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April 11, 2017

PHOTOS: 2017 ALD Installation Ceremony

Last week a group of high-achieving freshmen was installed into the Finlandia University chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society for First-Year Students. It was a wonderful event with family members, faculty and staff and fellow students on hand.

2017 Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society for First-Year Students at Finlandia University inductees:

Kasey Barber — Vice President Al Hashimoto Mai Hirayama Kaylor Holmstrom Benjamin Johnson — Secretary Becky Nakkula Marina Takeuchi Jordan Thoma — Treasurer Annie Jo Wills — President

Photos from the event can be found below, and a full album [...]

April 11, 2017

All invited to help with Campus Clean-Up on April 19

Finlandia University invites all student, faculty, staff and alumni to our annual Campus Clean-Up on Wednesday, April 19, from 3 to 5 p.m. Please bring your own rake and push broom from home to help spruce up campus before graduation. Volunteers will meet in front of Finlandia Hall at 3 p.m. and disperse on varies tasks from there.

April 11, 2017

Business students compete in project management competition

Team SISU (from right to left): Paul Porras (team mentor), Andrew Martin, Sara Martin, Katelyn Anderson, Ginger Connin (team mentor), Jenna Ollanketo, Schwartzen Jarmond.

Throughout the spring 2017 semester, a group of Finlandia University business students competed in THEProject, a collegiate project management competition sponsored by the Western Michigan Chapter of the Project Management Institute (WMPMI). This is the third straight year that FinnU has participated in the event. This year’s assignment was to develop a project [...]

April 11, 2017

TODAY: Check out the final Second Tuesday event of semester

Campus Ministry invites you to join them in the Chapel of St. Matthew today, Tuesday, April 11 for the final Second Tuesday event of the semester. It’s your last chance to stop in for some great music in a relaxed atmosphere.

The event will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel. The entire community is invited to join.

April 11, 2017

Frank Eld and Greg Isola to present at Juhannus ‘17

“Sisu” the traveling sauna will be at Juhannus ‘17 in Michigan’s Copper Country, but it won’t be the only unique Finnish-American vehicle.

Frank Eld, famous for his Finnebago will be a presenter at Juhannus ‘17 in Michigan’s Copper Country.

That’s because Frank Eld, of “Finnebago” fame, has recently agreed to be a presenter at the festival, and will travel to the Copper Country for the June 23-25 event with his trusty — and highly recognizable — truck and [...]

April 10, 2017

Equity and Diversity Committee looking for feedback on Diversity Dinner

Did you attend the Diversity Dinner at Finlandia Hall last week? If you did, the Equity and Diversity Committee is hoping to hear from you so they can look to improve the event as it heads into its fourth year in 2018! Please click the link the below to complete the survey.

Diversity Dinner Participant Survey

April 10, 2017

Caps and gowns in and ready to be picked up at North Wind Books

Student cap and gowns are now in at North Wind Books. Pick them up at the bookstore during regular business hours. The bookstore will be open Friday (Good Friday) and Saturday of this week as per normal hours. About North Wind Books

At the North Wind Shops of Finlandia University, you will find books and many other items to interest and tempt readers of both fiction and non-fiction, history enthusiasts, nature lovers, friends of the arts, and lighthouse and maritime buffs. [...]

April 10, 2017

The Guardian highlights Keweenaw’s past and limitless future

The iconic Quincy Mine hoist remains as a reminder of the copper mining days of yore

British news publication The Guardian recently ran an article detailing the past, present, and hopeful future of the Keweenaw. Penned by Michigan local Josh MacIvor-Andersen, the piece explores the lingering presence of the mining industry in the Copper Country, and how this cornerstone of the region’s history might have a part to play in years to come.

The article notes the turning point [...]

April 10, 2017

Expert ultra-endurance athlete coming to Keweenaw

Finlandia University Community Wellness, Michigan Tech Wellness and the Outdoor Adventure Program at Michigan Tech have teamed up to bring ultra-endurance athlete Heather Anderson to town for a Trail Tune-Up event on Saturday, April 15. Anderson is a Michigan native that has held the record for FKT (fastest known time) on the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails.

The day will begin with an afternoon trail run led by FinnU Cross Country coach Bridget Durocher and the Cross Country team. The runners will [...]

April 10, 2017

Employees offered 20 percent discount on golf membership

Finlandia University employees are eligible for a discounted rate at Portage Lake Golf Course for the 2017 season. The course, which is located in Houghton, is offering a discounted rate for memberships of $580, the usual rate is $725 – that is a 20 percent savings. Those interested in getting the savings need to contact Director of Athletics Curtis Wittenberg. The discount is only for Finlandia employees, not family members. Those interested need to be in contact with Wittenberg by [...]

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