March 30, 2024

SUSTAINABLE FASHION - BEGINNER SEWING SERIES EVENT TONIGHT 

The three-part beginner sewing series to promote sustainable fashion has the second event TONIGHT at 5 p.m. at the SHINE building (1400 Presque Isle Ave). This event will be centered around sewing machine basics! Participants will learn basic stitches and sewing skills and go home with their first finished project!

This series is centered around promoting sustainable fashion and teaching the basics of sewing & mending. We are stoked to have @dumsterslayer444 come and show us the ropes of creating projects from recycled materials!

The third and final event is scheduled for Friday, April 26 during Earth Week, at this event we will put our new skills to the test and sew reusable period products for women overseas!

Tonight’s event and the the next event on April 26 require an RSVP as there is a limited number of available seats (please RSVP to mikroger@nmu.edu.) We are very excited for this series and can’t wait to see what it brings!

 

NMU WINTER SEMESTER JOB FAIR 

The Winter Semester Job Fair is on March 20 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm in the Northern Center at NMU. Stop by the Marquette County Conservation District table and chat about careers in conservation!

 

SHINE LETTER WRITING EVENT 

Join us on March 25 from 6-7:30 pm in Jamrich 1311! To further promote climate initiatives, learn how to write a letter with Robert Anderson, a retired law attorney, who has had multiple letters published in newspapers around Michigan. By writing letters to politicians and publishing in the newspaper, you can influence climate action in your community. Bring a computer to work on a letter supporting an issue you feel passionate about!

 

NMU GENDER FAIR 

Please join the Gender and Sexuality Studies program at the Gender Fair! Festivities will kick off with a keynote talk by Dr. Jesus Gregorio Smith on Thursday, March 28 at 7pm in Jamrich 1100. And then the Gender Fair itself on  Friday, March 29 from 10am to 3pm in the Northern Center Ballrooms. Highlights:

  • Dr. Smith's talk will be livestreamed and include ASL interpreters
  • Campus and Community Organization Tables with information and activities
  • Student poster projects
  • A raffle with prizes from local shops
  • Snacks!

Come by, see what's going on, and learn more about Gender and Sexuality topics and issues and about the Gender and Sexuality Studies minor! Visit the Gender Fair website or send an email to gender@nmu.edu for more information!

 

ECOREPS WORKSHOPS & EVENTS 

EcoReps meetings are Thursdays from 5-6pm in Jamrich 1311. Register on the Hub to receive EcoReps emails. EcoReps has many exciting events coming up!!

  • March 19th - Spring Cleaning Day
    • EcoReps encourages you to practice spring cleaning on March 19th in your physical and digital world. EcoReps will post tips & tricks to sustainably spring clean on Instagram.
  • March 21 - EcoBricking Workshop
  • March 28 - Art & Activism Workshop
  • April 4 - Mindfulness and Sustainability
  • April 18 - Recycling 101 Workshop

 

CONSERVATION CREW EVENTS 

Register for the Conservation Crew on the Hub or email to join the email list to get details on events. NMU Conservation Crew has fun events coming up!

  • March 16 - Laughing Whitefish Falls Hike
    • Meet at the OLA Pavillion to carpool at 11am. There is about a 30 minute drive there, and 30 minutes back. Please bring your own  snack/lunch for yourself to have a picnic after the hike.
  • March 17 - Mural Painting
    • The Mural will be in the tunnels between Harden Hall and Weston. All supplies will be provided, and you are all more than welcome to join in creating this.
  • March 25 - Sugarloaf Hike
    • Meet at the OLA pavilion at 4pm to carpool. Ice cleats are recommended.

 

NORTH WIND ARTICLE ON DR. MARTIN REINHARDT'S RETIREMENT 

Dr. Martin Reinhardt is professor of Native American Studies at NMU and the primary investigator for the Decolonizing Diet Project. The North Wind featured an article on Dr. Martin Reinhardt’s legacy and his upcoming retirement. Read more here!

 

STUDENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COURSE PUBLISHES OP-ED IN MINING

Read Sarah Edgell’s article in the Mining Journal here.

 

NORTHERN CLIMATE NETWORK - NEXT CLIMATE@NOON ON MARCH 15 

  • Mar. 15 - What is divestment & what is means for NMU with DivestNMU Alumni & current leaders 
  • Apr 12 - EN-ROADS Climate Simulator with Citizens' Climate Lobby 

Next Climate@Noon is March 15 at noon in Jamrich 1311!

Also, check out Northern Climate Network at the following places:

The Northern Climate Network is free and open to the public and co-sponsored by Marquette’s Climate Adaptation Task Force. If you know of other climate change-related events happening in our community, please let us know and we’ll be sure to share with our network.

 

SUSTAINABILITY FEATURED IN CELEBRATION OF STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP 

The Celebration of Student Scholarship is an annual event held on the Northern Michigan University campus to recognize the academic contributions of undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines.

This year’s event will highlight Green Fund Projects, First Generation & Indigenous Student Research & more. The submission platform opens Monday, February 26. The deadline for abstract submission is Friday, March 29, 2024. Learn more here.

 

SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST POSITION 

This is a newly posted job opportunity with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) in Baraga. The Sustainability Specialist will work toward helping KBIC find renewable pathways to help reduce global emissions. Learn more here.

 

GREAT LAKES CLIMATE CORPS IS NOW HIRING 

The Great Lakes Climate Corps is now hiring for the summer season! They encourage you to apply before March 4th. Applications are considered in the order in which they are received. Apply here!

 

COASTAL RESTORATION TECHNICIAN POSITION IN ALPENA, MI 

The Coastal Restoration Technician will participate in implementing a variety of habitat restoration projects across aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems in Northeast Michigan with a focus on the unique habitats along Lake Huron’s coastline. Coastal Restoration Technicians will be completing tasks on behalf of the Huron Coastal Invasive Species Network (HCISN), a collaboration of local, state, and federal partners working together to address invasive species concerns across six counties. We are looking for motivated individuals who have a passion for the stewardship of our natural resources, will be strong team members, help problem solve, work efficiently and confidently without direct supervision, and maintain a high level of professionalism in field and office settings. To learn more about the position duties and how to apply to this position, visit this website.

 

M22 CREATIVE INTERNSHIP 

M22 is looking for an intern to assist our creative team this summer. The position is based in Traverse City and would include tasks relating to design, photoshoots, event planning and more! It’s a super fun place to work and very fast-paced. Students interested can learn more about the position on the website.

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