Events

Northern Michigan University’s Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center will unveil two exhibits in its new gallery space in 223 Harden Hall: “The Conservationists: George Shiras III, Theodore Roosevelt and the Migratory Bird Act”; and a permanent display of artifacts, photographs and stories about NMU. The opening reception begins at noon Saturday, Jan. 31. “The Conservationists” focuses on the relationship between Shiras and Roosevelt and how the two helped shape conservation and environmental policy in the United States during the early 1900s. The exhibit will feature actual correspondence between the two figures from the collection of the Central Upper Peninsula and NMU

February 23, 2026-January 2, 2027 This exhibit showcases two hundred and fifty artifacts, photographs, and documents from our permanent collections. These objects connect local history to the national story while commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has often seemed remote from the rest of the country. However, the themes and movements of U.S. history can be seen here as well, especially since the War of 1812. When the country braced for the Civil War, U.P. iron miners raced to uncover iron for the Union army’s railroads and ammunitions. When labor movements exploded following

 America Beckons by Aura Jylhä-Vuorio Finlandia Art Gallery  presents  ME SIIRTOLAISET | WE IMMIGRANTS  Selections from our art + archival collections March 12 – April 16, 2026 Opening Reception: Thursday, March 12, 7-8:30pm  HANCOCK, Mich. – Art, artifacts, and oral histories come together to tell stories of Finnish migration to the United States in the new exhibit “Me Siirtolaiset | We Immigrants,” which opens March 12 at Finlandia Art Gallery. The artwork in the exhibit is from the gallery’s permanent collection and includes the work of nine Finnish-American and Finnish artists – Ariadna Donner, Gerald Immonen, Aura Jylha-Vuorio, Gladys Koski Holmes, Desiree

Northern Michigan University’s longstanding UNITED Conference has been transformed for 2026 into a three-day event March 25-27. It weaves together NMU initiatives- Campus Sustainability Summit, Common Reader Program, Poetry Without Borders and Wildcat WellBeing Fair-and a partnership with the PEAK26 professional development conference into one cohesive experience.  UNITED 2026 revolves around the theme “Rest: Reclaiming Power Through Resilience and Resistance.” It is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required for all attendees. Sessions will take place across campus, with a continuous shuttle loop connecting key locations. The schedule for the three-day conference follows (visit the detailed event

Thursday, March 26, 2026.  All day.  Drop in anytime and join the fun! We will have a selection of card games for patrons to play. Games will be out in the Huron Mountain Gallery and the second floor for all. Youth Services will have games out for youth. Enjoy free coffee and hot tea throughout the day. Bring your friends or make some new ones!! No registration or admission charge. For more information, call 906-226-4321 or email apierce@pwpl.info.

 This message has been paid for by Innovate Marquette, a partner in good standing of the Lake Superior Community Partnership.  The Peak26 Conference, hosted by Innovate Marquette and SISU: The Innovation Institute at Northern Michigan University, is happening next week, March 26-27, 2026-and it’s free to attend.  Join Innovate Marquette for Peak26, March 26-27, 2026 on Northern Michigan University’s campus. Peak26 is a two-day conference helping you climb towards success, develop your skills, and elevate your potential. Designed for students, career professionals, entrepreneurs, and lifelong learners, Peak26 offers a platform to build practical, transferable skills while gaining inspiration from real people doing meaningful work.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-week online workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Thursdays, March 19 through April 23, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm (Eastern) via Zoom. Research studies find high rates of depression and anxiety among caregivers and increased vulnerability to health problems. Caregivers frequently cite restriction of personal activities and social life as problems. In addition, caregivers often feel a lack of control over events and a sense of powerlessness which can have a significant negative impact on their physical and emotional health. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide caregivers