Finlandia News

Blood Drive April 3, 2023 at Chapel of St. Matthew

March 28, 2023

FinnU to host blood drive April 3 at Chapel of St. Matthew

Do your part to help save lives!

Hosted by Finlandia’s Student Nurses Association and the UP Regional Blood Center, a community blood drive will be held on Monday, April 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Matthew in Hancock. Donors will go to the Chapel’s lower level to complete paperwork and check vital signs before giving blood.

The Upper Peninsula Regional Blood Center depends on community donations to supply 13 hospitals across the Upper Peninsula. Donating is quick, [...]

SNA Pancake Breakfast April 1, 2023 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

March 27, 2023

Student Nurses Association hosting April 1 pancake breakfast benefit for Omega House

On Saturday, April 1, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Finlandia University Student Nurses Association will hold its annual pancake breakfast at Gloria Dei Church in Hancock. All proceeds from the event will benefit Omega House, a local hospice house in Houghton.

Tickets will be available upon arrival for a $5 donation per person. Dine-in or take-out is available.

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ABOUT OMEGA HOUSE IN HOUGHTON

The Omega House’s vision is to be a community leader and [...]

2023 ISAD Faculty Exhibit at University Gallery

March 22, 2023

2023 Faculty Exhibit at University Gallery rescheduled for March 23 in Finlandia Art Night

The artist reception for Finlandia University’s 2023 International School of Art & Design Faculty Exhibit has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 23. The event will coincide with Finlandia Art Night and will include the 2023 Faculty Exhibit, a reception and awards presentation for the Finlandia Student Juried Art Exhibit and a cardboard fashion show by Finlandia art and design students.

The 2023 faculty exhibit and cardboard fashion show will both take place at the Finlandia University Gallery [...]

March 21, 2023

Don’t miss the FinnU Employee Career Fair happening today from 1-7 p.m.

Everything you need to know about the businesses and organizations attending today’s fair

Over 20 institutions and businesses are attending today’s FinnU Employee Career Fair. Information about today’s event, including a listing of the institutions and businesses attending, is available below. Contact information and web resources have also been provided.

Event Information Tuesday, March 21 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Paavo Nurmi Center | 535 Summit St, Hancock, MI 49930 | Gymnasium-level access is available from Weldon Street Information for Finlandia Employees

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March 20, 2023

Three Events in One Night! Finlandia Art Night to be held Thursday, March 23

Student Juried Art Reception, Cardboard Fashion Show, Faculty Exhibit

Join us on Thursday, March 23, to celebrate the arts at Finlandia University. Finlandia Art Night will include three events: the 2023 Faculty Exhibit, a reception and awards presentation for the Finlandia Student Juried Art Exhibit and a cardboard fashion show by Finlandia art and design students.

The 2023 Faculty Exhibit and Cardboard Fashion Show will both take place at the Finlandia University Gallery in the Finnish American Heritage Center from 7 – 8:30 [...]

March 20, 2023

Everything you need to know about today’s Teach-Out & Transfer Fair for FinnU students

Learn more about the institutions attending!

Over 25 colleges and universities will be attending today’s FinnU Student Teach-Out & Transfer Fair. On this page are resources for Finlandia students to learn more about the institutions in attendance as well as information and resources for the institutions that will be attending.

Event Information Monday, March 20 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Paavo Nurmi Center | 535 Summit St, Hancock, MI 49930 | Gymnasium-level access is available from Weldon Street Information for Finlandia Students

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March 17, 2023

Classes canceled March 17 due to inclement weather

Due to inclement weather, Finlandia University will be closed Friday, March 17, and no classes (in-person and remote) will be held. Only personnel who provide essential services to students should report to campus/work. The Maki Library and Paavo Nurmi Fitness Center will also be closed.

For questions, please reach out to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Fredi de Yampert, at fredi.deyampert@finlandia.edu.

March 15, 2023

FinnU Employee Career Fair is March 21

Finlandia University will be holding a career fair for FinnU employees and graduating seniors on Tuesday, March 21. The event will be held from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Paavo Nurmi Center Gymnasium. The confirmed list of the registered universities, colleges, and businesses is intended to be posted at www.finlandia.edu/careerfair by Monday, March 20.

If you are a business that is looking to attend, please visit www.finlandia.edu/careerfair to register by March 20.

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March 15, 2023

Teach-Out & Transfer Fair for FinnU Students is March 20

Finlandia University students are invited to attend our Teach-Out & Transfer Fair coming up on Monday, March 20. The event will be held on-campus from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Paavo Nurmi Center Gymnasium. Over 20 colleges and universities will be in attendance. On Friday, March 17, information about attending colleges and universities and what they are offering will be updated at www.finlandia.edu/teachoutfair.

BEFORE STUDENTS ATTEND THEY SHOULD: Meet with your Academic Advisor Pick up your transcript from Registrar’s [...]

March 14, 2023

Board of Trustees vote to dissolve University, wind up affairs in orderly manner

Announced Tuesday, March 14, Finlandia University’s Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to dissolve the institution and wind up affairs in an orderly manner. The announcement follows news from March 2 that the institution would not enroll students for the 2023-2024 academic year.

The Board of Trustees and University President Timothy Pinnow stated the extremely difficult decision is the result of an intensive analysis of Finlandia’s operations after exploring all potentially feasible strategic alternatives, including the rigorous search for new partnerships [...]

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