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Celebrate Plaidurday with us!

Join the NMU community on Friday, Oct. 3, from 10–11 a.m. outside by the Wildcat statue for a group photo in your favorite plaid. Enjoy donuts, apple cider, and coffee while we capture this Yooper tradition together!

Plaidurday is the worldwide celebration of plaid started by honorary Yooper and sunrise extraordinar Bugsy Sailor. Plaidurday is celebrated annually on the first Friday of October. With plaid, we are stitching together a better world, one seam at a time. To learn more, visit plaidurday.com.

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Bring your lunch and learn how the Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is transforming an old iron ore mine site in Marquette County into a 62.5MW solar project. UPPCO is building a plan to produce more electricity from renewable sources like the Republic Solar Project. Learn more about how UPPCO can keep the lights on while prioritizing stewardship of the beautiful natural resources that make this peninsula so special.

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NMU alum, Calista Rockwell, will introduce the climate benefits of mass timber construction. Bring your lunch and join us for Climate@Noon to learn how the MassTimber@MSU program promotes sustainable building and manufacturing in Michigan and beyond!

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The Wildcat Farmers Market is back! Join us on September 16th from 3–7 PM in Lot One behind the Northern Center. This free, community-wide event features fresh produce, student and local vendors, live music, Zumba and Yoga, flowers, yard games, art, and more. Whether you’re looking to shop, connect, or just enjoy the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone. Proudly hosted by ASNMU and open to all NMU students and community members!

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Professors Alex Stoner (Sociology), Amy Hamilton (English), April Lindala (Native American Studies), and sal ryman (Social Work) will discuss how their work connects to the environment and how they work in the current political climate. This panel aims to showcase the interdisciplinary nature of environmentalism and the importance of academic collaboration. Davida Schiffer (Sociology) will moderate the panel.

This event is part of Environmental Action Week. 

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Effective policy advocacy-based environmental actions can be achieved through engagement with state legislators. To learn practical tips, this workshop focuses on Michigan’s role in wetland protection. 

First, Dr. You will help attendees explore Michigan’s legal basis for wetland protection, discussing the specific policies that are meant to safeguard these diverse landscapes. Affectionately known as nature’s kidneys, wetlands filter pollutants from our groundwater, shield us from adverse flooding and erosion impacts, and provide critical year-round habitat for wildlife. However, they’re also under threat: in Michigan, we’ve lost over 50% of historical wetlands. 

Second, Dr. You will help attendees learn how to write effective letters to state legislators by leveraging generative AI tools, such as Google Gemini. Attendees can apply lessons from this workshop to any environmental issue or place they care about. We will bridge the gap between policy on paper and the real world, where environmental action has a tangible impact on environmental protection.

This event is part of Environmental Action Week. 

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Rebecca Daly (Olson Library) and Anna Zimmer (LLIS and Honors) will show participants how to engage in two age-old, tried and true protest art forms. Create your own buttons while learning about the history of protesting against the degradation and destruction of the environment, including the exploitation of animals. From the original Indian Tree-huggers to the Animal Liberation Front in England and the fight against environmental racism in the US, learn about a variety of causes and the inspiring, clever, and impactful protest art used to spread awareness. Snail mail has also been utilized as a way to connect with fellow activists. Consider how designing and sending a creative greeting card can help you connect and collaborate with other humans. Fascist movements exploit feelings of isolation - fight them by crafting and strengthening our interconnectedness! Buttons have long been worn as small pieces of wearable protest art. 

This event is part of Environmental Action Week. 

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Join Angela Miller-Porter to learn some mindfulness practices that you can do to center yourself so that you can focus on engaging in social justice action.

This event is part of Environmental Action Week. 

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Wildcats, join us in Marquette, October 9-11, 2025, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1975 NCAA Division II Championship Football Team.

• Reconnect with the NMU community during a weekend full of Wildcat spirit, including:
• A welcome party for all alumni and friends
• A special players panel discussion
• A celebratory dinner honoring the team
• A double feature viewing of the game in color, plus the documentary, Put Your Hand on the Line
• A lively tailgate before NMU takes on Grand Valley State

These events are open to the public. Registration is required. Don't miss this chance to honor a legendary moment in NMU history and show your Wildcat pride.

For details on all weekend festivities, visit nmu.edu/alumni

Questions? Contact tickets@nmu.edu or call 906-227-1032.

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Join us for a tailgate party as we celebrate homecoming and the lead-up to the football game. This event is free and open to the public.

Attendees can enjoy free grilled favorites provided by Embers Credit Union. This event will also feature bounce houses for the kids, a beer garden, and a DJ for fun all around.