicultural Graduation is a chance to recognize the achievements of graduating students of color and international students. A brief ceremony will be followed by music, a special menu of cultural foods, and time with community! All are welcome and no tickets are required, but graduates must register via the Google form to participate in the ceremony. Registration will open on March 25th.
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Submit your LGBTQ+ events to allies@nmu.edu
Follow-Up on Past Event
Jason Wood, who ALLIES had as a guest last year to speak about Orthorexia, is featured in a CCN Health article: "Orthorexia: An eating disorder that few people understand and many accidentally applaud"
March 1, 2024
See www.cnn.com/2024/03/01/health/orthorexia-eating-disorder-explained-wellness/index.html