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NMU Board Special Meeting Friday

Nov. 11, 2021

The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via teleconference at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12. Two items are on the agenda: the American Association of University Professors' (AAUP) NMU chapter negotiated contract; and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees' Union (AFSCME) (AFL-CIO) Local 1095 letter of agreement. The meeting will be live-streamed on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/nmuavstreaming.

Orchestra Thanksgiving Concert Nov. 18

Nov. 9, 2021

The Northern Michigan University Music Department will present its Thanksgiving-themed NMU Orchestra Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Reynolds Recital Hall.

Transplant Psychology Presentation at NMU

Nov. 9, 2021

Northern Michigan University alumnus and transplant psychologist Kevin McDowell will discuss the psychology of heart and lung transplantation during a presentation titled “The Heart of the Matter” at NMU. His talk is scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, in room 2906 West Science Hall.

NMU Choirs Perform

Nov. 9, 2021

The Northern Michigan University Arts Chorale and University Choir will present an NMU Choirs Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at St. Peter Cathedral.

Marquette is 31st Safest College Town

Nov. 9, 2021

Marquette, home to Northern Michigan University, is the 31st-safest college town nationwide and the second safest in the state, according to 2021 rankings released by SafeWise. The company based its listing on college towns that report the lowest violent crimes and property crimes per 1,000 residents.

Students at Lower Harbor (NMU stock photo)

Mary Wright Public Art Remnants Sought

Nov. 9, 2021

For more than three decades, artist Mary Wright initiated a series of public art projects that helped Upper Peninsula communities connect meaningfully with their past. A committee planning a series of events to celebrate Wright's legacy is seeking help in identifying items from the various projects that are available and in displayable condition for an exhibition demonstrating her contributions to the region.

NMU Repeats 'Food for Fines'

Nov. 5, 2021

Northern Michigan University will embark on its fourth “Food for Fines” donation event, in which students who help those in need by contributing items to the NMU Food Pantry can alleviate their parking fines.

'Northern Now' Events Address Brewing, Cooking

Nov. 4, 2021

Northern Michigan University Alumni Relations is closing out the year with two Northern Now virtual events: a panel of alumni brewers who will discuss the craft beer business on Wednesday, Nov. 10; and a holiday cooking segment with NMU's executive chef on Wednesday, Dec. 15. Both will be held at 7 p.m. EST.

Métis Fiddling Workshop, Concert Planned

Nov. 4, 2021

The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University will present a workshop, jam session and concert related to the Métis fiddling tradition Nov. 17-18, featuring Jamie Fox of the Aaniih and Nakoda tribes of Montana. The Métis are members of ethnic groups native to Canada and parts of the United States, who trace their descent to both Indigenous North Americans and European settlers.

NMU Honors First-Generation Students

Nov. 4, 2021

Northern Michigan University will join college campuses across the nation in recognizing the efforts of students who are the first in their families to earn a bachelor's degree. NMU's First-Generation College Student Celebration will be held on Monday, Nov. 8.