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April 2, 2019

Community invited to Soup-A-Bowl Saturday at Heritage Center

Finlandia University Clay Club is hosting its annual Soup-a-Bowl fundraiser Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Finnish American Heritage Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The club will have a large range soups (vegetarian, gluten free, meaty) with bread and coffee. This year the club has more than 150 bowls to choose from. Bowls range from $10 to $12, and people may purchase more than one bowl. Get there early for the best selection!

Student Senate Mock Rock
April 1, 2019

Student Senate to host Mock Rock on April 11

Think you have the moves to win a lip-synch battle? Grab your favorite song and test your skills at Student Senate’s Mock Rock. Share the stage with friends or make waves as a single act.

Taking place on Thursday, April 11, Mock Rock will start at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Matthew. Judged by Finlandia faculty members, monetary prizes will be given to the top three acts. Groups or individuals can sign up for Mock Rock outside of [...]

Adulting 101
March 29, 2019

First Adulting 101 Workshop April 2

The first of four Adulting 101 Workshops will take place April 2 at the Chapel of St. Matthew. Join Finlandia faculty, staff and alumni and learn how to navigate the “real world” after graduation.

For the first workshop, join Coordinator of External Relations, Olivia Myers, to discuss personal branding. The personal branding segment will contain tips on making a personal mission statement, as well as how to create an elevator pitch, to help land your dream job. Accompanying Myers [...]

March 29, 2019

Haley Makela Named 2019 Student Representative for Finlandia University

Finlandia University’s 2019 graduating class will hear from marketing major Haley Makela during this year’s commencement ceremony as the local student was selected as Student Representative. Makela has succeeded in and out of the classroom, all while being a dual-sport athlete in basketball and soccer.

“As a freshman I was always working to be the Student Representative,” she recalled, thinking back to her first days on campus. “It was a goal for myself [...]

Dr. Rauch showing Michael Babcock Finlandia's online programs
March 29, 2019

Exploring the Digital Classroom with Dr. Michelle Rauch

Dr. Michelle Rauch dropped by Finlandia University, as well as Finlandia Fridays, for this week’s episode. Dr. Rauch was hired as Director of Innovative and Online Learning in the fall, and will be moving to campus more this upcoming year.

Rauch stated that her goal is “to make sure that the online classrooms are consistent with the traditional classroom. The person should feel the experience of the in-person class and be part of a collaborative community.” FinnU has offered an [...]

March 27, 2019

Bishop Katherine A. Finegan to be Finlandia University 2019 Commencement Speaker

Finlandia University is thrilled to announce that Bishop Katherine A. Finegan, bishop of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Northern Great Lakes Synod, will be the 2019 commencement ceremony speaker.

“Bishop Finegan is a strong proponent of Lutheran higher education and its vision for preparing men and women for the 21st century workplace and world,” said Philip Johnson, President. ”I am confident that her presence and message at Finlandia’s 2019 graduation ceremonies [...]

March 26, 2019

Finlandia University Bringing in Compass Creative Dramatics for Summer Youth Theatre Performance of Peter Pan

Registration now open at finlandia.edu/peterpan

Finlandia University is bringing in Compass Creative Dramatics to work with local youth to learn, play and perform Peter Pan. The weeklong event is from June 10-14. Registration is now open for rising 1st to 12th graders at finlandia.edu/peterpan

Compass Creative Dramatics is a Chicago-based educational theatre that specializes in bringing weeklong theatre experiences like this one to kids across the United States. Staff from CCD [...]

March 26, 2019

Finlandia’s Director of Global Initiatives Selected for NAFSA Trainer Corps

Director of Global Initiatives, Cat Fuller, has been selected to serve as part of NAFSA: Association of International Educators Trainer Corps on a three-year term.

NAFSA is a non-profit professional organization for professionals in all areas of international education including education abroad advising and administration, international student advising, campus internationalization, admissions, outreach, overseas advising and English as a Second Language (ESL) administration.

“I’ve been a member of NAFSA for many years,” said Fuller. “I want to [...]

March 26, 2019

Students and staff invited to participate in Bowl for Kids on March 30

The Finlandia University Bowl for Kids team is officially looking for members and baked good donations. Finlandia University Student Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Club and TRIO Student Support Services have teamed up to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Western Upper Peninsula at this great event.

The bake sale and 50/50 raffle will take place Thursday, March 28 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. in Nikander Hall by the TLC and [...]

March 26, 2019

Employees offered discount on golf membership at Portage Lake Golf Course

Discounted Rate is $550

Finlandia University employees are eligible for a discounted rate at Portage Lake Golf Course for the 2019 season. The course, which is located in Houghton, is offering a discounted rate for memberships of $550. That is more than a 25 percent savings over the normal rate.

Those interested in getting a pass need to contact Director of Athletics Curtis Wittenberg. The discount is only for Finlandia employees, not family members. However, if [...]

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