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New Student orientation is wrapping up and your future Wildcat won't want to miss out.

Summer orientation is a great opportunity for new students to stay in the dorms, meet other new Wildcats, meet with professors, tour academic areas, register for classes, sign up for clubs and organizations and connect with resources to ease their transition into college.

It's peace of mind for everyone.

If your student is planning to attend NMU in the fall and hasn't registered for orientation yet, there are still two sessions left, June 29- July 1 and July 8- July 10. We can't wait to meet you!

🩰✨ Something spectacular is coming to the Marquette stage...

There is a distinct magic that happens when world-class artistry meets our local community talent, and you can experience it firsthand later this month.

The annual North Coast Dance Festival is officially returning to Northern Michigan University on June 25-26, bringing unforgettable performances to the Forest Roberts Theatre. Whether you are a lifelong patron of the arts or simply looking for a vibrant summer night out, this year’s festival promises to captivate.

For the first time in the festival's history, the entire NMU CO/LAB Dance Company is reuniting outside of the regular academic season. They will be performing a gorgeous new classical ballet titled Symphonia, a high-energy piece set to New Order’s iconic track, "Blue Monday."

Sharing the spotlight are some incredible national names. Giordano Dance Chicago will take the stage with two stunning concert jazz works: the theatrical Dumb Luck! and the sultry, Latin-flavored Sabroso. Audiences will also witness the world premiere of a brand-new classical ballet, debuted by Sacramento Ballet dancer Julia Feldman and freelance artist Mate Szentes.

The festival is more than just a weekend of shows; it is a full community celebration of movement. The excitement kicks off early on Wednesday, June 24, with a free Jazz Master Class led by Nan Giordano (just be sure to pre-register by June 22 if you want to dance!). Then, following the main centerpiece performances on Thursday and Friday nights, the weekend concludes on Saturday, June 27, with a free youth showcase highlighting the incredible talents of the Wildcat Performing Arts Academy.

This is an incredible opportunity to support our local student artists as they share the stage with national pros. Tickets for the main Thursday and Friday performances are $25 for the general public, $22 for seniors, military members, and NMU employees, $15 for youth, and completely free for NMU students thanks to the Siril Endowment for the Arts.

Spaces are limited for these unforgettable summer evenings. Visit NMU Ticketing online or in person to reserve your ticket: nmu.edu/tickets

Summer 🤝 construction

To enhance the experience for walkers, runners, and athletes, the Superior Dome will be closed for construction from June 22 to July 17, 2026.

The main NMU Ticket Office inside the Dome will be temporarily relocated to the Berry Events Center (Main Entrance) throughout the construction.

If you prefer to purchase tickets online, please go to tickets.nmu.edu and opt for the digital download.

New student-led sustainability and environmental projects are coming to NMU!

NMU's Green Fund will support nearly $73,000 in sustainability and environmental relations projects around campus. The Green Fund is a student-paid fee that supports ideas submitted by students across campus.

“I am so proud of the projects that the students and selection committee moved forward this year,” said Jes Thompson, assistant vice president for Sustainability and director of SHINE, or the Sustainability Hub for Innovation and the Environment. “They provide numerous benefits to all of our human and non-human stakeholders and embody the importance of fostering a healthy ecosystem for all.”

Projects include:

🌿 Increasing accessibility to the local bus service, MarqTran, by renovating an older, formerly retired bus shelter with solar panels to provide electricity, along MarqTran's regular route. The bus will run through campus every 25 minutes, stopping at Tracy Avenue.

🌿 Adding signs around campus identifying plants using their Anishinaabe name and Braille, feather-friendly dots to windows to reduce bird collisions, and an outdoor air quality monitor sensor to encourage research and education opportunities for students in various areas of campus.

🌿 Repairing the bike repair station at the Wildcat Trailhead to include a public work-grade stand, including new tools, a working bike pump, and a wheel chock.

🌿 A non-traditional lawn test plot installation by the Hoop Houses close to the Woodland Park apartments to demonstrate the biodiverse and pollinator-friendly lawn options available. This area will also be used as a research and community learning opportunity.

Finish this sentence: Summer in Marquette is...

The 2026 IncredibleBank Hope Starts Here Challenge, a variety of running and walking events designed to raise funds and awareness for the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center (UMBTC), will be held on Saturday, June 13. The UMBTC is a collaborative effort between Northern Michigan University, UP Health System and the Superior Health Foundation. Registration ends at 11:59 p.m. June 12.

The UMBTC's mission is to empower patients and families dealing with brain tumors through advocacy, research, education and treatment. At the lab on NMU's campus, undergraduate and graduate students guided by faculty mentors learn research techniques while improving the neuro-oncology field's understanding of glioblastoma multiforme, ultimately improving treatment methods and outcomes.

The IncredibleBank Hope Starts Here Challenge features the following events, with entry fees indicated: half marathon and 31K challenge, $65; 10K, 5K and leisure walk, $35; and Molly's Mile kids' run for ages 12 and under, $20. Virtual participation is $30.

The faces of NMU's Summer Orientation!

Summer orientation sessions begin next week!

Sessions are beginning to fill up and are mandatory for all incoming students. With a parent session, you can visit NMU to learn more about the resources available to your Wildcat as they navigate this new chapter.

Use the link in the comments to check out the list of events and register.

A Superior experience.

Room Selection opens TOMORROW!

A few reminders as you and your future Wildcat prepare:

🐾 Make sure your housing application, advanced payment, and $50 application fee have been paid
🐾 A time to select a room will be sent out to students' NMU email
🐾 Before selection starts, review the Q&A and room and roommate selection videos sent in an email last week.

The countdown is on. We can't wait to welcome your future Wildcat when you come North.

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