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August 23, 2016

Employee welcome letter from Campus Ministry

Welcome, staff and faculty, to another great school year at Finlandia University. It takes a village to work together in helping to greet,build up, encourage, lift up, educate and develop our students as we all walk along with them in their development as a whole person for their whole life.

The Chapel and the office of the Chaplain are open to all (employees and students) for centering and discussion. Reminder that the Chaplain’s office remains a confidential office.

This year Campus Ministry [...]

August 22, 2016

Winter 2017 study abroad scholarship available through CCSA

The Cooperative Center for Study Abroad Storyteller Scholarship encourages student participation in CCSA programs by offering a means for students to tell their own CCSA stories.

The awardee is expected to provide CCSA quality writing and/or imagery. The deliverable product must be appropriate for the CCSA web site, although the student may propose alternative formats such as a blog or a YouTube project.

Finlandia University is a proud member of the CCSA, which means FinnU students have an inside track [...]

August 16, 2016

Hancock native to lead graphic design program at FinnU

Finlandia University has hired Tom Adolphs as Assistant Professor of Graphic Design. Adolphs is a Hancock native that is just about finished with his Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Technical Communication from Michigan Technological University.

“Being able to work here is a dream come true,” said Adolphs. “I enjoy being in this town, and adding to it.”

Adolphs also earned his master’s degree from Michigan Tech after earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from Northern Michigan University. After graduating with his [...]

August 9, 2016

VIDEO: Take a tour through Finlandia Hall

Classes for the fall 2016 semester at Finlandia University begin Monday, August 29, and for those coming to the university for the first time (and not living locally) that means calling Finlandia Hall home. In the series of videos below Coordinator of Residential Life Leann Fogle will take you through a look at what Finlandia Hall has to offer students.

Learn more about residential life at Finlandia University by visiting finlandia.edu/reslife.

It’s not too late to [...]

August 8, 2016

Psychology department welcomes Dr. Jillian O’Rourke Stuart

Finlandia University and its Suomi College of Arts & Sciences has hired Dr. Jillian O’Rourke Stuart as Assistant Professor of Psychology. Stuart is coming to Hancock after completing her doctorate studies at the University of Iowa.

“I’m excited to get to the Upper Peninsula and Finlandia,” Dr. Stuart said. “I went to a small liberal arts school for my undergrad degree, and I always wanted to go back to that kind of environment.”

Dr. Stuart earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology [...]

August 5, 2016

Parent sessions scheduled for August 12 and 25

Parents of incoming Finlandia University students are invited to join staff and faculty on Friday, August 12 or Thursday August 25 for an open meeting to introduce parents to our student support staff and address parent concerns and questions.

“At Finlandia, we recognize that families play a significant and continuing role in the lives of their children,” said Erin Barnett, Director of Academic Success and Student Life. “When a student steps on Finlandia’s campus, we are making a commitment to [...]

August 3, 2016

Summer checklist for high school and college students

The following college summer checklist for high school and college students was put together by the staff at MI Student Aid. The information features some great tips for those preparing for their junior/senior year of high school through those entering their final year of college.

What’s on your bucket-list this summer?

Whether you’re planning an epic road trip, or staying at home with a summer job to earn some money, it’s important to also remember your to-do list as you [...]

July 13, 2016

Dr. Emily Geiger joins science department at Finlandia

Finlandia University has hired Dr. Emily Geiger as Assistant Professor of Biochemistry.

“I’m excited to be part of the science department at Finlandia,” Dr. Geiger said. “I appreciate the small class sizes, which contribute to a great learning environment.”

Dr. Geiger began teaching as an adjunct at FinnU in the spring semester. She will lead courses in general chemistry and organic chemistry, as well as the associated labs this fall. The offering of organic chemistry courses is new at the university.

“I [...]

July 6, 2016

Finlandia introduces new director of MA and MBC Programs

Samantha Saint-Onge has been named Medical Assistant/Medical Billing and Coding Program Director in the College of Health Sciences at Finlandia University.

“This is a great opportunity for Sam to advance her leadership skills and continue the good work of Pam Borsum, our previous MA/MBC Director,” said Cam Williams, Dean of the College of Health Sciences. “We are confident she can lead the program, and look forward to her continued professional development.”

Small Classes Made Experience Worthwhile

Saint-Onge is a Finlandia University [...]

June 30, 2016

Finlandia’s RN-BSN program now available 100 percent online

Finlandia University’s RN-BSN Program is now approved by the Higher Learning Commission to be available as 100 percent RN-BSN online.

RN-BSN Online Perfect for Practicing Nurses

“This is a huge benefit given that most of the students who would enroll in our program are working nurses, and have to fit our program into their very busy lives,” Program Director Mark Miron said. “We’re excited about this.”

Finlandia introduced the program in the early 2010s for associate degree nurses who are looking to [...]

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