Finlandia University students participate in a wide variety of student-run clubs and organizations. Students wishing to form a club or organization should submit a proposal to the Student Senate (senate@finlandia.edu) using the guidelines below. Approved clubs/organization may request startup funding or funding for special events by submitting a proposal for funding to the Student Senate.
- Proposal Outline for Club or Organization
- Proposal for Student Senate Funding
- Purchasing Procedures for Student Clubs
AIr Force ROTC
Finlandia University students may participate in the Air Force ROTC program offered through Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan, in accordance with provisions of a collaborative agreement. For information, contact the Finlandia University Registrar’s Office at (906) 487-7272. More information can also be found at mtu.edu/afrotc.
Alpha lambda delta honor society
Advisors: Hilary Virtanen, hilary.virtanen@finlandia.edu and Richard Gee, richard.gee@finlandia.edu
Army ROTC
Finlandia University students may participate in the Army ROTC program offered through Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan, in accordance with provisions of a collaborative agreement. For information, contact the Finlandia University Registrar’s Office at (906) 487-7272. More information can also be found at mtu.edu/arotc.
Black Student Union
Advisor: Nicholas Kwiek (he/him)
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FinnUBSU
Mission: The Black Student Union Club is a place for ALL students to gather and exchange culture, ideas and experiences. With the diversity of our student population, other students can use to gain a better understanding of how other cultures live in order to better serve the community in which they represent and come from.
Business Professionals of America Chapter
Advisor: Kevin Manninen, kevin.manninen@finlandia.edu
Website: https://www.finlandia.edu/bpa
Mission: The mission of Business Professionals of America is to contribute to the preparation of global professionals through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.
Campus Ministry
Advisor: Sarah.semmlersmith@finlandia.
Criminal Justice and Sociology Club (CJSOC)
Advisors: Dr.Richard Gee
Finlandia Business Club
Advisor: Kevin Manninen, kevin.manninen@finlandia.edu
Mission: The Finlandia Business Club provides students with the opportunity to interact with business leaders, experts and entrepreneurs by inviting guest speakers to campus and hosting other activities that enhance the experiential learning of Finlandia students. The FBC also takes a leading role in organizing the Keweenaw Job Fair every spring.
Finlandia Investment Laboratory
Advisor: laura.sieders@finlandia.edu
Mission: Teach interested Finlandia students information they would need to be successful in investing, wealth management and decision making.
First-Year Honor Society
Advisors: Hilary Virtanen, hilary.virtanen@finlandia.edu and Erin Barnett, erin.barnett@finlandia.edu
Helsinki Slang
Leijona Martial Arts Club
Lion’s Pride
Physical Therapist Assistant
Advisor: Nicole Polakowski, nicole.polakowski@finlandia.edu
Servant Leadership House
Advisor: Rene Johnson, rene.johnson@finlandia.edu
Student Nurses Association
Advisor: Theresa Rajala-Halsey, theresa.rajalahalsey@finlandia.edu
STUDENT SENATE
Website: https://www.finlandia.edu/student-affairs/clubs-and-organizations/student-senate/
Young Women’s Caucus
Advisor: Phyllis Fredendall, phyllis.fredendall@finlandia.edu