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March 16, 2018

The nursing job search with Alison Patchel

Soon-to-be nursing graduate Alison Patchel visited Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about her experience at Finlandia, as well as her plans for the future. Patchel is originally from Marysville, a town in the Southeastern part of Michigan. She loves living in the Copper Country because of her love for the outdoors, and said the best time to be in the Copper Country is the summer, when so many students unfortunately decide to go home.

Patchel started at a different university, [...]

March 9, 2018

Investigating the criminal justice program with Dr. Richard Gee

Finlandia Fridays dove into the criminal justice program this week with Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Dr. Richard Gee. “The criminal justice program at Finlandia is unique in that we we don’t do any of the stuff that you would get at a police academy or a corrections academy. Instead, what we do is focus on a skill set that is useful for a broad range of careers after graduation.”

Students in the criminal justice program will take [...]

March 8, 2018

101 students recognized on Fall 2017 Dean’s and Honors List

Finlandia University is proud to announce its Fall 2017 semester Dean’s and Honors List Students. In total 101 students earned a recognition, including 60 who earned a spot on the Dean’s List for having a Grade Point Average of 3.75 or above.

To be eligible for either list students must have completed 12 or more credits and had no grade below a “C.” Dean’s List students earned a GPA of 3.75 or above, while Honors List students had a GPA between [...]

March 8, 2018

Mobile Food Pantry coming to Ontonagon on April 19, 2018

Residents of Ontonagon County are invited to a Mobile Food Pantry on Thursday, April 19 beginning at 4 at Ontonagon High School. The event is being put on by Finlandia University, Ontonagon Area School District, Feeding America West Michigan and the Western U.P. Food Bank.

The Mobile Pantry will contain a variety of foods, including fresh produce. Clients will not have to show identification or proof of income to receive food. They will be required to provide basic contact information and [...]

March 7, 2018

Fiber and Fashion Design Department hosting film on March 14

The Fiber Arts and Fashion Design Department at Finlandia University will be hosting its Film of the Month on Wednesday, March 14 at 7 p.m. with a showing of the musical Hair!

The event is free to all students, and will take place in the Jutila Center Chapel, which is located on the third floor. Students are invited to bring their own refreshments and to dress in their Bohemian best.

March 7, 2018

Deadline to apply for Westerman Scholarship for Nursing is March 19

Students in Finlandia University’s BSN Program are invited to apply for the Samuel L. Westerman Scholarship for Nursing by noon on Monday, March 19.

This scholarship is awarded annually, and students may apply and renew the scholarship each year assuming they continue to meet the criteria. New applicants and those looking to renew are given equal consideration each year. The number and amount of scholarships awarded depend on the funds available.

In order to apply, students must fill out the [...]

March 5, 2018

Letter from Director of Student Financial Services Sandra Turnquist

Below is a letter from Director of Student Financial Services Sandra Turnquist to parents and families of students. It was sent in the March Parents and Family E-mail newsletter. To subscribe visit the Parents & Family page.

Greetings Finlandia Family Members,

I hope your winter is going wonderful wherever it is you call home. We’ve had a wonderful start to our spring semester as we’re enjoying another beautiful winter. Hopefully your student is enjoying this peaceful week off for Spring Break.

I want [...]

March 2, 2018

Marketing major Kyle Niemi and his internship with Mesensei mobile mentoring

Senior marketing major Kyle Niemi stopped by Finlandia Fridays this week to discuss his internship with Finnish mobile mentoring company Mesensei. Tuukka Ylälahti, the creator of Mesensei, was in an earlier episode this season, where he previewed the app and his inspiration behind it.

Tuukka Ylälahti on Finlandia Fridays Mesensei at Finlandia

Niemi has been granted a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with Mesensei and create a mentoring app specifically for FinnU. Niemi is the project coordinator for this endeavor. [...]

February 28, 2018

Start planning your summer Finland study abroad trip

Discounted price available to FinnU students

A unique partnership between Finlandia University and JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Finlandia offers Finlandia students a great discount on tuition during the summer 2018 semester. The program includes the opportunity to study abroad while earning credits and exploring all Finland has to offer.

“JAMK University Study Abroad program was an amazing opportunity that I’m so glad I took advantage of,” said Jennifer Hueter, a 2017 graduate of Finlandia’s International School of Business. [...]

February 28, 2018

March Nordic Film Series screening to feature biographical film

A movie based on the childhood experiences of its Finnish director is the March selection for the Finnish American Heritage Center’s Nordic Film Series.

“Above Dark Waters” will show at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 8 at the Heritage Center’s Wiljanen Community Hall, located on the Finlandia University campus. The screenings are open to the public; donations are greatly appreciated.

Directed by Peter Franzen, the film is based on his autobiographical novel of the same title. In the 1970s, [...]

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