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April 7, 2017

Coach Mo talks basketball and life in the U.P. on Finlandia Fridays

John Motherwell AKA Coach Mo or as his twitter followers know him @Coach_Mo joined Finlandia University’s ranks this spring as the head coach of the women’s basketball program. This week Finlandia Fridays was able to catch up and learn more about Coach Mo, including diving into his accomplished 18 years of coaching and how he found his way to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Coach Mo knew from the jump that he wanted to live and coach in the upper [...]

April 6, 2017

Martial arts club participates in regional tournament

Charles Patch, a sophomore Nursing student, along with his instructor, Dr. Carolyn Dekker, competed at the Soo Bahk Do regional tournament last weekend in St. Charles, Il, taking home second place trophies in forms and sparring.  The Leijona Martial Arts Club at Finlandia will continue to practice through the summer and hopes to return to the tournament with a bigger contingent next spring.

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April 5, 2017

Nordic Film Series wraps season with tale of knife fighters

The 2016-17 season for the Nordic Film Series at Finlandia University’s Finnish American Heritage Center concludes this month with showings of the 2012 fictional drama Härmä. The showings will be at 2 and 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 13 in the FAHC’s Martha Wiljanen Community Hall.

Härmä tells the story of a young Finnish man who is the leader of a gang of troublemakers. When he discovers that his father is veering from tradition and leaving his estate to [...]

April 4, 2017

North Wind Books hosting FriYAY sale this week

North Wind Books at Finlandia University is celebrating its most loyal customers – students, staff, and faculty of Finlandia University – every first Friday of the month during the academic year. This is the final month of the promotion, and it lands on Friday, April 7, this Friday! The celebration includes 20 percent off on all regular-priced Finlandia apparel with the presentation of a university ID.

Enjoy FriYAY this Friday at North Wind Books!

April 3, 2017

Finnish Consul General to speak at Finlandia University commencement

Consul General of Finland to New York Manu Virtamo is providing the keynote address at Finlandia University’s commencement ceremony on Sunday, April 30 at the Paavo Nurmi Center.

“It is only fitting that as we celebrate Finland’s centennial anniversary of independence, Finlandia welcomes the most recently appointed Consul General of Finland to New York,” FinnU President Philip Johnson said. “Manu and his wife, Liisa, have expressed enthusiasm for their upcoming trip to Finlandia and the Upper Peninsula, with plans to extend [...]

April 3, 2017

“Women Playing Hamlet” comes to Finlandia University

A journey of self-discovery with a nod to the long-standing tradition of the theater will be on display April 7-8 on the campus of Finlandia University as the Finlandia Performing Arts Club presents “Women Playing Hamlet,” a comedy written by William Missouri Downs.

“This play is a lot of fun, and I am excited to watch our club pull it off,” said Soren Schmidt, Campus Pastor at Finlandia University and Director of the play. “Our actresses and stage [...]

April 3, 2017

Finlandia Blood Drive brings aid and education to community

The Finlandia University Student Nurses Association (FUSNA), in association with the U.P. Regional Blood Center, is hosting their annual blood drive from 12 to 4 p.m. on Monday, April 10, in Finlandia Hall. The blood drive offers nursing students a great opportunity to develop their professional skills, while also providing an invaluable service to the community.

The blood drive offers an excellent opportunity for students to put their nursing knowledge into practice. Nursing students are responsible for taking the vital signs [...]

Graduation at Finlandia University
April 3, 2017

Flags at commencement

Below is a listing of the flags that we will have on display at graduation. For graduates that will be participating in the ceremony on April 30, if you do not see a flag representing your home country or your heritage/familial lineage and you would like to have it on display, you can contact Alyson DeLandsheer (alyson.delandsheer@finlandia.edu). We will work to the best of our abilities to meet your request. This must be done no later than April [...]

March 31, 2017

Women Playing Hamlet with DJ Skinner

The stage is set. Come one come all to Finlandia University’s showing of Women Playing Hamlet. Finlandia Fridays sits down with lead actress DJ Skinner as she prepares for the exciting opportunity to headline a major production.

The play, Women Playing Hamlet, is a spin of off a Shakespeare classic. The main character Jessica AKA DJ Skinner has recently been cast as the lead roll and continues to encompass all the trials and tribulations a lead actress goes through. “It’s really about [...]

March 30, 2017

Abigail Tembreull highlighted in upcoming event at CCCAC

Old Sea Fortress at Suomenlinna Island by Abigail Tembreull

In 2016, Finlandia University International School of Art and Design student, Abigail Tembruell traveled to Finland as part of the Paloheimo Fellow Program. Hear about her experience and the program at a potluck presentation this Friday as she shares photos from her time abroad.

The event will take place on Friday, March 31 at 6 p.m. at the Copper Country Community Arts Center located at 126 Quincy [...]

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