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July 31, 2017

Augustine’s last minute decision led to once-in-a-lifetime experience

Below is a personal story from admissions officer Augustine Brutus on how she became a Finlandia University student. It’s not too late for you to make the same life-changing decision that Augustine made and join us in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula this fall.

You may be thinking you are out of time to apply for admissions to Finlandia this fall. Well, I am here to tell you there’s plenty of time to submit your application and be on your way [...]

July 26, 2017

Final push for sharing ISAD video starts now

It’s been an exciting few weeks with the International School of Art & Design, and it’s time for the final push! Over 400 shares and 12,000 views have made this campaign a success already, but we need to get to 1,00 shares and the deadline is July 31!

Share the Video

This all started when a group of passionate alumni banded together to donate $1 per share up to 1,000 shares. A couple weeks later our friends [...]

July 26, 2017

Following upgrades, employees will need to have computers reconnect to network

The following alert was sent to all employees by REMC1, Finlandia University’s vendor for all Information Technology services. Please e-mail support@remc1.net with comments, questions or concerns.

As part of the summer maintenance, Finlandia University will be migrating to a new Active Directory domain and network file server. We will be making the move to these new servers starting August 2, 2017. This will give greater stability and security to all file server functions including: network logins, computer accounts, files saved [...]

July 23, 2017

Work of Dora Jung coming to Finlandia University Gallery

Dora Jung: Painter in Linen Finnish Designer (1906-1980) Weavings from the collection of Tuomas Sopanen Exhibit Dates: July 27 – September 14, 2017 Please join us for a closing reception: Thursday, September 14, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Guest Lecture by Tuomas Sopanen beginning at 7:15 p.m.

Finlandia University Gallery in collaboration with Common Strands International Fiber Exchange, Minneapolis, Minnesota will present Painter in Linen featuring the work of one of the most consequential textile designers in Finland, [...]

July 20, 2017

Van Pelts matching donation for Art & Design school

The generosity just keeps coming for Finlandia University’s International School of Art & Design – this time from longtime friends of the university Patricia and Peter Van Pelt. The couple is donating $1,000 to the school if a new promotional video is shared 1,000 times on Facebook.

“Finlandia’s International School of Art & Design has always been so creative, lively and inclusive, and through such a variety of media! We love this video. We hope it will introduce many others to [...]

July 12, 2017

More than 100 honored on Spring 2017 Dean’s and Honors Lists

Kelsie Richards of Houghton is one of more than 100 FinnU students to make the Spring 2017 Dean’s or Honors List. This photo is from the annual Honors and Awards Banquet, where Richards won two awards.

Finlandia University is proud to announce its Spring 2017 semester Dean’s and Honors List Students. In total 104 students earned honors, including 62 who earned Dean’s List honors for having a Grade Point Average of 3.75 or above.

To be eligible for either list [...]

July 12, 2017

New process to reserve space at Jutila/FAHC

Finlandia University will no longer be using CaterTrax to book room reservations at the Finnish American Heritage Center and Jutila Center. The new process for requesting a room reservation is to fill out the form here, https://finlandiauniversity.typeform.com/to/T3mwlR.

Reserve a Room

After filling out the form, you will receive an email with your room reservation details. No log-ins to remember and no hassles. This form can also [...]

July 9, 2017

Kamrad promoted to Director of TRIO Pre-College Programs

Dave Kamrad recently accepted the position of Director of TRIO Pre-College Programs at Finlandia University. Kamrad has been with the University for nearly 30 years.

“I have seen a lot of good that these programs can do for our students,” Kamrad said. “I’m looking forward to continuing to build relationships with schools and students to see sustained success for our programs.”

Kamrad has been with the university since 1988, moving from TRIO Student Support Services to TRIO Upward Bound in 1993 and [...]

July 6, 2017

North Wind Books hosting Children’s Unique Books series

Free events to be hosted every Monday in July

North Wind Books is hosting a four-part series of events this July titled Children’s Unique Books. These events will highlight unique themed children’s books and each feature a special guest host. Events are free, open to the public and no RSVP is required. Each event begins at 11 a.m.

July 10th – Music

Soren Schmidt, Finlandia University Campus Pastor, will be bringing his guitar to sing and read books.

July 17 – Animals

Leslie Helakoski, [...]

July 5, 2017

One share is $1 thanks to passionate alumni

Group looking to spread word about program that helped shape them

A group of alumni of Finlandia University’s International School of Art & Design is donating $1 every time the new art and design video is shared on Facebook. The group is committed to donating up to $1,000, meaning we need to see 1,000 shares total on the video. As an added bonus, one person that shares the video will also be

rewarded with a FinnU gift package courtesy of Alumni [...]

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