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January 16, 2018

First half of 2018 schedule finalized for Finlandia University Gallery

Continuing a long tradition of celebrating the Finnish roots that define the culture of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, the Finlandia University Gallery has put together an incredible mix of talent for the first half of 2018. Get out your calendar, and mark down these key dates!

“I’m proud of the lineup we have scheduled for the first half of 2018,” Gallery Director Carrie Flaspohler said. “These artists have put together some incredible work, and the Finnish themes throughout their work will be [...]

January 15, 2018

Finlandia celebrates MLK Day with third annual Day of Service

Students and faculty aren’t reporting to class as they usually do on Monday morning. Instead students, staff and faculty are continuing one of Finlandia’s newest and most rewarding traditions – MLK Day of Service. Students, staff and faculty are volunteering throughout the Copper Country, with a total of 16 service sites ranging from the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter in Calumet to The Bluffs Senior Community in Houghton, and just about everywhere in between.

Students and staff will also be coming together for [...]

January 11, 2018

Volunteer sign ups for MLK Day of Service now closed, but volunteers still wanted

Due to incredible student response, all 17 MLK Day of Service sites in the community are full. However, it is not too late to volunteer. If you are still interested in volunteering, please report to Finlandia Hall at 9 a.m. on Monday morning and you will be assigned somewhere.

The third annual MLK Day of Service at Finlandia University will take place on MLK Day, which is Monday, January 15.

January 8, 2018

Onni Nordman’s “Sauna: Divine Comedy” coming to Finlandia University Gallery

Finlandia University Gallery will present a series of artwork by Finnish-Canadian artist Onni Nordman. His exhibit titled Sauna: Divine Comedy will be on display at the Finlandia University Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, from January 18 to February 17.

Vital Details January 18 to February 17, 2018 Opening Reception: Thursday, Jan 18, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Artist talk beginning at 7:20 p.m. More about Finlandia University Gallery at finlandia.edu/universitygallery More about Onni Nordman at
January 8, 2018

Monday marks beginning of Spring 2018 semester

Another semester at Finlandia University begins today, Monday, January 8, 2018. The semester should be an exciting one for those at the university with all the fun that comes along with a spring semester. Below are some of the highlights of things to look forward to, as well as a quick look at the academic calendar.

MLK Day of Service

On Monday, January 15 there will be no classes as students, staff and faculty get out and get involved in service projects [...]

Finnish American Heritage Center
January 3, 2018

Social dance class open to Finlandia students and community

There’s no better way to warm yourself on a chilly winter’s evening than to dance. And Heikinpäivä 2018 is offering plenty of opportunities to do just that – even for folks who’ve never danced before.

That’s because the City of Hancock’s Finnish Theme Committee is partnering with Finlandia University to offer an eight-week class in social dance that’ll teach even the most firmly-rooted wallflower some of the most enjoyable and easy to learn dance steps. Led by Finlandia University Fiber [...]

January 2, 2018

Nordic Film Series opens Heikinpäivä with Oscar nominee

A film by the Copper Country’s favorite Finnish director will screen at the Finnish American Heritage Center on Thursday, January 11 at 2 and 6 p.m. as this month’s installment of the Nordic Film Series.

“The Fencer” by Klaus Härö, which was Finland’s entry as the Best Foreign Language Film for the 2015 Oscars, tells the story of a young man who fled Russia to Estonia to evade the secret police. He finds work as a teacher and [...]

December 6, 2017

Students invited to Late Night Breakfast & Tutoring Sunday night

On Sunday night the longstanding tradition of Late Night Breakfast will continue, and will once again include a little help from students’ friends in TRIO Student Support Services as Tutoring will be available in Finlandia Hall prior to breakfast. This event is free and all students are encouraged to attend. Staff from Finlandia’s admissions and financial aid departments will be on hand to serve breakfast, while TRIO SSS staff will be available for tutoring. Prior to tutoring and breakfast, [...]

December 5, 2017

Student Reminder: How to renew your Service Scholarship

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 [...]

December 5, 2017

Wellness Committee presents Finals Week fun

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 10

Yoga, 6 p.m. at Chapel of St. Matthew

Monday, December 11

Coffee and Tea, 7:30 – 10 a.m. at Mannerheim Central (Students are invited to bring a mug or cup, [...]

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