September

Tuesday, September 1

5:30 - 6:30 pm | 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 pm | 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!

Wednesday, September 2

6 - 7 pm | 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!

 

7 - 8 pm | Trout Unlimited 5 Rivers Informational Meeting - Jamrich 1315

Informational meeting on what 5 rivers is, what they do, what to expect.

Thursday, September 3

5 - 7 pm | Solarize Marquette - Peter White Public Library

GLREA Solarize is a community-centric program that provides educational resources and a group-buy discount to homeowners, businesses, nonprofits, schools, places of worship, and local units of government who may be considering solar. By working with our vetted solar installers to provide a discount. In partnership with Augustine Solar, the Superior Watershed Partnership, the Michigan Environmental Council, and EGLE.

Friday, September 4

3 - 4:30 pm  |  Crafts & Convos by Wellbeing - Jamrich Classroom TBD

Join us biweekly (or stop by when you can) for a simple craft project while building connections. Some of our WellBeing staff and peer educators will be present, and we may have some special campus guests joining us from time to time! If you have your own art/craft project, you are welcome to bring it along.

Tuesday, September 8

5:30 - 6:30 pm | EcoReps Weekly Meeting - Harden 307

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

 

5:30 - 6:30 pm | Mycology Club Meeting - Harden 302

Join the NMU Mycology Club for our biweekly fall semester meetings. These meetings will be part casual social gatherings and scheduled events throughout the semester! Come be apart of their mycelial network!

 

6 - 7 pm | NMU Botany Club Introduction Meeting + Welcome Back Hike - Jamrich 2319

Calling all nature lovers! The NMU Botany Club is hosting the first meeting of the semester! They will meet for an introduction meeting, followed by a fun, easy hike at Presque Isle for those interested!

 

6:30 - 7:30 pm | 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 pm | Science on Tap at Blackrocks Brewery

Learn more about Organ Targeted Therapy with Lanrong Bi from MTU's Chemistry Department.

Wednesday, September 9

6 - 7 pm | 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 - 8 pm | CNAS Learning Circles in the Whitman Hall Commons

These learning circles present opportunities for students, faculty, staff and community members to learn about Indian Boarding School experiences, healing and justice for survivors and families, and to prepare for NMU's commemoration event on September 30, recognized as Orange Shirt Day. 

 

7 - 7:30 pm | Apiculture Club First Meeting in Jamrich 2319

Welcome to Apiculture Club! This will be their first meeting; you will get to know each other and discuss plans for the future of the club. All are welcome to explore the amazing and wonderful world of bees. 

Thursday, September 10

4:30 - 6 pm  |  Wildpups - Animal Assisted Intervention Program by Wildpups - Lydia Olsen Library

Come visit The Wildpups! The Wildpups are part of NMU's Animal Assisted Intervention program. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to enjoy time with therapy dogs on the first floor of the Lydia M. Olson Library. 

 5 - 8 pm | Hoop House Work Days at the NMU Hoop Houses in the Woodland Park
 6 - 7 pm | Organization for Outdoor Recreation Professionals Weekly Meeting - The Yurt behind the PEIF. 
Friday, September 11

11 - 12 pm  |  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.

Sunday, September 133:00 pm | Hive Inspection
Monday, September 14

11 am - 1 pm | 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, September 15

5:30 - 6:30 pm | 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 pm | Entomology Club Weekly Meeting - Jarmrich 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!

Wednesday, September 16

6 - 7 pm | 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 - 8 pm | CNAS Learning Circles in the Whitman Hall Commons

These learning circles present opportunities for students, faculty, staff and community members to learn about Indian Boarding School experiences, healing and justice for survivors and families, and to prepare for NMU's commemoration event on September 30, recognized as Orange Shirt Day. 

Thursday, September 175 - 8 pm | Hoop House Work Days at the NMU Hoop Houses in the Woodland Park
 6 - 7 pm | Organization for Outdoor Recreation Professionals Weekly Meeting - The Yurt behind the PEIF. 
Friday, September 18

8 - 11 am | Rise and SHINE Open House - 310 Harden Hall

Everyone is invited to meet up with alumni, students, staff, and faculty passionate about fostering sustainable change on our campus and in our community. 

 

12 pm | Climate@Noon: Stream Restoration - Jamrich 1320

Join us to learn how innovative mapping, modeling, and field experiments are helping identify new strategies to protect cold-water streams and brook trout in a changing climate!

Saturday, September 19

Work Day at Tory Woods

The UP Land Conservancy and Starflower Ecological Alliance is hosting a trail maintenance workday and planting trees for improved deer habitat. UPLC will supply gloves and tools necessary.

Monday, September 21

11 am - 1 pm | 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, September 22

3 - 7 pm | ASNMU Farmer's Markey by ASNMU - Behind the Northern Center

Join ASNMU for the 3rd annual Wildcat Farmers Market. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees will enjoy several different vendors and live music. We hope to see you there!

 

5:30 - 6:30 pm | Mycology Club Meeting - Harden 302

Join the NMU Mycology Club for our biweekly fall semester meetings. These meetings will be part casual social gatherings and scheduled events throughout the semester! Come be apart of their mycelial network!

 

5:30 - 6:30 | 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 pm | 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!

Wednesday, September 23

6 - 7 pm | 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 - 8 pm | CNAS Learning Circles in the Whitman Hall Commons

These learning circles present opportunities for students, faculty, staff and community members to learn about Indian Boarding School experiences, healing and justice for survivors and families, and to prepare for NMU's commemoration event on September 30, recognized as Orange Shirt Day. 

Thursday, September 245 - 8 pm | Hoop House Work Days at the NMU Hoop Houses in the Woodland Park
 6 - 7 pm | Organization for Outdoor Recreation Professionals Weekly Meeting - The Yurt behind the PEIF. 
Friday, September 25                                                                                      

Indigenous Perspectives Symposium on Medicines - In the Northern Center

This year’s symposium aims to bring together Indigenous leaders, elders, knowledge holders, practitioners, academics, and community members to share insights on topics ranging from traditional medicinal plants and healing practices to Indigenous health education and applied seventh-generation thinking. Through a series of presentations, workshops, and communal gatherings, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the vital connection between medicine, land, language, and spirit in Indigenous communities.

 

11 - 12 pm  |  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.

Sunday, September 273:00 pm | Hive Inspection
Monday, September 28

11 am - 1 pm | 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).

 

11:30 - 1 pm  |  Wildpups - Animal Assisted Intervention Program by Wildpups - Lydia Olsen Library

Come visit The Wildpups! The Wildpups are part of NMU's Animal Assisted Intervention program. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to enjoy time with therapy dogs on the first floor of the Lydia M. Olson Library. 

Tuesday, September 29

5:30 - 6:30 | 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 pm | 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!

Wednesday, September 30

6 - 7 pm | 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!

October

October is Campus Sustainability Month! Check out NMU's calendar here!