Student Life

NMU Wildpups - Animal Therapy Event

Two people pet a golden retriever wearing a green bandana. A person holding the leash is partially visible.

Student Life

The Wildpups are a part of NMU’s Animal Assisted Therapy program. If you miss your pup back at home or need a way to ease the anxieties that come with being a college student, the Wildpups are here to help. All are welcome to enjoy time with these registered therapy dogs! 

You can learn more about the Wildpups here.


Thursday, Feb 20, 2025

Start Time:  5:00 pm
End Time:  6:30 pm

Event Place

Jamrich

Room

1st Floor Common Area (next to Starbucks)

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Department

Primary Contact

Michelle Andriacchi

Contact Email

miandria@nmu.edu

Event Type

NMU Wildpups - Animal Therapy Event

Two people pet a golden retriever wearing a green bandana. A person holding the leash is partially visible.

Student Life

The Wildpups are a part of NMU’s Animal Assisted Therapy program. If you miss your pup back at home or need a way to ease the anxieties that come with being a college student, the Wildpups are here to help. All are welcome to enjoy time with these registered therapy dogs! 

You can learn more about the Wildpups here.


Monday, Feb 3, 2025

Start Time:  11:30 am
End Time:  1:00 pm

Event Place

Jamrich

Room

1st Floor Common Area (next to Starbucks)

Event Status

Scheduled

Event Website

Department

Primary Contact

Michelle Andriacchi

Contact Email

miandria@nmu.edu

Event Type

Diversity Common Reader | *Constellations of Coresistance*

Image of Leanne Simpson speaking into a microphone. She has dark hair and is wearing a black t-shirt.

Student Life

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


Thursday, Apr 10, 2025

Start Time:  7:00 pm
End Time:  8:30 pm

Event Place

Whitman Hall

Room

Commons

Address

NMU Campus at the corner of Norway Ave and Fair Ave.

Event Status

Scheduled

Group

Diversity Common Reader Program

Primary Contact

April Lindala

Contact Phone Number

9062271397

Contact Email

alindala@nmu.edu

Diversity Common Reader | *Land as Pedagogy*

Image of Leanne Simpson speaking into a microphone. She has dark hair and is wearing a black t-shirt.

Student Life

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


Thursday, Apr 3, 2025

Start Time:  4:30 pm
End Time:  6:00 pm

Event Place

Whitman Hall

Room

Commons

Address

NMU Campus at the corner of Norway Ave and Fair Ave.

Event Status

Scheduled

Group

Diversity Common Reader Program

Primary Contact

April Lindala

Contact Phone Number

9062271397

Contact Email

alindala@nmu.edu

Diversity Common Reader | *Internationalism*

Image of Leanne Simpson speaking into a microphone. She has dark hair and is wearing a black t-shirt.

Student Life

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


Thursday, Mar 27, 2025

Start Time:  4:30 pm
End Time:  6:00 pm

Event Place

Whitman Hall

Room

Commons

Address

NMU Campus at the corner of Norway Ave and Fair Ave.

Event Status

Scheduled

Group

Diversity Common Reader Program

Primary Contact

April Lindala

Contact Phone Number

9062271397

Contact Email

alindala@nmu.edu

Diversity Common Reader | *Art as Resurgence*

Image of Leanne Simpson speaking into a microphone. She has dark hair and is wearing a black t-shirt.

Student Life

The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a Diversity Common Reader conversation about "Art as Resurgence" on Mon., Mar 24 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm.

Join Dr. April Lindala, Professor-Native American Studies and Tracy Wascom, Professor-School of Art and Design as they discuss Chap. 11 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 author, Leanne Simpson]

The in-person conversation will take place in the School of Art and Design (Room 161) and a Zoom link will be available for Global Campus students and community members. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89442669904

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

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

 


Monday, Mar 24, 2025

Start Time:  11:00 am
End Time:  12:30 pm

Event Place

School of Art and Design Building

Room

90

Address

Center for Native American Studies`

Event Status

Scheduled

Group

Diversity Common Reader Program

Primary Contact

April Lindala

Contact Phone Number

9062271397

Contact Email

alindala@nmu.edu

Diversity Common Reader | *Anti-capitalism*

Image of Leanne Simpson speaking into a microphone. She has dark hair and is wearing a black t-shirt.

Student Life

The NMU Center for Native American Studies is pleased to present a Diversity Common Reader conversation about "Anti-Capitalism" on Thur., March 13 at 6:00 pm ET. 


Join us using the Zoom Link --> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82619950102


Join Erika Greeley, Assistant Director of Admissions and NMU Graduate student, as she discusses Chap. 5 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. 

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

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


Thursday, Mar 13, 2025

Start Time:  6:00 pm
End Time:  7:30 pm

Event Place

Whitman Hall

Room

Commons

Address

NMU Campus at the corner of Norway Ave and Fair Ave.

Event Status

Scheduled

Group

Diversity Common Reader Program

Primary Contact

April Lindala

Contact Phone Number

9062271397

Contact Email

alindala@nmu.edu

DCRP | Conversation about *Body Sovereignty*

NMU Logo on bricks

Student Life

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


Thursday, Feb 6, 2025

Start Time:  6:00 pm
End Time:  7:30 pm

Event Place

Whitman Hall

Room

Commons

Address

NMU Campus at the corner of Norway Ave and Fair Ave.

Event Status

Scheduled

Group

Diversity Common Reader Program

Primary Contact

April Lindala

Contact Phone Number

9062271397

Contact Email

alindala@nmu.edu

DCRP | Conversation about *Gender and Sexuality Studies*

NMU Logo on bricks

Student Life

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


Thursday, Feb 27, 2025

Start Time:  2:30 pm
End Time:  4:00 pm

Event Place

Whitman Hall

Room

Commons

Address

NMU Campus at the corner of Norway Ave and Fair Ave.

Event Status

Scheduled

Group

Diversity Common Reader Program

Primary Contact

April Lindala

Contact Phone Number

9062271397

Contact Email

alindala@nmu.edu

DCRP: Conversation about *Wellbeing*

NMU Logo on bricks

Student Life

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. 


JOIN US ON ZOOM --> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89694125782


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


Thursday, Feb 20, 2025

Start Time:  12:00 pm
End Time:  1:00 pm

Event Place

Whitman Hall

Room

Commons

Address

NMU Campus at the corner of Norway Ave and Fair Ave.

Event Status

Scheduled

Group

Diversity Common Reader Program

Primary Contact

April Lindala

Contact Phone Number

9062271397

Contact Email

alindala@nmu.edu
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