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April 26, 2021

Everything you need to know about Graduation Week 2021

Finlandia’s Baccalaureate and Commencement are this week on Thursday, April 29. Due to COVID-19, the traditional graduation plans were shaken up. Here’s a complete run-down of when and where everything is happening.

Baccalaureate All graduates are invited to Baccalaureate Worship at the Finnish American Heritage Center at 3:30 p.m. prior to Commencement at 6 p.m. This is a service of prayer and blessing, specifically for this graduating class. Graduating seniors are invited to attend, with up to two guests. Space is limited [...]

April 26, 2021

FinnU nursing students, faculty and alumni aid in fight against COVID

Nursing student David Carlson

While most people hunkered down in their homes last spring at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Finlandia nursing faculty began looking for opportunities to get students involved in the (hopefully) once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

“Everyone was excited to jump in and help, and that is just the role given and handed when we take this nursing career on,” said Professor of Nursing MarnieAnn Polkky.

One of the bigger challenges to overcome was identifying a clinical opportunity [...]

April 23, 2021

Finlandia Fridays finds a new host

Season 5 of Finlandia Fridays came to a close with a major announcement: Finlandia’s new Director of Marketing and Communications, Jordan Shawhan, will take over the role of host for next season.

Shawhan steps into host Olivia Myers’ role for Season 6, which will premier in August 2021. In the episode, Shawhan talks about his ties to the area, the career move he made from insurance to higher ed, and what he’s looking forward to in his new role.

“Higher education, I’ve [...]

April 22, 2021

Alumna Brooke Cummings joins FinnU marketing team

Finlandia University alumna Brooke Cummings (’12, Illustration) has joined the Finlandia marketing team as a communication and design specialist. Cummings has been working as a freelance graphic designer since graduating from the International School of Art & Design. Cummings’ main role will be creating print and digital pieces for the university.

“I’m hoping to bring a little splash of creativity to the table,” said Cummings. “I’m excited to eventually work on a big project, like the Bridge.”

Cummings has [...]

April 21, 2021

CVC: Jobs & Internship Opportunities 4/21/21

New opportunities

Click on the headings below to learn more about current job openings and other opportunities. For more information or to get help with an application, email CVC@finlandia.edu to request an appointment!

Summer Employment

+ Student Employee Positions - Superior National Bank & Trust (Hancock, MI & other locations)

Superior National Bank & Trust has a number of openings for student employees at its main headquarters in Hancock as well as other locations in the area.

Teller student assistants [...]

April 19, 2021

Bertineau featured author at NWB Independent Bookstore Day event

April 24 is Independent Bookstore Day. Join North Wind Books for an outdoor author event featuring author of The Mason House, T. Marie Bertineau.

After her father’s untimely death, Theresa faced a rocky and unstable childhood. But there was one place she felt safe: her grandmother’s house in Mason, a depressed former copper mining town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Gram’s passing leaves Theresa once again at the mercy of the lasting, sometimes destructive grief of her Ojibwe mother and white stepfather. [...]

April 19, 2021

Textbook buyback begins this week

Textbook Buyback will be at North Wind Books on the campus of Finlandia University on April 21-23 and 26-30. This is an opportunity for students to get top dollar back for textbooks after they’re done using them. All textbooks purchased by cash, check, credit card, financial aid, or sponsorship are eligible for buy back. North Wind Books has partnered with Nebraska Book Company to provide the opportunity to receive Cash for Books. Please have your Student ID with you for [...]

April 16, 2021

Finlandia Fridays Discusses Graduation 2021

This week on Finlandia Fridays, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Fredi DeYampert talks about, for some Finlandia students, the most magical moment of the year, Graduation 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the day will look different compared to a normal year, but pandemic or not, achieving a college degree is still an accomplishment worth celebrating.

Guests attending the event can expect RSVP requirements, reserved seating, screening at the door, social distancing, and mask requirements.

“We will allow the graduates [...]

April 15, 2021

CVC: Summer Job Digest

New opportunities

Click on the headings below to learn more about summer employment in the Copper Country and the wider UP! For more information or to get help with an application, email CVC@finlandia.edu to request an appointment.

Summer Jobs

+ Multiple Hospitality & Outdoor Positions - Keweenaw Mountain Lodge (Copper Harbor, MI)

At the Lodge, we seek awesome people who bring fun, joy, and adventure to work each day. Our team members value integrity, honesty, positivity, and each other, while [...]

April 13, 2021

$1000 Visiting Scholarship Deadline Extended

Finlandia University is extending its $1,000 Visiting Scholarship deadline to August 1, 2021. This scholarship is only available to first-time full-time students in good standing at the University entering Fall 2021. To receive this award, visits must be scheduled through the admissions office.

Finlandia is currently offering a virtual and in-person option for campus visits. Both qualify for the $1000 Visiting Scholarship.

For more information or to schedule your tour, please contact the admissions team at 906-487-7274 or complete the “Schedule [...]

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