Finlandia News

March 31, 2017

Women Playing Hamlet with DJ Skinner

The stage is set. Come one come all to Finlandia University’s showing of Women Playing Hamlet. Finlandia Fridays sits down with lead actress DJ Skinner as she prepares for the exciting opportunity to headline a major production.

The play, Women Playing Hamlet, is a spin of off a Shakespeare classic. The main character Jessica AKA DJ Skinner has recently been cast as the lead roll and continues to encompass all the trials and tribulations a lead actress goes through. “It’s really about [...]

March 30, 2017

Abigail Tembreull highlighted in upcoming event at CCCAC

Old Sea Fortress at Suomenlinna Island by Abigail Tembreull

In 2016, Finlandia University International School of Art and Design student, Abigail Tembruell traveled to Finland as part of the Paloheimo Fellow Program. Hear about her experience and the program at a potluck presentation this Friday as she shares photos from her time abroad.

The event will take place on Friday, March 31 at 6 p.m. at the Copper Country Community Arts Center located at 126 Quincy [...]

March 28, 2017

Student Senate donates to Copper Country Humane Society

Last week Jenna Ollanketo and Alena Fiala (pictured above) from the Finlandia University Student Senate stopped by the Copper Country Humane Society to make a $115 donation. The funds were raised during the senate’s Winter Week event of Pie in the Face.

March 27, 2017

The Keweenaw Job Fair returns to Finlandia

Local employers speak with students and community members at the 2016 Keweenaw Job Fair

Finlandia University, in collaboration with Michigan Works!, is proud to once again host the Keweenaw Job Fair, which will be held at the Finnish American Heritage Center on Tuesday, April 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event, which is free to attend, offers an opportunity to meet and talk with representatives from over 30 local employers. Community members are encouraged to attend, as [...]

March 27, 2017

Three can’t miss Snapchat Takeovers!

Finlandia University’s presence on Snapchat has exploded since the fall semester and has even traveled around the globe this spring break. With all the content to take in there is a chance you may have missed a student takeover. Not to fear we have three of the most interesting takeovers here.

Sara Martin takeover

Join Sara Martin and the women’s hockey team as they hit the ice at midnight for their first practice and outline what it’s like [...]

March 27, 2017

Studying entrepreneurship not only about starting a business

ISB students learn the importance of having entrepreneurial skills and mindset

There is often a misconception that studying entrepreneurship is only about starting your own business venture. While learning about starting a business is always valuable, in reality very few business graduates actually start a business upon graduation or soon thereafter. Those that do go into business for themselves usually do so after gaining several years of work experience. According to research by the Kauffman Foundation, the average age of [...]

March 26, 2017

Boot hockey tournament moved to April 22

Give Drugs the Boot – April 22 – Finlandia Hall

Give Drugs the Boot has been moved to Saturday, April 22 at 12 p.m. near Finlandia Hall on the campus of Finlandia University. The event, which is hosted by Calumet High School’s S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Chapter, was originally scheduled for Saturday, April 1.

“Due to the huge increase in public interested for Give Drugs the Boot, we are moving the date back,” said Bridget Durocher, one [...]

March 24, 2017

Lights, camera, action with Finnish actor Antti Holma

Finlandia Fridays kicks off the weekend with international superstar Antti Holma. Holma, a 34-year-old Helsinki native, gained popularity after appearing on the 2014 season of the Finnish sketch comedy show “Putous.” That same year, he released his debut novel, titled “Järjestäjä,” and followed that with a book of poetry, “Kauheimmat runot” in 2015. He has also appeared in four feature-length Finnish movies, and several television series. He is most notably recognized for his work on “Putous,” a Finnish show similar to [...]

March 23, 2017

Medical Assistant students hosting mock health clinic on March 30

Finlandia University Certified Medical Assistant students are hosting a mock health clinic on Thursday, March 30 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Nikander 30.

All students and employees of Finlandia University are encouraged to attend the mock clinic, which helps students practice critical clinical skills. Those who attend will have the following options available to them.

Blood Pressure Height Weight Body Mass Index (BMI) Ear Cleaning Electrocardiography (EKG) Blood Tests (eight hours of fasting is required for blood tests)

No RSVP is required. Learn more about Finlandia’s [...]

March 23, 2017

Student wanted for “Seat at the Table” survey

Students are invited to have a ‘Seat at the Table’ in making suggestions for classroom improvements. The Instructional Resource Committee is currently looking at new seating in classrooms, and the committee would like student feedback. All surveys are anonymous. There will be a drawing to win one of four $5 gift certificates for the 5th and Elm Coffee Shop, good at any of the three locations. The link to the survey is below:

Seat at the Table Survey for Classroom [...]

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