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NMU alumnus Fred Stonehouse will receive the 2019 Charles Follo Award from the Historical Society of Michigan during its 70th annual U.P. History Conference June 28-30 in Escanaba. The award is presented to the individual who has made "the most outstanding contribution to the preservation and promotion of Upper Peninsula history."

Northern Michigan University's Glenn T. Seaborg Mathematics and Science Center is offering "Summer College for Kids”, a program for students in grades K-8 to take courses in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM education). 

Northern Michigan University's Forest Roberts Theatre will present Mamma Mia!, as part of its inaugural summer season. Performances are Thursday, June 20-Saturday, June 22, and Wednesday, June 26-Saturday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Northern Michigan University has been named a Military Spouse-Friendly School by Viqtory, a company that connects veterans and spouses with civilian opportunities. NMU previously earned gold status from the company by ranking 6th among small public schools nationwide designated as 2019-20 Military Friendly Schools.

NMU's School of Health and Human Performance has a new year-round outdoor education center. A 30-foot circular yurt has been installed in a wooded area east of the PEIF.

NMU recently celebrated its first-ever Employee Appreciation Month. Events included the appreciation day kickoff, a retirees breakfast and the annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Celebration, where awards for excellence in service, innovation and distinguished team were presented.

Northern Michigan University's Forest Roberts Theatre has launched its first summer season, which includes the musical Mama Mia!, opening June 20. FRT also has announced the following lineup of performances and special events for the 2019-2020 academic year: 

The Northern Center for Lifelong Learning will offer a “Traverse City Tour: Villages, Wine and Lavender” from Sunday, July 28-Tuesday, July 30. The registration deadline is July 15.

Philadelphia professional boxer and NMU alumnus "The New" Ray Robinson ('05 VOC) will face Josh Kelly June 1 for the WBA international welterweight title.