Finlandia University Podcast Network: Recent Episodes
Finlandia University Podcast Network
The Finlandia Podcast Network is a series of four podcasts produced by Finlandia University telling the many stories of FinnU!
In this episode, Finlandia University's Associate Professor of Finnish & Nordic Studies, Dr. Hilary-Joy Virtanen, joins Finlandia Fridays to discuss an exciting conversation regarding her upcoming reading marathon of Finland's national epic, The Kalevala.
Cowbell Weekend is happening Feb. 3 & 4! Finlandia Lions DIII Hockey Coach Joe Burcar talks about his team's upcoming series against Marian University Sabres in this episode.
In this week's episode of Finlandia Fridays, host Jordan Shawhan sits down with Mariana Nakashima to learn about FinnU's upcoming Diversity Dinner, happening at the Finlandia Hall Cafe, February 6 - 10.
In part two of this exciting criminal justice series, Dr. Richard Gee sits down with Finlandia Fridays podcast to discuss the annual Comparative Criminal Justice course's trip to Europe. A video highlighting our favorite moments of the 2022 trip was released earlier this week here: https://www.finlandia.edu/news/2022-comparative-criminal-justice-course-trip-video-recap/
Graduates of the Finlandia University Criminal Justice program are sprinkled throughout all layers of the criminal justice system, pursuing careers in federal service, safety and security, law, social work and the police force to name a few. Ahead of next week’s video release of FinnU’s 2022 Comparative Criminal Justice course trip to europe, in this episode Dr. Richard Gee sits down with Finlandia Fridays podcast for part one of an exciting two part series.
In this episode of Voices on Vocation, Dr. Rene Johnson sits down with Finnu's Associate Professor of Mathematics to discuss how he found his vocation and turned it into a lifelong career.
This week on Finlandia Fridays, marketing and management professor Kevin Manninen stopped by to talk about Finlandia's International School of Business (ISB) and an upcoming exclusive internship opportunity for Finlandia students.
Voices on Vocation: 005, Ross Rinkinen ('04) and Travis Hanson ('08) by Finlandia University Podcast Network
Kailee Laplander ('12) stops by Finlandia Fridays in this episode to discuss an important tradition, #GivingTuesday.
In part two of this featured series, Finlandia Fridays dives deep into the new scholarship packages offered at Finlandia and what they will provide incoming students.
Understanding the cost of a college education should be easy. So, here to introduce Finlandia’s all-new Scholarship Calculator is Dean of Enrollment Anthony Schwass.
Joining Finlandia Fridays this week is senior Lions’ Soccer player Madelyn Waterman, who sits down with host Jordan Shawhan for an exciting conversation about FinnU’s Marketing and Graphic Design programs, why she decided to attend Finlandia and what she’s looking forward to most in her final year.
PTA Program Director Melanie Thurmond joins us in this week's episode to explore Finlandia's Physical Therapist Assistant degree, why it's such a valuable offering and what sets FinnU's program apart from so many others.
In this episode, Dr. Cassandra Hill, dean of Finlandia’s Suomi College of Arts & Sciences and interim dean of the International School of Art & Design, discusses several topics including her new roles, innovative new programs and her vision for the student experience.
In this week's episode, Campus Pastor Sarah Semmler Smith sits down with Finlandia Fridays to share four ways the Chapel of St. Matthew & Campus Ministry are here to support you.
In this episode, Sabrina Loven-Gulick, a personal counselor and academic coach with TRIO Student Support Services at Finlandia University, sits down to discuss the upcoming Mental Health Awareness Week happening on-campus Oct. 3 - 7.
In this episode, Student Senate President Allison Cooper invites students to make suggestions for the transformation of Mannerheim Central and shares dates for a few popular upcoming events!
In this episode, Alex Hilterbrand joins the show to talk about student engagement, clubs and organizations, and upcoming campus events.
With graduation less than a month away, the Class of 2022 Student Representative, Arty Puntus, caught up with host Jordan Shawhan to talk about his time at Finlandia.
In this episode of Finlandia Fridays, International Student Arty Puntus joins the show to talk about his journey and experience at Finlandia University.
On this week's episode, senior nursing student and President of the Student Nurses Association Haley Wright joins the show to talk about the upcoming 2022 Pancake Breakfast on April 2. Wright shares insight into her journey to Finlandia as an aspiring nursing major and what she loves about the Keweenaw!
This week's episode dives into the Lake Effect Scholarship. Kat Hanson, enrollment counselor in Finlandia's Admissions Department, joins the show to talk about this new opportunity for incoming commuting and on-campus living students.
The Lake Effect Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship that allows eligible commuting and on-campus living students to enjoy the benefits of cost-sharing education. Meaning, commuting students will have tuition reduced to $2,500 per year, earning their full Bachelor’s degree for $10,000. The $2,500 per year cost-share can also be covered by federal loans, meaning no out-of-pocket cost. Eligible Lake Effect Scholarship students who want to live on campus can do so too with added room and board.
On this week's episode, senior PTA student Tabin Filizetti talks about his 2+2 PTA & Healthcare Management degree as well as being a Social Media Ambassador in Finlandia's Marketing Department. This week's highlight features the upcoming Student PTA Club event called Soup for Soles. Filizetti, Student PTA Club President, provides all of the details you need to know!
Learn more at finlandia.edu/soupforsoles.
Joining the show this week to talk about FinnU Shark Day is Education Partner Manager and Dual Enrollment Advisor Lauren Huested. Shark Day, hosted at Finlandia's Hirvonen Hall, is focused on teaching high school students in their junior and senior years about entrepreneurship, creativity, working in a team and public speaking skills. The final winners will be awarded a $2500 scholarship to attend Finlandia to be used in the fall of 2022 or 2023. Students from L'Anse, Calumet and Baraga schools will be attending.
International School of Business senior Accounting students Anders Saarela and Michael Stuber join the show this week to talk about the brand new Investment Lab and how anyone on campus can join.
Finlandia's Campus Pastor Sarah Semmler Smith joins the show this week to talk about the upcoming Mental Health Awareness Week happening on campus from Feb. 6 - 12.
Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students Luke Morrill joins the show to talk about his new role at Finlandia along with exciting advancements being made in the Student Affairs department.
Assistant Professor of Management Beth Agen joins the show to talk about MLK Day of Service at FinnU, Finlandia's International College of Business and serving on the University's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee.
Enrollment Counselor Jason Dart joins Finlandia Fridays to talk about the new Early Bird Scholarship and how students can apply.
PTA Program Instructor Sami Dowling ('10) joins the show this week to talk about Finlandia's PTA Program, the Hirvonen College of Health Sciences' new home at Hirvonen Hall, and the newly revitalized PTA Club on campus!
On Dec. 2, Finlandia alumni Dan Grille (’10) and Cameron Goude (’13) reflect on their pathways to calling, career and community at an event held in Wargelin Hall, room 303 at 4:10 pm.
Jordan Shawhan joins this week’s host Haley Goodreau to talk about the special day of giving dedicated to raising money for student scholarships. Shawhan and Goodreau discuss what to expect from Giving Tuesday as well as the life-long meaningful impact these donations have on FinnU student lives.
Kailee Laplander, Executive Assistant to the President, joins the show this week to talk about Finlandia's upcoming 125th Anniversary celebrations on December 3, 4 and 5.
Finlandia's Cyril FoxPetrov is welcomed to the show to talk about the Jutila Center, a place where students, faculty, staff and industry come together to learn, grow and thrive.
One's vocation, or calling, unfolds and evolves over the course of one’s life. For many this idea of hungering for a life of meaning and purpose begins in the college years. These stories from Finlandia learning community members will inspire students to listen to their own yearnings for a life of purposeful work that honors the unique contributions they have to make to the world.
This week on Finlandia Fridays, Admissions Counselor Sherry Wyeth joins us to speak about Finlandia's new price for the Online RN-BSN program dropping to $7,500. Topics such as the benefits of the program and how to apply are discussed.
Dean of Enrollment Anthony Schwass joins Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about their new campaign, 60 in 60.
Visiting from Finland and hosted by Finlandia's Finnish & Nordic Studies program, Doctor of Music Samuli Korkalainen joins Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about his experience in the Keweenaw and the reasoning for his visit to the Upper Peninsula.
Finlandia Fridays Episode 158: International School of Business with Kevin Manninen by Finlandia University Podcast Network
Nick Kwiek, Career Coach with TRIO Student Support Services at Finlandia University, joined Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about the Parade of Nations, a multicultural festival celebrated in the cities of Hancock and Houghton.
President Philip Johnson joins Finlandia Fridays this week to introduce the institution’s upcoming 125th Anniversary celebrations.
This week on Finlandia Fridays, campus Pastor Sarah Semmler Smith joins to speak about everything that is happening this fall at the Chapel of St. Matthew. Semmler Smith talks about the resources, both spiritual and tangible, that she and St. Matt's can provide as well as the ways for students to get involved or reach out to her anytime they are in need.
One's vocation, or calling, unfolds and evolves over the course of one’s life. For many this idea of hungering for a life of meaning and purpose begins in the college years. These stories from Finlandia learning community members will inspire students to listen to their own yearnings for a life of purposeful work that honors the unique contributions they have to make to the world.
Finlandia Fridays starts Season 6 by interviewing highly involved nursing student Malone Hiebert. She is an RA, orientation leader, leader of the honors society, volleyball player, softball player, and nursing families member. Listen to the episode to learn more about Malone and the start of the semester for Fall 2021.
Finlandia Fridays ends Season 5 by introducing the new host for Season 6. Listen to the episode to find out who will be taking over the helm next fall.
Hosts Jakob Vettori and Joseph Watson continue the excitement on FinnU Overview with episode three highlighting Finlandia Hall, graduation week and more things to do in the area!
Men's soccer coach Scott Chrysafidis stopped by This Week in Finlandia Athletics to talk about spring training for the men's soccer team.
On this week's Finlandia Fridays the topic of graduation is discussed with Vice President of Academic Affairs, Fredi DeYampert.
Host Kevin Ericson talks with senior pitcher Harlie Caster of the FinnU Softball team about the season and the Lions' first ever home game.
With graduation less than a month away, the Class of 2021 Student Representative and Ceramics major, Ramona Kuhn, caught up with host Olivia Myers to talk about her time at Finlandia.
On This Week in Finlandia Athletics, host Kevin Erickson met with Lion’s baseball senior Nik Geiser. Geiser has a career putout record of 443, shattering the previous record holder by at least 20.
FinnU Overview hosts Jakob Vettori and Joseph Watson dive into #CrushCovidWeek on campus, what to do in the area and give an inside look into what Finlandia Hall and Finlandia Hall Cafe can offer students.
Women's softball coach Matt Farrell stopped by This Week in Finlandia Athletics to talk about the strong start of the season.
Finlandia Fridays host Olivia Myers sat down with International School of Business students Jakob Vettori and Joe Watson to talk about their new student-run podcast FinnU Overview. Listen to their podcast, which gives insight into Finlandia and information on the Keweenaw, on the Finlandia Podcast Network every other Thursday.
Welcome to the first episode of FinnU Overview: a student-run podcast aimed at providing a glimpse into the life of students at Finlandia University. Join hosts Jakob Vettori and Joseph Watson, two International School of Business students, every other week as they talk about their experience at FinnU.
On This Week in Finlandia Athletics, host Kevin Erickson met with Finlandia Lion’s baseball coach, Evan Brandt to discuss the start of the baseball season. Due to COVID-19, the Lions were unable to compete last year, so Coach Brandt was ready to get back into game action!
On This Week in Finlandia Athletics, host Kevin Erickson met with Dylan Underwood from the Finlandia Lions Men’s Basketball team. Underwood is ranked 2nd in steals at Finlandia University and was the 14th person at Finlandia to reach 900 career points. Not only does he put up numbers, Underwood has been a prominent leader for the Lions the last few seasons. See what Underwood had to say about his basketball career, what his last game was like, and what the future of Lions basketball looks like.
Finlandia's Dean of Students, Erin Barnett, joined Finlandia Fridays host Olivia Myers this week to reflect on Finlandia's year with COVID-19 and what the future has in store for the university.
Director of Residence Life Leann Fogle and sophomore PTA student Yadiel Sevilla Ruiz dropped by Finlandia Fridays to talk about the upcoming Diversity Dinner and changes that have been made to the annual event due to the pandemic.
Assistant Librarian Dana Pakulski stopped by Finlandia Fridays to talk about the many services of the Maki Library that are available to students beyond just a place to study.
Finlandia University Gallery Director, Carrie Flaspohler visited Finlandia Fridays to talk about the newest exhibit at the Gallery - the International School of Art & Design Faculty Exhibit. The exhibit will be up until March 19 and a virtual artist reception will take place on March 4. Listen to the full episode to learn how you can see the exhibit virtually or in-person!
Career Services Director Emma Dorst stopped by Finlandia Fridays to introduce the new Seaton Center for Vocation & Career (CVC), which is officially open and located in Nikander 15. The CVC will provide much needed services to students and focuses on helping them identify not just career opportunities, but their vocation and true passion in life. Listen to learn more about their strengths-based approach.
On This Week in Finlandia Athletics, host Kevin Erickson met with the head coach of the Finlandia Lions Men’s basketball team, Allen Dehority, to discuss their start to the season and key players that have been impressing him so far.
TRIO Pre-college program online advisor Kailee Laplander talks about an exciting new opportunity for 10 local high school students to participate in a new STEAM pilot program that will connect them with students from across the country.
This week on Finlandia Fridays, Dr. Jason Oyadomari, Dean of the Suomi College of Arts & Sciences, talked about the new articulation agreement with Northern Michigan University's Master's of Social Work program that will give FinnU students an advantage in the graduate program application process.
On this week at Finlandia Athletics, host Kevin Erickson met with the head coach of the Finlandia Lions Men’s hockey team, Joe Burcar, to discuss the upcoming hockey season and the COVID-19 guidelines that they are following in order to play.
International Business major Kevin Danks joins host Olivia Myers to talk about the new XES Helsinki Testing Tuesday events and partnership with the Finlandia International School of Business.
Coach Dunham kicked off This Week in Finlandia Athletics for the spring 2021 semester to discuss the upcoming shortened season for the program.
This week's Finlandia Fridays featured Assistant Professor of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner, Cindy Blake, as she discussed the new student health clinic, which officially opened this semester. Finlandia partnered with Upper Great Lakes Health to open the on-campus clinic, located in Nikander 14A. It will be open daily from 9am-4pm and provide same-day in-person and tele-health appointments.
Finlandia University students will begin difficult and necessary discussions on social and racial justice with the Jen Fry Talks virtual event on January 19. Social Justice Task Force members, Nick Kwiek and Shane Voldarski talked with Finlandia Fridays host, Olivia Myers, this week about the Jen Fry Talks event and what they hope students will learn.
Finlandia University’s nursing program was ranked as a top program in Michigan for the second year in a row by Nursing Schools Almanac. Nursing Schools Almanac evaluated over 3,000 schools on the institution’s academic prestige and perceived value, the breadth and depth of nursing programs offered, student success, particularly on the NCLEX licensure examination. From there, an overall score was applied and schools were ranked accordingly. FinnU came in at number 26 in the state of Michigan thanks to a number of factors including continual high first-time NCLEX pass rates, job placement rates, and the high number of clinical and hands-on hours students receive in the program.
Joining Olivia Myers on Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about the award was the program director, Lori Sullivan, about the accolade, how the nursing program has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the upcoming move to the new College of Health Sciences building in a few weeks.
Enrollment officers, Lauren Huested and Jason Dart, joined Olivia Myers on Finlandia Fridays this week to discuss why now is the best time to schedule a campus visit. In addition, to the $1,000 Visiting Scholarship students can receive for completing an in-person or virtual visit, Dart and Huested highlighted that there's never been a safer time during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit.
ECAC Fall FIFA Finalist, Chelan Gonzalez, and Esports Coach Thomas Goodman called into Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about the team's success in their first season, how they managed to play through COVID restrictions and what they're looking forward to in 2021 with their new arena.
Dr. Hilary-Joy Virtanen, Assistant Professor of Finnish Studies, stopped by Finlandia Fridays to discuss her spring 2021 Kalevala class, which reads and dissects the entire Finnish National epic. Due to COVID-19, Dr. Virtanen will be offering the course online for the first time ever, essentially opening the class up to anyone in the world who is interested in auditing it. If you're interested in auditing a class at FinnU, please reach out to our admissions staff at admisson@finlandia.edu.
Enrollment officer Gini Gesler joined Olivia Myers on Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about Finlandia’s new scholarship competition designed to help people take a break from the challenges of today. The competition, named Embrace Your Sisu, embraces the idea of art therapy to channel one of the three key tenets of sisu: calm. To learn more, visit finlandia.edu/embrace.
Pastor Sarah Semmler Smith joins Olivia Myers to talk about the Mobile Food Pantry Finlandia is hosting on November 5 and December 3. FinnU is partnering with Feeding America West Michigan and the Portage Health Foundation to distribute over 15,000 pounds of fresh produce, meat and dairy to families facing food scarcity in the region.
Finlandia University Student Nurses Association President, Madelyn Ball, talks about the upcoming Blood Drive on Oct. 27 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Matthew.
Finlandia Fridays is back this week with a special election edition. Host Olivia Myers talks with History Professor Dr. William Knoblauch about the history of American presidential elections. Listeners submitted questions for Knoblauch to answer including ‘how important is the electoral college?’, ‘what happens if there’s a tie?’, and what other election seasons this one can be compared to.
“History is the act of asking why something happened and constructing an argument to answer that,” said Knoblauch. “It does help to be informed about the past to make accurate decisions about the present.”
As a reminder, the deadline to register online and by mail to vote in Michigan is Monday, Oct. 19. Voters can register to vote in-person up to and on election day. You can check your voter registration status and register to vote at rockthevote.org.
Listen as Finlandia Fridays host Olivia Myers talks with Irina Sergeyeva, BSN, MSN and Assistant Professor of Nursing at the College of Health Sciences, about the upcoming Flu Clinic on campus. Myers and Sergeyeva talk about the efficacy of the flu vaccine, why it's even more important to get the vaccine this year and the valuable experience nursing students gain from the clinics.
This week, Finlandia Fridays host Olivia Myers talks with Financial Aid Counselor Marie Bonenfant about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which opened on Oct. 1. The pair talked about why it's important for all students to complete and how submitting it allows FinnU's financial aid office to see what scholarships, grants and federal loans a student is eligible for.
This week, Finlandia Fridays host Olivia Myers talks with Finlandia's Sociology Professor, Dr. Michael Reay. Dr. Reay goes into detail about the difference between sociology and psychology (the collective versus the individual) and how the Census serves as an important tool for sociologists across the country.
This week on Finlandia Fridays, host Olivia Myers is joined by Bookstore Manager April Stevens to talk about North Wind Books (NWB) in the time of Covid. Stevens and Myers discuss how NWB avoided long lines during the start of the semester through a seamless textbook pickup program.
On this week's episode of Finlandia Fridays, host Olivia Myers is joined by Cindy Cowell and Ronnie Keener, members of the President's Social Justice Task Force. Cowell is the chair of the task force and director of Finlandia's TRIO Student Support Services while Keener, a senior studying Sports Management, is a student member.
Finlandia Fridays is back for Season 5! To kick the season off, host Olivia Myers talked with Dean of Students Erin Barnett about Finlandia's Safe Open Plan for the Fall 2020 semester. Barnett and Myers also discussed the Finlandia Alumni Board's Giving Day on Sept. 1 that aims to raise $30,000 for baseline testing and PPE.
Learn more about FinnU's Safe Open at finlandia.edu/safeopen. Learn more about the FAB Giving Day and donate at finlandia.edu/givingday.
On this episode of Finlandia Fridays, Finlandia University President, Philip Johnson joins host, Anastazia Hartman to share the exciting news about classes this fall (2020). The pair talks about the plan for the safe open, the new health center and more! Check out the whole episode here.
With virtual graduation a week away, the Class of 2020 Student Representative, Nicholas Tobey, caught up with host Anastazia Hartman to talk about his time here at Finlandia.
May is Mental Health Awareness month, an opportunity to help “Break the Stigma” surrounding the topic. On this week’s episode of Finlandia Fridays, host Anastazia Hartman is joined by Sports Information Director, Mike Bond to discuss the NCAA Mental Health Awareness Week.
Head Men's Soccer Coach, Scott Chrysafidis joins host Kevin Ericson on this week's episode of This Week in Finlandia Athletics. The pair talk about spring training, the season and more.
On this week's Finlandia Fridays host Anastazia Hartman speaks with Campus Pastor, Pastor Sarah Semmler Smith to discuss this years virtual baccalaureate service, student care packages, and words of encouragement during times of social distancing.
On this week's episode of Finlandia Fridays, host Anastazia Hartman is joined by the Dean of the International School of Art and Design, Denise Vandeville, to discuss how online learning is effecting students in the art and design programs.
Sports Information Director Mike Bond joins host Kevin Ericson on this week's episode of This Week in Finlandia Athletics. The two talk about the 2019-2020 seasons and more.
On this week's episode of Finlandia Fridays host Anastazia Hartman is joined by Finlandia's new Dean of Enrollment Anthony Schwass to discuss his goals, the new lower deposit rate, summer courses and more!
Check out Senior Men's Ice Hockey Captain Connor Hannon's appearance on This Week in Finlandia Athletics! Connor caught up with host Kevin Ericson about his career, the team and more.
This week FinnU's new Esports director, Thomas Goodman caught up with host Kevin Ericson to talk about how college Esports works, their league, the 11 games athletes will be able to play and more.
On March 31, 2020 women's soccer player Erika Lamber spoke with Kevin Ericson on This Week in Finlandia Athletics.
This week on Finlandia Fridays, host Anastazia Hartman gave Director of TRiO Student Support Services, Cindy Cowell a call to discuss what TRiO is doing for FinnU students while they are no longer on campus. The pair spoke about what TRiO is, how they assist students and what the transition from face-to-face to online learning has been like.
On this week's episode of Finlandia Fridays head women’s soccer coach and academic coordinator for athletics, Grace Sokolow caught up with host Anastazia Hartman to talk about a new comprehensive initiative called the Lion's Den for student-athletes.
On this weeks episode of This Week in Finlandia Athletics, host Kevin Ericson is joined by men's basketball head coach Sam Casey. The two touch base on coach Casey's first season, the teams main focus and what they value as a team. Casey also spoke about his team being home and not having the players on campus. Check out the whole episode to hear more!
The Esports team officially has a director! On this episode of Finlandia Fridays, host Olivia Myers is joined by Thomas Goodman who was recently hired as the director for the new program, which begins Fall 2020. The pair discuss everything from students to recruits and what you need to know about the team and upcoming season.
Evan Brandt catches up with Kevin Ericson on this episode of This Week in Finlandia Athletics.
On this episode of Finlandia Fridays host, Anastazia Hartman speaks about Giving Day 2020 with Coordinator of External Relations, Monica Freeman and 2019 Alumni Sam Richards. The group talks about Giving Day, the textbook awards and how these donations make a difference in students lives.
On this episode of Finlandia Fridays, women's basketball coach Mariah Dunham swings by the set to fill in host, Olivia Myers about the recent ACAA Championship win.
On this episode of Finlandia Fridays, host Olivia Myers is joined by Finlandia University nursing students, junior Elizabeth Hauglie and sophomore Courtney Mayo to talk about the Nursing Families.
The initiative titled, Nursing Families, is a new tradition where junior-level students “adopt” freshman and transfer students to help guide them through the first year of the educational program. The practice of academic families is well known in some European universities and is a great way to make first-year students feel more comfortable in a new environment.
At FinnU a degree in graphic design is becoming more and more popular. On this episode of Finlandia Fridays host, Olivia Myers is joined by graphic design professor, Tom Adolphs. The pair talk about the graphic design program, the updated graphics lab, scholarships and more.
Sports Information Director Mike Bond joins Kevin Ericson on this episode of This Week in Finlandia Athletics.
On this episode of Finlandia Fridays host, Olivia Myers is joined by senior Jayson Dahlquist and administrative coordinator for clinical education, Nicole Polakowski. The group discussed the new PTA 2+2 program that allows students to receive their associate's degree in PTA and continue on to receive their bachelor's in liberal studies. With this program students the opportunity to move on a doctorate of physical therapy program if they choose.
Leading the Pride is back for 2020 with Management and Entrepreneurship alumus Schwartzen Précil (‘17). Located in Buffalo,NY, Précil is currently a site director at the Boys and Girls Club of America.On campus, Précil was a member of the men’s basketball team, helped students as a resident assistant, assisted with orientation as an orientation leader and lead the Blask Student Union as president.
Taking into account his life experiences and using his on-campus leadership experiences, Précil recently wrote and published a book titled Be Your Own Hero: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities. In this episode, Précil talks about his book and what led him to write about his journey.
On this episode of Finlandia Fridays, FinnU President Philip Johnson drops by the set to discuss the new Rise Together scholarship with host, Olivia Myers. President Johnson discusses the excitement that Rise Together brings and how it will help students who never thought college was an option.
On this episode of This Week in Finlandia Athletics host Kevin Ericson is joined by men's basketball coach Sam Casey. The pair touches on the fans, the game, recruiting and more.
Students at FinnU love the second semester because that means broomball is back! On this episode of Finlandia Fridays host, Olivia Myers is joined by Student Senate President Nick Tobey to discuss broomball, what it is and how students can participate.
On this episode Kevin Ericson is joined by women's hockey coach Matt Marchel. The two talk about upcoming games against Northland and Adrian. They also touch on the season so far and more.
On this week's episode of Finlandia Fridays host, Olivia Myers is joined by FinnU's athletic director, Curtis Wittenberg to chat about the new varsity Esports program beginning this fall.
Esports is an organized, competitive online gaming that allows multiple players to participate in competitions. Esports is one of the fastest-growing sports at the collegiate level. Online gaming has been linked to improved memory, concentration, and analytical development but, it also provides an opportunity for social development through teamwork and communication.
On the first episode of the new year, host Anastazia Hartman is joined by Molly Berg and Mia Glenn, members of the women's basketball team to discuss the fourth MLK Day of Service.
MLK Day of Service is when our Finlandia community heads out into our local community to help make a difference. Students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to help at local elementary schools, St. Vincents, Dial Help, ReStore, Little Brothers, Canal View, and many other local nonprofits.
On this episode of Finlandia Fridays admissions officer Luke Paul joins Olivia Myers to give more insight into FinnU's dual enrollment program. Paul shares with Myers who is eligible for the dual enrollment program, who they should contact if they are interested and the $10,000 Finnish Strong Transfer Scholarship students are eligible for if they take 6 or more credit hours as a dual enrolled student and transfer to FinnU.
Mariah Dunham swings by Finlandia Fridays for the second time this season to let host Olivia Myers know about what the fitness center at Paavo Nurmi has to offer students and community members. Myers and Dunham touch on what the type of equipment and classes the gym has, cost and more.
Kevin Ericson caught up with Mike Bond the Sports Information Director at FinnU. Ericson and Bond wrap up the semester touching on the fall sports season and what has happened so far in winter sports. To finish out the episode the two talk about what to expect next semester.
On this episode of Finlandia Fridays Olivia Myers chats with North Wind Books store manager, April Stevens. Stevens shares with Myers the history of North Wind Books and all the great gifts the store has to offer this holiday season. The pair also talk about Patricia Van Pelt and the room dedicated in her honor this past summer.
This Week in Finlandia Athletics, Men's Hockey Coach Joe Burcar catches up with Kevin Ericson. The two talk about the freshmen on the team, local captain Connor Hannon, and more. The team is coming off two wins going into this weekends series against Milwaukee School of Engineering. This Saturday the team will be hosting a Military Appreciation Night, the puck drops at 4 p.m. at the Hoco. Admission is free for retired and active military. The team will also be auctioning off special jerseys throughout the game. All proceeds will go to current and retired military in the area.
The Finlandia Podcast Network presents a special segment focusing on Scholarship Stories from current FinnU students. Freshman biology student Heliena Hammond talks about how scholarships have enabled her to attend college, a dream she previously thought unattainable due to her financial situation and upbringing. Hammond also brought a special guest, her 2-year-old daughter Josie, who she says is her inspiration for coming to college.
Learn how you can help support Finlandia student scholarships like Heliena's today by visiting finlandia.edu/givingtuesday.
The Finlandia Podcast Network presents a special segment focusing on Scholarship Stories from current FinnU students. Javier Martinez, a senior business student from California and soccer player talks about how the $10,000 Finnish Strong Transfer Scholarship allows him to finish his degree in a timely manner so he can get home to his infant son. Learn how you can help support Finlandia student scholarships like Javier's Finnish Strong Transfer Scholarship today by visiting finlandia.edu/givingtuesday.
The Finlandia Podcast Network presents a special segment focusing on Scholarship Stories from current FinnU students. Courtney Mayo, a nursing major from Baraga, MI talks about how the $10,000 Finnish Strong Transfer Scholarship enabled her to transition from a large state school to Finlandia to take advantage of the smaller class sizes and be closer to home. Learn how you can help support Finlandia student scholarships like Courtney's Finnish Strong Transfer Scholarship today by visiting finlandia.edu/givingtuesday.
Giving Tuesday is only a few days away! Olivia Myers joins host Anastazia Hartman to discuss what to expect from this year’s Giving Tuesday and the difference these donations make in FinnU students lives.
On this episode of This Week in Finlandia Athletics, Head Women's Hockey Coach Matt Marchel, joins Kevin Ericson to talk about the season, the team, recruits for next season, upcoming home games, and the exhibition game against the Chinese ice hockey team.
On this episode of Finlandia Fridays host Olivia Myers is joined by her new cohost Anastazia Hartman and junior, international business student, Santeri Seppinen. The group chats about the hockey teams Movember fundraiser, Santeri Says, the season and more.
Head Women's Basketball Coach, Mariah Dunham joins Kevin Ericson on this episode of This Weekend in Finlandia Athletics. The pair talk about the local players and fans, their schedule and the first home game of the season next Tuesday. They also touch on playing Michigan Tech and Lake Superior State.
This week on Finlandia Fridays, Olivia Myers is joined by Finnish & Nordic Studies student, Seth Dahl. The two talk about why he chose FinnU, his time in the Finnish & Nordic Studies program and the impact the Paloheimo Fellows program had on his educational experience.
This Week in Finlandia Athletics, Kevin Ericson speaks with Men's Basketball Head Coach, Sam Casey. The two talk about his move to the Copper Country, his team, their love for the game, the leadership council and more.
Head Women's Soccer Coach, Grace Sokolow joins Host, Olivia Myers for the 100th episode of Finlandia Fridays with good news! Sokolow shares with Myers the good news of the teams trip to California for the ACAA Conference Tournament. The team finished second this past weekend, which is the best post season finish the team has had. On top of the great post season finish, many members of the team received ACAA honors.
Host Kevin Ericson catches up with Men's Ice Hockey Head Coach Joe Burcar on this episode of This Week in Finlandia Athletics. The two talk about the first games of the season, this years team, recruiting and upcoming games.
On this episode of Finlandia Fridays, host Olivia Myers is joined by new Men's Basketball Head Coach, Sam Casey. The pair talks about his move to the Copper Country, his philosophy on a successful program and the team.
On this episode of This Week in Finlandia Athletics, host Kevin Ericson is joined by Men's Head Soccer Coach Scott Chrysafidis and Women's Head Soccer Coach Grace Sokolow. The group discusses their final regular season games and upcoming ACAA conference tournaments. The women's team will be traveling to California and the men's team will be traveling to New Hampshire.
On this weeks episode of Finlandia Fridays, host Olivia Myers catches up with new campus Pastor Sarah Semmler Smith. The two talk about how she became a Pastor, her journey to FinnU and what is happening at the Chapel of St. Matthew.
On This Week in Finlandia Athletics, host Kevin Ericson is joined by Head Volleyball Coach Brian Laampa. The two discuss the upcoming weekend games, who will be remaining on the team next season, recruiting and more. Laampa also touches on what the team will be doing the rest of semester to prepare for next season.
On this weeks episode of Finlandia Fridays, host Devin O'Neill shares the news of his departure with one final episode. Today he is joined by Ethan, Ashley and Nash St. Germain. Ethan and Ashley share with O'Neill their Fin-LOVE-dia story on how they reconnected here at FinnU.
Head Football coach Travis Wiltzius joins Kevin Ericson on This Week in Finlandia Athletics to talk about practice, this weekends home game against Hope College, how the team is doing and more. Wiltzius also touches on the building process and recruiting goals for the upcoming seasons.
Leading the Pride continues in the month of October by talking with Liberal Arts alumna and Executive Director at Anthology Senior Living, Amanda Maleche ('12). Maleche, who transferred to FinnU after two years at the University of Michigan-Flint campus, originally started her college career in nursing before switching majors after doing the Service Learning Program and going to Tanzania. She has held a number of jobs in world of geriatrics including activities coordinator, business office director, and assisted living coordinator.
Listen as host Olivia Myers and Maleche talk about the value of a liberal arts degree, how servant leadership guides her career and how her experience to Tanzania influenced the rest of her life.
On this week’s Finlandia Fridays, host Olivia Myers is joined by Alumni Board President Monica Hill. Myers and Hill discussed Homecoming, the first annual Giving Day, Textbooks Awards and more.
Women's Softball coach Matt Ferrell joined host Kevin Ericson this week to talk about new fencing at McAfee Field that allows his team to play on the turf, Sundays fall ball games and fundraiser for Hancock City Manager, Barry Givens. Ferrel also shares updates on recruiting, new freshman and his upper classmen lead team.
This week’s Lion Around brings you your new host Anastazia Hartman. Hartman is joined by Blue Kenwood a Junior Art and Design student, who is also Resident Assistant here at FinnU, to talk about a group on campus called Lion Pride. Lion Pride supports the LGBTQ+ community on campus and in the surrounding area.
This week on Finlandia Fridays, management and entrepreneurship Senior, Lindsey Johnson joins hosts Olivia Myers and Devin O’Neill to discuss her summer marketing internship here in Hancock and her study abroad experience in Finland.
Johnson, no stranger to Finlandia Fridays, was a guest last spring previewing her upcoming plans for the summer. Now that she’s back she was excited to share her experience.
Women's volleyball coach Brian Laampa joined host Kevin Ericson this week to talk about all things volleyball and the Sisu Classic Tournament that is this weekend. Laampa also shares why he is impressed with the leadership on the team during a rebuilding year and the importance of having multi-sport athletes. The two finish up this episode talking volleyball 101 terms and the recruiting process.
Women's basketball coach Mariah Dunham joined host Olivia Myers this week on Finlandia Fridays to talk about next weeks homecoming activities. Leading up to the game next weekend there are a host of spirit week events that students can take part in including a pep rally, camo day, twin day and pajama day to name a few. Find more information at finlandia.edu/homecoming
Head Men's Soccer Coach Scott Chrysfidis stops in to chat with Kevin Ericson on This Week in Finlandia Athletics. Chrysfidis discusses the season so far, what he looks for in recruits, the use of artificial turf in todays game and the youth progression of soccer in the area. He also talks about the teams next two opponents down in Minneapolis who the Lions will be playing for the first time. The two wrap things up by talking about the next home game on October 12 against Emmaus Bible.
This week Finlandia Fridays was visited by Vice President for Advancement Karin Van Dyke to tell us all about By Faith and the events that will be happening this upcoming weekend. Van Dyke also discusses Parade of Nations and the history surrounding the event.
With a start of the 2019-2020 school year, Finlandia University is starting a new season of Lion Around, a student-run podcast. This semester Lion Around will be hosted by junior Julia Nordstrom. Nordstrom is a majoring in marketing. On this week’s episode we are joined by Anastazia Hartman. Hartman is the new social and digital media specialist in the Communications Department at FinnU. How many people ask “What is there to do in the Upper Peninsula?” The first episode discusses places to explore in the Keweenaw. There are many places to see that are not far from campus. Nordstrom starts the conversation by mentioning the Brockway Mountain Fall Color Tour. This year the chairlifts are running September 28th-October 13th on Saturday and Sunday. It’s a fun way to get out and see the gorgeous fall colors. Listen to the podcast to hear the full list of places.
This week Head Women's Soccer Coach Grace Sokolow stops in to chat with Kevin Ericson. The two talk soccer strategy, the focus placed on the team rather than the opponent and the games this upcoming weekend. Sokolow also discusses the dominate play of Kirsten L’Esperance and her leadership both on and off the pitch.
Finlandia Fridays is back and kicks off season 4 with new Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Grace Sokolow. Hired this past July, Sokolow talks about her move to Finlandia, her coaching background, as well as her expectations for the rest of the season.
This week Kevin Ericson is joined by head football coach Travis Wiltzius and assistant head football and defensive line coach David Sartin. The trio discuss the Lions first game, the home opener this weekend against Ripon, expectations for the year and the concept of "swinging the hammer". Wiltzius also highlights the fact that the Lions have six home games this year and is looking forward to the chance to build community support during the home heavy season.
Leading the Pride is back with Marko Luoma, who was a Finnish exchange student at Finlandia in 2003 and played hockey for the Lions. Currently, Marko lives in Finland and is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Xport, which helps international companies break into new markets around the world. Listen as host Olivia Myers talks with Marko about coming to America, his decision to start his own business and why he was in Hancock this past summer.
This week Kevin Ericson is joined by head women's volleyball coach Brian Laampa. Laampa discusses the move back to the copper country, how he hopes to grow with his young team in his first season and the bonding that takes place on the road. He also talks about the upcoming away games this weekend against UW-Superior and his excitement for the sisu classic at home later in the year.
Kicking off the 2019-20 season of This Week in Finlandia Athletics, Kevin Ericson is joined by women's head soccer coach Grace Sokolow. This is Sokolow's first season at Finlandia but as she discusses, she's been a product of division III athletics herself, was an assistant coach for three years and is excited for the challenge. Sokolow also talks about the importance of of being a servant leader, going pro in your area of study and the season opener this Friday.
Leading the Pride is back for a second season this month and kicking things off with author Joan Treppa ('83). Treppa, a Human Services major from Laurium, is an award-winning author of the true crime book Reclaiming Lives: Pursuing Justice for Six Innocent Men, which details the Monfils 6 case and six men who were wrongfully convicted of murdering their coworker at a Wisconsin paper mill in the 1990s. Reclaiming Lives, which is Treppa’s debut book, has won two national book awards including the Indie Excellence Book Award for True Crime and The American Book Fest 2017 - Best Books in True Crime - Nonfiction.
Listen as host Olivia Myers and Treppa talk about her struggles of overcoming teenage pregnancy and poverty through her Suomi education and what sparked her decision to become an author and social justice advocate for the wrongfully convicted.
You can purchase Treppa’s book, Reclaiming Lives, at Amazon or her website joantreppa.com
Finlandia Fridays is back with a special edition today as Olivia Myers and Devin O’Neill were introduced as cohosts of the weekly interview series. O’Neill and Myers will taking over for season four, taking turns interviewing guests.
MEET OLIVIA MYERS Myers currently serves as Coordinator of External Affairs, where she leads all alumni relations efforts. Since joining Finlandia she’s introduced a formal homecoming weekend, introduced an incredibly successful Giving Tuesday campaign and worked with the Finlandia Alumni Board to host the first Giving Day in school history. Myers is an alumna of Indiana University where she graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and a focus in public relations. She’s currently working on her masters. She also hosts Leading the Pride, a monthly podcast featuring alumni of the university.
MEET DEVIN O’NEILL O’Neill currently serves as Marketing Coordinator, where he leads efforts with e-mail newsletters, website content and direct marketing efforts, with a focus on improving new student enrollment. He’s been a vital part of the launch of several redesigned academic program pages, and has done great work with video capturing and editing since his arrival. He may be best known to viewers for his Yooper Devin bits that launched on Giving Day and Giving Tuesday. O’Neill earned his Master’s Degree in Sports Management from Eastern Michigan University and Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Grand Valley State University.
THREE SEASONS IN THE BOOKS The episode concludes with a few highlights from the previous three seasons of Finlandia Fridays as host Michael H. Babcock reflects on his time as host.
“One thing I want to do before I go is give a shoutout to all the people who made this possible,” Babcock said, complimenting Brad Beaudette, Karin Van Dyke, Bri Gorman, and interns Walker Enstad and Monica Freeman for the great work and support they provided in making Finlandia Fridays a reality. “This crew did a lot of good things and it’s been a lot of fun to share the stories of Finlandia. It will be exciting to see where it goes next.”
Read the full show notes at https://www.finlandia.edu/news/new-hosts-of-finlandia-fridays/
Leading the Pride is back and talking with Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Upper Peninsula Health Plan, Brigitte LaPointe ('07). LaPointe is originally from Baraga where she grew up in the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. She ultimately came to Finlandia to study in the Physical Therapist Assistant program and play for the women's basketball team.
Following her passion for health and wellness, LaPointe also serves on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of Marquette County, the Lake Superior Community Partnership Economic Development Board, coaches basketball for LevelUP Express Basketball and Marquette Public Schools, and was recently appointed to the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health & Sports. In addition to her associates in PTA from Finlandia, LaPointe has a Bachelor's in Sports Science and a Master's in Exercise Science from Northern Michigan University, and is actively pursuing a second master's in Management, Strategy and Leadership from Michigan State University.
Listen as host Olivia Myers and LaPointe talk about her decision to change from an elementary education major to PTA, the value of sports for young women and how she has time to sleep.
It's Giving Day here at Finlandia University, and we kicked the day off with a visit to 99.3 The Lift! During this interview, Coordinator of External Relations Olivia Myers discussed all of the happenings with The Official Voice of Finlandia Athletics Rick Allen. You can learn more about Giving Day by visiting finlandia.edu/givingday.
Leading the Pride continues in the month of June by talking with Digital Arts and Animation major, Ashlee Kranz (’16). Kranz is a freelance digital and graphic artist at her own company, Dream Chaser Studios in Goodman, WI. She has recently been involved with the movie series, Northbound, which is filmed in the UP. Listen as host Olivia Myers and Kranz talk about freelancing as a career choice, the lessons she's learned from martial arts, and the offers artists should avoid. Connect with Kranz online at: Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Ashltron Twitch:twitch.tv/ashltron Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashltron/ Etsy: DreamChaser Pro
This week Sports Information Director/Game Event Coordinator Mike Bond joined host Rick Allen for This Week in Finlandia Athletics. Bond discussed women’s softball team run to defend their ACAA Championship and 5 players that received 1st and 2nd All-ACAA team honors. Allen and Bond briefly discussed playoff runs by volleyball, both soccer teams, and cross country. Bond also revisited the football teams past season, player’s success and how the program looks to build going into next season. He wrapped up by talking about how you can support Finlandia Athletics sponsoring or playing in first annual Golf Outing on July 19.
Back from their hiatus, Lion Around hosts Gina Geliche and Monica Freeman are finishing off their year with the send-off episode. Recorded where graduation takes place, the Paavo Nurmi Center, Freeman and Geliche recall what they have learned throughout their collegiate career. Experience is the best teacherOne of the first points that Freeman and Geliche make, they knew prior to their time at FinnU. However, Freeman stated that through her experiences in college, the idea of “experience is the best teacher” has stood out to her, especially in her last two years. Don’t be afraid to be ambitiousFreeman and Geliche expanded upon this point in different contexts. Mentioning some of the opportunities available to students at FinnU, Freeman reminisced about applying for her internship and for the Paloheimo Fellowship. Geliche applied the point to fashion and talked about the time she chose to wear a tutu to her welding class. Either way, Freeman and Geliche encourage students to chase after their dreams.Realize that adults are also “winging it”Both hosts admitted that there have been moments in college where they had no idea what was happening or what to do in certain situations. Geliche brought up job searching and discussed her attendance at the Adulting 101 workshops were a reassurance that she was on the right track. Take time for yourselfMental health is important. Freeman and Geliche highly encourage taking time out of your day to relax. Naps are a vital aspect of Freeman’s and Geliche’s personal mental health care regime. The hosts suggest taking naps during college because you may not be able to enjoy them outside of college. Be active on campusAttending campus events adds to one’s college experience. A consistent attendant to college events, Geliche mentioned attending college events allows her to interact with other majors and community members whom she enjoys meeting. Explore the areaGoing off the idea of community, Freeman and Geliche suggest that students explore the area. Living in a scenic area, there are many opportunities to explore if students are willing to be adventurous. Take a class that makes you thinkFreeman believes that students should take classes that make them think outside of the box. Using her freshmen philosophy class as an example, Freeman stated that was intimidated to take the class but, in the end, enjoyed the content and the teacher so much that she ended up taking another philosophy class with the same teacher. Geliche added onto that saying that she loved her speech class, because the class was consistently engaging. “Give the course a chance,” remarked Geliche, you never know when you are going to stumble upon something you enjoy. Build a relationship with your parents/ have a support systemRelationships with parents change after high school. While they may not do your laundry anymore, parents are a good support system to have and are your “spiritual guides into adulthood.” Having a support system outside of your parents is vital as well, in Freeman’s opinion, because it is another outlet to reach out to in times of distress.Winding down, Freeman and Geliche stated their gratitude for receiving the opportunity to host Lion Around. If anyone would like to connect with the hosts, LinkedIn connections are highly encouraged.
It’s graduation season at FinnU! Student representative, Haley Makela stopped by Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about her experiences as an active member on campus. Featuring guest host Monica Freeman, the two soon-to-be-graduates discussed their excitement to graduate. “I’m very thankful to be done,” remarked Makela, “it’s been a long four years.” For full show notes, visit finlandia.edu/fridays
This week Mike Bond the Sports Information Director/Game Event Coordinator joined host Rick Allen for This Week in Finlandia Athletics. Bond starts off discussing two recent home softball victories against Northland, leading up to the ACAA tournament game against Alfred State on Saturday, May 4 at 12 p.m. He also discusses the Women's Basketball program and their four recent U.P. recruits, talks about the busy upcoming fall schedule and wraps up talking about baseball's standout Joey Krug's record-breaking collegiate career.
Leading the Pride continues this month by talking with Austrian Lukas Alberer ('08). Alberer, a Sports Management major and former hockey player for the Lions, currently works at Johnson & Johnson-Ethicon in Austria as a Business Development Manager.Listen as host Olivia Myers and Alberer talk about his decision to move to the United States to play hockey, the struggle of losing one's identity as an athlete after college and finding a career that makes one happy.
Finlandia Fridays was visited this week by senior intermedia student, Miranda Conroy. Hailing from Ishpeming, Conroy will have her final undergraduate work featured with the rest of the graduating art students in this year’s diploma works exhibition. The exhibition will take place on Saturday, May 4 at 7 p.m. in the Finnish American Heritage Center. For full show notes, visit finlandia.edu/fridays
This week Baseball Coach Evan Brandt joined host Rick Allen for This Week in Finlandia Athletics. Brandt discussed key games to date including their first win in the WIAC against UW-Stevens Point and hard-fought losses against always tough opponent UW-Whitewater. Brandt dives into the individual play of Joey Krug and his record-breaking season and quality play of Ben Loya and Shawn Knutson. The episode finishes up by previewing road games this weekend in Platteville, Wis. against UW-Platteville and offseason plans that include recruiting and player development plans.
Black Student Union President Dewan Keeling dropped by Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about his experiences at FinnU and the upcoming Diversity Dinner. Keeling is a junior from Detroit, who is majoring in healthcare management. For full notes check out finlandia.edu/fridays
This week Rebecca “Kiwi” Lilly of the women’s hockey program joined host Rick Allen for This Week in Finlandia Athletics. Lilly discussed how she learned about and fell in love with Finlandia form New Zealand. Lilly also talked about next season and going to Romania to play in the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships.
Suomi College alum, Clem Papineau visited Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about his time in the Keweenaw. For full show notes visit finlandia.edu/fridays
This week Nick Tobey of the men’s hockey program joined host Rick Allen for This Week in Finlandia Athletics. Tobey discussed their season, a look ahead to next season and his involvement off the ice, including serving as the Student Senate President and a paid internship he just landed with a Finnish forestry company named Ponsse. He'll travel to Finland in may as part of his internship experience. This week Nick Tobey of the men's hockey program joined host Rick Allen for This Week in Finlandia Athletics. Tobey discussed their season, a look ahead to next season and his involvement off the ice.
This week junior Lindsey Johnson dropped by Finlandia Fridays to talk about her active presence on campus. Coming from Atlantic Mine, Johnson is studying management and entrepreneurship. For full show notes, head to finlandia.edu/fridays
Leading the Pride continues this month by talking with International School of Art & Design alumnus, John Fish ('10). Fish, originally from Iron River, MI, came to Finlandia as a graphic design major to learn how to apply graphics to skateboards. During his time at Finlandia, he spent a large amount of time in the fiber studio and wood shop because he enjoyed building and working with his hands. Having graduated in the midst of a recession, Fish opted to move to Portland, OR and dabbled in a number of odd jobs designing and working in antique shops. Approximately five years ago, Fish became interested in hat making and explored the opportunity to transform an antique shop into a hat store. Listen as host Olivia Myers and Fish talk about the challenges of starting a new business and the importance of following your dreams when working in the arts.
Dr. Michelle Rauch dropped by Finlandia University, as well as Finlandia Fridays, for this week’s episode. Dr. Rauch was hired as Director of Innovative and Online Learning in the fall, and will be moving to campus more this upcoming year. For full show notes finlandia.edu/fridays.
This week Softball Coach Matt Farrell joined host Rick Allen for This Week in Finlandia Athletics. Farrell discussed the Lions first 20 games of the season, including a pair of dome tournaments and the annual spring break trip to Florida. The episode finishes by previewing games this weekend in Ashland, Wis. against Northland College. Learn more about the lions at https://fulions.com/index.aspx?path=softball
This week’s guest is Head Baseball Coach Evan Brandt. Brandt discusses his team, recent games in Fort Myers, Florida from March 9-13. He also talks about his upcoming league games.
Guest host Briana Gorman was visited on Finlandia Fridays this week by Juha Vidgrén, chairman of the board for Ponsse. Ponsse is a Finnish-based company that builds logging equipment. For full show notes visit finlandia,edu/fridays
Monica Freeman and Gina Geliche are back this week with a new episode of Lion Around. Recording on the Finlandia Fridays set, the co-hosts are joined by Haley Makela and Samantha Richards. Makela, a senior marketing major from Atlantic Mine, was featured on the “What Does Your Major Do” episode earlier this semester. Richards is a senior accounting major from Dollar Bay. Geliche, Freeman and Makela will all graduate in the spring, while Richards will graduate in December. With graduation in the near future for all of the students, they chose to talk about LinkedIn.
All four students have LinkedIn accounts, Makela and Geliche having their accounts for the most time. Freeman made her's within the past year, and Richards within the past month. With LinkedIn being an important tool for students and professionals in the workforce, here are some tips on how to use LinkedIn from students who have a vague idea of how to use the app.
SIX TIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS USING LINKEDIN CREATE A PROFILE Tip one from the students is to create a LinkedIn profile, if you have not done so already. LinkedIn is an easy way for potential employers to find job prospects. With a LinkedIn profile, one can also look and apply for jobs, while building their network of connections. Profiles are important to have if you are graduating or looking to get a job, whether it is part-time or full-time.
REMEMBER YOU HAVE AN ACCOUNT AND KEEP IT CURRENT For tip two, Geliche stressed remembering you actually have an account. The account should be updated often, so the information on the account is current. Whether or not someone uses LinkedIn to its full potential, it is an important tool to have. Remembering that you have an account and using it every once in a while, can be beneficial to current and future employers.
USE A PROFESSIONAL PORTRAIT Tip three is have a professional portrait for your profile. For Finlandia students, FinnU has a portrait session every semester for students who need or would like a professional portrait. LinkedIn users can also add cover photos to their profiles. Makela’s cover photo is a basketball court, because she would like to get a job in sports. While a cover photo is not necessarily needed, the group decided that the cover photo should reflect what you are interested in. LinkedIn will also inform you how your profile ranks and what should be added to improve it.
BUILD UP YOUR PROFILE WITH EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Tip four add your past and current job experiences. Good profiles have up-to-date information on them. With job experiences, users should also post any skills and volunteer work. LinkedIn also allows users to upload media to their profiles. Freeman, for example, has her resume posted on her account. Makela suggested to Geliche that she should share her portfolio on her profile.
DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR ENDORSEMENTS The group also suggested to ask for endorsements. Employers and co-workers can comment on a user’s profile by endorsing the skills they listed on their profile. Along with endorsements, recommendations can be added to profiles as well.
NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK Networking is an important aspect of LinkedIn. Building your network is staple to the app, as it is in the workforce. The group recommends continually building your network. Makela and Freeman can attest that networking has helped them open doors in the past.
Makela, Geliche, Richards and Freeman hope these tips were helpful to those who needed help with LinkedIn. For those who don’t need help, keep connecting and don’t forget your password!
This week’s guest is Director of Athletics Curtis Wittenberg. Wittenberg discusses the start of spring softball and baseball in Fort Myers, Florida. He also looks ahead to summer and fall plans for athletics.
With spring break around the corner, Finlandia Fridays was visited by softball player Denia Bent and baseball player Joey Krug. Heading to Florida for the annual spring break games, guest host Briana Gorman talked to Bent and Krug about their upcoming seasons. For full show notes go to finlandia.edu/fridays
Finlandia’s alumni podcast Leading the Pride is back this month with the Executive Director of the Michigan Diversity Council, Darlene King ('90). Having grown up downstate in a predominately black community with ambitions of attending a historically black college, King's parents insisted she attend Suomi College in an effort to expose her to a different culture.
Listen to King's story as she shares her experiences at Suomi College, what it was like producing concerts for Chaka Khan and Stevie Wonder, how she lost and regained her eyesight against all medical odds, and her thoughts on the need for diversity and inclusion in the workforce today.
Show Notes: For information about trainings and conferences offered by the Michigan Diversity Council, please visit michigandiversitycouncil.org.
Sports Information Director Mike Bond recaps a busy winter sports season, including talking about the highlights for women's hockey, men's hockey, women's basketball and men's basketball.
Finlandia Fridays crosses borders this week with Director of Global Initiatives Cat Fuller. Member of the FinnU family since September, Fuller describes her job as “dealing with everything international.” Fuller deals with international recruitment, study abroad, and assisting faculty members who want to run their own programs abroad or do research abroad. For full show notes check out finlandia.edu/fridays
This week’s guest is Head Baseball Coach Evan Brandt. Brandt discusses his team, recruiting and starting the season off in Fort Myers, Florida from March 9-13. The first game is Saturday, March 9 at 3 p.m.
Emily Nguyen dropped by Finlandia Fridays this week to share her experiences as a student ambassador. For full show notes check out finlandia.edu/fridays
Most people will admit that dating is hard, and dating in college is even harder, at least for some. Nowadays, dating apps are prevalent in college dating culture. Resident single ladies and hosts Monica Freeman and Gina Geliche decided to see if dating apps were truly worth the hype by creating profiles.
Freeman starts the podcast off by mentioning how the idea initially came about. After recording the previous episode, Freeman and Geliche were discussing what the next podcast should be about. Mistaking the dates, Freeman said the next episode would go out around Valentine’s Day and jokingly said that the two should talk about their non-existent love lives. Long story short, the idea stuck and resulted in the current episode.
For the episode, Freeman and Geliche both downloaded two dating apps. Both hosts downloaded Tinder, currently the most popular dating app, and then the dating app of their choice. Geliche chose Bumble as her second app, while Freeman downloaded the app Hinge.
Creating the Tinder accounts first, Freeman and Geliche had to sign up for an account and add in some basic information. Information that was needed included gender, sexual orientation, school and age. Accounts are not complete until at least one picture is added. After pictures are uploaded, users are ready to start swiping. For those unfamiliar with the app, Tinder finds potential dates within a specified radius. If users are interested in someone, they swipe right on a profile. If they are dis-interested, users swipe left. Profile can include several pictures and even a bio, where users can share their thoughts about what they are looking for.
After creating the Tinder profiles and getting the hang of the app, Freeman and Geliche moved onto their second apps. Creating her Bumble profile, Geliche learned that Bumble can be used for more than just dating and can be used to find friends or to network. Freeman and Geliche both noticed that their second profiles took considerably more time to create than their Tinder profiles. Both hosts had to fill out actual prompts to create their profiles, with the prompts appearing on their profiles.
With the profiles created, the hosts compared the processes of creating profiles for their different apps. The hosts admitted that their second profiles took longer to make, asking more in-depth questions like political and religious stances. The second apps, while similar to Tinder with liking and looking at pictures, offer more information when choosing potential dates. Freeman stated that on Hinge, to create the profile, three prompts have to be chosen and answered before the profile can be created.
While Freeman and Geliche continue to look for their soulmates, check out previous episodes of Lion Around as well as the rest of the podcasts created by the Finlandia Podcast Network in the links below.
This week’s guest is Head Softball Coach Matt Farrell. Farrell discusses his return as a head coach, inheriting a good young team and the coming season. He also discusses this weekends Finlandia Dome Classic at the Superior Dome in Marquette, Michigan. The first game is Saturday, February 23 at 7 p.m. which all games will be aired on 99.3 The Lift. This Week in Finlandia Athletics will be live on Thursday from 12 to 1 p.m. at Econo Foods.
Finlandia Fridays is feeling the love this week. Dubbed “Fin-LOVE-dia” Fridays for the Valentine’s Day special, students Tyler Kangas and Zuleiki Wight visited to share their “Fin-LOVE-dia” story. For full show notes check out finlandia.edu/fridays
This week’s guest is Men's Head Hockey Coach Joe Burcar. Burcar discusses the regular season and their NCHA Playoff opponent St. Norbert. Game one and two of the quarterfinals is Friday and Saturday night at 8 pm which will be aired on 99.3 The Lift.
This week on Finlandia Fridays, accounting instructor Laura Sieders stopped by to talk about the accounting degree offered here at FinnU. For full show notes go to finlandia.edu/fridays
This week’s guest is Sports Information Director Mike Bond. Bond discusses the cross country team and their season. The women's basketball and men's hockey team's push for a playoff spot. He wraps up by talking about the women's hockey senior day game on Saturday, February 9 at 2:15 p.m. at the Houghton County Arena.
Hosts Gina Geliche and Monica Freeman are asking the serious questions in this week’s episode of Lion Around. Recorded in Maki Library, Geliche and Freeman collected a few guests to see what they think various majors do in their school work. This episode is brought to you by the person who referred to art school as “crayon college.” Geliche stated that she has heard the term before and that people tend to assume that art majors color all day for their degree. Wanting to challenge this perception, Geliche came up with the idea to ask students in other degree programs “what do you think my major does?”
Accompanying the hosts are students Haley Makela and Lane Brown. Makela is a senior marketing major. Also a captain on the women’s basketball team, goalie for women’s soccer, vice president of student senate, member of Alpha Lambda Delta, and employee of the bookstore. Brown is a sophomore who was formerly studying nursing but is now studying for a degree in criminal justice (CJ). He is also a member of the baseball team. As a friendly reminder for the listeners, Freeman and Geliche also stated their majors. Geliche is earning a degree is fiber arts with a minor in Finnish studies, and Freeman is working towards a business degree in marketing and graphic design.
Kicking off the discussion, Geliche admitted that when she thinks of Makela’s major, she imagines Makela using an old school calculator and doing a lot of math. Makela corrected Geliche stating that while she has taken an introductory math class and two semesters of accounting, business majors tend to do a lot of writing. Brown also chimed in saying that he also writes consistently for his degree.
Turning to criminal justice, Makela described the degree as reading pieces, summarizing the pieces and then writing about the pieces. Freeman assisted in this description by saying not all CJ majors go to the police academy. Brown supported Makela’s statement by stating that someone once described his degree as a “backup English major.” What Freeman stated was also correct, CJ majors can go into the police academy as a career path, but they can also go in the federal sector or go to law school.
Brown then tried to describe Geliche’s major. Between Makela and Brown, the common consensus was Geliche makes clothes and knits for her degree. While the two were not far off, Geliche agreed that she does sew and knit, but she hates sewing. Geliche enjoys weaving, and does a lot of computer work to create different pieces.
Rounding out the conversation, the group discussed Freeman’s degree, primarily focusing on the graphics aspect. Makela described graphic design as hanging out with professor Tom Adolphs and being frustrated when Adobe products don’t work correctly, while also bringing in the business aspect of what color will make people notice this piece. Brown assisted with description by adding that Freeman has to decide what layout works the best and is the most eye-catching. Freeman agreed with the description, and added onto it mentioning that with her degree she can go out and assist small businesses since she has the “best of both worlds.”
Dropping by the Finlandia Fridays studios this chilly week are Finnish interns Meeri Kataja and Riina Rastas. Both Kataja and Rastas are working in the Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC). The FAHC brings in Finnish interns throughout the year to bring in another aspect of Finnish culture to the university and the local area. For full show notes check out finlandia.edu/fridays
Listen as Clem dives deeper into the detective world and talks about scientific and technological advances in law enforcement. He also gives advice to aspiring law enforcement officers and shares his experiences coaching girl's high school track and trying to launch his own YouTube channel.
This week’s guest is Women's Hockey Head Coach Matt Marchel. Matt discusses the young team's first win of the season and their playoff chances.
Finlandia’s alumni podcast Leading the Pride is back this month and solving crimes with Cold Case Homicide Detective, Clem Papineau. Unlike past alumni featured on Leading the Pride, Papineau attended Suomi College in 1975-76 but transferred before completing his associates degree in Criminal Justice.
Listen to Part 1 as Papineau talks about his twisted tale of how he wound up at Suomi then in Arkansas, technological advances in police work that are opening new leads for cold cases, and what the man who has retired twice already plans to do next. Hint: basically he'll become Indiana Jones.
Art students Emma Mackey and Blue Kenwood dropped by Finlandia Fridays this week. Both Mackey and Kenwood are sophomores in the International School of Art and Design, and members of the Young Women’s Caucus of Art (YWCA). For full show notes check out finlandia.edu/fridays
Back for their last semester, hosts Monica Freeman and Gina Geliche hit off the first Lion Around of 2019 talking about… well their last semester and what that all entails. Recording in Old Main, where Freeman and Geliche’s Finlandia stories started, the hosts recount their hopes and fears of their last semester.
Facing her last semester, Freeman stated that many people have asked if she is graduating in the spring, which is typically followed by what her next steps are after graduation. Freeman and Geliche both agreed that while the thought of their last semester is exciting, it is also intimidating not knowing where their lives will be come May. Geliche stated that she has been receiving the “are you graduating this year?” question for the past three years.
With the semester already in swing, Freeman and Geliche discuss the difficulties and horrors of looking for jobs. A daunting task for anyone, Geliche talked about the need for experience and specific skills to apply for jobs and how some jobs may train you on the job, but there is always the concern of whether or not the trainee will be getting paid during training. Freeman is hoping that her internship within the marketing and communications department will help her land a job instead of landing another internship. The duo also talked about their previous jobs, with Geliche gaining work experience by working several different jobs on campus and babysitting throughout high school. With the talk of work experience, the hosts also mentioned the importance of resume building.
Along with job hunting, Geliche and Freeman have talked about moving into together and looking for a place to live, if they are hired in areas that are close enough to each other. Both hosts are determined to find jobs before finding a residence. The hosts also mention that there are certain things they are going to miss after graduation, like the changing of the seasons. Both Freeman and Geliche love fall, but spring in the U.P. holds a special spot on Freeman’s heart. While both seniors are not opposed to living in the U.P. right after graduation, they are both hoping to spread their wings and see other places.
This week’s guest is Men's Basketball Head Coach Mike O'Donnell. Mike discusses the young team's sisu and the search for their first win.
This week’s guest is Women's Basketball Head Coach Mariah LaPointe-Dunham. Mariah discusses the great start to the new year and how the team is coming together.
Leann Fogle joins Finlandia Fridays to kick off the second half of season three. Fogle is the Director of Residence Life at Finlandia, and is apart of the planning committee for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. For full show notes visit finlandia.edu/fridays
Women’s basketball coach Mariah LaPointe-Dunham dropped by Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about her favorite pastime, basketball. LaPointe-Dunham, who was hired just prior to the fall semester, has jumped into her position as head coach. For full show notes head to finlandia.edu/fridays
Leading the Pride keeps it close to home this month with local alumna, Robin Meneguzzo, NP (‘11). Meneguzzo is a Hancock native who graduated from FinnU with a degree in nursing. She went on to pursue her Master’s degree online from the University of Cincinnati. She currently works as a nurse practitioner at Aspirus Keweenaw and is at the forefront of enhancing patient care for those in the Upper Peninsula with her focus on functional and holistic medicine.
Listen as Meneguzzo talks about her experiences with a telemedicine startup in Minneapolis, the mindfulness-based National Institute of Health grant she’s working on with MTU Biology professor, John Durocher, to help those with pre-hypertension, and her goals and vision for making the Keweenaw Peninsula a leader in the paradigm shift occurring in medicine from treating one body system to treating the entire patient.
With finals out of the way, senior co-hosts Monica Freeman and Gina Geliche are looking forward to their final semester at Finlandia. Along with their final semester, Freeman and Geliche are excited to be home for the holidays to dive into their favorite Christmas traditions. Unmentioned in the podcast, the duo recorded the episode in the Hoover Center, which used to house the president and his family. Currently, the Hoover Center is where the president’s office is located. To start the podcast, Freeman and Geliche discussed Christmas traditions that they are participate in, as members of the Servant Leadership House. Each year, the house members watch some sort of Christmas special, in previous years it has been Merry Christmas Charlie Brown, while most recently it has been the Saturday Night Live Christmas Past. Freeman mentioned that she has seen the skits so frequently, that she can quote them word for word. The SL House also decorates for Christmas, putting up a tree that was donated to them. Along with the tree, the House hangs stockings, which they have oodles of. While the house already had stockings when the first group moved in, each new member of the house receives a stocking for Christmas. The house currently features over 20 stockings. Moving on to personal family traditions, Geliche discussed an old Italian tradition that her family partakes in called the Festival of the Seven Fish. Long story short, the festival uses a lot of salted fish that is eventually fried. Freeman and Geliche than moved on to discussing Christmas cookies and gingerbread houses, and the physical struggle of making cookies that look presentable. One of Freeman’s favorite traditions is putting her family’s tree up, a job that she has been in charge of since high school. Freeman stated that her family’s tree can’t go up until after her dad’s birthday, which is in early December, but the tree normally goes up after Freeman comes home for the holidays. Geliche’s family has a tree for every room, and each tree is decorated differently. Freeman and Geliche also discussed their mothers’ nutcracker collections, which take up some real estate in their homes. Geliche brought up more Italian traditions with Saint Nicholas Day on December 6th and La Befana, who delivers presents to Italian children on the eve of Epiphany. As Geliche describes, as the wisemen past through to see Jesus, they meet La Befana, whom they invite to go see Jesus. Turning down the invitation at first, La Befana changes her mind and decides she needs to bring gifts, so she packs up toys and heads off to see Jesus, leaving toys in children’s shoes. To wrap up the year, and the podcast, the Lion Around team would like to wish everyone a Happy Holidays. Subscribe to the Finlandia Podcast Network on your favorite streaming service to see what Lion Around, and the other FinnU podcasts, will discuss in the new year.
Finlandia Fridays hosted Alana Nolan for this week’s episode. Nolan manages the University’s bookstore North Wind Book. The store specializes in all things FinnU, Scandinavian goods and local history. For full show notes check out finlandia.edu/fridays
This Week in Finlandia Athletics was LIVE at Econo Foods! This episode featured Head Football Coach Travis Wiltzius, Men's Hockey Forward Tyler Watungwa, Head Men's Basketball Coach Mike O'Donnell, Men's Basketball Forward Jaden Janke, Men's Head Hockey Coach Joe Burcar, Men's Hockey Goalie Santeri Seppaenen, and ACHA Head Hockey Coach Colin Longeway.
This week’s guest is Sports Information Director Mike Bond. Bond discusses the fall sports seasons.
Visiting artist Tia Keo dropped by Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about her work in the 28th Annual Finnish Contemporary Artist Series. Keo’s father David Salmela was the 16th artist in the series, making it the first time two family members have been showcased in the series. For full show notes visit finlandia.edu/fridays
This week’s guest is Women's Basketball Head Coach Mariah LaPointe-Dunham. Mariah discusses the start of the season and tonight's game against UW-Oshkosh at the Kolf Sports Center with tip-off at 6:30 pm.
With the holidays coming up, Lion Around hosts Monica Freeman and Gina Geliche sat down to talk about a serious topic, what to get a college student for Christmas. Recording on the second floor of North Wind Books, Freeman and Geliche discussed the excitement of receiving kitchen utensils as you grow older. With several categories and puns to get through, Freeman and Geliche started with useful cookware/ kitchen items.
WHAT’S COOKING? Freeman first suggests a slow cooker for college students, since slow cookers tend to be an easy way to make food. The hosts would like to remind students, or family, that dorms do not allow slow cookers, so be mindful of housing policies when purchasing gifts. Recipes and cookbooks are also an option, especially for the students who have to cook for themselves, or as Geliche suggests, just find a roommate who will cook for you. Coffee gifts are another suggestion, including beans, prepackaged mugs with hot cocoa or coffee, or a travel mug. Geliche suggests a reusable water bottle, a handy tool to use to avoid being called upon in class and keep you hydrated.
SOCKS, SOCKS, SOCKS Moving on to clothing items, the top clothing item, agreed upon by Freeman and Geliche, is socks. Especially thick socks, because it can be cold in the Keweenaw. Weather appropriate clothing is also suggested, like bibs or heavy coats. When looking at bibs or coats, Freeman and Geliche swear by Carhartt, stating the outer gear stays warm and lasts for a long time. Slippers or socks with grips are great too, at least they are to Freeman, who has slipped down the stairs in her house. Sunglasses, watches and fitness trackers are also great ideas.
STUDENTS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN Freeman stated that for the past couple Christmases, and birthdays, that she has asked for people’s favorite books, to expand her book shelf and her “what to read” list. If books are not your thing, movies are also great. Quality headphones and subscriptions to streaming sites, physical magazines or “goody boxes” allow students to fill time that is not spent not studying. A good camera that is separate from a phone is another idea, especially if the individual likes to pick up hobbies and be creative. Blankets, candles, haircuts and massages also made the list.
MISCELLANEOUS Last but not least, Freeman and Geliche had several suggestions that did not fit in the previous categories. These suggestions include anything dealing with cars. For example; a tank of gas, an oil change, snow tires, an auto survival kit and a sturdy snowbrush. Tools and fans, while they may not be the most exciting gifts, are some of the most useful, especially if students are in dorms that are hot or need to fix anything within their rooms. Geliche talked about “decking everything but the halls” in the Servant Leadership House, when Freeman mentioned that ornaments made the list.
To finish off the list, Freeman and Geliche agreed that when in doubt, money and gift cards will suffice as gifts to help pay for groceries or gas. Stopping by your favorite local bookstore wink wink is also a great option. Keep your eyes peeled for the holiday episode that will be coming out later in December.
Finlandia's alumni podcast Leading the Pride is back this month with Adam Huey ('07). Huey, who is originally from Folsom, Calif. and earned a bachelor's degree in marketing, now serves as a Senior Commercial Project Manager for Siemens. Siemens is a multi-national and multi-billion dollar organization that specializes in electrification, digitization and automation. Huey was also elected to Finlandia's Alumni Board this past fall and looks forward to connecting with alumni on the west coast.
Listen as Huey talks about his first experience with snow, how excited he is to work on trains for a living, and as he completes a rapid-fire Folsom Prison Blues quiz.
This week’s guest is Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Keith Arnold. Keith discusses the start of the season and tonight's home game against North Central at the Paavo Nurmi Center with tip-off at 5 pm.
This week’s guest is Men’s Head Hockey Coach Joe Burcar. The hockey team will continue its long home stand the next few weekends with games at Houghton County Arena on November 23, 24, 30, December 1 and 14.
This week's guests were Club Hockey Coaches Colin Longeway and Daniel Spencer as they discussed the 7-1 start to the season. The team's home opener is Friday, January 12 and 13 against Northern Michigan.
Sitting outside the 5th & Elm Coffee located on campus, Lion Around discussed all the best coffee shops in the Copper Country. Both Monica and Gina are regular-ish coffee drinkers, who believe that coffee is beneficial to keep students functioning during their college careers. Geliche started drinking coffee within the last two to three years, while Freeman picked up the habit her senior year of high school. Due to their caffeine habits, the Lion Around hosts have scoured the Copper Country for coffee shops during the past three years.
Favoring the unique aspects of the local shops more than the pre-packaged chain stores, the list they formed does not have Biggby Coffee on it, nor does it have the on-campus coffee shops located on Michigan Tech and Finlandia’s campuses. Freeman and Geliche decided it would be important to discuss things like; price for a plain old cup of joe, specialty drinks, food menu, distance from campus, personal suggestions, study ability, hours and unique aspects of the shop.
HOUGHTON COFFEE SHOPS Starting with Houghton, which has the most local coffee shops, the first shop discussed is 5th & Elm. Originally started in Calumet, on the corner of 5th and Elm, the shop has two and half locations, one in Calumet, one in Houghton and a small shop located on Finlandia’s campus. While Houghton may not be the primary location, it tends to be the one that drives the most traffic. Freeman and Geliche praised the food menu at the shop, which is stocked with different sandwiches, salads, wraps and breakfast items. Freeman mentioned that it is the only place she knows of in the local area that sells matcha green tea for anyone who needs a caffeine buzz but doesn’t necessarily enjoy coffee.
Also, in Houghton is the Bookworm, Cyberia and Steep & Brew. The Bookworm is located at the split in the road that takes drivers into downtown Houghton. The shop sells used books, meats and ice cream, outside of coffee. Bookworm is also one of the local shops that offers a punch card when you purchase their beverages. Freeman and Geliche suggest stopping by Cyberia to buy their coffee shakes or blended drinks. Cyberia offers various discounts throughout the year, for example in fall if you wear Ugg boots, customers can knock a percentage off their drink. The shop also offers free cereal after a certain time if customers come in wearing their pajamas. Outside of the fun perks, Cyberia has a quiet atmosphere for students to study in. Steep & Brew is the final coffee shop in Houghton, and is the only local coffee shop that has a drive through. What it makes up for in drive through-ness, it lacks in inside space, since it is a part of an antique/resale place.
HANCOCK COFFEE SHOPS KC Bonkers is Hancock’s premiere coffee shop. While also selling coffee, customers can come in and shop for toys as well. Freeman and Geliche love to go grab a coffee and play the games that customers are able to play when they come in. Geliche suggests buying a Bonker Bubbler, a carbonated drink that customers can choose the flavoring for, as well as unicorn milk (cream) and clouds (whipped cream). In the coffee vein, Freeman suggests getting the Kablooey, which is a mocha with spices in it, so if customers have a low spice tolerance, Freeman suggests not getting that. To read the rest of the article check out finlandia.edu/lionaround
Coordinator of External Relations Olivia Myers dropped by Finlandia Fridays this week to discuss an exciting event that will be taking place November 27- Giving Tuesday. For full show notes visit finlandia.edu/fridays
This week's guest Men's Ice Hockey coach Joe Burcar discussed early season success. The team's home opener is Friday, November 16.
Setting school history this week, Finlandia is hosting the American Collegiate Athletic Association’s men’s and women’s soccer conference tournament. With that Finlandia Fridays was visited by two soccer players, Kasey Barber and Kirsten L’Esperance, both of whom are looking forward to this upcoming weekend. For full show notes visit finlandia.edu/fridays
Monica Freeman and Gina Geliche found themselves back in the Jutila Center for this spooky episode of Lion Around. With its history of being a hospital and rumors of ghost stories, the uninhabited floors of Jutila seemed to be the place to conjure up some Halloween magic. Both non-believers in the supernatural, Freeman and Geliche tried to keep the stories as local as possible and would like to thank North Wind Books, Dr. Hilary-Joy Virtanen, and author Jennifer Billock for helping with the search for stories.
Covering some of the more obvious stories, like the Paulding Light and the Calumet Theatre, Freeman and Geliche brushed on some (possibly) lesser known stories like Lake Breeze Resort in Eagle Harbor, Phi Kappa Tau in Hancock, Jeffers High School in Painesdale and of course the Jutila Center.
Doubling as Finlandia’s art campus, many students stay late to work on projects, and some students have had unexplainable occurrences happen while staying past hours. One example happened to Geliche while she was working in one of the computer labs. “I had this strange feeling of being watched, so I sat at a certain computer so there was nothing behind me. The feeling didn’t go away so I got up and closed the door to the lab. After hearing the door knob rattle and a door slam I decided that I was done for the night.” Several other students heard the same door slam, while others have stated hearing sounds like someone is running and children laughing. Former Michigan Tech students have stayed the night at Jutila to test whether or not the building is haunted. The students did pick up some paranormal phenomena on their “ghostie contraptions” as Freeman refers to them, experiencing various temperature changes on the floor they were on.
Freeman and Geliche also talked about two mine cave-ins that happened around Crystal Falls at the turn of the 20th century. Ghostly phenomena have also been sighted in the areas around the mines. If the legends are true, Freeman and Geliche highly encourage seeing whether or not you can see the lights of mining helmets in the Michigamme River.
The hosts ended the recording talking about weird things that tend to be common place at the Servant Leadership House. Freeman and Geliche are not convinced the house is haunted, and that the strange things all have logical explanations attached to them. You can determine if Monica and Gina are wrong by listening to the entire podcast below. Geliche and Freeman, as well as the entire Lion Around crew, want to wish everyone a safe and spooky Halloween!
This week's guests were Men's Basketball coach Mike O'Donnell and junior Tyler Browner as they discussed the upcoming men's basketball season. The team's home opener is Tuesday, November 6.
Also, tune in on Thursday, November 1 for a live broadcast from Econo Foods in Houghton as the men's and women's conference tournaments are previewed.
Seniors Kaylor Holmstrom and Dana Pakulski recounted tales of their times as Paloheimo Fellows this week on Finlandia Fridays. The Paloheimo Fellowship is an opportunity for Finlandia students to study a topic in Finland for several weeks for little-to-no cost. For full show notes go to finlandia.edu/fridays
Leading the Pride is a monthly podcast that focuses on accomplished Suomi College and Finlandia University alumni. This month’s guest is Matthew McLaughlin (‘17), who was one of the first graduates from Finlandia’s new Biology program. McLaughlin was also a graduate of the ROTC program, a four year hockey player and the Class of 2017 student speaker. He commissioned into the US Army as a second lieutenant after college and is currently utilizing the Health Professions Scholarship Program through the Army to attend medical school at the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. McLaughlin hopes to become an army medical officer after finishing medical school.
Listen as host, Olivia Myers, and McLaughlin talk about his decision to take a gap year, the challenges of getting into medical school and the struggles of finding a club hockey team to join in Idaho.
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This weeks show features Bridget Durocher, Kaylee Laakso and Ashley Aho from the women's cross country team.
Author Lindsay King-Miller was invited to campus this week to speak about her book Ask a Queer Chick; a Guide to Sex, Love, and Life for Girls Who Dig Girls. While on campus King-Miller dropped by Finlandia Fridays to discuss and inform others of her experiences.
“The campus has been incredibly welcoming. Everyone has been asking great questions, making me feel like everyone has read my writing which makes me feel so special, unique and amazing.”
King-Miller visited several classrooms in her time at FinnU, including a nursing class. In the nursing class, she talked with nursing students about LGBTQ family care and the experiences she and her partner have gone through to have children.
“In a medical setting, especially when going through something so intimate and vulnerable like giving birth, it is so important to feel you’re affirmed and supported for who you are” said King-Miller. Miller stated that the nursing class asked a lot of important questions on how to make LGBTQ family’s medical experiences positive, to which she responded, “just ask.”
See the full notes at https://www.finlandia.edu/news/author-lindsay-king-miller-lgbtq/
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This weeks show features Matt Marchel Head Women's Hockey Coach and Colin Longeway Head Men's Club Hockey Coach
Visiting artist Libby VanderPloeg dropped by Finlandia Fridays to share her artistic wisdom, and to settle the debate, is it GIF with the “g” sound or GIF with the “j” sound, like the peanut butter. VanderPloeg is nationally known and has work appear in the New York Times, Netflix, Huffington Post, Penguin Random House, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal and TED events. For full show notes go to finlandia.edu/fridays
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This weeks show features Connor Hannon and Joe Burcar from the men's hockey program.
Lion Around dropped by the Chapel of St. Matthew this week to talk about a more serious subject - The Month of Action. Chosen for a specific reason, the Chapel of St. Matthew houses the office of the campus pastor, who is a confidential source for students to go to when they need to talk about anything.
Delving into the nitty gritty, The Month of Action is month-long campaign funded by a grant from the Michigan State Police to help raise awareness about sexual assault and gender and body positivity. The events associated with the grant are two documentary screenings, a talk with guest speaker Byron Hurt and other various activities used to increase student’s knowledge of the focus topics.
Read full show notes at http://www.finlandia.edu/news/lion-around-get-serious-talking-month-action/
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This weeks show features Mariah LaPointe-Dunham, Joe Burcar and Travis Wilzius live at the Kaleva Cafe.
To celebrate homecoming this weekend, Finlandia University welcomed one of its most highly regarded graduates to campus with Jordan Siegler (’09) visiting the set of Finlandia Fridays. Siegler is an alum of FinnU’s International School of Art & Design, has served as Finlandia Alumni Board President since 2016 and works in fundraising for Wisconsin Public Television.
Siegler spent last weekend in town to take part in the Alumni Board’s annual fall meeting. At the meeting they discussed many things, including their role with the institution.
“We are champions for the future of Finlandia,” he said. “We work with leadership here on campus, with Finlandia networks across the country to engage people, to build support for the university, and figure out what people need from the alumni board.”
The role has been exciting for Siegler, and he wants to make sure people are aware that they are always looking for new people to get involved. If you, or someone you know, is interested in joining the Finlandia Alumin Board, please get in touch with Olivia Myers at olivia.myers@finlandia.edu or (906) 487-7499.
While Siegler is excited about the alumni board, he’s more captivated when he thinks back to the experience he had at Finlandia University’s International School of Art & Design
“What I took away from my education at Finlandia is a process of critical analysis, thinking and problem solving, which is at the core of design,” he said. “Those lessons can be applied across the board in your life and career. My experience here absolutely led to the success I’m seeing in my career and my life now.”
The decision to come here was aided by being one of the early students to earn the Brule Scholarship, his first impressions of FinnU’s faculty and facilities, and his desire to study abroad. Before graduating he was able to make a trip to Finland.
“I learned a lot, traveled a lot, and made relationships that I still have today with exchange students that were there and Finnish students that were there,” he said. “It changed my life.”
See full show notes from this episode of Finlandia Fridays at https://www.finlandia.edu/news/jordan-siegler-finlandia-fridays/ and a full archive of Finlandia Fridays at finlandia.edu/fridays.
Cue drum roll -- It’s homecoming week! FinnU is bringing homecoming back and there is an all-star lineup of events. This week's episode was recorded in Old Main, the school's original building.
Formerly known as Suomi College, and started in 1896, Old Main used to be the only building on the campus. Freeman and Geliche kicked off the special edition episode by recounting the special times they had at their high school homecomings. Geliche stated that she had a special attachment to homecoming since she was in the pep band, who’s job was to pump people up. Freeman mentioned that homecoming was the one thing she looked forward to after starting the school year, and she loved going to the dance to “whip out her white person dances moves.”
Reflecting on homecoming prior to recording, Freeman referred to the themes that were apart of homecoming and the competition associated with the themes, stating her class was competitive, so when classmates didn’t dress up “they received frowny faces.” Geliche talked about how her school had two pep rallies, one to announce homecoming, and the other to pump the school up for the football game. The theme for FinnU’s homecoming this year is "Bleed Blue."
For the entire week of homecoming, FinnU students are able to compete in the Blue Warrior Challenge. The challenge will have students competing against each other by having them go to various events, where they will score points. The person with the most points at the end of the week will be crowned the Blue Warrior, gaining eternal fame and glory and marshaling the homecoming parade on Saturday.
In the parade, spectators will be able to see Riku’s Royalty, or the homecoming court. Students were nominated by their peers, and voting is underway. The winners will be the two students with the most votes at the end of the week.
Other events happening during homecoming week are an alumni social where students will be able to talk to alumni and expand their networks. A pep rally will also take place on the Friday before the homecoming game on Saturday. For a full list of the homecoming events go to finlandia.edu/homecoming.
Show notes available here, http://www.finlandia.edu/news/lion-around-homecoming-2018/
This week Finlandia Fridays was visited by documentary filmmaker Byron Hurt. Hurt’s film Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes was shown last week to kick off the Month of Action, a month-long campaign put on by Finlandia to raise awareness against sexual violence and encourage healthy gender identity. Hurt was also on campus to give a talk “Locker Room Talk or Toxic Masculinity?”, which took place earlier this week. For full show notes check out finlandia.edu/fridays
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This week we welcomed Finlandia Lions football coach Travis Wiltzius about the team's first three games of the season, and previewing the team's fourth game as they head south for their third straight road contest. This time they'll be in Olivet, Michigan to play their first Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association game. "We have to live on the fundamentals we practiced during the bye week," Wiltzius said.
The Lions next home game is homecoming Saturday as the Lions host Kalamazoo College on Saturday, October 6 at 1 p.m.
The Lion Around podcast went back into Finn Hall for its third episode, which focuses on college cooking tips and tricks. Finn Hall (short for Finlandia Hall), is the only residence hall on FinnU’s campus, and it is equipped with community lounges on each floor. Each lounge comes with a microwave, stove top, mini fridge and, sink so students can cook for themselves outside of cafeteria hours or instead of going to the cafeteria.
Since many students are on their own for the first time, here are some tips that Monica Freeman and Gina Geliche have compiled to (hopefully) help with the nightmare that is cooking in college.
FAST- AND EASY-TO-MAKE FOODS If it all possible it is good to have a basic knowledge of a kitchen prior to arriving at college. It’s not a big deal if students don’t, but the more active students are in the kitchen, the easier the transition to college cooking. An easy food to make in college, according to Geliche and Freeman, are eggs, particularly scrambled eggs. Scrambled eggs can be cooked a variety of ways and can be “spruced up” to the student’s liking. Geliche and Freeman also mention other easy-to-cook foods like noodles, oatmeal and the college staple, popcorn. Also important, or at least to Freeman, popcorn buttons on microwaves lie, and do not actually cook the popcorn appropriately, which can set off fire alarms.
DORM-FRIENDLY KITCHEN GADGETS Dorms are relatively appliance friendly. Finlandia students are allowed to bring in a variety of appliances, save for toaster ovens and hot plates. While the sizes can vary, Freeman and Geliche suggest that students purchase a mini fridge(s) for their rooms. By doing so, the students have their own place to store food and leftovers. Having your own fridge also negates the need to use the community fridges that are in the lounges, so students don’t have to worry about their food being taken by other ravenous students. Microwaves and coffee pots, regardless if you drink coffee, also made the list. Coffee pots can be used to make ramen, noodles and instant meals with heated hot water. Freeman and Geliche also advise students to have basic kitchen utensils, like a plate, a bowl, fork, knife, spoon, reusable water bottles and mugs.
GRAB AND GO FOODS OR SNACKS In the hustle and bustle of college life, students may miss café times, so Freeman and Geliche suggest keeping these “quick” foods on hand. First off, fruits. Bananas, apples and oranges tend to be the fruits that best accommodate the college budget. Granola bars are also fast and can be eaten to and from class, or depending on your teacher, in class. Bread and peanut butter are also basic staples that can be used in a variety of ways. Freeman personally prefers the old fashioned, yet very portable PB&J, especially when she has homemade jelly. Rounding out their list with crackers, ramen, fruit snacks, seasonings, instant oatmeal, pudding, yogurt and chips.
Thanks for checking out the Lion Around podcast, one of four podcasts in the Finlandia University Podcast Network. Lion Around is a student-run podcast with the hosts and guests being FinnU students as they record from around campus. You can check out an archive at finlandia.edu/lionaround. We also invite you to subscribe to the Finlandia Podcast Network wherever you get podcasts.
This week Finlandia Fridays turns into Faculty Fridays as Assistant Professor in Philosophy Dr. Patricia Grosse was on set to answer the question - what is philosophy? Dr. Grosse talked about that and a lot more in this week's episode, starting with what the word literally means. Philosophy is the love of wisdom.
"If you love wisdom, you love philosophy, you should take my classes," she said to start the episode.
In a world where working in the trades or focusing on STEM-related degrees seems to be all students hear about, Dr. Grosse is excited to be providing an alternative that many students will find interesting, rewarding and fulfilling.
Red the full show notes at finlandia.edu/fridays.
The debut episode of Leading the Pride is finally here. Leading the Pride is Finlandia University’s newest podcast in the Finlandia Podcast Network. It is a monthly podcast that focuses on accomplished Suomi College and Finlandia University alumni.
The first guest on the show is Asha Tyson ('90), a Suomi alumna who went from abused homeless teenager begging her way into college to Fortune 500 motivational speaker and international best selling author of the book, How I Retired at 26!. Tyson arrived at Suomi in the fall of 1987 after spending all her money on a one-way greyhound bus ticket and a bucket of chicken wings. She earned her associates in Liberal Arts from Suomi, and then went to Northern Michigan University and obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. She was on her way to becoming a university president when she decided to retire at the age of 26.
Listen as Tyson and host Olivia Myers, Coordinator of External Relations for Finlandia, discuss the importance of education, Tyson’s mentor Aretha Franklin, what it’s like to retire at 26 and the one time she told Donald Trump “Donald, you’re fired.”
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Finlandia University and 99.3 The Lift are proud to present This Week in Finlandia Athletics - a weekly live radio show and podcast!
This week we welcomed new Finlandia Lions women's soccer coach Jordan Andrews and team captain Zuleiki Wight to the show to talk about the team's incredible start to the season. They've broke more than a dozen team records, they're 4-0 against NCAA Division III opponents, and they have yet to let a D-III opponent score against them.
The squad's home opener is Sunday, Sept. 23 at 3 p.m. against UW-Superior.
For more than a week now the Copper Country has been blessed with a dozen visitors coming all the way from Tanzania, and this week on Finlandia Fridays we got to meet one of them, Juliet Kitale.
Kitale and 11 others were brought overseas by Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock to explore the area, live with the families of the church and be reunited with many Finlandia faculty and staff members who have traveled to Tanzania over the last 10 years as part of the Servant Leadership Program. While here they've toured Quincy Mine and the Laurium Manor. They met with Hancock City Manager Glenn Anderson. They ate their first pasties at Kaleva Café. Then on Monday night they served up a delicious community meal at Gloria Dei. In addition to the group activities, Kitale took her experience as a psychology lecturer to Finlandia where she was a guest speaker in a pair of psychology classes.
On Saturday the crew will be representing Tanzania in the annual Parade of Nations celebration, which includes a parade from Quincy Green in Hancock to Dee Stadium in Houghton.
In this episode we hear about all of those things, and more as Kitale talks about her experience in the United States.
Finlandia University and 99.3 The Lift are proud to present This Week in Finlandia Athletics - a weekly live radio show and podcast! This week we welcomed new Finlandia Lions volleyball coach Cindy Cavanaugh to talk about the Lions first few games and the team's home opener on Wednesday, September 12 against Northland College.
For the second episode of Lion Around, Monica Freeman decided to test a few student’s knowledge with a Michigan slang test. Freeman tested her co-host Gina Geliche, as well as art and design students Denia Bent and Ramona Kuhn. The idea initially came from Freeman watching Youtube videos of actors and actresses sharing slang from their respective countries or states, which made Freeman curious as to what was considered Michigan slang. After some research, and some discussions with fellow Michiganders, the Michigan slang list was created.
It was the hosts’ goal to test students who were not from Michigan and Bent and Kuhn were deemed as the perfect candidates. Bent originates from Florida and is in her junior year at Finlandia. Prior to coming to FinnU to play softball and study art and design, Bent had never been to Michigan, so winter was a little bit of a shock for her. Kuhn on the other hand, has experienced winter her whole life, hailing from St. Cloud, Minnesota. In her second year at FinnU, Kuhn had also never been to Michigan prior to coming to college. With introductions out of the way Geliche, Bent and Kuhn prepared to navigate the exciting challenge of the Michigan vernacular.
Some of the slang was easier for the guests, like Yooper and pasty. Other words were not as easy. The biggest word that was up for debate was the word “doorwall,” a word that is more commonly used in southern Michigan. The word is another way to reference a sliding glass door, or a patio door, but when confronted with the word, Geliche, Bent and Kuhn all responded with similar answers, basically saying that a doorwall is a wall full of doors.
Many laughs were shared throughout the span of the episode. To test your knowledge of Michigan slang, check out the episode below, and subscribe to the Finlandia Podcast Network to catch every episode of Lion Around as well as other Finlandia podcasts.
This week Finlandia Fridays was joined by Gini Brewer the International School of Art and Design (ISAD) coordinator. Stepping into the role this year, Brewer is in charge of helping students with admissions processes as well as doing administrative assistant tasks within the Art and Design department.
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Finlandia Fridays officially kicks off season three this week with guest Briana Gorman. With some new set pieces, equipment and move to 99.3 The Lift, the official station of Finlandia University athletics, the staff is anticipating this to be the best season yet.
Along with season three, Finlandia Fridays is excited to announce the inception of the Finlandia Podcast Network (FPN), where fans will be able to find Finlandia Fridays as well as three new podcasts.
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Finlandia University and 99.3 The Lift are proud to introduce This Week in Finlandia Athletics - a weekly live radio show and podcast! This week the new show debuted with a live show in Finlandia Hall. The show included an impromptu singing of the school fight song, interviews with players and coaches from women's cross country, football and men's soccer, and plenty of fun all hosted by the voice of Finlandia University athletics - Rick Allen!
Lion Around is a student-hosted podcast that discusses all things college and more. Each episode will find the student hosts in a different spot on Finlandia University's campus to ruminate about their chosen topic. Episodes will be available to stream every couple weeks. Subscribe to Finlandia Podcast Network on your favorite podcast app or site to catch every episode.
Lion Around: first time to school versus last episode notes: For the first episode, Freeman and Geliche streamed from Finlandia Hall to discuss the differences between coming to school freshmen year and senior year. As for most freshmen, Finn Hall was where both Freeman and Geliche started their Finlandia experience. After a year or so of dorm living, Geliche moved into the Servant Leadership House, with Freeman moving in a year later. The pair have been roommates in the house for the past two years, going on three, as they prepare to graduate. Freeman started the conversation by mentioning the differences in responses that she has received between the years, mentioning that freshman year people want to know where you go and what you are going for, versus senior year where people want to know what your plan is after college. Geliche responded to that by saying she finds that question to also be difficult since she wants to go to graduate school but is unsure she would like to pursue further.
Freeman and Geliche also brushed on the importance of keeping track of keys and ID cards, with the thought that ID cards can help students receive discounts in a variety of places like movie theatres, restaurants, stores, museums, etc. Knowing what to pack and what not to pack for college was another topic of discussion, with both Freeman and Geliche stating that they overpacked their first year and have “dialed it down” since. The pair of hosts admitted that moving home with the amount of stuff they have left at the House throughout the years could be somewhat difficult.
To top off season two, Finlandia Fridays was visited by Nikki Lishinski and Tuuli Savelainen. Savelainen is participating in the Hei Suomi program. The program brings Finnish teachers into the schools in South Range so the students are able to experience a different culture. For full show notes visit finlandia.edu/fridays
Native New Zealander Rebecca Lilly joined Finlandia Fridays this week. Hailing from the small town of Gore, Lilly is studying biology, while also playing for the women’s hockey team at FinnU. Lilly has been in North America since the age of 15 to play hockey, playing in multiple places in Canada. Being able to continue playing hockey was a primary reason Lilly choose Finlandia. Lilly also mentioned that she enjoys the smaller size of the school and the scenery of the Upper Peninsula For additional information, check the show notes at finlandia.edu/fridays
As the school year winds down, Melissa Helppi dropped by to share some of her experiences during her time at Finlandia. Helppi is graduating Magna Cum Laude from the nursing program, is giving a speech during commencement as this year’s student representative and will also be speaking at the nursing pinning ceremony. Helppi mentioned that both her speeches are finished, she just needs to make a few last minute tweaks. For full show notes visit finlandia.edu/fridays
Levi Grannis and Hannah Scott-Moore dropped by Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about the annual Diploma Works Exhibition. Both students are graduating from the International School for Art + Design (ISAD). The exhibition highlights work from the graduating class. This year 10 seniors will have work on display. For full show notes, visit finlanida.edu/fridays
Geri Hawley, an instructor in the Physical Therapists Assistant (PTA) program, stopped by Finlandia Fridays this week to discuss the PTA degree offered at Finlandia. “We are designed to prepare students to go out into the clinical field and work with patients under a physical therapist to be able to treat patients and get them better in any pathology they have,” stated Hawley. For full show notes, visit finlandia.edu/fridays
Current President of the Young Women’s Caucus for Art Abigail Tembreull and soon-to-be President Elle Rowe stopped by Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about the future of the club. The Young Women’s Caucus for Art is a club that primarily works towards promoting women in the art world, but don’t let the name fool you, the club is open to all genders. For full show notes, visit finlandia.edu/fridays
With Easter right around the corner, campus pastor Soren Schmidt visited Finlandia Fridays this week to promote the multitude of events taking place within the next month. To kick of the episode, Schmidt made an announcement about the Good Friday service that will take place tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Saint Matthew. The service will be an “all-in-one” service to celebrate the sacred holiday of Easter. Doors will be open to all students and any community members who would like to come and celebrate. For full show notes visit finlandia.edu/fridays
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry Dr. Emily Geiger stopped by Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about the biology degree offered at FinnU. This is Dr. Geiger’s second year of teaching at Finlandia. Upon her arrival, both science labs had been newly renovated, thanks to Portage Health System. With the renovations, Dr. Geiger mentioned that students now have their own individual work spaces, and more classes can be offered, like organic chemistry, due to the upgraded equipment. For full show notes check out finlandia.edu/fridays
Soon-to-be nursing graduate Alison Patchel visited Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about her experience at Finlandia, as well as her plans for the future. Patchel is originally from Marysville, a town in the Southeastern part of Michigan. She loves living in the Copper Country because of her love for the outdoors, and said the best time to be in the Copper Country is the summer, when so many students unfortunately decide to go home. For full show notes visit finlandia.edu/fridays
Finlandia Fridays dove into the criminal justice program this week with Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Dr. Richard Gee.“The criminal justice program at Finlandia is unique in that we we don’t do any of the stuff that you would get at a police academy or a corrections academy. Instead, what we do is focus on a skill set that is useful for a broad range of careers after graduation.” Full show notes available at finlandia.edu/fridays
Senior marketing major Kyle Niemi stopped by Finlandia Fridays this week to discuss his internship with Finnish mobile mentoring company Mesensei. Tuukka Ylälahti, the creator of Mesensei, was in an earlier episode this season, where he previewed the app and his inspiration behind it. For full show notes, visit finlandia.edu/fridays
This week Finlandia Fridays celebrated the airing of its 50th episode with leaders of a new group on campus, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Tyler Browner and Jean Pimentel are both active members in the group and came to share their stories of how they ended up at Finlandia and what FCA has done for them. Show notes available at finlandia.edu/fridays
Finlandia Fridays received a taste of Africa this week when René Johnson and Christina Krider came to talk about Service and Learning in Tanzania. Krider is originally from North Carolina and is a senior in the nursing program. Hearing about Finlandia through softball, Krider played for two years and decided to focus on her demanding studies in the nursing program. With her countdown set and only four months until graduation, Krider stated that she “can see the light,” and is ready to start her life doing what she has planned to do for a while. Krider heard about the Tanzania trip on her official visit before entering college. “Fredi (de Yampert, Vice President of Student and Academic Affairs) told me I could study abroad, and she told me about a few other places, but Africa is where I have always wanted to go,” mentioned Krider. Show notes available at finlandia.edu/fridays
Finlandia Fridays was visited this week by the Finnish American Heritage Center’s intern Mika Tompuri. Tompuri hails from Finland, and just recently graduated with his master’s degree in English, German and teacher’s education. “After graduating I was thinking about what to do, and I noticed the National Board of Education in Finland was advertising for these internships, so I figured I might as well apply,” said Tompuri when asked how he wound up at Finlandia. Show notes available at finlandia.edu/fridays
Finlandia Fridays was visited this week by musician Jonathan Rundman. Rundman is the musician in residence this year for Heikinpäivä. Originally from Ishpeming, Rundman currently lives in the Twin Cities and makes a living off being a singer-songwriter. Rundman stated that he always wanted to be a musician, even when he was little, and was glad his career kick started in the 90’s, before streaming was around. Heikinpäivä, and other small festivals, are great for independent artists because it allows the artists to increase their fan bases, mentioned Rundman. Show notes available at finlandia.edu/fridays
This week Finlandia Fridays was visited be senior communication major Travis Cornwell. Originally from Minnesota, Cornwell stated “Finlandia kind of found me. I was in Vegas at a showcase for hockey, and they were one of the last schools to look at me, so I decided to give them a chance. I came up here and just absolutely liked it.” Outside of hockey, Cornwell mentioned that he enjoys studying communication, and his advisor Dr. Monique Bourdage has been critical to his success this past year, especially helping him with his internship. Show notes available at finlandia.edu/fridays
Men’s hockey coach Joe Burcar stopped by Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about home games, new recruits and upgrades to Houghton County Arena. Burcar is excited to be back on home ice, mentioning that the team has not been at home since the second weekend in November. “Any time it’s game day, especially when it’s at home, it’s a great day,” stated Burcar. Show notes available at finlandia.edu/fridays
New head football coach Rob Boss came to chat about the future of Finlandia University football this week on Finlandia Fridays. Boss stated “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time here,” when asked about his Finlandia experience thus far. Boss joined Finlandia’s staff last fall as an assistant, and was promoted to head coach on November 6. Full show notes available at finlandia.edu/fridays
This week Finlandia Fridays was visited Registrar Jason Sullivan to talk about an important feature that will help put Finlandia in a leadership role when it comes to transfer students. President Philip Johnson had this to say about the topic, “Finlandia values the passion, drive and maturity that transfer students offer our campus. In addition to our transfer tuition reset, we are launching a friendlier application process and streamlining our credit transfer process. Blended with up close and personal attention with our admissions and financial aid office, and our engaged faculty advisors, transfer students can be confident that they will finish their degree on time, while minimizing their expenses. We intend to lead as the friendliest transfer college in the country.” Additional show notes available at finlandia.edu/fridays
Phyllis Fredendall, who is in charge of the fiber and fashion design program at Finlandia, stopped by this week to represent the International School of Art and Design on Finlandia Fridays. The degree, as stated by Fredendall, “encompasses surface design, which is dying and printing on textiles, weaving and off-loom structures, so the foundation of cloth, and garment design.” One of the perks of the program is the annual fashion show that is held along with the student juried exhibit in the spring. Fredendall stated that the students put their own spin on it, making it Hancock and not New York. Show notes available at finlandia.edu/fridays
Assistant professor of Finnish and Nordic studies, Dr. Hilary Virtanen dropped by Finlandia Fridays this past week to talk about her busy semester. Dr. Virtanen kicked off the academic year by attending FinnFest USA, which was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. One of the highlights of the festival this year included an appearance by the Finnish president and his wife. Dr. Virtanen gave a talk about Finnish-Americans traveling and the experience of going to and connecting to the home land when families have been away so long. Show notes available at finlandia.edu/fridays
Senior nursing student and women’s hockey captain, Sierra Meiners visited Finlandia Fridays this week to discuss the women’s hockey team and her final year in the nursing program. Meiners was named the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association’s (NCHA) Offensive Player of the Week this past week.
Show notes available at finlandia.edu/fridays
Finlandia Fridays was visited by another familiar face this week with guest star Jim Kurtti, the director of the Finnish American Heritage Center. Kurtti stopped by to talk about the 100th anniversary celebration of Finnish Independence.
Show notes available at finlandia.edu/fridays
Finlandia Fridays was visited by an old friend this week, soon to be alumnus, Christopher Dennis to talk about the internship he took this past summer with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Chris first discussed the internship in an episode last spring. Dennis will be graduating at the end of this semester with a degree in criminal justice and sociology. The internship was an opportunity for him to experience the job of a financial examiner for three months in Chicago.
Show notes available at finlandia.edu/fridays
Tuukka Ylälahti stopped by Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about his revolutionary new app Mesensei. Ylälahti is the co-founder of Mesensei, a startup company working on “mentorship programs in support of learning, entrepreneurship and social inclusion.” The program and Ylälahti have visited various universities in America to see how the program would do in the American market. With close ties to Finland, Finlandia seemed like the obvious choice to lay some ground work.
Show notes available at finlandia.edu/fridays
Finlandia Fridays had its first interview with two guests this season when students Gina Geliche and Monica Freeman stopped by to talk about the Servant Leadership House. The Servant Leadership House is a unique living opportunity for young women on campus. Geliche is in her fourth year in the house, being a member since the inception. Geliche said the experience has been “wonderful, there’s been a lot of involvement with the campus and the community. There’s been a lot of self-education and trying to educate the community about various topics.” Monica Freeman, who is in her second year at the house, added to that saying the unique living experience has allowed her to be “more calm” and “spread her wings and learn to be an adult.”
Learn more athttp://www.finlandia.edu/news/gina-geliche-monica-freeman-servant-leadership-house/
This week Finlandia Fridays is visited by the Student Senate Campus Community Representative Logan Moore. Moore is originally from Traverse City, Michigan, and is in his junior year working towards a degree in business and management. Informing listeners of how he ended up at FinnU, Moore said “I originally went to a much larger college and it didn’t work out there. I decided to move to Finlandia University and immediately right when I got there, the small class sizes were just phenomenal.”
See full show notes and an archive of past episodes at finlandia.edu/fridays.
Finlandia Fridays was visited this week by Denise Vandeville, Dean of the International School of Art and Design (ISAD), to discuss a new opportunity being offered to high school students called Studio Days. Studio Days allows high school students to come in and “try out” the various art programs offered at Finlandia.
This week Finlandia Fridays is joined by its first guest from the athletics department, Aubrey Havlichek. Aubrey is in her first season as head coach for the women’s volleyball team here at Finlandia. Initially brought in as an assistant coach, Havlichek was promoted to head coach this past spring after serving as interim head coach for most of the 2016 season. She stated that being a head coach for a college team “still hasn’t registered” but “it’s awesome.”
This week Finlandia Fridays was visited by Dean of Students Erin Barnett to promote the campus wide It’s On Us campaign. It’s On Us is a national campaign that was started by former Vice President Joe Biden that raises awareness for sexual assault. Finlandia was awarded a grant from the Michigan State Police to advocate the campaign. The grant has allowed Finlandia to hire intern Abigail Tembreull to organize the campaign, and to schedule several events that will promote the campaign on campus.
See full show notes and an archive of Finlandia Fridays episodes at finlandia.edu/fridays.
This week Finlandia Fridays is joined by guest David Maki, who works at the Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC). Also, based in the Heritage Center is the Finnish American Reporter, where Maki is an editor. The FAHC and the Reporter actively incorporate Finnish culture on campus, in the local area, and to Finnish Americans nationwide. One of the ways Finnish culture is honored in the fall is with Festival Ruska.
See full show notes at finlandia.edu/fridays.
This week on Finlandia Fridays, Finlandia alumnus and admissions officer Collin Saint-Onge talks about Finlandia Preview Day. Starting at 10 a.m. on October 7, Finlandia Preview Day will take prospective students around the campus to see what life is like at Finlandia. The day will start in the Jutila Center, where students will have the chance to talk to financial aid and admissions. Students will have the opportunity to view the International School of Art and Design, before being shuttled to main campus for the rest of the tour.
See show notes and a full archive of Finlandia Fridays episodes at finlandia.edu/fridays.
This week Finlandia Fridays is joined by Student Senate President Charles Patch. The university was introduced to Patch at opening convocation, which took place on August 27, the Sunday before classes started. As president, Patch explained that senate is a club that is a voice for students on campus, saying that senate is “here for you.” Highly encouraged to take on the mantle of president by previous senate members, Charles is excited to make a difference on campus and encourages students to be “purposeful” in trying to build a community on and off campus.
See full notes and archive of episodes by visiting finlandia.edu/fridays.
Jim Kurtti discusses what Juhannus a Mid-Summer Festival has to offer in 2017. This is a special summer edition of Finlandia Fridays.
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Augustine Brutus discusses the Summer Bridge program for incoming freshmen has to offer in 2017. This is a special summer edition of Finlandia Fridays.
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Student Rep, ROTC, and summa cum laude Matt McLaughlin does it all! Catch his wonderful Finlandia University here on this seasons final installment of Finlandia Fridays!
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Join Finlandia Fridays this week as we are excited to sit down with two very special guests, Claudia Youakim and Hailee Johnson. These two ladies walk us through an exciting SCAS capstone project also when and where to come see the presentations.
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Chris Dennis brings you along as he details his exciting path to Finlandia University and what opportunities the criminal justice program has offered him. Dennis is a decorated student at Finlandia University working in tutoring, founding clubs and even a member of the Finlandia Honor Society. He recently accepted an internship position with the Consumer Financial Protection Agency.
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Finlandia University is proud to have coach John Motherwell AKA Coach Mo join the Finlandia athletics team as he hops on board to coach women's basketball. Coach Mo's experience is astounding as he has seen time at nearly every level including division 1. We are looking forward to Coach Mo making a positive impact on the upcoming season.
Good luck Coach Mo and let's go lions!
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Grab your tickets now and join lead actress DJ Skinner and the rest of the Finlandia University cast as they put on a play entitled "Women Playing Hamlet." Seats are limited so be sure to get out to the Health and Sciences building at Finlandia to catch this unique spin on a Shakespeare classic. The first performance is Friday, April 7 at 7 p.m., and the second is Saturday, April 8 at 3 p.m.
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On this episode of Finlandia Fridays we feature international superstar Antti Holma. Holma, a comedian, actor, and author, outlines why he is in the Keweenaw and what his experiences have been like. He can now add "Appeared on Finlandia Fridays" to his lengthy resume.
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On this episode of Finlandia Fridays, we feature Bridget Durocher Finlandia University's head cross country coach, senior women administrator, and strength and conditioning coordinator. What a title! Throughout this installment we hit the gym, do some running and even take hockey to the streets.
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Kassandra Avila and Emily Nguyen sit down with Finlandia Friday’s host, Michael H. Babcock and hit on everything softball. Avila and Nguyen are both freshmen at Finlandia University and come from the Southern California area.
Both Avila and Nguyen touch on their experience at Finlandia University as freshmen. Living in the dorms allowed them to get to know everyone better and find the campus to be a tight knit community. “If there is ever a need for something it is almost always just two doors down,” said Nguyen.
This week Finlandia Fridays speaks with Director of Academic Success and Student Life Erin Barnett as they dive into the Summer Bridge Program offered here at Finlandia University. The Sumer Bridge Program allows incoming students to earn up to six credits before the fall semester starts, focusing on English, Communications and "Sisu." "Taking these classes early gives you a strong foundation heading into the fall semester," said Barnett.
This program is focused on education and communication but also entails some extracurricular activities. The program offers a rafting trip in Iron Mountain, Michigan and even the possibility of a biking trip to explore the Keweenaw. These activities allow the students to become more acquainted with the community but also build lasting friendships among each other.
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For this week’s guest Keith Arnold, Finlandia University was all about opportunity. Opportunities such as campus leadership with Student Senate and Black Student Union, athletics with the university’s NCAA Division III basketball team and eventually he came back for the opportunity to advance his career as an admissions officer.
Check out the show notes at finlandia.edu/fridays.
On this installment of Finlandia Fridays Director of Student Financial Services Sandra Turnquist speaks all things financial aid. Turnquist outlines a two new financial aid opportunities to Finlandia students, the U.P. Commitment Grant and Service Scholarship. She also touches on Finlandia's frozen tuition for the upcoming year. Outside of the announcement, Turnquist highlights that the priority deadline that is quickly approaching. Michigan recommends that all financial aid forms be submitted by March 1, so that all possible financial aid options are still available.
See full show notes at http://www.finlandia.edu/news/sandra-turnquist-finlandia-fridays.
This week Finlandia Fridays is joined by senior nursing student Laura Kent, who was featured in the fall 2016 edition of the Bridge. Finlandia University has long been known for its nursing program, and Kent found it to live up to the reputation. As a nursing student with a full-time job Kent has faced some difficulties, but will be graduating this May in excellent standings. The promise of a meaningful career after school motivated her to continue with the challenging program.
Check out the show notes, audio version of this episode and subscribe to our e-mail newsletter at finlandia.edu/fridays.
This week on Finlandia Fridays host Michael H. Babcock is taken on a reminiscent adventure as management and entrepreneurship student Schwartzen Jarmond looks back on international study opportunities presented through Finlandia University.
Jarmond also discusses his involvement with the Black Student Union. As president, Jarmond welcomes everyone "Just come out and share your culture, that's what it's all about." The Black Student Union is centered around support and that's what Jarmond wants to embody in the upcoming meeting, and other events they present around campus.
UP NEXT ON FINLANDIA FRIDAYS Be sure to tune in next week as we feature Sandra Turnquist, Director of Student Financial Services. Have any questions about tuition of financial aid at Finlandia University? Be sure to drop us a line at communications@finlandia.edu, and we will address your questions in the upcoming episode.
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This week Finlandia Fridays sits down with Board of Trustees President Julie Badel. Badel was in town, from Chicago, for the annual winter Board of Trustees meeting. She explains her joy of coming to the Upper Peninsula every year as it is where her mother grew up. It is a place she has grown to love and she "never complains about coming up here. It feels like home."
Badel became interested in Finlandia University while attending the Finnish American Lawyers Association meeting. She was approached by, at that time, Finlandia President Robert Ubbelohde inquiring if she'd be interested in Finlandia's Finnish Council. To which she replied "of course!" Badel goes on to reminisce of her fond memory of entering the meeting as a complete stranger, but feeling at home and welcomed the instance she stepped foot in the door.
Finlandia University, the only Finnish founded university still in operation in North America, has brought many great memories to Badel. She adores the students and their energy stating this is something she doesn't see at other universities.
Host Michael H. Babcock elaborates on that point, "there is so much one-on-one attention, which is really an awarding experience for many students." The attention to the students directly is something offered at Finlandia that is unique to other universities. At Finlandia you are not a number or a name but a friend to other students, faculty, and staff.
On this week's episode of Finlandia Fridays we are joined by guest Abigail Tembreull. Tembreull discusses an upcoming event, an art competition scholarship she was awarded that included free tuition in Italy, the fact that she was awarded the Brule Scholarship to attend FinnU and other experiences she has encountered during her three years in Finlandia's International School of Art and Design.
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This week on Finlandia Fridays host Michael H. Babcock speaks with Rene Johnson highlighting Finlandia University's community involvement on MLK Day (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day). She briefly touches on the history of the holiday and how it came to be as well as Finlandia's service throughout the day.
Learn more about MLK Day of Service at finlandia.edu/mlkday
Learn more about Finlandia Fridays, including a full archive of past episodes, at finlandia.edu/fridays
Chef Mark from Finlandia University Dining Services talks about the tight-knit community he’s grown to love in his two years at the university and previews upcoming events at the university, including Winter Welcome, MLK Day of Service and Diversity Dinner.
Finlandia Fridays is a weekly interview series from Finlandia University telling the unique stories of the liberal arts-based university in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Learn more, see a full archive of past shows and see show notes from the story at finlandia.edu/fridays.
Today on the Finlandia Fridays we have some big news! Finlandia University announces six $20,000 scholarships for students interested in studying art and design. These scholarships are made available because of the generous support Finlandia University has received from Elsa and David Brule.
To help make this announcement, this week’s guest is Denise Vandeville. Vandeville is the Dean of FinnU’s International School of Art & Design.
See the show notes at http://www.finlandia.edu/news/brule-art-scholarship-announced-finlandia-fridays
As a nursing school, it’s important for Finlandia to continue to evolve its offerings to make sure students are provided the opportunities they need. That was the thought when the university created a RN-BSN program in the early 2000s, and it’s the thought that keeps that program going strong today in its latest evolution: the university’s first fully accredited 100 percent online program.
In this week’s edition of Finlandia Fridays, the RN-BSN program is explored with Program Director Mark Miron. Miron talks about the program’s early days and introduces the new $15,000 price guarantee. That pricing puts Finlandia University as one of the most affordable RN-BSN programs in the nation – and the only one where a student will know with certainty what their total bill will be before they even begin.
RN-BSN programs are designed for working Registered Nurses who have earned an Associate Degree in Nursing (AND). The courses are all offered online, allowing these working nurses to continue their studies while they manage full-time jobs that often include extra shifts, working nights or working weekends.
Miron talks about how the program is specifically designed for local nurses – including formatting the pricing structure to make the program extremely cost effective for nurses at Aspirus clinics. It’s also a common option for students graduating with a two-year degree from Upper Peninsula community colleges like Bay College and Gogebic Community College.
Read more at finlandia.edu/fridays.
This week Finlandia Fridays speaks with art therapy major Laurin Labonte. Art therapy is a new major offered at Finlandia first made available to students in 2013. This major has a wide range of uses as Labonte outlines it can help immensely with Alzheimer patients, PTSD sufferers, and even patients recovering from car accidents. Art has been found to carry numerous therapeutic properties that can aid in emotional behavior and even motor skills with Alzheimer patients.
Labonte will be the first Finlandia student to graduate with an art therapy degree but it hasn't taken her long to find her niche in society. Laurin is doing her internship at Garden View Medical Center in Calumet working with Alzheimer patients. She works with these individuals by preforming art therapy practices with water paints helping them with motor skills and also trying to tap into memories. During the painting process Labonte will converse with the patients about their memories and what they are painting, this taps into older memories that may have otherwise been forgotten.
Finlandia University is excited to be able to offer more unique degrees such as art therapy. We love the ability to give students the option to take advantage of a program that isn't offered elsewhere and allow them to experience things that may have otherwise been unavailable.
This installment of Finlandia Fridays features a local student by the name of Samantha Richards who transferred into Finlandia after starting her collegiate career at a larger institution. Richards, a Dollar Bay alum, was asked to be apart of this weeks episode because of one of her latest Instagram posts. "This post was touching to some of the staff at Finlandia" said Michael H. Babcock, host of Finlandia Fridays.
This week on Finlandia Fridays we feature Finlandia’s men’s ice hockey coach Joe Burcar as he previews the future of the program and the ongoing season. The Houghton County Arena is a very familiar place for Burcar, winning the Harris Cup in 2007 and finishing his first stint with the team at a 104-96-11 record. Burcar remains the all-time winningest coach in program history and plans to continue his legacy.
Burcar says his choice to move back and coach was a no-brainer. He enjoys the atmosphere and the strong hockey culture associated with the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. While the hockey program at Finlandia has struggled as of late, Burcar fully intends to bring it back to the glory and prestige of that of the 2007 Harris Cup winning team.
The lions take on Concordia University this weekend looking to pick up their first win of the season at home. Game times are set for 7:15 PM on Friday (11/11/16) and 4:00 PM on Saturday (11/12/16). We hope to see you there!
On this installment of Finlandia Fridays special guest Dr. Hilary Virtanen discusses the Paloheimo Fellows Program with host Michael H. Babcock. This program offers a unique and special experience that allows four lucky Finlandia students (of any major) the opportunity to study abroad in Tampere, Finland. This program runs for three weeks every May and is guided by Finnish expert Dr. Virtanen. In Finland students will gain knowledge on social scientific techniques to observe and analyze the deep rooted Finnish culture along with experience in writing, media documentation and intercultural communication. 1c7a7910
Finlandia and Dr. Virtanen alike are grateful for this opportunity to take students abroad to such a wonderful area. This is all made possible largely to the generous support of the Paloheimo Foundation, which covers almost all expenses during the trip. Although this trip is open to any major, Finlandia requires students be in either junior or senior standing by January, and have an overall GPA of above 3.0. Applications are due by November 9, and this course is allotted at three credit hours.
For more information about the program or to read the blog dedicated to the trip head over to finlandia.edu/paloheimo.
This week on Finlandia Fridays Michael H. Babcock discusses the PTA program offered at Finlandia University with soon to be graduate Devin Smith. In this installment of Finlandia Fridays Smith outlines his personal experiences here at Finlandia University and on his time in the PTA (Physical Theory Assistant) program. Smith touches on topics including his first experiences at Finlandia, his personal involvement in the PTA program and the PTA Club.
Smith's collegiate path has been everything but traditional; coming in as a 21 year old freshman after playing junior hockey in Montana and enlisting in a program that allows him to go to different clinics experiencing hands on training is something that most students cannot say they have done. The ability for students to visit different facilities and get real world training is something that Finlandia is very proud of.
All topics discussed in this week's episode can be found on finlandia.edu/pta along with other opportunities and scholarships.
Soren Schmidt covering the latest events surrounding Campus Ministry with host Michael H. Babcock.
This week on Finlandia Fridays we speak with Director of Admissions Travis Hanson about the upcoming preview day. In this episode Hanson outlines what exactly Preview Day is, and what it means for recruitment within the university. Preview Day is aimed at incoming students by showing them around campus, including tours of the dorms, classrooms and extracurricular spaces while providing them with a fun and memorable experience.
Those taking place in Preview Day can look forward to an exhilarating football game complete with tailgating and hot dogs, as well as chances to meet with faculty from all four schools at the university. The evening will culminate with the annual blue versus white hockey game at the Houghton County Arena.
We hope to see you there!
Next week on Finlandia Fridays we will have a very special guest often seen around campus, Soren Schmidt. Soren and host Michael H. Babcock will be discussing topics centered around the campus ministry and upcoming ministry events.
See you next Friday!