Tag Archive: College of Health Sciences

April 20, 2023

Kaitlyn Lundeen named Class of 2023 Student Representative

The 2023 Student Representative, Kaitlyn Lundeen, is a healthcare management major from Maple, Wisc. Lundeen earned a 3.92 grade point average and will be graduating Summa Cum Laude with an associate physical therapist assistant (PTA) degree, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management and a minor in psychology.

“I think it’s an extreme honor to be able to be the representative for this class,” Lundeen said. “It means a lot to be able to help leave some parting words with [...]

Blood Drive April 3, 2023 at Chapel of St. Matthew

March 28, 2023

FinnU to host blood drive April 3 at Chapel of St. Matthew

Do your part to help save lives!

Hosted by Finlandia’s Student Nurses Association and the UP Regional Blood Center, a community blood drive will be held on Monday, April 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Matthew in Hancock. Donors will go to the Chapel’s lower level to complete paperwork and check vital signs before giving blood.

The Upper Peninsula Regional Blood Center depends on community donations to supply 13 hospitals across the Upper Peninsula. Donating is quick, [...]

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March 15, 2023

Teach-Out & Transfer Fair for FinnU Students is March 20

Finlandia University students are invited to attend our Teach-Out & Transfer Fair coming up on Monday, March 20. The event will be held on-campus from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Paavo Nurmi Center Gymnasium. Over 20 colleges and universities will be in attendance. On Friday, March 17, information about attending colleges and universities and what they are offering will be updated at www.finlandia.edu/teachoutfair.

BEFORE STUDENTS ATTEND THEY SHOULD: Meet with your Academic Advisor Pick up your transcript from Registrar’s [...]

February 22, 2023

Applications now being accepted for 2023 Ryan Bessolo, MSN, RN, CMSRN Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Nursing program students entering into their junior and senior year are invited to apply

Applications are now being accepted for the Ryan Bessolo, MSN, RN, CMSRN Memorial Endowed Scholarship. The application deadline for the scholarship is Monday, March 13, 2023.

Nursing students heading into their junior or senior year with a GPA of 3.25 GPA or higher may be eligible for the scholarship. Qualified applicants must be continuing their nursing studies at Finlandia University the following year.

The Academic Achievement Committee, in coordination [...]

February 21, 2023

Ryan Bessolo, 1989-2022: Memorial scholarship created in honor of alum

Article originally shared in the Bridge Magazine 2022, Volume 75.

Created by his parents, Laurel and Michael Bessolo, and sister, Amy Kemppainen, Finlandia University alumnus and former nursing clinical instructor Ryan Bessolo (’11) will be remembered for years to come through the formation of an endowed scholarship in his name.

Bessolo, a Calumet High School graduate, chose to continue his education at Finlandia University and attained his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in May 2011. He was known for his driven nature, [...]

February 16, 2023

Applications open for 2023 Samuel L. Westerman Scholarship for Nursing

Nursing students heading into their junior or senior year invited to apply

Nursing students heading into their junior or senior year with a GPA between 3.00 to 3.49 may be eligible for the Samuel L. Westerman Scholarship for Nursing. The application deadline for the scholarship is Monday, March 13, 2023.

The number of scholarships and money awarded will depend on the quantity and quality of the applications. Students who want to be considered for renewal must file a new application each year and [...]

Yoga By Donation - FinnU Student PTA Club - Omega House - 2023

January 19, 2023

Find your inner chi at Yoga by Donation on Saturday, Jan. 21

This Saturday, Finlandia University’s Student PTA Club is hosting Yoga by Donation, an annual event to benefit Omega House. Find your inner chi, challenge your focus, and enjoy meditative and stretching techniques taught by Danielle Foertsch Newman, an instructor from

December 8, 2022

Latest edition of the Bridge in mailboxes now!

Finlandia University’s annual donor magazine is in mailboxes now.

This year’s edition will introduce you to Finlandia President Tim Pinnow and his Executive Management Team. Inside, you’ll find a recap of the latest news from around campus, including stories from students and alumni. Don’t forget to check out our featured spotlight on the Price of Freedom Museum, the largest collection of Finnish War memorabilia in North America recently donated to the FAHC.

The Bridge is published periodically, and you can find a [...]

November 7, 2022

First Destination Outcomes for the Class of 2022

Finlandia University’s Class of ’22 graduates are off to a great start! The Seaton Center for Vocation & Career has completed its inaugural First Destination Survey, a new tool to collect and summarize data on graduate employment outcomes and continuing education enrollment.

With an overall knowledge rate of 76.5%, the survey captures information on the activities of 52 of the 68 students who completed their studies in the Spring or Summer of 2022. Of this cohort, encompassing both associate and bachelor’s [...]

November 3, 2022

Local students show entrepreneurial skills at FinnU’s Shark Day competition

Finlandia University held its second annual Shark Day on Wednesday with teams of high school juniors and seniors from Calumet, Baraga Area and Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College’s career technical education program. Students competed to win a $2,500 scholarship to attend Finlandia University.

A play on the hit T.V. show Shark Tank, Finlandia’s Shark Day teaches students about entrepreneurship, creativity, working in a team and public speaking. Hosting the event was Lauren Huested, education partner manager and dual enrollment advisor [...]

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