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Faculty can easily design visual materials for Open Educational Resources (OER) using Adobe Express, including infographics, charts, and videos.

Join us for a presentation by Daric Christian, professor in the Department of Art and Design and Instructional Multimedia Consultant for the Center for Teaching and Learning.

This event is part of NMU's Open Education Week and is supported by SISU Innovation Funding.

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This workshop is designed for faculty, graduate students, and staff who want to know more about how copyright shapes teaching and research, and how open licensing, such as those provided by Creative Commons, can support the sharing of ideas and information.

Emera Bridger Wilson (Librarian) and Tom Gillespie (Senior Instructional Technologist) will introduce the benefits and limitations of all rights reserved copyright, how open licensing works with copyright, and will facilitate activities to teach participants how to select the correct Creative Common licenses for their teaching and research.

This will be a hybrid event. Those who would like to join us via Zoom can register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
 

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The Great Lakes Cannabis Collaboration Conference is hosted by Northern Michigan University and will showcase developing trends in cannabis education and scholarship, as well as insights from industry leaders and experts at the forefront of the sector’s evolving landscape. This collaborative event aims to inspire progress in cannabis education and scholarship through open dialogue, exchange of information and ideas, and celebration of student and faculty success.

The region's gathering for cannabis education and collaboration will take place on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at NMU's Northern Center.  If you would like to learn more about the event, you can visit the conference’s website.  

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CONTEST:  Calling All Artists!

Share your Talent & celebrate the diversity in STEM disciplines. Win CASH prizes!

Students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome.  Any displayable medium is eligible.

Submissions due Feb. 25th

There’s still time to enter! Go to https://forms.gle/YEGz7gdQ4jgTEGeu5 to register your entry!

Exhibition: Feb 25-27th 

Stop by to view the art contest entries and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award! 

Display case across from Atrium (vending machines)

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Join faculty from different departments across campus as they discuss the role of scholars and scientists in promoting diversity in our current political climate.

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Join Jongeun You, Assistant Professor of Political Science, for a short presentation looking at various bills, executive orders, and policies that are relevant to diversity in STEM fields.

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LUNCH & LEARN

The outdoor recreation workforce is diverse and offers a variety of opportunities for STEM related career paths. Join us for a discussion about STEM related job opportunities in outdoor recreation and how you can navigate entering this growing workforce. This is a great way to engage with experts in the field, network with STEM enthusiasts, and enjoy a complimentary lunch.

Featuring Dr. Jacquie Medina

• Engage with experts in the field
• Enjoy a complimentary lunch
• Network with STEM enthusiasts

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Biological sex is notably complex (and fascinating!) at both the genetic and developmental levels, both in humans and across diverse plant and animal species. This lecture and panel will provide a general overview, as well as examples from the participants’ research and expertise.

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For nearly two decades, Northern Michigan University has proudly brought together students, faculty, staff, and community members through the annual UNITED Conference: Uniting Neighbors in the Experience of Diversity. Since its inception, UNITED has served as a cornerstone event to advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) on campus and in the broader Marquette community. 

It is a platform for learning, sharing, and fostering meaningful dialogue that promotes understanding across identities and experiences.

This year’s theme, "Voices of the Earth: Learning, Leading, and Advancing Equity Together," centers the interconnectedness between environmental justice and social equity. It reminds us that addressing climate change and sustainability must include justice for the marginalized communities disproportionately affected by environmental degradation.

We're looking for passionate educators, activists, students, and leaders to present at this year's conference.

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We invite you to join the NMU Chemistry Department in welcoming the following guest speakers. All seminars will take place in TSB 2904 at 5 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Wednesday, February 5 – Dr. James DeDecker
Topic: Cannabinoid Outcomes: Hemp Varieties and Agronomy

Wednesday, February 19 – Dr. Luke Busta
Topic: Citizen Science-Assisted Exploration of Lineage-Specific Epicuticular Wax Blooms

Wednesday, March 12 – Alumni Panel: Ethics in the Cannabis Industry
Featuring: Artie Bedford, Alex Dale, Haylee Kuehl-Weisser

Wednesday, April 2 – Alumni Panel: Exploring Career Paths
Featuring: Keegan Adams, Jacob Cortez, Joey Wienckowski

Wednesday, April 23 – Dr. Twinkle Paryani
Topic: Analysis of Non-Terpenoid Cannabis Volatiles