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April 3, 2017

Finlandia Blood Drive brings aid and education to community

The Finlandia University Student Nurses Association (FUSNA), in association with the U.P. Regional Blood Center, is hosting their annual blood drive from 12 to 4 p.m. on Monday, April 10, in Finlandia Hall. The blood drive offers nursing students a great opportunity to develop their professional skills, while also providing an invaluable service to the community.

The blood drive offers an excellent opportunity for students to put their nursing knowledge into practice. Nursing students are responsible for taking the vital signs [...]

April 3, 2017

Flags at commencement

Below is a listing of the flags that we will have on display at graduation. For graduates that will be participating in the ceremony on April 30, if you do not see a flag representing your home country or your heritage/familial lineage and you would like to have it on display, you can contact Alyson DeLandsheer (alyson.delandsheer@finlandia.edu). We will work to the best of our abilities to meet your request. This must be done no later than April [...]

March 31, 2017

Women Playing Hamlet with DJ Skinner

The stage is set. Come one come all to Finlandia University’s showing of Women Playing Hamlet. Finlandia Fridays sits down with lead actress DJ Skinner as she prepares for the exciting opportunity to headline a major production.

The play, Women Playing Hamlet, is a spin of off a Shakespeare classic. The main character Jessica AKA DJ Skinner has recently been cast as the lead roll and continues to encompass all the trials and tribulations a lead actress goes through. “It’s really about [...]

March 28, 2017

Student Senate donates to Copper Country Humane Society

Last week Jenna Ollanketo and Alena Fiala (pictured above) from the Finlandia University Student Senate stopped by the Copper Country Humane Society to make a $115 donation. The funds were raised during the senate’s Winter Week event of Pie in the Face.

March 27, 2017

The Keweenaw Job Fair returns to Finlandia

Local employers speak with students and community members at the 2016 Keweenaw Job Fair

Finlandia University, in collaboration with Michigan Works!, is proud to once again host the Keweenaw Job Fair, which will be held at the Finnish American Heritage Center on Tuesday, April 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event, which is free to attend, offers an opportunity to meet and talk with representatives from over 30 local employers. Community members are encouraged to attend, as [...]

March 23, 2017

Medical Assistant students hosting mock health clinic on March 30

Finlandia University Certified Medical Assistant students are hosting a mock health clinic on Thursday, March 30 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Nikander 30.

All students and employees of Finlandia University are encouraged to attend the mock clinic, which helps students practice critical clinical skills. Those who attend will have the following options available to them.

Blood Pressure Height Weight Body Mass Index (BMI) Ear Cleaning Electrocardiography (EKG) Blood Tests (eight hours of fasting is required for blood tests)

No RSVP is required. Learn more about Finlandia’s [...]

March 23, 2017

Student wanted for “Seat at the Table” survey

Students are invited to have a ‘Seat at the Table’ in making suggestions for classroom improvements. The Instructional Resource Committee is currently looking at new seating in classrooms, and the committee would like student feedback. All surveys are anonymous. There will be a drawing to win one of four $5 gift certificates for the 5th and Elm Coffee Shop, good at any of the three locations. The link to the survey is below:

Seat at the Table Survey for Classroom [...]

March 22, 2017

Sophomore nursing class hosting events for Alcohol Awareness Month

Finlandia University’s sophomore nursing class will be having informational booths about alcohol awareness around campus during Alcohol Awareness Month, which is April. The events will be on March 28, April 4, and April 11.

The booths are a class project for Mental Health Nursing. The students have put together facts and information about alcohol use. Participants will be asked a few questions to test their knowledge on alcohol and to learn the facts and dangers of consumption. Brochures and treats will be [...]

March 21, 2017

Save the date: “Women Playing Hamlet” at Finlandia University coming April 7-8

The Finlandia Performing Arts Club is hosting “Women Playing Hamlet” Friday, April 7 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 8 at 3 p.m. at the Future College of Health Sciences Building’s auditorium. “Women Playing Hamlet” was written by William Missouri Downs. Additional information about the performances will be sent at a later date.

March 21, 2017

Juried student art exhibit opens March 30

A juried exhibit of artwork by students in the Finlandia University International School of Art & Design (ISAD) is featured at the Finlandia University Gallery, Hancock, from March 30 through April 18, 2017.

Exhibit Dates: March 30 to April 18, 2017 Reception: Thursday, March 30, 7 p.m. Student and Alumni Fashion Show at 7:15 p.m.

A reception for the artists will take place at the gallery on Thursday, March 30, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A student and alumni fashion show will begin at 7:15 p.m., followed by a presentation [...]

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