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June 3, 2016

Finlandia University launches new website

The Finlandia University Marketing and Communications Department is proud to announce the launch of a new website. The website went live Thursday, June 2 at finlandia.edu.

“This website is a vital investment in the future of Finlandia University,” Director of Marketing and Communications Michael H. Babcock said. “I am proud of our entire campus community for coming together to make this possible.”

This project is the culmination of more than two years of a visual rebranding effort for [...]

Front of Finlandia Hall
May 27, 2016

Gallery of residential life photos at Finlandia University

Finlandia University has one dorm residency, the Finlandia Hall. Finlandia Hall aids students in receiving all their vital needs, food at the Café, sizable dorm rooms, multiple lounge areas for relaxation, computer lab and study rooms for studying that are open all hours throughout the day and night. Below are pictures of the lifestyle from Finlandia Hall such as the new coffee shop, dorm rooms, lounge area, and the Cafe.

Finlandia Hall

Entrance of Finlandia Hall

 

Newly [...]

Finlandia students at park
April 28, 2016

Summer Bridge Program designed to improve academic success

Last week Finlandia University introduced the Summer Bridge Program. This type of program is trending in higher education right now, and it’s clear why: Bridge programs can help ease students’ transition to university life and improve their academic performance and success rates.

According to Susan P. Ackerman, results from a study at the University of California Los Angeles “clearly suggest that these programs can help facilitate their transition and adjustment to university or college life, as well as improve their [...]

2022-23 Student Senate

Student Senate

2022-23 Student Senate. Pictured from left to right: Danny Zuchak, Nehemiah Clanton, Paulyne Catacutan, Sarah Moir, and Allison Cooper. Not pictured: Austin Keranen

The Finlandia University Student Senate plays a vital role in the development of the campus community. Each academic year the officers of the Student Senate are elected by student popular vote.

Student Senate Officers are here to listen to you, and to pass on your concerns to the university administration. If you have a question, concern, or [...]

April 7, 2016

Finlandia University 2016 graduation is May 1

Finlandia University baccalaureate and commencement activities for the class of 2016 are scheduled for Sunday, May 1, on the university’s campus in Hancock.

Exercises for Graduation Day 2016 will begin Sunday morning at 10 a.m. with the Baccalaureate Worship Service at the Chapel of St. Matthew, and conclude with the Commencement Exercises at 1:30 p.m. at Paavo Nurmi Center.

Finlandia University, founded in 1896 as Suomi College, recognized its first group of graduates in 1904 with 12 students earning diplomas. In the coming [...]

The Table: Student Needs Pantry & Services

Finlandia Campus Ministry, with the generous support of the Seibert Lutheran Foundation, has established a place to provide those in need with food and basic essentials.

Hours Mondays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. – Noon Mission

The mission of “The Table” is to fight hunger and help provide for basic needs of Finlandia students by offering items to those in need, and at the same time, to further develop a sense of health and wellness through providing information, guest speakers, cooking/healthy [...]

Parking Information

Finlandia University’s Department of Campus Safety and Security is excited to welcome you to campus, and invites you to learn more about the options available to students, employees and visitors for parking.

Vehicle Registration Process and Parking for Residential Students Register your vehicle with the Department of Campus Safety & Security upon arrival or during orientation/check-in. The registration form is available at the bottom of this page. Please bring your vehicle registration as it contains the vital vehicle identification needed such as vehicle [...]

March 9, 2016

FinnU students can get 50 percent discount on tuition at Finnish university

Summer program accepting applications until April 30

A unique partnership between Finlandia University and JAMK University in Jyväskylä, Finlandia offers Finlandia students a 50 percent discount on tuition during the summer 2016 semester.

“We’re excited to offer this opportunity to all of our students,” said Kevin Manninen, dean of FinnU’s business school. “The incredibly discounted tuition rate makes it an affordable opportunity.”

JAMK offers a slew of three-to-six credit options that Finlandia students can take advantage of, with most of them taking place [...]

Student Development Staff

Emma DorstDirector of Career ServicesFinlandia UniversityEmma.Dorst@finlandia.edu(906) 487-7367Luke Morrill, Ed.D.Vice President for Student Development and Dean of StudentsFinlandia UniversityLuke.Morrill@finlandia.edu906-487-7324René JohnsonDirector of Vocation and Servant Leadership; Assistant Professor, Religion and PhilosophyFinlandia Universityrene.johnson@finlandia.edu906-487-7558Scott HendricksonSecurity Officer, Campus SafetyFinlandia Universityscott.hendrickson@finlandia.edu906-487-7307Tim NakkulaDirector of Dining [...]

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