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May 5, 2020

Darlene King to be Finlandia University’s 2020 Virtual Commencement Speaker

Finlandia University is proud to announce the executive director of the Michigan Diversity Council (MIDC) Darlene King, ’90 Graduate of Suomi College, as the Virtual Commencement Ceremony Speaker on May 21, 2020 at 6 p.m.

“Darlene King’s vocational path began when she first arrived on the campus of Suomi College. At her parents’ suggestion, Darlene was urged to consider this ‘far away’ place – for exactly that reason. As she adjusted to the abrupt change in physical location and culture, Darlene’s [...]

May 1, 2020

Pastor Sarah Shares Baccalaureate Info and Words of Encouragement

On this week’s Finlandia Fridays host Anastazia Hartman speaks with Campus Pastor, Sarah Semmler Smith to discuss this year’s virtual baccalaureate service, student care packages, and words of encouragement during times of social distancing.

The virtual baccalaureate service offers graduates and families the opportunity to gather for a time of worship centered on prayers, blessings, and homily. From the Chapel of St. Matthew, Pastor Sarah Semmler Smith will preside over this special virtual edition.

“Typically baccalaureate would be the [...]

April 30, 2020

How To View Virtual Baccalaureate on Sunday May 3rd

Finlandia University is honoring its graduating class with a religious farewell service. This year’s Baccalaureate will be much different than in previous years. Due to social distancing guidelines, this year’s Baccalaureate will be held virtually from the Chapel of Saint Matthew on Sunday, May 3 at 10:00 a.m.

Join Pastor Sarah Semmler Smith on Sunday by watching on Youtube or on our website. The ceremony is open to everyone.

Finlandia University’s Virtual Graduation Celebration will begin with the Baccalaureate [...]

April 28, 2020

FinnU Business Students Assist Area Firms with International Expansion

Many businesses in our region have the potential to expand into the global marketplace. However, many of these businesses lack the time and resources to fully concentrate on exploiting such opportunities. This spring, students in the International School of Business, Global Entrepreneurship class worked with two area businesses to develop plans that assist them in expanding their international operations.

The Lake Linden-based company, NECi Superior Enzymes, is a producer of nitrate detection reagents and test kits that anyone can use [...]

April 27, 2020

Nicholas Tobey Elected as 2020 Student Representative

The 2020 Finlandia University graduating class will have a celebration unlike any other. Although the May 21st commencement ceremony will not be in person like previous years, but a virtual ceremony instead, the graduating class will still hear from their student representative, Nicholas Tobey. Tobey has been a successful student and leader in and out of the classroom.

“It is truly an honor that I was selected as the student representative for the 2020 class,” said Tobey. [...]

April 24, 2020

Finlandia University Virtual Graduation To Be Held on May 21, 2020

Finlandia University’s 2020 Baccalaureate and Commencement activities have been changed to a virtual format.

“This is a particularly unique day for the Class of 2020, and we invite the Finlandia community to share in the celebration,” said Fredi deYampert, Vice President of Academic Affairs. “We are extremely proud of all that our graduates have accomplished here at Finlandia and we are excited to share this day with you, our graduates, families, and friends.”

Join us on Facebook Live at 10 a.m. on [...]

April 24, 2020

International School of Art and Design Addresses Online Learning

On this week’s episode of Finlandia Fridays host, Anastazia Hartman is joined by the Dean of the International School of Art and Design, Denise Vandeville, to discuss how online learning is effecting students in the Art & Design programs.

“Two-thirds of our courses are studio-based, so that was one of the first things we needed to address,” said Vandeville. “We also have classes that are lecture-based classes, those were much easier to move to the online environment. As [...]

April 17, 2020

Introducing FinnU’s New Dean of Enrollment, Anthony Schwass

On this week’s episode of Finlandia Fridays host, Anastazia Hartman is joined by Finlandia’s new Dean of Enrollment Anthony Schwass to discuss his goals, the new lower deposit rate, summer courses and more.

Schwass who recently joined the Finlandia family shared what this lower deposit rate means for incoming students during this time of uncertainty.

“We are facing a great level of unpredictability in the coming weeks and perhaps months due to the COVID-19 situation,” said Schwass. “The [...]

April 15, 2020

Select Summer 2020 Online Classes Discounted

Registration is officially underway for students and Finlandia University is offering a varied selection of summer online classes by discounting them at a price of $250 per credit hour. This discount will save students over 65% compared to the standard tuition price. High school graduates, visiting, and new or current Finlandia students are eligible for the summer tuition discount.

All courses are eight weeks in length with classes running from May 18 until July 10, 2020. These courses are [...]

April 3, 2020

TRiO Student Support Services Helping Students Online

This week on Finlandia Fridays, host Anastazia Hartman gave Director of TRiO Student Support Services, Cindy Cowell a call to discuss what TRiO SSS is doing for FinnU students while they are no longer on campus. The pair spoke about what TRiO is, how they assist students and what the transition from face-to-face to online learning has been like.

“All of the tutoring we did face-to-face, now has a canvas page so there is a great tool to [...]

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