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The UNITED Conference is Northern's day of diversity education. This conference is designed to bring both the NMU community and the greater Marquette community together to learn and dialogue around diversity, equity, & inclusion. 

This year’s conference theme is Continue the Conversation. 

UNITED 2024 will feature workshops and presentations to keep the conversations flowing about wellbeing, mental health, and connecting with effective treatment. 

Once again, UNITED features two keynote addresses. At noon, Patrick Yankee from Corktown health will discuss affirmative healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community. The 7:00pm evening keynote features Stephanie Foo, author of "What My Bones Know: A Memoir Of Healing From Complex Trauma." Stephanie will speak about her personal experiences as well as her thoughts about the science and psychology of complex PTSD. Her book is the 2023/24 selection for the NMU Diversity Common Reader Program.  

The main conference sessions will run from 8:45am to 9:00pm on Thursday, March 21, and will include keynote speakers, workshops, panel discussions, and more. The content covers wide fields of study.  

All sessions will be held in the NMU Northern Center, except for the 11:00am session "Extending Observation: Practices of Looking" which will be held in the DeVos Art Museum. 

See event program for session locations.

No tickets are required and the conference is free and open to the public. 

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Please join us for the Wildcat WellBeing Fair (formerly health fair), now sponsored by the WellBeing Department. This annual event is open to all NMU faculty, staff, and students and will include health screenings, interactive booths led by community organizations, NMU departments, and student organizations, as well as health and wellbeing resources, freebies, and prizes. This event coincides with the UNITED conference, so consider attending both!

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Join the Department of Languages, Literatures, and International Studies for a fun evening with pizza and games! Our faculty and advisors will be on hand to answer any questions about our programs and upcoming summer + fall courses. We hope to see you there!

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The NMU Gender Fair is an annual event designed to increase awareness and positive conversations regarding gender and sexuality, intersectionality, and diversity on campus and in the Marquette community.

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This movie is based on NMU Alumna Beth Rondeau-Deacon's first screenplay, Intent Unknown. The psychological thriller stars Eric Roberts and Rondeau-Deacon's daughter Lucy, as Harper.  In this gripping psychological thriller, four ambitious psychology students embark on a risky experiment to unravel the mysteries of human behavior. Harper choosing her secluded home as the perfect location, she and her classmates Luna, Chase, and Amelia invite a Harold a stranger to participate, setting off a chain of events that will forever alter their lives. 

From TNG FILMS comes a captivating exploration of human nature, choice, and the consequences that arise when boundaries are pushed. Prepare for a cinematic journey into the depths of the mind, where sanity and morality hang in the balance.

A Q&A session will be held afterward.

Free popcorn and pop.

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NMU Alumna Beth Rondeau-Deacon and Director/Producer Terence Gordon are holding a casting call for NMU students for Intent Unknown 2, along with another film in development about pioneering woman pilot Lynn Rippelmeyer, who was the first woman to fly a 747 and captain a 747 transatlantic flight. The subject aligns with Gordon's interest in aviation. 

He attended college and general aviation flight school, and later served with the Civil Air Patrol-U.S. Air Force before venturing into entertainment. Gordon's credits include executive producer of the documentary What's in a Name: A Versace Story. He has also worked on numerous cross-genre projects such as music videos, commercials, and feature-length films. Read a feature story about Rondeau-Deacon, a mathematics teacher turned screenwriter, here. 

They will be looking to cast for actors (no experience necessary), set design, and other behind-the-scenes and camera positions. 

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NMU alumna Beth Rondeau-Deacon will discuss and read from her book Seven Doors In: One Teacher's Mission within Prison Walls, which has been optioned by a prominent production company for a streaming series. She plans to give away 50 autographed copies. Seven Doors In reflects on the three years she taught at a maximum-security prison.

Deacon earned a Master of Arts in Education degree in school administration and supervision from NMU in 2000. She has served as a mathematics teacher for about three decades. Her awards include Women of Hearts Teacher of the Year, the Correctional Teacher of the Year, and the Sanford Inspirational Teacher. She is featured in the book Women Today Making a Difference.

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The region's gathering for cannabis education and collaboration. This year's theme will be, "The future of cannabis." 

The event 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.

There will be plenary speakers, guest speakers, panel discussions and student research (oral presentations and posters).

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The Majors Fair is an on-campus event where students can connect with their academic departments, student organizations, employers, and academic advisors. This event is for both declared and undeclared students to further explore the opportunities at NMU and the different career paths they could take within the different fields!

This is a great opportunity for students to network and build relationships with departments and others. 

**Bonus- If you check in at the event you will be put in a drawing to win Catca$h!

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Look good while doing good!

Join the Cosmetology department and treat your mind and body for a good cause. Select a service on a donation basis, such as a facial, pedicure, manicure, haircut, or hair tinsel, and all proceeds will benefit Marquette County wellness non-profits in support of suicide prevention.

Luminaries are available on a donation basis to light up in honor of a loved one. Luminaries will be displayed in the Cosmetology Salon windows.

Whether solo self-care or an outing with friends, call 906-227-2383 to schedule your appointment today and help make sure others have a brighter tomorrow.