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Finnish American Heritage Center
July 31, 2020

Finnish American Heritage Center staff still providing services despite closed building

Although the Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC) building has been closed to the public since mid-March, the staff are still diligently providing services to the community. Assistant Editor of the Finnish American Reporter, David Maki, describes all the ways the community can take advantage of the services they offer from afar. 

What services are the FAHC staff providing at this time?

We’re still providing most of the interpersonal services we have been offering, but with adjustments that have public [...]

July 30, 2020

Alumni Update: Ploe (’12) Accepts Role as Nurse Practitioner at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital

Finlandia University nursing alumna, Tina Ploe (’12), recently landed a job at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics. She’ll be working alongside Aspirus orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists and nurses. Following earning her degree at FinnU, the Hancock native earned her Master of Science in Nursing Degree from the University of Cincinnati. 

Below is a full press release sent out by Aspirus Keweenaw. The original post can be found on the Aspirus website.

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Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics proudly welcomes Nurse [...]

July 8, 2020

Covid-19 Case Diagnosed at Finlandia

A member of the Finlandia University campus community (defined as faculty, staff, and students) has tested positive for COVID-19.  This case is included in the most recent numbers released by the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. 

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department is actively conducting contact tracing. Anyone who had close contact with the infected person will be notified and advised on the appropriate COVID-19 response protocol.  

The individual is off campus and is following the required response protocol. To [...]

Finlandia-Hall
June 26, 2020

FinnU to Resume On-Campus Visits

Starting on Monday, June 29, 2020, Finlandia University will resume on-campus visits to prospective students and their families on a limited basis. Virtual visits will continue to be an option, and may be encouraged depending on visitor status (health, location of residence, method of travel, etc.). Finlandia asks visitors that have been in contact with anyone that has tested positive for COVID-19, have traveled internationally two weeks prior to their campus visit, or are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms visit virtually [...]

dana-librarian-masked
June 25, 2020

Finlandia’s Safe Open Plan Fall 2020

First and foremost, Finlandia’s top priorities throughout the decision-making process for the Safe Open Plan for Fall 2020 include: 

the health, safety and welfare of students, faculty, staff, and our neighbors in the Hancock community; limit and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 throughout our campus and Hancock community; providing an excellent Finlandia education to every student; and  standing by our commitment to being a learning community dedicated to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service. 

The Safe Open Fall 2020 Plan was compiled based on [...]

watering-can-man-ryan-street-community-garden
June 25, 2020

Ryan Street Community Garden Receives Expansion Grant

The Ryan Street Community Garden (RSCG) received a grant from the Portage Health Foundation for $5,000. The garden, found on Finlandia’s campus, will use the funds to add an additional seven plots for community members to rent, a new path along perennial beds, a bench, and picnic table. Finlandia University granted additional land for the expansion located in the lot adjacent to the Ryan House. RSCG will be recruiting local volunteers including Finlandia students to help with labor and [...]

College of Health Sciences- Finlandia University
June 23, 2020

New College of Health Sciences building renovations to be completed for Fall 2020

The former Hancock High School (featured pre-renovation) will be the new location for FinnU’s College of Health Sciences beginning in Fall 2020.

Finlandia’s College of Health Sciences will have a new home in time for the Fall 2020 semester. After nearly a decade, renovations on the old Hancock High School building on Quincy Street finally commenced at the beginning of the year. After a slight delay due to the Covid-19 outbreak, construction has resumed this summer and the [...]

June 19, 2020

Dr. Virtanen to Host Free Virtual Midsummer Lecture on June 23

The burning of the kokko at the 2018 Juhannus celebration in Toivola, MI. Photo: Olivia Myers | FinnU Marketing

Dr. Hilary-Joy Virtanen will be hosting a free virtual Midsummer lecture on June 23 at 8pm EST/7pm CST. This event is hosted by the Finnish American Cultural Activities, a Finlandia Foundation chapter in the Twin Cities, Minnesota.

In the days of COVID when social distancing practices give us all pause to consider how to celebrate the Juhannus, join folklorist [...]

Best Value School
June 18, 2020

FinnU Named a 2020 Best Value College

Finlandia University has been named a 2020 Best Value Colleges by University Research & Review. This marks the third time in four years Finlandia has made the list.

“Finlandia University is a small private school that devotes their time to help students in achieving their career dreams,” said one testimonial on Best Value Colleges website. “I love the small classes and the availability of the professors. The professors are always there to help whenever needed.”

“At Finlandia,100 percent of traditional full-time [...]

Finlandia Hoover
June 15, 2020

FinnU Moves to Phase 2 of the Return to Work Safely Plan

Finlandia University entered Phase 2 of it’s Back to Work Safely Plan for Employees on Monday, June 15. Finlandia employees who cannot work from home can return to work in a limited capacity after completing a mandatory Covid-19 and MIOSHA training in addition to a daily Covid-19 health screening online. The trainings can be accessed in the employee’s ADP portal. The health screening will be emailed to all employees daily.

Employees should contact their supervisors regarding their specific work schedules and [...]

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