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Finlandia News

April 29, 2018

Finlandia recognizes Class of 2018

The most magical moment of the year took place Sunday afternoon as the Finlandia University Class of 2018 was recognized during the annual commencement ceremony at 1:30 p.m. at the Paavo Nurmi Center. At the ceremony 73 students were conferred degrees, while they heard from Alumni Speaker Kathleen Harmon ‘86, Student Representative and Nursing Major Melissa Helppi, and Commencement Speaker Marilyn Clark.

Clark, CEO of MTEC SmartZone and former FinnU professor in the International School of Business, spoke [...]

Finlandia Graduation
April 27, 2018

Help Us ConGRADulate the Class of 2018: Following Graduation Weekend on Social Media

Graduation weekend is full of events, photo opportunities and family activities. If you are not able to be with us during any of the events, don’t worry, Finlandia Communications is covering the entire weekend. Below you will find a list of various social media outlets where you can watch graduation weekend and how to send us your graduation photos.

Live Stream www.finlandia.edu/graduation

Commencement Ceremony

Instagram Story @finlandiauniversity

Nursing Pinning (Closed to the Public)

International School of Art & Design, 2018 Diploma [...]

Students volunteer at mobile food pantry
April 27, 2018

Finlandia Brings Mobile Food Pantry to Ontonagon

On April 19, 2018 Finlandia Students and Staff traveled to Ontonagon High School to help feed 271 individuals, representing 1050 family members in the community.

“More people came through after registration was closed, but we got to give all the food away to local families. Ontonagon [High School] was pleased and Feeding America was thrilled with the event,” said Soren Schmidt, Campus Pastor.

All 16,115 pounds of food was given away by the end of the night. Finlandia University students were bussed [...]

Melissa Helppi Finlandia Fridays
April 27, 2018

Student representative Melissa Helppi talks about her time in the nursing program

As the school year winds down, Melissa Helppi dropped by to share some of her experiences during her time at Finlandia. Helppi is graduating Summa Cum Laude from the nursing program, is giving a speech during commencement as this year’s student representative and will also be speaking at the nursing pinning ceremony. Helppi mentioned that both her speeches are finished, she just needs to make a few last minute tweaks.

Called to a Career in Nursing

When asked about the nursing [...]

April 26, 2018

How Finlandia turns Finals into the Finale

Finals are stressful. It’s a fact that college students have come to know and loathe. Finlandia aims to do finals differently.

We start, with Late Night Breakfast & Tutoring. Students are encouraged to come hang out in the Café, get some breakfast, and get some studying done. All food for the event is prepared and served by staff. This breakfast is well attended, free and fun for everyone involved.

Best thing about Finlandia. ??? https://t.co/B3ds8Jizpp

— Kate (@kate_anders13)

Tracy Henderson
April 26, 2018

Tracy Henderson named Assistant Registrar

Finlandia University is excited to welcome Tracy Henderson into her new role as assistant registrar.

“Tracy comes to Finlandia with a history of experience in higher education, along with a large working knowledge in regards to collaborating with both the registrar’s office and different academic departments,” said Registrar Jason Sullivan. “Having the opportunity to work closely with her during her first year at Finlandia and to have her happily volunteer to assist in projects [...]

April 26, 2018

BFA Diploma Works Exhibition opens Saturday

The 2018 International School of Art & Design graduating seniors are Zong Deng (Graphic Design), Levi Grannis (Intermedia), Olivia Leukuma (Graphic Design), Taylor Ruotsala (Fiber and Fashion Design), Hannah Scott (Graphic Design), Mark Siminski (Graphic Design), Abigail Tembreull (Intermedia), William Thompson (Ceramics), Clancy Tunstall (Graphic Design) and Sara Williams (Intermedia).

Exhibit Dates: April 28 to May 31, 2018 Reception: Saturday, April 28, 7 p.m.

Those students will be showcasing their work at Finlandia University Gallery from April 28 to May 31, with an [...]

April 26, 2018

Melissa Helppi named 2018 Student Representative at Finlandia University

Nursing student to speak during commencement

Finlandia University’s Class of 2018 will hear from nursing major Melissa Helppi during commencement as the non-traditional student was named Student Representative. Helppi is well known around campus for her involvement, dedication to excellence and proven ability as a leader.

“It’s always been a dream of mine to be a nurse and to help people,” Helppi said of her decision to go to school while raising her four children. “It’s a desire that all of [...]

April 25, 2018

Marilyn Clark to be Finlandia University’s Commencement Speaker

Finlandia University is proud to announce MTEC SmartZone CEO Marilyn Clark will be the 2018 Commencement Speaker during commencement exercises on Sunday, April 29 at the Paavo Nurmi Center.

“Marilyn is a believer. She believes in people, their ideas, and the enduring positive change they are able to bring to the U.P., Michigan and around the world,” FinnU President Philip Johnson said. “She is a hopeful, positive human being who also knows a lot about business.”

Clark currently runs

April 25, 2018

Harmon coming back to Finlandia as alumni speaker

For more than 30 years Kathleen Harmon (’86) has been an innovative leader in the nursing field, a story thousands of alumni and friends of the university read about in the school’s magazine, the Bridge, last fall. Now, she’ll be sharing that story with the Class of 2018 as the Alumni Speaker for this weekend’s commencement ceremony.

“I am honored to be back on campus, back home in the U.P., and participate in the excitement of graduation weekend,” Harmon [...]

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