Around NMU

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.

Northern Michigan University has announced Black History Month activities in February, including a Soul Food Sunday buffet-style feast prepared by Madison chef Yusuf Bin-Rella, a community roller skating event, and film screenings.

Three Northern Michigan University Theatre & Dance students earned awards at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival's (KCACTF) Region 3 conference in Madison. Mark Simons from Cadillac became the second NMU student ever to advance to nationals at the Kennedy Center with a win in the Musical Theater Intensive. Maya Moreau of Dearborn, who made history last year as the first from NMU to advance to nationals, won the Classical Acting Award. Liam Fisher of Grand Rapids received a scholarship to attend the Open Jar Institute, New York City's premiere Broadway actor training program, this summer.

The Northern Michigan University Foundation's Giving Tuesday event in December raised more than $81,000 from 143 donors. The gifts will elevate the student experience by helping to increase the number of available scholarships, enhance programming related to the university's strategic priority of well-being, support the NMU Food Pantry, and assist students struggling with financial hardship.

Northern Michigan University students are invited to participate in the NMU Money Games from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. in the McClintock Building room 106. This interactive team-based game puts students in control of a budget as they aim for the highest net worth, credit score and quality of life.