October 11, 2024
Wildcat Way Plan Work Sessions - October 14
One of the last work sessions to share the final draft of the Wildcat Way Plan is on October 14 from 2:30 to 4 pm in Jamrich 1318. During this work session, the designers will be sharing the overall concept for Wildcat Way as it traverses campus as well as details for the activity zones along the path. These zones include the areas noted below:
- Jacobetti Heritage lookout
- Residence Hall (between Quad II and the Woods)
- Harden Hall Connection and Amphitheatre
- Academic Commons
- Heritage Trail
- Arts District
- Presque Isle Connection
- Athletics and Recreation
If there are any questions please feel free to call or email Jim Thams at 2475/jthams@nmu.edu.
Indigenous Peoples Day - October 14
Join the Native American Student Association (NASA) this Monday, October 14, at the land acknowledgment sign at 10 am in front of the Wildcat Willy as we march to the firesight in celebration of the resiliency and sovereignty of Indigenous Peoples! There will be traditional drumming, singing, and several speakers.
Superior on Tap - Supreme Decisions, Vanishing Wetlands: Understanding Recent Policy Impacts on Our Watersheds - October 17
The local nonprofit, Citizens for a Safe & Clean Lake Superior (CSCLS) is hosting a mini-series of community lectures this fall to provide the community with opportunities to learn about wetlands. The Superior on Tap event features Kim Ferraro, an environmental attorney and professor at Indiana University's School of Law, who will discuss federal wetland regulations and how recent Supreme Court decisions have shaped the way wetlands are protected in our nation. This event is co-hosted by Ore Dock Brewing Company and NMU's Department of Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences. To learn more about this event, look at the Facebook event. The poster for this event is attached to this article.
Marquette County Conservation District - Pollinator Conference - October 17
MCCD was invited to participate in Michigan's 2024 Pollinate Conference this year. Pollinate is a networking event created to bring women and non-binary individuals together to connect and collaborate on conservation and agriculture-related topics and ideas. By cultivating working relationships, we can better serve our communities, our resources, and our food systems and wild spaces. This conference has grown to partner with conservation districts around Michigan to better serve people in different areas of the state and we are excited to bring this learning and networking opportunity to women and beyond in the U.P.!
This event will be a gathering for women and non-binary folks interested in conservation, agriculture and/or local food systems, that would like the opportunity to learn and "cross-pollinate" ideas with others. We have a great day planned with guided roundtable discussions, free lunch and refreshments, and field trips to Partridge Creek Farm and Partridge Creek Compost! Check out the schedule in the poster attached to this article. Register here.
Fresh Coast Film Festival - October 17-20
Learn more about the festival and get tickets here.
Climate@Noon With Dr. Alex Stoner - November 8
Stay tuned for the next Climate@Noon with Dr. Alex Stoner where they will be discussing Climate Anxiety, Disavowal, and the Illusion of Economic Growth!
NMU Food Pantry
The fall semester hours for the NMU Food Pantry are:
101D Jacobetti - Mondays from 1-3 pm & Thursdays 1-4 pm
101B Gries Hall - Mondays from 8 am - 1:30 pm, Tuesdays from 9 am - 4 pm, Wednesdays from 12 pm - 5 pm, and Fridays from 12 pm - 4 pm
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
EcoReps
Weekly meetings are on Mondays at 4 p.m. in Jamrich 1311. To become more involved in the organization, join GroupMe.
Upcoming Events:
October 14-18 - TerraCycle Drop-Off Days from 12-4 pm. Sign Up to Volunteer Here.
October 16 - Laundry 101 11-2 pm at Jamrich 1308 and Commuter Lounge (NMU Wellbeing)
October 23 - Green Fund Workshop 5:30-6:30 pm, Jamrich 1319
November 1 - Zero-Waste Volleyball Game 3:30-6:30 pm
INTERNSHIPS AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Compost Crew at Northern Lights Dining (NLD) starting at $12.25/hr. Apply Here (No Resume or Cover Letter Needed)
Big Sky Watershed Corps, $1,200 bi-weekly, educational stipend: $7,395, 1/6 to 11/14, Apply Here
Citizens Climate Lobby has a variety of internships available for students and recent graduates, and you can find out more about their current openings on their website. Applications are due October 15th!
A FREE Climate Advocacy Certificate Program! It is a 15-week remote course on advocacy, climate science, and communication. Students interested in the spring program should register by January 12, 2025. You can email any questions you may have to highered@citizensclimatelobby.org.
