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Finnish American Heritage Center
December 5, 2018

Finnish Independence Day program to honor George H.W. Bush

In honor of the late President George H.W. Bush, the Finnish Independence Day program at Finlandia University’s Finnish American Heritage Center will include a special musical performance, accompanied by a color guard presentation.

Vocalist Mark Oliver, a veteran himself, will sing “The Navy Hymn,” while the Houghton-Hancock Junior ROTC program presents the colors, as part of the Independence Day celebration, which begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 6.

Along with this special tribute, the program includes both traditional and contemporary elements of Finnish-American and Finnish culture, [...]

Lion Around discussing college gift lists
December 3, 2018

Lion Around’s 2018 college student Christmas gift list

 

With the holidays coming up, Lion Around hosts Monica Freeman and Gina Geliche sat down to talk about a serious topic, what to get a college student for Christmas. Recording on the second floor of North Wind Books, Freeman and Geliche discussed the excitement of receiving kitchen utensils as you grow older. With several categories and puns to get through, Freeman and Geliche started with useful cookware/ kitchen items.

What’s Cooking?

Freeman first suggests a slow cooker for college [...]

December 3, 2018

Finlandia University to celebrate Finland’s independence 

On Thursday, December 6 at 6 p.,m., Finlandia University will celebrate Finland’s Independence Day with a program at the Finnish American Heritage Center.

RSVP to the Event on Facebook (not required) Update: Finnish Independence Day program to honor George H.W. Bush

Featuring music, dance, and more, this year’s program promises showcase the reasons for optimism regarding the future of Finnish-American activity in the Copper Country and beyond.

The program is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be available. For [...]

December 3, 2018

Textbook Buyback at North Wind Books begins December 6

Textbook Buyback will be at North Wind Books, on the campus of Finlandia University, beginning Thursday, December 6. This is your opportunity to get top dollar back for textbooks after you’re done using them this semester. Below is the full schedule for Textbook Buyback this semester.

TEXTBOOK BUYBACK DAYS AND TIMES Thursday, December 6 – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday, December 7 – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday, December 10 – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 11 – 10 a.m. – [...]

December 3, 2018

Microsoft manager speaks about remote working and change management

One major way in which the work environment has changed over the past few years is in the number of managers and professionals working from their homes or small offices. Often they are employed by larger companies located thousands of miles away.  Jim Lavallee works for Microsoft as Director of Delivery Management from his home here in the Keweenaw.  Lavallee recently spoke to Finlandia business students about remote working. He also spoke about the importance of understanding change management, [...]

December 3, 2018

Late Night Breakfast is back this Sunday

On Sunday night the longstanding tradition of Late Night Breakfast will continue, and will once again include a little help from students’ friends in TRIO Student Support Services as Tutoring will be available in Finlandia Hall prior to breakfast. This event is free and all students are encouraged to attend. Staff from all over Finlandia’s campus will be on hand to serve breakfast, while TRIO SSS staff will be available for tutoring.

As you prepare for finals, be sure to [...]

Huey
November 29, 2018

Adam Huey (’07) Leading the Pride at Siemens in California

Finlandia’s alumni podcast Leading the Pride is back this month with Adam Huey (’07). Huey, who is originally from Folsom, Calif. and earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing, now serves as a Senior Commercial Project Manager for Siemens. Siemens is a multi-national and multi-billion dollar organization that specializes in electrification, digitization and automation. Huey was also elected to Finlandia’s Alumni Board this past fall and looks forward to connecting with alumni on the [...]

November 28, 2018

Finns of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula book released by Finnish American Heritage Center

The Finns’ influence on Upper Michigan’s life, history and culture is well documented. Now, it’s also well compiled and ready for a place on your bookshelf or coffee table. The Finnish American Heritage Center has recently completed a book in the “Images of America” series through Arcadia Press titled “Finns of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.”

Though the book includes contributions from some other agencies, it primarily contains images from the FAHC’s extensive photo collection. [...]

November 28, 2018

2019 MLK Day of Service volunteer site signups now open

Student volunteers at Barkell Elementary during MLK Day of Service 2018. Students can now sign up to volunteer during the 2019 MLK Day of Service.

Students participating in Finlandia University’s fourth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service are invited to sign up for their service site now.

Dr. King was a vibrant and dynamic leader for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement. Finlandia University and the local community have combined efforts to renew discussions about [...]

November 25, 2018

Finlandia Introduces five new Board of Trustees

In 2018 Finlandia University officially welcomed five new members to its Board of Trustees.

“This new cohort reflects those qualities that have marked those who have served in the past: a tenacious resolve and unyielding dedication to advance Finlandia’s vision and see it thrive,” Finlandia University President Philip Johnson said.

The latest additions bring to Finlandia’s governing body a promising blend of professional acumen, leadership experience and deep personal affinities.

Stephen Nikander

Stephen Nikander, the great grandson of Rev. Juho Kustaa Nikander, who served [...]

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