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February 20, 2017

Alumna looking for assistance to print second volume of independent comic Spidersilk

Spidersilk Comic looking to print volume 2

Finlandia University alum Pamela Kotila is looking for support for her Kickstarter campaign to print “Spidersilk Comic Volume 2.” The campaign is looking to raise a total of $5,000 by March 9.

The first campaign was a success in spring of 2016. “I’m not sure Spidersilk volume 1 would’ve come to print without the wave of support from the local Keweenaw and Finlandia alum community,” Kotila said. “It was [...]

February 9, 2017

Finlandia’s annual Phoenix President’s Reception set for March 25

Alumni and friends of the university who reside near Phoenix, Arizona are asked to mark their calendar for a special event being planned for Saturday, March 25, 2017. Finlandia University, together with Finns and Friends of Phoenix and the Honorary Consul of Finland to Arizona and New Mexico, Gary Waissi, are joining hands to celebrate Finland’s 100th year of independence.  Special guests for this year’s annual reception include:

Honorable Stefan Lindström, Consul General of Finland, Los Angeles Jim Kurtti, [...]

Alex Chutskoff FinnU Alumni
January 25, 2017

Finlandia Success: Alex Chutskoff ’15

This month’s Finlandia University alumni success story is focusing on recent alumna Alex Chutskoff – a Liberal Studies major who is now working as a Senior Injury Adjuster at Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. In this question-and-answer session she talks about the meaningful experiences she had at Finlandia that prepared her for her career.

MEET Alex Chutskoff Majors: Liberal Studies Graduation Year: 2015 Hometown: Abbotsford, British Columbia Current Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia Job: Senior Injury Adjuster at Insurance Corporation of British Columbia You were recruited here to play hockey – what [...]

Adeline Raisanen
January 3, 2017

Alum and former employee seeking help

A former employee and 2004 graduate of Finlandia University is looking for your help. Scott Raisanen’s daughter Adeline was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HPLHS) at the 20 week ultrasound. It’s been a difficult journey for the Adeline, and to help offset the costs a GoFundMe page has been created. Any help from the Finlandia University community would be appreciated.

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November 30, 2016

Finlandia Success: Haley Neri ’15

This month’s Finlandia University alumni success story is focusing on recent alumni Haley Neri – a double major who is now working as a marketing coordinator at Boss Beauty Supply in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this question-and-answer session she talks about the meaningful experiences she had at Finlandia that prepared her for her career. She also offers some advice for students currently enrolled at Finlandia.

Meet Haley Neri Majors: Graphic Design and Business Administration Graduation Year: 2015 Hometown: Blissfield, Michigan Current Location: [...]

November 21, 2016

Finlandia business graduates experiencing job market success

Kirsten Berg, an accounting major from Hancock, is looking forward to completing her BBA this fall semester. Although she is still busy finishing her courses, she has already found employment with the Michigan Tech Employees Federal Credit Union in Houghton. Kirsten has accepted a job as an accountant and will be following a career path to transition into the Manager of Accounting and Finance for the MTEFCU.

Soon-to-be graduate Kirsten Berg has already found employment as an [...]

November 15, 2016

Support Finlandia University through Amazon Smile

Did you know you can support Finlandia University by purchasing the every day products you’re already purchasing on Amazon? It’s true. Here’s how:

Visit smile.amazon.com. Choose Finlandia University as the organization you want to support. Make your purchasing like you usually would.

It’s that easy. Please consider supporting Finlandia on your everyday purchases!

November 7, 2016

Yooper Night at the Joe back for 2016

Join your fellow Yoopers at the annual Yooper Night at the Joe on Friday, December 9 when the Detroit Red Wings host the Columbus Blue Jackets.

“This is going to be a great night of hockey in downtown Detroit with a great crew of Yoopers,” said Travis Hanson, alumni contact for the university.

The event will include a pre-game social with a cash bar. Tickets are $50 each, and include an invite to the social and a ticket to the game.

Tickets [...]

October 3, 2016

ISAD alum Paige Emily to be featured at K.C. Bonkers

International School of Art & Design alum Paige Emily will be the featured artist on Friday, October 7 at K.C. Bonkers in Hancock. The art show opening will be at 7 p.m., and feature the class of 2016 graduate’s latest paintings.

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In addition to earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Finlandia University, Paige Emily is the Assistant Librarian at Finlandia University’s Maki Library. She is an artist who concentrates [...]

September 29, 2016

Finlandia Success: Ryan Wuebben ’15

Finlandia University Alum Ryan Wuebben Major: Nursing Graduation Year: 2015 Hometown: Hancock, Michigan Current Location: Rochester, Minnesota Job: CV Surgery Transplant Nurse at Mayo Clinic Let’s start with your job at Mayo Clinic. What do you do for Mayo, and what is it like working at such a highly regarded organization?

Ryan Wuebben: I always dreamed of working here, but I never thought it would work out. I found out about the job because a friend of mine was here for surgery. One of his [...]

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