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NMU Library Hosts 'Spirit of the Hunt' Exhibit

Nov. 16, 2021 —

Northern Michigan University's Lydia Olson Library is hosting a multimedia art exhibit titled "The Spirit of the Hunt," presented in collaboration with Project Coyote. It is curated by Catherine Plank, a University of Michigan graduate student, and intended to promote discussion while highlighting the “beauty and values of wolves and other wildlife in the Great Lakes region.”

Nov. 15, 2021 —

Northern Michigan University will hold its fifth consecutive Day of Giving on Tuesday, Nov. 30. The NMU Foundation encourages faculty, staff, alumni and friends to show their support for students through a variety of giving options.

NMU Board Approves AAUP Contract, AFSCME Amendments

Nov. 12, 2021 —

The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees today unanimously approved the proposed contract with the NMU-American Association of University Professors (AAUP) union and a letter of agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees' (AFSCME) Local 1094.

Dees (left) and the Native American Students Association

Nov. 11, 2021 —

The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University has announced that traditional wood carver Russell Dees of Marquette and the Native American Students Association of NMU are the two recipients of the 2021 Upper Peninsula Folklife Awards.

Revised U.P. Folklife Awards Release Coming

Nov. 11, 2021 —

The press release sent earlier today is being revised because of inaccuracies in the biographical information of one of the recipients. Please do not use that release. Revised version will be sent as soon as it's available. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.

Nov. 11, 2021 —

Jason Schneider, an assistant professor in the woodworking and furniture design program at Northern Michigan University, is exhibiting some of his sculptural work at Bay College's Besse Gallery through Dec. 3. He is also giving an artist talk and demonstration at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16.

NMU Board Special Meeting Friday

Nov. 11, 2021 —

The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via teleconference at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12. Two items are on the agenda: the American Association of University Professors' (AAUP) NMU chapter negotiated contract; and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees' Union (AFSCME) (AFL-CIO) Local 1095 letter of agreement. The meeting will be live-streamed on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/nmuavstreaming.

Orchestra Thanksgiving Concert Nov. 18

Nov. 9, 2021 —

The Northern Michigan University Music Department will present its Thanksgiving-themed NMU Orchestra Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Reynolds Recital Hall.

Transplant Psychology Presentation at NMU

Nov. 9, 2021 —

Northern Michigan University alumnus and transplant psychologist Kevin McDowell will discuss the psychology of heart and lung transplantation during a presentation titled “The Heart of the Matter” at NMU. His talk is scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, in room 2906 West Science Hall.

NMU Choirs Perform

Nov. 9, 2021 —

The Northern Michigan University Arts Chorale and University Choir will present an NMU Choirs Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at St. Peter Cathedral.

November 2021

NMU Library Hosts 'Spirit of the Hunt' Exhibit

NMU Day of Giving Nov. 30

NMU Board Approves AAUP Contract, AFSCME Amendments

U.P. Folklife Award Recipients Announced

Revised U.P. Folklife Awards Release Coming

Schneider's Work Featured in Exhibition

NMU Board Special Meeting Friday

Orchestra Thanksgiving Concert Nov. 18

Transplant Psychology Presentation at NMU

NMU Choirs Perform