Finlandia University will no longer be using CaterTrax to book room reservations at the Finnish American Heritage Center and Jutila Center. The new process for requesting a room reservation is to fill out the form here, https://finlandiauniversity.typeform.com/to/T3mwlR.
After filling out the form, you will receive an email with your room reservation details. No log-ins to remember and no hassles. This form can also [...]
Since the very beginning of the Finns arriving in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula the summer celebration of Juhannus has been a big part the experience, and this year the Keweenaw is taking that experience to a whole different level thanks to the effort of the staff at the Finnish American Heritage Center. A full dive into this year’s event is the feature of this week’s Finlandia Fridays featuring Director of the Finnish American Heritage Center Jim [...]
Local employers speak with students and community members at the 2016 Keweenaw Job Fair
Finlandia University, in collaboration with Michigan Works!, is proud to once again host the Keweenaw Job Fair, which will be held at the Finnish American Heritage Center on Tuesday, April 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event, which is free to attend, offers an opportunity to meet and talk with representatives from over 30 local employers. Community members are encouraged to attend, as [...]
Finnish TV personality Antti Holma was looking to produce a show about Finnish-American culture, and he knew exactly where to go.
That’s why he and his film crew came to the Copper Country, and that’s why they’ll be at the St. Urho’s/St. Patrick’s Day Dance at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 17 at the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock. They’ll be there to see the old-time area tradition of dance enjoyed by the not only those who’ve been [...]
Young Women’s Caucus for Art raising money for conference
The Young Women’s Caucus for Art at Finlandia University is hosting its annual Soup and Art Auction fundraiser Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Finnish American Heritage Center.
The fundraising event includes all-you-can-eat homemade made soup, including a couple unique Finnish recipes that are usually a big hit with the crowd. Live music, an art auction and a dessert bar will also be included. Money raised will be used to [...]
“Although our region maintains a strong ethnic pride in its Finnish roots, the loss of language and traditional arts and crafts has left many among our residents very little onto which they can attach their ethnic identity.”
So says Finnish American Heritage Center Director Jim Kurtti, and he’s doing something about it. He and his staff at Finlandia University’s Finnish American Heritage Center are spearheading an effort to establish a Finnish American Folk School in [...]
This week the Finnish American Heritage Center published its holiday newsletter. This included great stories on the latest travels of FAHC staff, what’s happening inside of the heritage center, information on the Finnish American Reporter (including a special for those who subscribe!), and a look at some of the Finnish students and interns helping to bring Finnish culture to Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula.
As it has each year since the country became independent 99 years ago, Finlandia University will celebrate Finland’s Independence Day with a program of music and theatre on Tuesday, December 6, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Finnish American Heritage Center.
The program will feature a short play, written and performed by local actress Kris Kyro, along with some musical pieces by the Ilon Kaiku kantele ensemble and other local talent. The evening will also include the announcement of [...]
As the Copper Country becomes ablaze with colorful leaves, Finlandia University will celebrate its roots with Festival Ruska 2016.
The second annual Festival Ruska gets under way on Tuesday, September 20 with lecture by a Finnish professor on the psychic lives of plants, and concludes on Thursday, October 13 with the season premiere showing of the Nordic Film Series, with several ethnic events on the days between sure to appeal to all audiences.
Two days after the lecture, which will be [...]
The Basics Artist: Maija Miettinen Exhibit Title: Rhythm of the Whole Exhibit Dates: June 2 – August 3, 2016 Please join us for an opening reception: Thursday, June 2, 2016 – 7-8:30 p.m. Artist talk beginning at 7:15 p.m. Learn more about Maija Miettinen at maijamiettinen.com
Maija Miettinen: Rhythm of the Whole will be on display at the Finlandia University Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, from June 2 to August 3, 2016.
An opening reception at the gallery will take place on Thursday, June [...]