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April 18, 2017

Jarmond and Enstad recognized as Outstanding Seniors in ISB

Students from the Finlandia University International School of Business were recognized during a luncheon on Thursday, April 13, 2017. The intimate luncheon was hosted at the Jutila Center. Students, faculty, and staff from the school gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the seniors, including recognizing Walker Enstad and Schwartzen Jarmond as co-Outstanding Seniors. Several photos from the event are available below, additional photos from the event are on the Finlandia University Facebook page.

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April 18, 2017

Textbook Justice Library looking for textbook donations

Book donation boxes are out on campus now to collect books for the Textbook Justice Library.

This project aims to create a collection of textbooks that are used in Finlandia University classes so that students who are in acute financial need and are unable to purchase textbooks will be able to borrow the book and use it all semester long. Donation bins are located near TRIO Student Support Services, in Mannerheim 410, in the Maki Library, and in the lobby of [...]

April 14, 2017

Christopher Dennis talks criminal justice and his internship with government

This week Finlandia Fridays sits down with criminal justice student and Houghton native Christopher Dennis. After his tenure with the Marines, Dennis was looking for a way to make an impact on the community and remain a leader. His decision was to attend Finlandia University and become heavily involved with campus clubs and other events such as local tutoring. Dennis has recently accepted a unique internship working with the Consumer Financial Protection Agency.

Per requirement to the criminal justice program here [...]

April 12, 2017

Textbook Buyback at North Wind Books begins April 19

Textbook Buyback will at North Wind Books on the campus of Finlandia University begins Wednesday, April 19. This is your opportunity to get top dollar back for the textbooks after you’re done using them this semester. Below is the full schedule for Textbook Buyback this semester.

Textbook Buyback Days and Times Wednesday, April 19 – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday, April 20 – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday, April 21 – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday, April 24 – 10 a.m. – [...]

April 12, 2017

Design Finlandia’s graduation Snapchat filter

Artistic and creative? Or just up for a new and exciting challenge? Then you have come to the right place!

Finlandia University is challenging its students to design the Snapchat filter that will be used during this year’s graduation ceremony (last year’s geofilter is visible here to the right). All submissions must be in by April 24, and must correspond with geofilter regulations outlined by Snapchat. All rules and regulations can be found here at Snapchat Submission Guidelines.

We encourage everyone [...]

April 12, 2017

Dozens recognized at TRIO Awards Night

On April 11 TRIO Student Support Services held a TRIO Awards Night to recognize top TRIO achievers at Finlandia University during the 2016-17 academic year.

View Photos from TRIO Awards Night

Students honored at the event included Honors and Deans List students from the Fall 2016 semester, 2016-17 graduates, MI TRIO Student Leaders, SISU, Peer Mentor of the Year, Work Study of the Year, Most Improved GPA, Greatest number of hours engaged in tutoring, Spirit of TRIO for [...]

April 11, 2017

Finlandia closed April 14 in recognition of Good Friday

Finlandia University’s campus will be closed on Friday, April 14 in recognition of Good Friday. The campus will open as usual on Monday.

North Wind Books Easter Weekend Hours Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Paavo Nurmi Center Easter Weekend Hours Friday: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday: 4 to 8p.m. Monday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Finlandia employees are reminded that there are 14 dates in 2017 the university will be closed for holiday [...]

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 [...]

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