The Political Science and Public Administration Department at Northern Michigan University will present a forum titled "Making Democracy Work: Voting Issues and the Census" on Thursday, Oct. 24. The event is open to the public and will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. in 1318 Jamrich Hall. 

Josh Carlson, associate professor of Psychological Science, is this year's Peter White Scholar Award recipient at Northern Michigan University. The funding supports an additional testing component related to his research on the neuroscience of anxiety disorders and the impacts of a treatment called attention bias modification. Carlson's project previously secured a prestigious $350,000 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health.

Northern Michigan University has achieved bronze-level Bicycle Friendly University status, according to the awards announced Oct. 17 by the League of American Bicyclists. NMU is making its first appearance on the annual listing. Promoting sustainable transportation, which includes enhanced cycling infrastructure and programming, is one of five initiatives identified in the university's first-ever sustainability plan.

The Northern Michigan University French program presents its 12th annual classic silent horror film with grand piano accompaniment at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the Ontario room of the Northern Center. The film to be shown this year is The Hunchback of Notre Dame, accompanied by Bob Buckhoe on piano. 

Northern Michigan University's Career Services and Alumni Relations offices have teamed up to establish the Alumni Resource Network, an effort to connect students to NMU alumni who can offer career and professional development advice and opportunities.