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The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a conversation about "Body Sovereignty" on Thur., February 7 at 6:00 pm ET. 

>The ZOOM LINK is now available. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86036096973

Join the Honorable Caroline LaPorte, Academic Department Head for Native American Studies and Andie Balenger, Graduate student, as they discuss Chap. 7 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen as this year's Diversity Common Reader Program. [photo image is of Leanne Simpson]

The in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students. 

Free copies of the book are available for NMU students. Pick one up at the ODI in Hedgcock or the CNAS in Whitman Hall. Keep an eye out for more conversations throughout the semester.

You can learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

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The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a conversation about "Wellbeing" on Thur., February 27 at 2:30-4:00 p.m. 

Join Dr. Amy Hamilton, Professor of English and Director of Gender and Sexuality Studies, as she discusses Chapters 2, 3, and 8 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen for this year's Diversity Common Reader program on the NMU Campus. [photo is of Leanne Simpson]

This in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students. 

Free copies of the book are available for NMU students. Pick one up at the ODI in Hedgcock or the CNAS in Whitman Hall. Keep an eye out for more conversations throughout the semester.

You can learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

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The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a conversation about "Wellbeing" on Thur., February 20 at 12:00-1:00 p.m. 

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Join Jessica Corkin, Wellbeing Promotions Coordinator, as she discusses Chap 6 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen for this year's Diversity Common Reader program on the NMU Campus. [photo is of Leanne Simpson]

This in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students. 

Free copies of the book are available for NMU students. Pick one up at the ODI in Hedgcock or the CNAS in Whitman Hall. Keep an eye out for more conversations throughout the semester.

You can learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

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The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a conversation about "Indigenous artists, Indigenous brillance, and Affirmative Refusal" on Thur., February 13 at 12:00-1:30p.m. 

THE ZOOM LINK IS NOW AVAILABLE - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83043923184

Join Vera Ergeson (NAS & Art and Design double major) as she discusses Chapters 1 & 11 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen for this year's Diversity Common Reader program on the NMU Campus. [photo is of Leanne Simpson]

This in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students. 

Free copies of the book are available for NMU students. Pick one up at the ODI in Hedgcock or the CNAS in Whitman Hall. Keep an eye out for more conversations throughout the semester.

You can learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

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Dr. April Lindala is a professor at the Center for Native American Studies at Northern Michigan University. She received her Ph.D in Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture from the Humanities Department at Michigan Technological University in Houghton. 

This seminar will explore how nine Indigenous documentary and experimental films relate to climate narratives. Dr. Lindala uses a decolonizing cinematic engagement practice to reflect on these different films. 

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This year's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition will be held on Thursday, February 20th, 2025. Forrest Roberts Theater. 1:00pm-3:00pm.  If you are unable to make it in person, please consider joining by Zoom! (Zoom Link will be shared when available.)

Each candidate is limited to three minutes and one static PowerPoint slide to aid in the presentation of their thesis research. Students must be actively enrolled in a graduate program and must present original research. Prizes are offered for winners!

All graduate students can sign up today on NMU's Three Minute Thesis webpage. An informational workshop will be held on February 12 to answer questions for participants at any stage of the thesis process.

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This is an informational workshop created to answer questions for people at any stage of the thesis process. 

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The Celebration of Student Scholarship is an annual event at Northern Michigan University that showcases the scholarly work of undergraduate and graduate students across all disciplines. Students present their research, creative writing, artwork, and other projects through research posters and oral presentations, sharing their achievements with the NMU and Marquette communities. The event is free and open to the public.

Students interested in participating are encouraged to work with their faculty advisors to plan their submissions.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
• Abstract Submission:
  • Open Call: Monday, February 24
  • Deadline: Friday, March 28
• Poster Printing with NMU Printing Services:
  • Submission Deadline: Monday, March 31
  • Delivery to Event Location: Wednesday, April 16
• Presentation Notifications: Wednesday, April 9, 2025

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The Scholarly Buzz Sessions at NMU offer an engaging platform for faculty and students to showcase their research through short presentations—just three slides or five minutes each. This biannual event, held in the Fall and Winter semesters, also includes a brief overview of the Office of Sponsored Programs and the College of Graduate Studies and Research. Open to everyone, the sessions celebrate interdisciplinary research and are designed to accommodate busy schedules, allowing attendees and presenters to come and go as needed. The event typically lasts about two hours, with light refreshments provided.

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Middle and high school Science Olympiad teams from throughout the Upper Peninsula will create designs, solve problems, and learn the importance of teamwork by competing in different STEM-related events at the annual regional tournament. The top-placed teams will advance to the State tournament hosted by Michigan State University in late spring.

If interested in volunteering at the event, please contact Renee Jewett, the event coordinator.