Resources for Athletes

Diversity At The Dome

Diversity At The Dome will begin Friday, September 29th

Diversity At The Dome provides an opportunity to hear student-athlete ideas to better service diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging on campus. Professional staff and programming staff will be available to work with student-athletes to address any concerns, create and execute educational and community-building opportunities, and provide culturally relevant diversity services and DEI services available to all. 

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A World Bigger Than Yourself

“If you feel like a part of you is missing once you clean your locker out for the final time, you should know you are not alone.”

Diversity In Athletics Events

Jan. 12 - Women's Wrestling Pride Pop Up

Jan. 19 - Hockey Unity Pop UP

Jan. 20 - Swim & Dive Unity Pop Up

Jan. 27- Swim & Dive Pride Pop Up

Feb. 29 - Women's and Men's Basketball Unity Pop Up

Apr. 5 - Lacrosse Pride Pop Up

 

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One Of The Girls

“I believe we owe it to ourselves to remain true and not dim ourselves because of who we are surrounded by. It wasn’t always easy to be in the spaces I was in, but you have to be willing to take up space, to be loud in a quiet room.” 

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On The Mat With Charles Dill

"I’d like to believe, everything else in life is easy after you wrestle. Wrestling teaches deduction over motivation, discipline, and the advantage of a strong mental game. There’s no ego in the practice room, but when you step on the mat you must believe you're the best."

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Welcome To My Passion Project

"If someone would have told me five years ago that I would be going to Northern Michigan University, playing my favorite sport, creating a blog, and living my dream college experience, I wouldn’t have believed it for a second. I can confidently say young fifteen-year-old Taylor would be proud, but it hasn’t always felt this way."

Click the link below to read more about Taylor's story.

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Navigating Identity Off The Track

“Coming to Northern allowed me to step into my identity and flourish. While it came with plenty of challenges and hardships, I realize now that I have grown into the person I looked up to as a kid.”

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Tell The People You Love, You Love Them

“Nothing could ever prepare me for the battle I've had to face at twenty-years old. My life has forever changed, but I have never been more thankful for the people helping me put it back together.”