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October 1, 2019

Climate Change Writing Contest

The Campus Read committee invites submissions of essays, fiction and poetry (500 words or less) that consider how your life, landscape and community are affected by the climate crisis, or that imagines how we can meet its challenges.

The winning entry will be announced October 22 at the Campus Read event with Katya Gordon and published in the Daily Mining Gazette.

Email entries to dana.pakulski@finandia.edu by October 20 to be considered.

April 17, 2018

Library expands hours until midnight through Finals week

In an effort to best serve Finlandia University students the Sulo & Aileen Maki Library will remain open until midnight every weekday night until April 25. The library will open at its normal hours each day. For a full list of hours visit finlandia.edu/library.

December 7, 2017

Dr. Jorma Kalliokoski recognized at ISAD’s First Thursday

From left, Assistant Librarian Airen Campbell-Olszewski, Finlandia supporter Dr. Jorma Kalliokoski, former librarian Marjory Johnston, former librarian Janet Dalquist and Head Librarian Rebecca R. Daly pose for a photo at the end of this month’s First Thursday even in the Jutila Center.

This week during First Thursday Dr. Jorma Kalliokoski was recognized and thanks for his generous support of Finlandia University’s International School of Art & Design and Sulo & Aileen Maki Library. Dr. Kalliokoski was presented with certificate [...]

December 7, 2017

TODAY: First Thursday to recognize Dr. Kalliokoski

This month’s International School of Art & Design First Thursday is going to include a special moment where students and staff recognize Dr. Jorma Kalliokoski, a long-time donor to the university’s art & design school and Maki Library.

December 4, 2017

Maki Library expands hours for final two weeks of semester

The Sulo & Aileen Maki Library at Finlandia University has expanded its hours of operation throughout the final two weeks of the semester to help students better prepare for finals week.

A full list of hours can be found below, and can always be found on the right-hand column on the Maki Library webpage.

December 4-10, 2017 MONDAY-THURSDAY, 8 a.m. – Midnight FRIDAY, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. SATURDAY, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. SUNDAY, 3 p.m. – Midnight December 11-17 (finals week) MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, 8 a.m. – Midnight THURSDAY, 8 a.m. – 11 [...]

November 28, 2017

Maki Library hosting pre-holiday book sale

Finlandia University’s Sulo & Aileen Maki Library is inviting the public to stop in this week for its pre-holiday book sale. The sale began Monday, November 27 and will continue until Saturday, December 2. The library’s book sale is available from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

The Maki Library is located on the first floor of Wargelin Hall. Handicap parking is available [...]

Students studying in Finlandia's Maki Library

September 1, 2017

Maki Library asking for first-year students to complete survey

The Maki Library invites you to participate in the annual First Year Student Information Literacy survey through the link below. Information literacy skills are related to research skills and knowing how to use library resources. It will take about 10 minutes to complete and gives staff at the library information they can use to provide better service to students. All survey responses are anonymous and compiled results are shared with each college dean. At the end of the survey, [...]

June 5, 2017

Maki Library Open House during Juhannus Mid-Summer Festival

The Sulo & Aileen Maki Library at Finlandia University will be joining in the Juhannus Mid-Summer Festival activities by holding an open house beginning Wednesday, June 21 and ending on June 28. The public is welcome to come and explore the library’s collection of early 20th century Finnish postcards, vintage Finnish travel posters and a book display featuring Finnish art and design books. There will also be a book sale with new books, ex-library books, DVDs, audiobooks and more.

The [...]

April 18, 2017

Finals week hours for Maki Library

The end of the Spring 2017 Semester at Finlandia University is quickly approaching, and with that comes expanded hours for the Sulo and Aileen Maki Library. Below are the updated hours, beginning with Sunday.

Sunday, April 23, 2017, 3 p.m. – Midnight Monday, April 24, 2017 – Thursday, April 27, 2017, 8 a.m. – Midnight Friday, April 28, 2017, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017 & Sunday, April 30, 2017, Closed

Non-Academic Hours at Maki Library start on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Those hours will [...]

February 9, 2017

New hire brings unique experience and passion to Maki Library

Finlandia University is honored to welcome Airen Campbell-Olszewski to the university’s family. Campbell-Olszewski takes the role of an Assistant Librarian at Sulo and Aileen Maki Library.

“Having grew up in Houghton, I’ve always had a passion for the history of the area,” Campbell-Olszewski expressed. “I’m looking forward to connecting and sharing my passion with the students and staff here at Finlandia.”

Airen Campbell-Olszewski

Campbell-Olszewski started her education at Northern Michigan University from 2001-2006. While attending, she earned her [...]

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