Campus Sustainability Month 2026 - Sustainability Hub for Innovation & Environment

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | More-than-Human Monday by CNAS in Jamrich Lobby

Visit CNAS in the Jamrich Hall Lobby to learn about the Center for Native American Studies at NMU! Sign up to receive more information about upcoming events, activities, and classes. Enjoy some popped manoomin (wild rice).

Tuesday, October 6

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | EcoReps Weekly Meeting - Harden 307

Join EcoReps for weekly meetings every Tuesday. They host workshops, lessons, and bring in community organizations.

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Entomology Club Weekly Meeting - Jamrich 2315

Come join Entomology Club to have fun and learn about insects! Their meetings consist of presentations, crafts, games, and more! No prior bug knowledge needed!

6 - 7 p.m. | Fisheries and Wildlife Association Weekly Meeting - Jamrich 1315

Each week, FWA will host professionals in fisheries, wildlife, or a related field, hold workshops on career development and specific skills, or otherwise engage with and learn about fisheries and wildlife and similar realms of biological study. All are welcome to join at any time!

6 - 7:30 p.m. | Mind over Miles 5K by Wellbeing - Wildcat Statue

In honor of World Mental Health Day, the third annual Mind over Miles 5K run and walk will be held on campus to highlight our commitment to the Okanagan Charter by fostering a campus culture that prioritizes health, wellbeing, and belonging. This 5K aims to promote a continued sense of community and encourage open dialogue about mental health, including our collective ability to reduce the stigma around prioritizing mental health and asking for help.

11 - 12 p.m.  | Wellbeing Walk by Wellbeing - Meeting at the Wildcat Statue

Join Wellbeing biweekly at the Wildcat Statue at 11am for a wellbeing walk! Routes will vary, and they plan to stick to mostly sidewalks. Footwear that is comfortable for 2-4 miles of walking is recommended, and feel free to bring a water bottle. Other departments or groups may join us some weeks, but there is no real agenda besides connecting with each other in the outdoors for about an hour.

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | GTU OLA Clean Up Event

Help get the OLA ready for the changing of seasons!

Indigenous People's Day Celebration

ll are welcome to join in a celebration of Indigenous People's Day! Monday, October 12, 2026 at 11am we invite all to join us at the Territory Acknowledgment Sign to hear a panel of speakers share about the importance of Indigenous perspectives for our campus and community. Following the 11am gathering, we will walk across campus through the academic mall to raise awareness. Ending at the Whitman Woods Fire Site Pavilion, there will be a sacred fire and medicines with fire keeper Cody Mayer and songs from local intertribal drum group Teal Lake Singers. Join us to learn and celebrate Indigenous People's Day 2026!

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Wildlife Mortality Investigation Workshop in Jamrich 2317

Join NMU graduate student Reese Poindexter to learn about mortality investigations in wildlife biology!

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | EcoReps Weekly Meeting - Harden 307

Join EcoReps for weekly meetings every Tuesday. They host workshops, lessons, and bring in community organizations.

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Entomology Club Weekly Meeting - Jamrich 2315

Come join Entomology Club to have fun and learn about insects! Their meetings consist of presentations, crafts, games, and more! No prior bug knowledge needed!

7 p.m. | Science on Tap at Blackrocks Brewery

Learn about Mosquito Monitoring with Ken Luzynski from SVSU's Biology department.

6 - 7 p.m. | Fisheries and Wildlife Association Weekly Meeting - Jamrich 1315

Each week, FWA will host professionals in fisheries, wildlife, or a related field, hold workshops on career development and specific skills, or otherwise engage with and learn about fisheries and wildlife and similar realms of biological study. All are welcome to join at any time!

5 p.m. | Green Fund Help Workshop in Jamrich 1319

Join the Green Fund Intern, Nadia Kuhlman, for help writing a Green Fund proposal. Brainstorm ideas for how NMU can reduce its environmental impact and learn what goes into making a sustainable change on campus, including costs and labor.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | More-than-Human Monday by CNAS in Jamrich Lobby

Visit CNAS in the Jamrich Hall Lobby to learn about the Center for Native American Studies at NMU! Sign up to receive more information about upcoming events, activities, and classes. Enjoy some popped manoomin (wild rice).

Reuse Recycle Reimagine Exhibition in the Students' Art Gallery

This Exhibition features: Trash to someone. Treasure to us. Old materials, new meaning! The exhibition will take place October 19 to November 13.

4 - 5:30 p.m. |  Jam Making Workshop in the Woodland Park Apartments Multipurpose Room

Join the Hoop House in learning how to make and preserve strawberry jam! In this hands-on workshop, we'll be exploring the basics of jam making and water bath canning, with attendees being able to cook, can, and take home their own jar of strawberry jam!
HOOP to see you there! - HH Co-Leaders

Note: You must be registered to attend this event, you will be asked to scan in at the door to confirm your registration. If you can no longer attend please cancel your registration so those on the waiting list can attend. This is a free event but donations are appreciated.

Tuesday, October 20

4 - 5:30 p.m. | Dill Pickle Workshop in the Woodland Park Apartments Multipurpose Room

Join the Hoop House for a guided workshop on making and preserving your own dill pickles! In this hands-on workshop, presented we'll be exploring the basics of making and water bath canning practices, with attendees being able to cook, can, and take home their own jar of pickles! In order to get the best flavor it's recommended pickles sit for at least 3 weeks, which makes them perfect to show off at Thanksgiving!
HOOP to see you there! - HH Co-Leaders

Note: You must be registered to attend this event, you will be asked to scan in at the door to confirm your registration. If you can no longer attend please cancel your registration so those on the waiting list can attend. This event is free but donations are appreciated.

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | EcoReps Weekly Meeting - Harden 307

Join EcoReps for weekly meetings every Tuesday. They host workshops, lessons, and bring in community organizations.

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Entomology Club Weekly Meeting - Jamrich 2315

Come join Entomology Club to have fun and learn about insects! Their meetings consist of presentations, crafts, games, and more! No prior bug knowledge needed!

4 - 5:30 p.m. | Salsa Verde Workshop in the Woodland Park Apartments Multipurpose Room

Join the Hoop House for a guided workshop on making and preserving your own salsa verde! In this hands-on workshop, we'll be exploring the basics of making and water bath canning salsa verde, with attendees being able to cook, can, and take home their own jar of salsa!
HOOP to see you there! - HH Co-Leaders

Note: You must be registered to attend this event, you will be asked to scan in at the door to confirm your registration. If you can no longer attend please cancel your registration so those on the waiting list can attend. This event is free but donations are appreciated.

6 - 7 p.m. | Fisheries and Wildlife Association Weekly Meeting - Jamrich 1315

Each week, FWA will host professionals in fisheries, wildlife, or a related field, hold workshops on career development and specific skills, or otherwise engage with and learn about fisheries and wildlife and similar realms of biological study. All are welcome to join at any time!

4 - 5:30 p.m. | Kimchi Workshop in the Woodland Park Apartments Multipurpose Room

Join the Hoop House in learning how to make your own kimchi! With attendees being able take home their own jar of kimchi at the end of the night!
HOOP to see you there! - HH Co-Leaders

Note: You must be registered to attend this event, you will be asked to scan in at the door to confirm your registration. If you can no longer attend please cancel your registration so those on the waiting list can attend. This is a free event but donations are appreciated.

11 - 12 p.m.  |  Wellbeing Walk by Wellbeing - Meeting at the Wildcat Statue

Join Wellbeing biweekly at the Wildcat Statue at 11am for a wellbeing walk! Routes will vary, and they plan to stick to mostly sidewalks. Footwear that is comfortable for 2-4 miles of walking is recommended, and feel free to bring a water bottle. Other departments or groups may join us some weeks, but there is no real agenda besides connecting with each other in the outdoors for about an hour.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | More-than-Human Monday by CNAS in Jamrich Lobby

Visit CNAS in the Jamrich Hall Lobby to learn about the Center for Native American Studies at NMU! Sign up to receive more information about upcoming events, activities, and classes. Enjoy some popped manoomin (wild rice).

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | EcoReps Weekly Meeting - Harden 307

Join EcoReps for weekly meetings every Tuesday. They host workshops, lessons, and bring in community organizations.

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Entomology Club Weekly Meeting - Jamrich 2315

Come join Entomology Club to have fun and learn about insects! Their meetings consist of presentations, crafts, games, and more! No prior bug knowledge needed!

6 - 7 p.m. | Fisheries and Wildlife Association Weekly Meeting - Jamrich 1315

Each week, FWA will host professionals in fisheries, wildlife, or a related field, hold workshops on career development and specific skills, or otherwise engage with and learn about fisheries and wildlife and similar realms of biological study. All are welcome to join at any time!