NMU Birthday Party

Events and Announcements

Friday, Oct 9, 2026 - Saturday, Dec 12, 2026

Duets: Nina Rizzo & Kevin Wixted will be on display from Oct. 9 – Dec. 12, 2026, at the DeVos Art Museum. 

Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 - Saturday, Nov 14, 2026

Explore STEM through hands-on, minds-on learning with College for Kids!College for Kids gives students in grades K–5 the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through creative, hands-on activities. The program encourages curiosity about the world around us and beyond while helping students better understand and influence their world.

Saturday, Nov 14, 2026

Join NMU voice and piano instructors Stephanie Beinlich, Keri Lee Pierson, and Theresa Camilli as they present 12 selections from the beloved 24 Italian Songs and Arias. The performance will include Baroque works by Scarlatti, Caccini, Monteverdi, and more. 

Personnel Changes

New HiresJohn Thill (effective 11/2/2026), operations manager (P5) Dining ServicesSamantha Peterson (11/02/2026), asst women's lacrosse coach (CT) Intercollegiate AthleticsAngela Smith (11/16/2026), student service center specialist (P3) Student Service Center

Free Professional Headshots

Need a professional headshot? Get yours for free with a quick 15-minute appointment with NMU Career Services, available every Friday! Appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance through Handshake. 

Personnel Changes

New HiresMelissa Andrews (effective 10/5/2026), vendor payment account rep (4B) Vendor Payables Shelley Paavo (effective 10/12/2026), principal account clerk (4B) Art & DesignKatie Wagner (effective 10/26/2026), student services representative (4B) Student Service Center