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Vienna Program - May 2026

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The Vienna Program is NMU's running and most popular faculty-led study abroad opportunity. We are well into our third decade of going to Central Europe for a month-long cultural immersion with a unique twist. There is a reason the Program is so popular; come to any of the following information meetings to find out (all meetings at 5:00pm in 249 Gries Hall - the History Lounge). 

Or contact: program leader Prof. Robbie Goodrich (rgoodric@nmu.edu) or the International Programs Office (goabroad@nmu.edu). Or check out our website: nmu.edu/vienna


Tuesday, Sep 9, 2025

Monday, Sep 15, 2025

Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025

Thursday, Sep 25, 2025

Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025

Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025

Start Time:  5:00 pm
End Time:  6:00 pm

Event Place

Gries Hall

Room

249

Address

1401 Presque Isle Ave

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Department

Primary Contact

Robbie Goodrich

Contact Phone Number

9062272037

Contact Email

rgoodric@nmu.edu

Event Type

Constitution Day Lecture: Constitutional Contortions

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The goal of this lecture is to inspire a deeper understanding and greater appreciation of the U.S. Constitution. This lecture will focus on the U.S. Supreme Court's handling of two constitutional issues: voting rights and presidential criminal immunity. It will examine two sets of factors related to these issues: the facts and basic principles of constitutional law arising out of the historical background, the actual text, and the intent of the authors of the original U.S. Constitution and the Reconstruction Amendments related to these issues. Constitutional contortions emerge when the court disregards or distorts the facts of these cases and basic principles of constitutional law. 


Wednesday, Sep 17, 0025

Start Time:  4:00 pm
End Time:  5:00 pm

Event Place

Mead Auditorium

Room

2701

Address

Science Building

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Carter Wilson

Contact Phone Number

906-227-1592

Contact Email

carwilso@nmu.edu

Event Type

Ticket Cost

Free

Open Lab Day 2025

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The School of Clinical Sciences and Nursing presents "Open Lab Day" 2025!!

This is a great opportunity to explore the nursing and clinical sciences labs. If you are interested in a healthcare career, you don't want to miss this event. Everyone is welcome! Register here for free food, activities, giveaways, and more! 

  • Clinical Laboratory Sciences: Lab 3508
  • Speech, Language & Hearing Science: Clinic 1504
  • Surgical Technology: Lab 1603
  • Radiography: Lab 2610
  • CLS Molecular Laboratory/Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center (UMBTC): Room 3611
  • Nursing Technology Center: Room 1609
  • Nursing Simulation Lab: Room 2612 A-D

Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025

Start Time:  10:00 am
End Time:  2:00 pm

Event Place

The Science Building

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Primary Contact

Sherida Riipi

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2125

Contact Email

sriipi@nmu.edu

Event Type

Ticket Cost

Free

Environmental Action Week: Interdisciplinary Environmentalism - Studying the Environment in a Fraught Time

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Professors Alex Stoner (Sociology), Amy Hamilton (English), April Lindala (Native American Studies), and sal ryman (Social Work) will discuss how their work connects to the environment and how they work in the current political climate. This panel aims to showcase the interdisciplinary nature of environmentalism and the importance of academic collaboration. Davida Schiffer (Sociology) will moderate the panel.

This event is part of Environmental Action Week. 


Monday, Sep 29, 2025

Start Time:  6:00 pm
End Time:  8:00 pm

Event Place

Jamrich

Room

1322

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Emera Bridger Wilson

Contact Email

ebridger@nmu.edu

Environmental Action Week: Policy Advocacy for Environmental Protection

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Effective policy advocacy-based environmental actions can be achieved through engagement with state legislators. To learn practical tips, this workshop focuses on Michigan’s role in wetland protection. 

First, Dr. You will help attendees explore Michigan’s legal basis for wetland protection, discussing the specific policies that are meant to safeguard these diverse landscapes. Affectionately known as nature’s kidneys, wetlands filter pollutants from our groundwater, shield us from adverse flooding and erosion impacts, and provide critical year-round habitat for wildlife. However, they’re also under threat: in Michigan, we’ve lost over 50% of historical wetlands. 

Second, Dr. You will help attendees learn how to write effective letters to state legislators by leveraging generative AI tools, such as Google Gemini. Attendees can apply lessons from this workshop to any environmental issue or place they care about. We will bridge the gap between policy on paper and the real world, where environmental action has a tangible impact on environmental protection.

This event is part of Environmental Action Week. 


Friday, Sep 26, 2025

Start Time:  2:00 pm
End Time:  2:50 pm

Room

JXJ 1313

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Emera Bridger Wilson

Contact Email

ebridger@nmu.edu

Environmental Action Week: Crafty Communication - Anti-Fascist Greeting Cards and Activist Button Making

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Rebecca Daly (Olson Library) and Anna Zimmer (LLIS and Honors) will show participants how to engage in two age-old, tried and true protest art forms. Create your own buttons while learning about the history of protesting against the degradation and destruction of the environment, including the exploitation of animals. From the original Indian Tree-huggers to the Animal Liberation Front in England and the fight against environmental racism in the US, learn about a variety of causes and the inspiring, clever, and impactful protest art used to spread awareness. Snail mail has also been utilized as a way to connect with fellow activists. Consider how designing and sending a creative greeting card can help you connect and collaborate with other humans. Fascist movements exploit feelings of isolation - fight them by crafting and strengthening our interconnectedness! Buttons have long been worn as small pieces of wearable protest art. 

This event is part of Environmental Action Week. 


Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025

Start Time:  5:00 pm
End Time:  7:00 pm

Event Place

Jamrich

Room

2317

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Emera Bridger Wilson

Contact Email

ebridger@nmu.edu

McNair Open Houses

List of Open House Dates & Locations

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Do you want to go to graduate school? Are you interested in research? Do you enjoy getting paid? Drop in, have a snack, and learn more about joining the McNair Scholars Program!

We will have several events throughout the semester:

Hedgcock Atrium, near Temaki

  • Wednesday, 9/3, 11-12a
  • Friday, 10/24, 1-2p

Jamrich Tables

  • Poster Displays - 1st floor, 1100 lobby - Monday, 9/29, 12-1p
  • Coffee & Chat - 2nd floor lobby - Tuesday, 9/30, 9:30-10:30a

TSB 3618

  • Monday, 9/15, 3-4p
  • Tuesday, 9/16, 9-10a
  • Thursday, 10/9, 4-5p
  • Friday, 10/10, 10-11a

You can take our Eligibility Survey any time, day or night, to see if we're a good fit!


Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025

Friday, Oct 24, 2025

Monday, Sep 29, 2025

Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025

Monday, Sep 15, 2025

Tuesday, Sep 16, 2025

Thursday, Oct 9, 2025

Friday, Oct 10, 2025

Event Place

Jamrich Lobby

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

McNair Scholars Program

Contact Email

mcnair@nmu.edu

Event Type

Diwali 2025

Diwali Festival of Lights Poster

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Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, is a holiday celebrated amongst Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, and Sikh communities around the world. It is a community festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over dark. The event will include a full Indian dinner, dancing, and other entertainment.

Co-sponsored by the Division of Library and Instructional Support, Lydia M. Olson Library, Department of English, Department of Languages, Literatures and International Studies, Department of Political Science, Marquette Great Start Family Coalition, Social Work Department, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, and the Anthropology Club. 


Sunday, Oct 19, 2025

Start Time:  5:00 pm
End Time:  8:00 pm

Event Place

Northern Center Ballrooms

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Emera Bridger Wilson

Contact Phone Number

227-1205

Contact Email

ebridger@nmu.edu

Ticket Cost

$25 General Admission, $25 NMU Faculty/Staff, $10 NMU Students, Children under 12 FREE

Environmental Action Week: Engaging in Conflict with Civility

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This workshop encourages participants to rethink conflict and to become involved in civil discourse with people outside of their own social and political circles. By practicing respectful conversation, even when there is disagreement, people are more likely to identify common ground and to come to a deeper understanding of others' perspectives. We will learn about the psychology of attitude change and persuasion, and learn some techniques to engage in conversations with people with whom we may not agree. 

This event is part of Environmental Action Week. 


Thursday, Sep 25, 2025

Start Time:  6:00 pm
End Time:  8:00 pm

Event Place

Jamrich

Room

1315

Event Status

Scheduled

Primary Contact

Jon Barch

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2933

Contact Email

jbarch@nmu.edu
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