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Northern Michigan University's DeVos Art Museum is accepting submissions through March 18 for its “North of the 45th: 2025 Annual Upper Midwest Juried Exhibition.” Artists living in Michigan, Wisconsin or Minnesota north of the 45th parallel are invited to submit their works from all media.

A Shakespeare play presented with the second week of deer camp in the Upper Peninsula as its backdrop might seem a strange combination or stretch, but Jimmy Ludwig, director of this month's Northern Michigan University production of "Much Ado About Nothing," said his adaptation is designed to make the show more relatable to local audiences.  

The Northern Michigan University Student Nurses Association (SNA) has planned two upcoming events: an Organ Donation Honor Walk from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, starting at the Superior Dome; and a "Spread the Love" charity gala for Camp New Day from 7-11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Ore Dock Brewing Co.

Northern Michigan University's construction management program is hosting a Women in Construction Career Exploration Event from 8:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Jacobetti Complex. More than 100 regional middle school students in grades 6-8 have registered to participate in this free event, which offers students a unique opportunity to discover and experience options that are traditionally viewed as male-oriented.

The lives and work of the Upper Peninsula's greatest politicians will be on display beginning Friday, Feb. 21, in the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center's new exhibition, “The Political Life.” An opening reception will be held from 5–7 p.m. in the center's Gries Hall gallery at Northern Michigan University. Admission to the reception and exhibition is free. 

The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees held a special meeting via teleconference to finalize the meeting schedule and committee appointments for calendar year 2025.

Northern Michigan University will host a heated hospitality tent for the general public near the starting gate of the UP 200 Powered by NMU sled dog race on Friday, Feb. 14. NMU will also host a warm-up party at the Trenary Toast Café.

The Northern Michigan University Queers & Allies group presents its 28th annual Drag Show at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, in the Northern Center's Grand Ballroom. According to organizers, this is an opportunity to meet the lineup of some of the most talented names in drag and take pictures. 

The Northern Michigan University DeVos Art Museum is hosting its School of Art & Design Faculty Biennial Exhibition through March 29. The 2025 Faculty Biennial Exhibition highlights a diversity of creative achievements by participating faculty from across the School of Art & Design. 

Northern Michigan University's Berry Events Center will host an opportunity for members of the campus and Marquette-area communities to try out sled hockey, a sport adapted for athletes with physical disabilities. This free event begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16; no registration is required. Protective equipment such as helmets, elbow pads and hockey gloves will be loaned to attendees who participate.