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August 24, 2017

Finlandia softball hosting beach volleyball tournament fundraiser

Registration is now open for a beach volleyball tournament to benefit the Finlandia University softball team on Monday, September 4 beginning at 10 a.m. at Hancock Beach.

The event is open to students, staff, faculty and members of the community. Teams will consist of six players, with a $10 entry fee. The softball Lions will be on hand selling food and drinks at the beach.

To register e-mail Serena Jaime at srjaime@finlandia.edu.

August 23, 2017

Updated: Academic Calendar for 2017-18

The 2017-18 Academic Calendar is finalized and fully updated on Finlandia University’s website. The calendar is visible by clicking “Academics” then “Academic Calendar” on the main navigation, available to print as a PDF and completely embedded into the full campus calendar by visiting finlandia.edu/events.

2017-18 Academic Calendar

Key Dates on 2017-18 Academic Calendar AUGUST 28

Classes begin for fall semester

NOVEMBER 22-26

Thanksgiving Break (after last class Tuesday)

DECEMBER 11-15

Final Exam Week End of semester, Friday, December 15

JANUARY 8, MONDAY

Classes begin for spring [...]

August 22, 2017

Student leaders installed during ceremony in Chapel of St. Matthew

Late Tuesday morning Finlandia University student leaders gathered at the Chapel of St. Matthew for a spirited service led by Campus Pastor Soren Schmidt. The leaders were blessed by Pastor Schmidt and repeated an oath (below) after hearing Galatians 6:1-10.

I do promise to uphold the aims and responsibilities to which I have been selected. I will strive to develop myself and others in word and deed, to foster and embody a welcoming, serving and SISU lifestyle and to focus on [...]

August 18, 2017

Finlandia University introduces new platform for online learning

Schoology brings innovative options including mobile app

With the new school year comes a new online platform for Finlandia University. The university is moving its online courses and online resources used in traditional courses, to Schoology, a state-of-the-art learning management system.

“Schoology is going to provide us with many more options in how we deliver course content, such as embedded video communication capabilities,” said Mark Miron, Program Director for Finlandia’s RN-BSN program, which is available 100 [...]

August 17, 2017

Save The Date: Opening Convocation

All employees and students are invited to the opening convocation at Finlandia University Sunday, August 27 at 4 p.m. The event will begin with a grand march from Finlandia Hall to the Paavo Nurmi Center. Immediately following the convocation, all in attendance are invited to Finlandia Hall for a spaghetti feed. The event will feature live music, introductions to student groups and student leaders, and more as the 120th school year commences.

Event invite from President Philip Johnson

It was the year [...]

July 12, 2017

More than 100 honored on Spring 2017 Dean’s and Honors Lists

Kelsie Richards of Houghton is one of more than 100 FinnU students to make the Spring 2017 Dean’s or Honors List. This photo is from the annual Honors and Awards Banquet, where Richards won two awards.

Finlandia University is proud to announce its Spring 2017 semester Dean’s and Honors List Students. In total 104 students earned honors, including 62 who earned Dean’s List honors for having a Grade Point Average of 3.75 or above.

To be eligible for either list [...]

July 5, 2017

One share is $1 thanks to passionate alumni

Group looking to spread word about program that helped shape them

A group of alumni of Finlandia University’s International School of Art & Design is donating $1 every time the new art and design video is shared on Facebook. The group is committed to donating up to $1,000, meaning we need to see 1,000 shares total on the video. As an added bonus, one person that shares the video will also be

rewarded with a FinnU gift package courtesy of Alumni [...]

June 1, 2017

Marquette-based ceramic artist Brian Kakas coming to Finlandia University Gallery

Tectonic Intonation #2 by Brian Kakas

Brian Kakas: Pensive Intonations June 8 – July 21, 2017 Opening Reception: Thursday, June 8, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Artist Talk beginning at 7:15 p.m.

Ceramic sculptures by Marquette artist Brian Kakas will be on display at the Finlandia University Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, from June 8 to July 21, 2017. An opening reception at the gallery will take place on Thursday, June 8, from 7 to 8:30 [...]

Finlandia Success Carley Saint-Onge
May 31, 2017

Finlandia Success: Carley Saint-Onge ’15

This month’s Finlandia University alumni success story is focusing on Carley Saint-Onge – a graduate of Finlandia’s International School of Business. Saint-Onge is now working in marketing for Texas Instruments in Dallas, Texas. In this question-and-answer session, she talks about the world of small schools compared to big schools, digital marketing, business-to-business marketing compared to business-to-consumer marketing, what it was like to move to a new region and what she remembers best about her time at FinnU.

MEET Carley Saint-Onge Major: Business Graduation Year: 2015 Hometown: Marquette, Michigan Current [...]

May 17, 2017

Introducing the 2017-18 FinnU Student Senate

Members of the 2017-18 Student Senate at Finlandia University. They are, from left, President Charles Patch, Vice President Kaylor Holmstrom, Activities Officer Haley Makela, Campus/Community Rep DJ Skinner and Graphic Design Artist Abigail Tembreull. Not pictured is Secretary/Treasurer Nicholas Tobey.

As another academic year ends, a new group of leaders has emerged for Finlandia University’s Student Senate, including four new senators and two returners.

“Next year’s student senate brings a nice mix of experience and new vision,” said

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