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 second Friday of every month during fall and winter semesters at 12:00 p.m. Eastern unless otherwise noted.
Fall 2024
September 6, 2024
October 11, 2024
November 8, 2024
December 13, 2024
Zoom links to meetings are sent to registered members only. Interested in joining NMU ALLIES? Contact Jessica Corkin at jcoullar@nmu.edu.
Community Events
Upcoming events
Fall 2024
Multicultural Graduation
Wednesday, December 11
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Private Location
Join the ODI in recognizing the achievements of graduating students of color & International Students. A brief ceremony will be followed by music, a special menu of cultural foods, & time with community! All are welcome to attend, no tickets are required, however, graduates MUST register to recive a stole.
Program partially funded by King•Chávez•Parks Initiative Grant.
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGL1Hlv6O4oES20q2qs4I56ggst1a9ARyEuVbOhhhv5tmP6Q/viewform
Lavender Graduation
Thursday, December 12
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Private Location
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites you to celebrate the achievements of LGBTQ+ graduating students with their allies, family, and friends! Graduates must register to participate and/or to receive a cord.
Program partially funded by King•Chávez•Parks Initiative Grant.
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2gyDba4fOPERjr_abS5upFmwvCEdbdqdtjQlSABeICnI8Ig/viewform
Women's Center Safe Space Event
December 23, 2024
PLEASE CALL (906) 225-1346 FOR MORE INFORMATION
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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