Office Staff

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Nicole

Nicole Shoup

Director of New Student Orientation and Student Belonging Initiatives

orient@nmu.edu 906-227-1707
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Karine Pratt

Executive Administrative Assistant

orient@nmu.edu 906-227-1707
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Emilia Nelson

Summer Program Coordinator

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Olivia Bagley

Orientation Program Assistant

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Lily Gouin

Orientation Program Assistant

orient@nmu.edu 906-227-1707
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Kate Kendall

Orientation Program Assistant

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Summer 2023 Orientation Staff

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Caroline Davis

Assistant Director

Hometown:

Gaylord, Michigan

Degrees:
  • B.S. English, & Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Northern Michigan University

She completed the Superior Edge Program, was a member of EcoReps, & was a Resident Adviser in Birch West (2017-2019). After graduation, she was a Peace Corps Volunteer in St. Lucia. Now she is the Coordinator of Housing and Residence Life. Caroline enjoys peaches, waterfalls, rock climbing, board games, & Euchre!

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Shelby Roesner

Assistant Director

Hometown:

Davison, Michigan

Degrees:
  • B.S. Forensic Biochemistry from Northern Michigan University

Shelby is now a Resident Director in Hunt Hall. Shelby is an advisor of the Live Learn Lead program. Shelby enjoys skiing, hiking, reading, movies, and cooking.

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Cheyanne Dodds

Junior

Hometown:

North Branch, Michigan

Major:

Forensic Anthropology

For the past two years, Cheyanne has lived in Shady Grove, a house on the second floor of Hunt Hall. Cheyanne is a member of the Anthropology Club on campus and is enthusiastic to share what NMU has to offer.

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Gwen Feamster

Senior

Hometown:

Linden, Michigan

Major:

Political Science and Philosophy

Gwen has been involved with student government (ASNMU) as Vice-President, the SLFP, Phi Sigma Sigma, and was a Resident Adviser for two years in Birch Hall and Hunt Hall. After graduation in May, she hopes to continue on to law school! 

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Anna Hill

Junior

Hometown:

Port Sanilac, Michigan

Major:

Biology - Ecology concentration

Anna is a member of Dr. Jill Leonard’s Lab and does research on the blue spotted salamanders at Presque Isle.  After she graduates, Anna hopes to work at an aquarium with penguins or squids. Anna enjoys rock climbing, plants, art, hiking, and hockey!

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Emma Iles

Sophomore

Hometown:

Appleton, Wisconsin

Major:

Art and Design - Graphic Design concentration with a minor in Deaf Studies

Emma is involved in the Birch Hall government and is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta, a women’s fraternity. She loves embroidery, movies, hiking, kayaking, and her black lab, Molasses a.k.a. Mo.

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Patrick Myers

Senior

Hometown:

Lake Linden, Michigan

Major:

Mobile and Web App Development and Art and Design

Patrick is the Resident Advisor of Second Floor, Cedar West, Venture House.  After he graduates, Patrick is looking to do humanitarian work in the peace corps.

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Emilia Nelson

Senior

Hometown:

Cadillac, Michigan

Major:

Communications and Psychology

Emilia works in the Academic and Career Advising Center and is an active member of the NMU Wildcat Marching Band. In her free time, she enjoys adventuring, longboarding, music, and hanging out with friends. She was previously a resident advisor and the personnel manager of the band.

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Erin O'Donnell

Junior

Hometown:

Traverse City, Michigan

Major:

Secondary Education and English

Erin is a Resident Advisor in Maple Hall, a member of Future Educators of NMU, and a weekly DJ on WUPX. In her free time, she loves reading, watching movies, playing guitar, and spending time outside. 

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Autumn Post

Senior

Hometown:

Allendale, Michigan

Major:

Public Relations with a minor in Sustainability

On campus, Autumn is a Marketing Assistant, a former RA, and a player for the Northstars. In the future, they would like to work as a Content Manager for a diversity-focused organization.

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Daniel Shovels

Senior

Hometown:

Clinton, Michigan

Major:

Secondary Education - Math and Chemistry concentrations

Daniel is a teacher’s assistant in the math department, a tutor, and a member of the Campus Cinema Club. After graduation, he hopes to teach math or chemistry at the high school level. In his free time, Daniel enjoys running, golfing, and hiking along Lake Superior.

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Luke Tschumperlin

Senior

Hometown:

Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Major:

Art and Design - Digitial Cinema concentration with a minor in Hospitality Systems

Luke is a graduate of the Student Leader Fellowship Program, and is a Resident Adviser of Shady Grove in Hunt Hall. He lived in Florida completing the Disney College Program while earning his degree through NMU. Luke is currently a cinematographer for NMU Marketing and hopes to be a video producer for Disney Parks after graduation!