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Student Organizations

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Get Involved

Joining a student club or organization is a great way to meet people who share the same interests, develop your leadership and career skills, and supports the community.  Volunteer at the NMU Hoop House to grow food on campus that may be eaten in the dining hall or help promote geography with Gamma Theta Upsilon.

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Data Science Club logo

Data Science Club

Data Science is an emerging discipline combining mathematics, statistics, and advanced programming to reveal unseen patterns in large datasets and derive useful information to solve problems and make decisions. The Data Science Club supports and connect students with resources that help them advance their skills in data analysis and GIS mapping and improve their marketability.

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Photo of student members of EcoReps

EcoReps

EcoReps is a fully funded interdisciplinary education program designed to give students the resources and knowledge to solve sustainability issues on-campus and in the larger community. Reps become informed and empowered peer-to-peer educators.

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Gamma Theta Upsilon honors logo

Gamma Theta Upsilon

Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU) is an international geographical honor society that is certified by the Association of College Honor Societies. Members of GTU have met certain academic requirements to qualify to join an honor society. GTU Eta Chi chapter activities promote geography knowledge and awareness.

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Student on the NMU Conservation Crew maintaining a trail.

NMU Conservation Crew

The NMU Conservation Crew is a student-led organization dedicated to preserving local land, uniting students and the Marquette community, and enhancing the public’s environmental knowledge.

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Dr. Susy Ziegler and Freshman Fellow in NMU Hoop House

NMU Hoop House

The Northern Michigan University Hoop House serves as a collaborative learning center for eaters of all ages who are curious about where food comes from and how it it grown. Through research and education on sustainable agriculture, the project aims to expand our local food system, improve food security and increase access to fresh, healthy produce. The project aims to help current farmers, potential farmers and the greater community learn more about sustainable agriculture practices and using hoop houses to extend the growing season in a northern climate.

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Students on field excursion as part of Rock and Mineral Club

Rock and Mineral Club

Rock and Mineral Club is a student organization focusing on the geology of our Marquette home. We have many outings throughout the year to put us one-on-one with the history and awesome geologic features right here in our backyard!

For more information, please email eegs@nmu.edu.