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NMU and the EcoReps student organization are sponsoring a “Big Green Idea” challenge designed to make Northern a more sustainable campus. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to submit proposals. The winning individual or small team proposal will be awarded $500 and Eco Reps will contribute $5,000 toward implementing the project.

When Northern Michigan University graduate student Katherine Belliel first visited Turkey, she said her “soul felt like it had come home.” The Grand Rapids native ended up living in the country for 15 years, until a failed coup attempt convinced her to return with her family to the United States. Her time abroad inspired Belliel to co-edit Expat Sofra: Culinary Tales of Foreign Women in Turkey. 

Comedy hypnotist Nadeen Manuel is coming to NMU for a performance at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb 19, in Jamrich 1100. The performance is part of Winterfest activities. Admission is free for NMU students with ID and $2 for the general public. 

Northern Michigan University is the only Midwest representative on the 30 Most Beautiful Ski Town Colleges listing released by Online College Plan. NMU ranks 15th.

The parents of Todd Honch – known as “Stix” by many because he was considered an excellent drummer—have endowed a scholarship to memorialize his passion for Northern Michigan University bands and sporting events.

Northern Michigan University ranks 2nd among small public schools nationwide that have been designated 2020-21 Military Friendly Schools by VIQTORY Media. This is Northern's third-consecutive appearance in the Top 10 and its highest placement. NMU is the only Michigan institution in the Top 10 rankings for that category. 

The NMU Quiz Bowl team is awaiting word on a possible return to the national championship after competing in the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) sectional Feb. 8 in Minneapolis. Sophomore Jakob Lippert was the second-highest individual scorer among 47 players at the tourney.

Northern Michigan University's DeVos Art Museum is accepting submissions for its annual “North of the 45th” exhibition through March 16. Artists living in Michigan, Wisconsin or Minnesota north of the 45th parallel are welcome to submit their work. 

Northern Michigan University's Department of Theatre and Dance will present the play “Significant Other.” Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13-Saturday, Feb. 15 and Wednesday, Feb. 19-Saturday, Feb. 22, at the James A. Panowski Black Box Theatre.

Northern Michigan University History Professor Emeritus Russell Magnaghi will present “The Upper Peninsula of Wisconsin?” as part of the Beaumier Lecture Series at NMU. The free talk will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, in the seminar room of the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center in Gries Hall. 

Three students from Northern Michigan University's pre-professional programs have been accepted by universities to complete their advanced education following their graduation in May.

Martin Heikel, a former Verizon vice president and founder/CEO of Flatiron Apps Company in New York City, will discuss his professional journey from corporate executive to startup founder during a free public presentation at Northern Michigan University. He will draw upon his career after graduating from NMU to address lessons learned along the way and factors that contribute to business success. 

Northern Michigan University alumna Kassy Dumke ('13 BS) was identified as one of Minnesota's “Seven Young Conservationists to Watch” by Star Tribune columnist Dennis Anderson. She is a Ducks Unlimited waterfowl biologist in Windom, Minn.

Northern Michigan University will debut a new mobile video production system at this weekend's Wildcat hockey series. The system will enhance the viewing experience for fans in the arena and viewers streaming the game remotely. It will also give NMU students on the video crew experience working with professional-grade equipment.

Six years ago, NMU alumnus Mylan Murphy posted a photo caption on Facebook that stated “It Only Takes 1”—as in one person, place, thing or opportunity to change someone's life. That is the guiding principle that has propelled him to personal and professional success in the face of challenges since he was a teenager. Now it is also the title of his first self-published children's book.

Northern Michigan University's 10th day enrollment report for the current winter semester shows the overall headcount is 7,077, a 3% increase over winter 2019.  The university's total population served has increased 19% to 15,683, fueled in large part by 61% growth in users of NMU's Educational Access Network since this same time a year ago.

Steve Mitchell of West Bloomfield, a 1967 Northern Michigan University graduate and a 1963 graduate of Ishpeming High School, was elected by his fellow board members to serve as chair of the NMU Board of Trustees for 2020. He will be joined by Tami Seavoy of Marquette as vice chair. 

Northern Michigan University is offering students a 24/7 study area for the entire winter semester in the lower level of Harden Hall.