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NMU ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS: Tuesday, August 26th 3:00-6:00pm at the Reynolds Recital Hall. Sign up for a specific 5-minute slot (sign-up sheet will be posted by August 19th on the music department bulletin board (across from TFA 102), or just show up on the 26th!

• Prepare:
  • 60 second solo or etude which represents your ability
  • three octave scale (strings) 2 octaves (winds).

REGISTRATION: Everyone is asked to register 

• MU116 for .5 credit
• MU116A for 0 credit (if you are at your credit limit-contact Dr. Rhyneer) 

REHEARSALS: 4:00-5:50pm Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Reynolds Recital Hall during the NMU semester.

CONCERTS:

• Wednesday, October 15th 7:00 Big String Festival at Marquette Senior High School
• Thursday, November 18th 7:30pm at the Reynolds Recital Hall featuring the Guitar Concerto in D Major by Vivaldi, Christopher Schoelen soloist

LOCKERS/PRACTICE ROOMS: 

• The Music Department Office (TFA 102) checks out lockers (located on floor 1A)
• Keyed practice rooms are available to majors, while non-majors use open rooms located on floor 1A down the hall from the elevator

Thank you for your interest, and please contact me with any questions!

-BR

Dr. Barbara Rhyneer, Professor of Music
Director of Strings and Orchestra

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 227-2309
brhyneer@nmu.edu

https://www.upperpeninsulaviolinstudio.com/
https://nmu.edu/music/barbara-rhyneer

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NMU WellBeing Promotions is excited to host the second annual Mind over Miles 5k on Thursday, October 9th at 5:30 PM, in honor of World Mental Health Day. This event celebrates the connection between mental and physical wellbeing while encouraging open conversations about mental health and reducing stigma around seeking help. Participants will enjoy a scenic loop through much of NMU’s campus, starting and finishing at the Wildcat Statue by Jamrich.

Registration is available on NMU’s ticketing site. T-shirt sales close at 11:59 PM on Sunday, September 14th, and online registration ends at 11:59 PM on October 5th (no same-day registration). Packet pickup will be held on Wednesday, October 8th from 3-6 PM in the Jamrich 1100 lobby, and on race day from 4:30-5:15 PM. Timing will be provided by Superior Timing. Post-race refreshments are sponsored by Embers Credit Union, gift cards for the top three overall finishers in female, male, and non-binary categories are sponsored by Queen City Running Company, and age group awards are sponsored by NMU Case Management.

Interested in volunteering as a form of participation? Check out volunteer opportunities and other details on the 5k landing page.

New this year in the weeks leading up to the race, faculty, staff, and students are invited to join ‘Cats to 5k, a training program with beginner and intermediate groups to fit most fitness levels. Staff and faculty sessions will be led by colleagues, while student sessions will be student-led. Employee session details will be shared via email as leaders are finalized, and student sessions will be posted on the Hub. If you are interested in leading any sessions, please reach out to Jessica at jcoullar@nmu.edu.

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YOU'RE INVITED TO
Explore academic opportunities, tour our clinic, and connect with our team

Explore Academic Opportunities
-Learn about the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences undergraduate program
-Discover the new Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) graduate program

Tour Our Clinic
-Visit the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
-Learn how we provide evaluation and treatment for speech and language needs

Connect With Our Team
-Meet faculty, staff, and students, and learn how our programs prepare you for a rewarding career in speech-language pathology

OPEN TO STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, ALUMNI AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Questions? Contact: MSSLP@NMU.EDU

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BIPOC Outdoors Summit

Monday, August 4 - Tuesday, August 5, 2025

This summit aims to bring together BIPOC and allies from Michigan, the Midwest and beyond to collectively share best practices in facilitating BIPOC-centered spaces in outdoor recreation, environmental justice and conservation movements. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from keynote speakers, panelists and each other about best practices in grassroots movements that are helping to strengthen the relationship of BIPOC communities and Nature.

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We invite the young dancer in your family to apply for our Wildcat Performing Arts Academy Summer Dance Intensive! This year our transformative program offers a diverse range of classes including ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, composition, choreography/repertoire, conditioning, injury prevention and treatment which will culminate in a guest performance in the North Coast Dance Festival alongside Giordano Dance Chicago, Ballet Project OC, and the NMU CO/LAB Dance Company, and a final performance showcase! This intensive is perfect for dancers looking to hone in their skills, level up their performance, and make connections to the professional industry - we are here to help you grow! Participants will also get the chance to partake in exciting local activities throughout the week. There are options to attend for one or two weeks and this year we have opened enrollment to include those heading into 8th grade! Those participating in the second week will learn choreography for the Showcase from some of our guest instructors and NMU Faculty.

Dates: July 13-27, 2025
Week 1: Classes July 13-20: In week one students will be in classes from 9am-5pm honing in their dance skills!
Week 2: Workshops & Showcase July 20-27: In Week Two, students will build on the skills developed in Week One, culminating in an hour-long showcase performance. This exciting week also includes special sessions with renowned guest instructors:
 

• Nan Giordano – Artistic Director, Giordano Dance Chicago, leading a Giordano Jazz class
• Ally Helman – Artistic Director, Ballet Project OC, teaching Balanchine-style ballet technique
• Jimena Flores Sanchez – Former company member, Moulin Rouge National Tour, offering a Moulin Rouge dance workshop
• Adina Belanger – Choreographer for Just for Kix
• Meg Schneider – Certified Athletic Trainer and Dance Medicine Specialist (Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Chicago Bulls LuvaBulls Dance Team and 312 Crew)
• Aurelia Fure – Circus Artist, Actor, Aerialist

Location: Northern Michigan University - 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855
Age: Students in 8th grade through current graduates from the class of 2025!

Further information and our free application can be found HERE! 

Please contact wpaa@nmu.edu for more information. Registration closes on Thursday, July 10 at 5:00PM.

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Join us for a fun week of camp to learn about various aspects of health, meet health professionals, explore simulation labs, learn hands-on techniques and get a glimpse into healthcare careers and life on campus. The camp is open to all fall 2025 high school freshmen and sophomores.

The Upper Peninsula Future Health Leaders Camp (U.P. FHLC) is designed to promote the culture of overall health by:

1. Educating youth about best practices for living a healthy life, 

2. Providing an opportunity to explore a variety of health career options, 

3. Creating and developing new friendships in a fun-filled week of education and activities, and 

4. Encouraging youth to start thinking about their future and how they can truly make an impact. 

Educational topics will include basic physical health including nutrition and cardiovascular, mental health, and oral health. Additionally, there will be structured time to learn about surgical technology radiography, speech-language pathology, audiology, and clinical lab sciences. Youth will get hands-on patient simulation experience, and complete CPR & first aid certification by the end of the week. 

Each day will begin with a health professional providing insight into their career and each night will end with social and recreational activities. Youth will also have an opportunity to meet with a variety of health professionals and learn about career path options at a health career fair. 

Lastly, youth and parents will learn more about tips on what they can do now to better prepare for college.

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North of the 45th: 18th Annual Upper Midwest Juried Exhibition 

June 20 - August 1, 2025

North of the 45th is an annual juried exhibition of artists living in the geographical area north of the 45th parallel in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. This line, known as the halfway point between the equator and the North Pole, is often associated with being “up north.” The exhibition highlights artists living in this upper Midwest region from rural and urban areas.

The 2025 exhibition is juried by Rebecca Heidenberg. Heidenberg is an curator, filmmaker, and co-founder of the Minneapolis gallery Dreamsong. Heidenberg earned a BA from the University of Pennsylvania in 2004 and an MA from The New School in 2016. In 2021, Heidenberg launched Twin Cities Art Week, an annual celebration of contemporary art in Minneapolis and St. Paul, featuring over twenty venues, from small artist-run spaces to leading galleries and major institutions. 

On Friday, July 25 at 6 pm, please join us for talks with the juror and the closing reception.

The exhibition and event are free and open to all.

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June 20 - August 1, 2025

North of the 45th is an annual juried exhibition of artists living in the geographical area north of the 45th parallel in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. This line, known as the halfway point between the equator and the North Pole, is often associated with being “up north.” The exhibition highlights artists living in this upper Midwest region from rural and urban areas. 

The 2025 exhibition is juried by Rebecca Heidenberg. Heidenberg is an curator, filmmaker, and co-founder of the Minneapolis gallery Dreamsong. Heidenberg earned a BA from the University of Pennsylvania in 2004 and an MA from The New School in 2016. In 2021, Heidenberg launched Twin Cities Art Week, an annual celebration of contemporary art in Minneapolis and St. Paul, featuring over twenty venues, from small artist-run spaces to leading galleries and major institutions.

On Friday, July 25 at 6 pm, please join us for talks with the juror and the closing reception.

The exhibition and event are free and open to all.

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Join the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center on Monday, May 19, at 1100 Jamrich Hall, Northern Michigan University, for a full-day event honoring the 350th anniversary of Jacques Marquette’s passing and celebrating his enduring legacy. The program includes presentations, films, and roundtables on Marquette, Jesuit missionaries, and their regional impact.

The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Bronwen McShea, Catholic scholar and author of Apostles of Empire: The Jesuits and New France.

Free and open to the public.

Learn more here. 

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Camp Infinity is a week-long summer camp that introduces girls to computer and internet technologies through fun, hands-on activities designed to spark imagination and creativity.

• Girls entering 5th–6th grade will explore programming using Ozobot Evo robots.

• Girls entering 7th–8th grade will build critical thinking and problem-solving skills while programming a Finch 2.0 robot.

• All participants will also learn web design by creating their own multi-page website.