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September 28, 2016

Submissions asked for Second Tuesday Recital Series

The Second Tuesday Recital Series is set to return on Tuesday, October 11 at 12:30 in the Chapel of St. Matthew, and currently submissions are being accepted for performers.

This series is open to anyone who may wish to share a performing arts piece, such as: Music, Drama, Dance, Performance poetry/prose. The number of participants in a Second Tuesday Recital Series is only limited by the half-hour time slot.

Your performance piece must be submitted at least 24 hours prior to performance time, and [...]

August 8, 2016

Orientation 2016 is August 25-27

Incoming students will begin their Finlandia University careers on Thursday, August 25 during New Student Orientation 2016.

“This is going to be an amazing first couple of days on campus,” Director of Academic Success and Student Life Erin Barnett said. “Students will gain instrumental information during the days, and be introduced to much of the natural beauty Lake Superior and Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula have to offer during the evenings.”

The annual welcoming event features day-time introductory events to Finlandia University and [...]

August 1, 2016

Road construction now in front of Finlandia in Hancock

This summer the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is reconstructing about a mile of US-41 in Hancock from the Portage Lake Lift Bridge to Lincoln Drive. Late last week the project moved in front of Finlandia University’s Finnish American Heritage Center, future College of Health Sciences building and North Wind Books.

It’s expected by the end of this week work will continue on Quincy Street beyond Hoover Center and Old Main to Mine Street. Access to all of those buildings will [...]

June 8, 2016

Finlandia named among Great Small Colleges for Book Lovers

Finlandia University has been named one of 30 Great Small Colleges for Book Lovers by About Great Books. The article was published on the organization’s website in May.

The colleges on this list were chosen for reasons including their extraordinary libraries or other resources for book lovers, their unique dedication to the “great books,” or because they are home to a highly sought-after English and literature department.

According to About Great Books, book lovers will find Finlandia’s English department a [...]

June 6, 2016

TRiO Upward Bound, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture to help nourish high school students this summer

This summer, from June 13 to July 14, 2016, approximately 35 area high school students will experience the daily routines of college freshmen on the Finlandia University campus.

The TRiO Upward Bound summer students live in the Finlandia residence hall, attend demanding daily classes, complete homework, meet new people, and, of course, eat three meals daily in Finlandia’s cafeteria.

For more than 30 years, this ‘mock college experience’ has been part of Finlandia’s year-round TRiO Upward Bound (UB) program 100 percent funded [...]

June 3, 2016

Finlandia University launches new website

The Finlandia University Marketing and Communications Department is proud to announce the launch of a new website. The website went live Thursday, June 2 at finlandia.edu.

“This website is a vital investment in the future of Finlandia University,” Director of Marketing and Communications Michael H. Babcock said. “I am proud of our entire campus community for coming together to make this possible.”

This project is the culmination of more than two years of a visual rebranding effort for [...]

May 27, 2016

Gallery of residential life photos at Finlandia University

Finlandia University has one dorm residency, the Finlandia Hall. Finlandia Hall aids students in receiving all their vital needs, food at the Café, sizable dorm rooms, multiple lounge areas for relaxation, computer lab and study rooms for studying that are open all hours throughout the day and night. Below are pictures of the lifestyle from Finlandia Hall such as the new coffee shop, dorm rooms, lounge area, and the Cafe.

Finlandia Hall

Entrance of Finlandia Hall

Newly [...]

May 26, 2016

Amazing student work from Finlandia ceramics program

Finlandia University’s International School of Art & Design is renowned for its incredibly facilities, ability to bring in professional artists and focus on the Finnish model of education. It’s also quickly becoming known for having an amazing ceramics program under the lead of emerging artist Kenyon Hansen.

Below you’ll find images of student work from the 2015-16 academic year.

Dinner Ware Sets by Adena Huffman, Light Reduction Cone 10, (ARD 424 Studio Practices Ceramic Design)

Faceted Bowl, [...]

May 26, 2016

Suomi Roomies Reunion to take place Sept. 16-18

Finlandia University graduates from 1974 through 1978, known lovingly as the Suomi Roomies, will be on campus for the group’s second reunion September 16-18, 2016.

The event will include an on-campus banquet, catching a Finlandia Lions football game at McAfee Field, a cookout at McLain’s State Park, campus tours and meals, and more!

Registration is now open for the Suomi Roomies reunion at finlandia.edu/reunion.

If you have any questions, comments or ideas of the Suomi Roomies Reunion, feel free to reach out to [...]

May 23, 2016

Maija Miettinen to be featured at Finlandia University Gallery

The Basics Artist: Maija Miettinen Exhibit Title: Rhythm of the Whole Exhibit Dates: June 2 – August 3, 2016 Please join us for an opening reception: Thursday, June 2, 2016 – 7-8:30 p.m. Artist talk beginning at 7:15 p.m. Learn more about Maija Miettinen at maijamiettinen.com

Maija Miettinen: Rhythm of the Whole will be on display at the Finlandia University Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, from June 2 to August 3, 2016.

An opening reception at the gallery will take place on Thursday, June [...]

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