For the Citizenship Edge, you will need 100 hours that may include a combination of service-learning, community service, and civic engagement. 

Civic engagement activities include: attending political, governmental, ASNMU, non-profit, or board meetings including school board or PTO meetings; attending public hearings; or working on a political campaign or project.

Opportunities:

  • Academic Senate:  Biweekly meetings on Tuesdays at 3:05pm in the Northern Center, Peninsula II. Contact Tim Compton, 2025-26 Academic Senate Chair, to attend.
  • ASNMU Meetings (student government):  Check back for meeting dates/times.
  • College Democrats Meetings*:  Thursdays at 7pm in Jamrich 1315. Check out their Facebook page at "NMU College Democrats" or email nmucollegedems@gmail.com.
  • College Republicans Meetings*:  At this time, the group has not re-registered
  • Marquette Ending Hunger* and the Food Recovery Network:  To find out more, check out their Facebook page at "Marquette Ending Hunger," which is a great source for updates about meetings, volunteer opportunities, and events. If you would like to be added to their mailing list, please send an e-mail to meh@nmu.edu.
  • NMU Board of Trustees:  Thursday, September 18 and Friday, September 19 in the Northern Center, Peninsula II; Thursday, December 11 and Friday, December 12 in the Northern Center, Peninsula II
  • Student Finance Committee:  Check back for meeting dates/times. For more info, email sfc@nmu.edu or troush@nmu.edu form more information.

*Attend a meeting to find out about civic engagement opportunities.  The meeting itself will not count towards civic engagement, but any events will count towards civic engagement.

Ishpeming City Council:  held on the third Wednesday of the month at 6pm in the Ishpeming City Hall's Council Chambers 

  • Marquette County Democratic Party, 1021 W. Washington St., 906-226-3366. The Marquette County Democratic Party is seeking students to join a grassroots organization of interns and volunteers. Hours are entirely flexible and there is no minimum commitment per week required. We work every day from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., including weekends. Much of the work can be done on campus or in the area just around campus. Leadership opportunities are also available.  For more information, please contact Meredith Rahn-Oakes at 718-702-7120.
  • Marquette County Republican Party, 1200 Wright St. (corner of Lincoln and Wright Street). Contact Curtis Salamino at 517-574-2611 for opportunities.
  • Gwinn Community Schools:  Held on the third Monday of each month (Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, and Dec. 15) at 6pm in the Gwinn Middle/High School Library, 50M-35
  • Ishpeming Public Schools:  Held on the third Monday of each month (Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, and Dec. 15) at 4pm in the Ishpeming High School Library
  • Marquette Area Public Schools:  Held on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm (Sept. 15 in the Marquette Senior High School Library; Oct. 13 in the Cherry Creek Library; Nov. 17 in the Graveraet Cafeteria; Dec. 8 in the Superior Hills Library)
  • Marquette Area Public Schools Parent Advisory Committee:  please check back
  • Negaunee Public Schools:  Held on the third Monday of each month at 5pm (with the exception in November when it is the fourth Monday) in the Negaunee High School Library.
  • NICE Community Schools:  Held on the third Monday of each month at 5:30pm in the Westwood High School Media Center.
  • Room at the Inn:  Urgent Public Board meeting on Thursday, September 18 from 6-8pm in the Peter White Public Library Community Room
  • Circuit Court Bailiff:  Call 906-225-8209 to find out about the circuit judges' schedules
  • District Court:  Call 906-225-8235 to find out about their schedule
  • Probate Court:  Call 906-225-8300 to find out about their schedule

If you would like to have your opportunity added, please fill out the questionnaire. If you have enough volunteers, please e-mail us at edge@nmu.edu to have your opportunity removed from our site. Thank you!