Students from Finlandia University’s Certified Medical Assistant program are hosting an open lab on Wednesday, December 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. in Nikander 30. The students are practicing taking vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight and BMI. All employees and students are invited to stop by anytime between 1 and 4 p.m.
NOTE: This event has been canceled.
Due to adverse weather, classes beginning at 4 p.m. or later have been cancelled.
As a reminder, all students, parents and employees are invited to subscribe for free text alerts. Text the word “fualert” to 33733 to subscribe.
Students who were awarded the new Service Scholarship for the fall 2017 semester may renew it for the spring 2018 semester as long as they have completed and reported their eight service hours by December 15, 2017.
To report hours, simply fill out the Service Hours Form.
If you’re not at your eight hours, there’s still time to get there! Some ways to get the service hours: walk dogs at the Copper Country Humane Society, ring the [...]
Relaxing events scheduled starting Sunday
Finlandia University students are invited to one of several relaxing and fun events during Finals Week. These events, which includes a visit from dogs, coffee, snacks and yoga, are being hosted by the Wellness Committee. These events are all free and open to all students.
Event Schedule Sunday, December 10Yoga, 6 p.m. at Chapel of St. Matthew
Monday, December 11Coffee and Tea, 7:30 – 10 a.m. at Mannerheim Central (Students are invited to bring a mug or cup, [...]
The Sulo & Aileen Maki Library at Finlandia University has expanded its hours of operation throughout the final two weeks of the semester to help students better prepare for finals week.
A full list of hours can be found below, and can always be found on the right-hand column on the Maki Library webpage.
December 4-10, 2017 MONDAY-THURSDAY, 8 a.m. – Midnight FRIDAY, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. SATURDAY, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. SUNDAY, 3 p.m. – Midnight December 11-17 (finals week) MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, 8 a.m. – Midnight THURSDAY, 8 a.m. – 11 [...]
Below is a letter from Director of Athletics Curtis Wittenberg to parents and families of students. It was sent in the December Parents and Family E-mail newsletter. To subscribe visit the Parents & Family page.
Welcome Finlandia Family Members,
I would like to take a minute to introduce myself, my name is Curtis Wittenberg and I am the Director of Athletics here at Finlandia University. While I have only been the Director of Athletics for a short time, I have [...]
Textbook Buyback will at North Wind Books on the campus of Finlandia University begins Wednesday, April 19. This is your opportunity to get top dollar back for the textbooks after you’re done using them this semester. Below is the full schedule for Textbook Buyback this semester.
TEXTBOOK BUYBACK DAYS AND TIMES Thursday, December 7 – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday, December 8 – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday, December 11 – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 12 – 10 [...]
Finlandia Fridays was visited by another familiar face this week with guest star Jim Kurtti, the director of the Finnish American Heritage Center. Kurtti stopped by to talk about the 100th anniversary celebration of Finnish Independence.
“It has been a whole year of centennial celebrations, both here in the Copper Country and around the country,” stated Kurtti. The final event will be hosted in the Keewenaw at the Rozsa Center, located on Michigan Tech’s [...]
Finlandia University Gallery will present the 27th Annual Contemporary Finnish American Artist Series Exhibition featuring the work of ceramic artist Kristin Pavelka. Her exhibit, titled Kahvipaussi will be on display at the Finlandia University Gallery. An opening reception for the public will take place at the gallery on Thursday, December 7th, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. with an artist talk beginning at 7:20 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Key Dates [...]
It’s the most watched television program in Finland every year, and this year Copper Country residents will have the chance to tune in as well.
It’s the annual Presidential Independence Day Ball, which is hosted each December 6 by the President of Finland at the Presidential Palace, and televised across the nation. This year, at the Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC), the Ball will be briefly live-streamed as part of a program exemplifying the Finnish traditions surrounding this [...]