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Army Medical Department (AMEDD) personnel will be on campus to meet with students about opportunities in the six healthcare branches of the U.S. Army which consist of the Medical Corps, Specialist Corps, Veterinary Corps, Nurse Corps, and Dental Corps.  There are a wide variety of funded post-graduate and doctoral programs available under the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) which may fit your future academic and career goals.  

Students majoring in Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Veterinarian as well as Health Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Social Work are encouraged to stop by to find out more information. Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students are the focus of this visit as they may soon begin the application process.  However, undergrads are also encouraged to attend as well.

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Join us for a screening of Warrior Lawyers, an inspiring and compelling one hour documentary that invites viewers into the lives of contemporary Michigan Native American role models. It focuses on the under reported themes of Nation Re-Building, Tribal Justice and Culture Revitalization. Through the personal and professional stories of American Indian Attorneys, Tribal Judges and their colleagues, the program provides an overview of the major historical, government, legal, judicial and intertwining social issues shaping many Federally Recognized Nations today. 

The screening will include opening remarks and a post-film panel discussion and audience Q&A led by the filmmaker Audrey Geyer, with attorneys from the documentary: Rich Vander Veen and Karrie Biron. 

This event is free and open to the public. 

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A screening of two short documentary films about Haida artist, Robert Davidson. April will facilitate a conversation following the two films to demonstrate differences of representation. April is a professor of Native American Studies at Northern Michigan University. April earned a MFA in English at NMU in 2006 and a Ph.D. in Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture from MTU in 2023. April is a bead artist, film enthusiast, and powwow dancer. REFRESHMENTS will be provided. 

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For the 23rd year in a row, Northern Michigan University will present its annual Sonderegger Symposium on campus. Sponsored by a donation from the Sonderegger family, the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center and Center for U.P. Studies, the symposium will take place on Friday, November 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 pm. Sessions will be held in the Northern Center ballrooms and a lunch will be provided. Admission is free and open to the public.

You can view the schedule of the presentations and the event here.

The theme of this year’s symposium is “Perspectives on 1820 and Beyond.” All of the sessions will be related to the Beaumier Center’s current exhibit, “Claiming Michigan: the 1820 Expedition of Lewis Cass.” The sessions will not only discuss the expedition and the peoples involved in the journey but also look at the long-term impacts of the expedition on the formation of the State of Michigan and the United States. 

This year’s keynote address will be given by Bryan Newland, the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs. Newland is a citizen of the Bay Mills Indian Community (Ojibwe), where he recently completed his tenure as Tribal President. Prior to that, Bryan served as Chief Judge of the Bay Mills Tribal Court. From 2009 to 2012, he served as a Counselor and Policy Advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Interior – Indian Affairs. He is a graduate of Michigan State University and the Michigan State University College of Law. 

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Join us for an enriching conversation with Dr. Martin Reinhard, where we'll embark on a journey of taste and sustainability. We'll discuss responsible dining, including sustainable and local food practices. Additionally, we'll focus on and explore the wisdom of indigenous food approaches, recognizing them as some of the healthiest culinary traditions. And the best part? You'll have the option to savor the exquisite flavors of indigenous cuisine, connecting with ancient wisdom while supporting a sustainable food future. 

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This fall semester’s Evening at the Archives features Katarina Rothhorn, NMU student and North Wind managing editor. Ms. Rothhorn spent much of the last academic year conducting an oral history project of eleven LGBTQIA+ NMU alumni living around the country. The Central Upper Peninsula and NMU Archives has published the oral histories and their written transcripts via the Upper Peninsula Digital Network (UPLINK). Ms. Rothhorn will discuss the scope and conclusions of her research on the history of the LGBTQIA+ history at NMU.

Evening at the Archives is a semi-annual event showcasing research conducted at the Central Upper Peninsula and NMU Archives. These events are an opportunity for students and the general public to visit the Archives and enjoy presentations and workshops on archival and historical topics. It is free to attend and refreshments are provided!

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The Faculty Buzz Sessions at NMU are a platform for faculty to quickly present their research in three slides or five minutes. Everyone is welcome to attend this biannual, interdisciplinary research event. We look forward to seeing faculty, students, staff, community members as well as researchers and learners!

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Celebrate our students who chose NMU as their transfer destination!

October 16-20 is National Transfer Student Week - a nationwide celebration of transfer students at colleges and universities. Join in on the celebration at NMU by picking up your Transfer Pride button in the Admissions Office (3 designs available).

Learn more at the NMU National Transfer Student Week website below.

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Please attend the McNair Research Symposium. These research projects started at the beginning of the Summer 2023 semester and vary in design and project lengths. Many of these research projects are ongoing and involve cross-departmental support. Come support our scholars!

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• Explore programs and careers in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Molecular Diagnostics
• Presentations by NMU Faculty and Students, Guest Lecturers and Alumni
• Keynote Speaker
• Social Hour with food, drinks and much more!

Registration is FREE!