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BRAINSTORM - Two students carefully design their sprigs that will be placed on Wildcat Willy’s shirt during the first of several workshops with artist George Rodriguez.

Students work with Artist George Rodriguez in workshops, artist talk

Elizabeth Loy October 10, 2024

George Rodriguez, a ceramic artist from El Paso, Texas, visited NMU on Oct. 3 and 4, leading various workshops and an artist talk in the Art and Design building. During the workshops, he taught students...

WORKING TOGETHER - Members and staff of the NMU music department donated an assortment of baked goods to be sold to help raise funds for the NAfME.

NAfME hosts bake sale to support future music educators

Lindsey Hollander October 10, 2024

The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) held a bake sale to raise money for future music educators on Oct. 2 and 3. The fundraiser was held at the Jamrich Ticket Booth and the group was able...

NMU WellBeing promotes its Wildcat World Mental Health Day and related events. (Graphic courtesy of NMU Marketing.)

NMU WellBeing to host Wildcat World Mental Health Day

Megan Voorhees October 6, 2024

In honor of World Mental Health Day, which is celebrated every Oct. 10, NMU's WellBeing department is hosting its very own Wildcat World Mental Health Day. The World Health Organization recognizes this...

TEAMWORK- RA Kaitlyn Straschinske and her teammate, freshman Christine Corner, celebrate after knocking down a "kubb," bringing them one step closer to winning the game of the same name.

Birch West learn about Swedish culture, bond with neighbors at ‘Learn to Play Kubb’ event

Elizabeth Loy October 3, 2024

Members of the Atlantis House in Birch West Hall were taught to play the game Kubb on Thursday, Sept. 26, by their RA, Kaitlyn Straschinske. Students learned about Swedish culture and the history behind...

CLEAN UP - NMU Conservation Crew members Anna Tousley, Korina Benavidez and Taylor Kenyon, along with volunteers, display the loads of trash found on campus at their latest clean-up event.

Conservation Crew hosts campus-wide cleanup

Lindsey Hollander October 3, 2024

On Sept. 27, students met at the OLA Pavilion to be a part of a campus cleanup hosted by NMU’s Conservation Crew.  Upon arriving, students were handed supplies such as green buckets and trash bags....

Poverty Simulation helps students work with diverse groups

Poverty Simulation helps students work with diverse groups

Elizabeth Loy October 1, 2024

NMU students gathered in the Northern Center on Wednesday, Sept. 25 to participate in a Poverty Simulation. The simulation was created to expose students to poverty in hopes they will develop a better...

The Nursing Program celebrates their 125th anniversary showcasing photos of past nurses on their welcome banner

School of Nursing hosts alumni event for past, current nursing students

Lindsey Hollander September 30, 2024

On Sept. 20, Northern Michigan University hosted a Nursing Alumni event for Homecoming weekend in the Science Building. It offered an alumni panel presentation, tours of the current simulation labs and...

ADVENTURE- Four members of the club are suited up in climbing gear, ready to explore the local copper mines. Photo courtesy of Aura Wahl-Piotrowski

Keweenaw field trip gives students new geology experiences

Megan Voorhees September 19, 2024

Northern Michigan University's Rock and Mineral Club took a group field trip to the Keweenaw Peninsula to broaden their geological horizons while having fun only a few hours away.  The club was able...

TEAM UP - Students and community members work together to give feedback on past and future events held by the Northern Climate Network by writing their ideas on interactive timelines.

Climate @ Noon provides opportunities to improve climate change knowledge

Elizabeth Loy September 19, 2024

Climate @ Noon is an event hosted by the Northern Climate Network (NCN) in hopes of educating the public and students about the efforts that they have made to improve the knowledge surrounding climate...

Graphic courtesy of Ruby Joseph

ASNMU to host first Wildcat Farmer’s Market, featuring community, student vendors

Megan Voorhees September 16, 2024

After five months of planning, the first ASNMU Wildcat Farmer's Market is coming to campus.  The market will host 55 vendors, 37 of which are local businesses or establishments, and 18 are students...

GETTING INVOLVED - Pick One posts images encouraging students to engage in their promotion to explore new events on campus. Their posters depict prizes that students can win for their participation.

Pick One hosts event to encourage student engagement

Megan Voorhees September 11, 2024

NMU is striving to motivate students to be more involved in campus life through the Pick One promotional event, where students can earn points towards various prizes.  “We want to encourage as much...

HELPING HANDS - Student volunteers working for the NMU WellBeing Center set up tables throughout Jamrich to pass out pamphlets, fliers, bracelets and stress balls. Students could enter a raffle to win a variety of self-care items.

WellBeing Center hosts event to aid students’ dorm room cleanliness

Elizabeth Loy September 11, 2024

Students gathered in Jamrich on Sept. 4 for the week’s Wednesday Drop-in. The aim of this week’s WellBeing Wednesday was educating students on dorm room cleanliness. “WellBeing Wednesday Drop-in...

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