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NMU Hosts Indigenous Perspectives Symposium Nov. 1

Indigenous Perspectives Symposium poster

Oct. 21, 2024 —

Indigenous artists from across the region will gather at Northern Michigan University to share their perspectives on film, paintings, music, sculpture, literature and other arts. The inaugural Indigenous Perspectives Symposium is free to the public and scheduled for Friday, Nov. 1, in the Northern Center.

Oct. 21, 2024 —

The Zodiac Trio, a premier violin-clarinet-piano ensemble, will perform as part of Northern Michigan University's Siril Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, in Reynolds Recital Hall. The group will also host two free events earlier in the day, also in Reynolds: a music appreciation presentation at 11 a.m.; and a masterclass at 1 p.m.

Howard Schultz (left) addresses students during a conversation moderated by President Brock Tessman

Oct. 21, 2024 —

Northern Michigan University President Brock Tessman invited a small group of alumni and friends to meet to learn more about the university's new strategic plan, Our Compass, and its grand challenges, goals and success measurements. Several were on campus Sunday and Monday (Oct. 20-21) to tour facilities; meet with students, faculty and staff; and discuss strategic plan goals and ideas. The group included Howard Schultz, former CEO of Starbucks and a 1975 NMU communications graduate, who hosted a “fireside chat” with selected students in Reynolds Recital Hall.

Conference graphic showing the Upper Peninsula as the site of this year's event

Oct. 21, 2024 —

The Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference (MBLGTACC) will be held at Northern Michigan University Oct. 25-27. Now in its 32nd year, it is the nation's largest and oldest-continuously running conference for queer and trans+ college students and young adults, designed to catalyze conversation and action around relevant issues. Each year, MBLGTACC makes one Midwest community a destination for a diverse gathering of 2,000+ college students.

Oct. 21, 2024 —

Northern Michigan University will hold the fourth annual Upper Peninsula Association for Behavior Analysis (UPABA) conference Nov. 7-8. This year's event focuses on language acquisition strategies and features national speakers, practical workshops and networking opportunities. The goals of the annual conference are to increase knowledge, improve client support and collaborate with institutions for effective care across the Great Lakes region.

NMU's "Frankenstein" is directed by Kaitlyn Frotton and adapted by Alastar Dimitrie

Oct. 18, 2024 —

For more than two centuries, Mary Shelley's 1818 Gothic novel Frankenstein has remained a favorite within the horror fiction genre. Its tale of a scientist's effort to bring back the dead by carving a new creature from their corpses—only to have his creation turn on him through a series of violent acts—has had an enduring influence on popular culture and spawned many creative adaptations. Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will premiere its version of the stage play, with opening night appropriately on Halloween.

Oct. 18, 2024 —

Northern Michigan University assistant professor Jongeun You was invited to serve as the 2024 Harold Hotelling Memorial Lecturer at Lawrence Technological University. Named for the accomplished economist, the lecture series marked its 14th anniversary on Oct. 17. It addresses timely and relevant topics in the guest speaker's area of research. Dr. You, who teaches in NMU's Political Science and Public Administration Department, presented “Policy Conflict in U.S. Energy Infrastructure Siting.”

Oct. 18, 2024 —

For the 24th consecutive year, Northern Michigan University will present its annual Sonderegger Symposium, which focuses on Upper Peninsula history topics. This year's event will touch on various aspects of NMU's past in honor of the university's 125th anniversary. It will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, in the Northern Center ballrooms. Admission is free and lunch will be provided. No registration is required.

Students lead a "practice tour" along the Dead River

Oct. 15, 2024 —

Outdoor Recreation and Leadership Management majors from Northern Michigan University were responsible for planning and leading morning tours of various Marquette-area locations during last weekend's Fresh Coast Film Festival (FCFF). The annual festival features documentaries celebrating the outdoor lifestyle, water-rich environment and resilient spirit of the Great Lakes region.

Photo from past NMU Night at a Red Wings game.

Oct. 15, 2024 —

Northern Michigan University alumni and friends are invited to join President Brock Tessman and fellow Wildcats at a Detroit Red Wings game on Saturday, Nov. 9, for NMU Night at Little Caesars Arena. Alumni Relations will also host a pre-game gathering with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar at the Tin Roof.

October 2024

NMU Hosts Indigenous Perspectives Symposium Nov. 1

Zodiac Trio to Perform at NMU

Tessman Convenes External Strategy Group

Gender Diversity Conference at NMU Oct. 25-27

NMU Hosts UPABA Conference Nov. 7-8

NMU's 'Frankenstein' Opens on Halloween

You Delivers Harold Hotelling Memorial Lecture

Sonderegger Symposium Focuses on NMU's Past

Students Lead Fresh Coast Film Fest Tours

NMU Night at Red Wings Game Nov. 9