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Biology
August 24, 2017

Small class sizes lead to huge advantage for students at Finlandia University

Average class size in 2016-17 was 11 students

Finlandia University has long been known for delivering an extraordinary amount of attention to each student it welcomes to campus. During the 2016-17 academic year that shown through with an average class size of 11 students.

“These lower ratios of students to faculty provide a great system of faculty support, an opportunity to offer students uncommon attention,” Vice President for Academic Affairs Fredi de Yampert said. “Sometimes students can feel lost at [...]

August 24, 2017

Finlandia softball hosting beach volleyball tournament fundraiser

Registration is now open for a beach volleyball tournament to benefit the Finlandia University softball team on Monday, September 4 beginning at 10 a.m. at Hancock Beach.

The event is open to students, staff, faculty and members of the community. Teams will consist of six players, with a $10 entry fee. The softball Lions will be on hand selling food and drinks at the beach.

To register e-mail Serena Jaime at srjaime@finlandia.edu.

Chapel of Saint Matthew
August 24, 2017

The Table seeking donations to start school year

Finlandia University is proud host to The Table: Student Needs Pantry & Services, which was made available do to generous support of the Seibert Lutheran Foundation to provide those in need with food and basic essentials.

To start the school year with full shelves, The Table is seeking your donations!

How to help The Table

Finlandia University’s The Table is stocked entirely by donations from caring individuals and groups who are committed to helping “The Table” and those Finlandia students in need. [...]

August 23, 2017

Updated: Academic Calendar for 2017-18

The 2017-18 Academic Calendar is finalized and fully updated on Finlandia University’s website. The calendar is visible by clicking “Academics” then “Academic Calendar” on the main navigation, available to print as a PDF and completely embedded into the full campus calendar by visiting finlandia.edu/events.

2017-18 Academic Calendar

Key Dates on 2017-18 Academic Calendar AUGUST 28

Classes begin for fall semester

NOVEMBER 22-26

Thanksgiving Break (after last class Tuesday)

DECEMBER 11-15

Final Exam Week End of semester, Friday, December 15

JANUARY 8, MONDAY

Classes begin for spring [...]

August 23, 2017

Alumni push leads to record video views and $1,500 in donations

A social media push by International School of Art & Design (ISAD) alums in July ended with more than $1,500 in donations or pledges, 16,000 video views and more than 500 video shares.

“I am so impressed and pleased at the dedication of the ISAD alumni,” said Denise Vandeville, dean of the school. “I applaud their determination to help us share the distinct experience that is an education at Finlandia University’s International School of Art & Design.”

August 23, 2017

Campus Ministry launches Snapchat and Instagram accounts

Start your new school year by pressing follow on a couple key new social media accounts on campus! Finlandia University Campus Ministry can now be followed on Instagram and Snapchat by following the username FinnUCampusMin.

The first Instagram post from Finlandia Campus Ministry.

Finlandia Campus Ministry on Instagram Finlandia Campus Ministry on Snapchat

“I’ve been having a blast running around campus with Snapchat in the two days since we launched this account, and we’re going to [...]

August 23, 2017

M.S.P. grant funds It’s On Us series at FinnU

Finlandia University has teamed up with the National It’s On Us campaign to raise awareness about the realities of sexual violence on college campuses. A generous grant of $25,708 was awarded to the university during the 2016-2017 period from the Michigan State Police Let’s End Campus Sexual Assault initiative, and is funding the Finlandia It’s On Us campaign event series. “The national It’s On Us campaign was started in 2014 as a means to encourage college students to stand together against sexual violence. Through [...]

August 22, 2017

Student leaders installed during ceremony in Chapel of St. Matthew

Late Tuesday morning Finlandia University student leaders gathered at the Chapel of St. Matthew for a spirited service led by Campus Pastor Soren Schmidt. The leaders were blessed by Pastor Schmidt and repeated an oath (below) after hearing Galatians 6:1-10.

I do promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities to which I have been selected. I will strive to develop myself and others in word and deed, to foster and embody a welcoming, serving and SISU lifestyle and to focus on [...]

August 18, 2017

There is still time to start FinnU’s online RN-BSN program in August

Move forward with your nursing career by enrolling in our RN-BSN program

Working nurses are busy, busy people. Between odd hours, family life and the stresses of working in what’s often a life-and-death occupation, it can be hard to plan for advancing your career through education.

“We know first-hand because we’ve been there,” said Mark Miron, RN-BSN Program Director at Finlandia University. Miron worked as a nurse through earning his BSN and MSN online. “The struggle is real. It’s part [...]

August 18, 2017

Finlandia University introduces new platform for online learning

Schoology brings innovative options including mobile app

With the new school year comes a new online platform for Finlandia University. The university is moving its online courses and online resources used in traditional courses, to Schoology, a state-of-the-art learning management system.

“Schoology is going to provide us with many more options in how we deliver course content, such as embedded video communication capabilities,” said Mark Miron, Program Director for Finlandia’s RN-BSN program, which is available 100 [...]

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