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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

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Dr. Luke Busta will be visiting NMU from the University of Minnesota Duluth where he is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

In addition to presenting his medicinal plant chemistry seminar, he will be meeting with students and faculty to discuss his research and the graduate program opportunities that UMD has to offer.

All are welcome, hope to see you there!

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A place for people from both NMU and the Marquette community to experience queer solidarity, with a safe space to express themselves. This will also include presentations on Gender and Sexuality Studies, featuring local academic leaders in this field and student scholarship.

We hope to see you there!

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Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 3PM | University Center | Student Scholarship Summit is a new opportunity for students to showcase their research, scholarly activity, and creative inquiry. This is a networking and poster session. A limited number of student entries will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis for this inaugural event. Awards will be issued for First ($750), Second ($450), Third places ($150), and one (1) People's Choice ($750). All are encouraged to attend. 

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Please join the NMU chemistry department in welcoming Dr. James DeDecker from the Michigan State University - Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center. He will be the first speaker to present in the Medicinal Plant Chemistry Seminar Series 2025.

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Join us for our February Pre-Pharmacy Meeting. Everyone is highly encouraged to attend, and we kindly ask that you RSVP on the Hub so we can get a headcount.

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Karen Ellingrod from the University of Michigan as our guest speaker. This is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions and gain insights into the field of pharmacy.

Refreshments will be provided—we hope to see you there!

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The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a Diversity Common Reader conversation, "Constellations of Coresistance" on Thur., April 10 at 7:00 pm ET. 

Join Dr. Lesley Larkin, Professor of English, as she discusses Chap. 12 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen as this year's Diversity Common Reader. [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 and the community. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81706898345

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 Diversity Common Reader conversation, "Land as Pedagogy" on Thur., April 3 at 4:30 pm ET. 

Join Dr. Jacquie Medina, Professor-School of Health and Human Performance and Andie Balenger, NMU graduate student as they discuss Chap. 9 of Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen as this year's Diversity Common Reader. [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 and community members. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85751865889

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

Author Leanne Simpson will be visiting the NMU campus on Monday, March 17 for the UNITED conference. Learn more here. 

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The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a Diversity Common Reader conversation about "Internationalism" on Thur., March 27 at 4:30 pm ET. 

Join Dr. Petra Hendrickson, Assistant Professor-Political Science as they discuss Leanne Simpson's 2017 award-winning book, As We Have Always Done. This book was chosen as this year's Diversity Common Reader. [photo image is of Leanne Simpson]

The in-person conversation will take place in the Whitman Hall Commons and a Zoom link is below for Global Campus students and community. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84005481178

Learn more about the Diversity Common Reader Program (DCRP) here. 

Author Leanne Simpson will be at NMU on Monday, March 17 at noon for the UNITED Conference. Learn more here.