Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Information from Finlandia University


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This is an archived version of the emailed newsletter: “Updates!” All contact info has been deleted for privacy sake. If you need information on any of the events/items posted on this blog please email ccheupdates@gmail.com for further information.
 
Below is a list of many different things that Finlandia University thought would be useful to the home school community.  Take a look and see if there is something of interest for you and your family!

Home Educators,

I wanted to give you some more information about Finlandia to spark some more conversations about how we can partner together for the betterment of all. I will be in attendance in the Exhibit Hall at the INCH Convention in Lansing, MI (May 14-15, 2010). I hope to attend the MACHE Convention for Finlandia University in 2011.

FACTS ABOUT FINLANDIA
Finlandia University is the only private not-for-profit institution of higher learning in Michigan's Upper Peninsula?
Finlandia University's motto is "Dominus Illuminatio Mea" or "Lord, enlighten me."
Finlandia University's mission is to be "a learning community dedicated to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service.
Finlandia offers an RN to BSN program that is completely online. Those interested can apply at www.finlandia.edu at anytime.
Finlandia University is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III and the Association of Division III independents.
Finlandia welcomes students of all ages who want to audit a class. Some restrictions apply.
Finlandia University offers a free application process online at www.finlandia.edu.

Contact me with your questions or concerns. I look forward to our continued conversations.
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 Good morning, Home Educators.

I thought this might be a good fit for all of you to visit our campus on Thursday.

Chapel of St. Mathew is in the middle of our campus. Feel free to park behind Old Main (first hidden drive on the right after the bookstore. Call me with your questions. (withheld for archive). This musical is geared to children of all ages. I hope to see you there!

TALE OF THE THREE TREES
Campus Ministry will be performing the musical "Tale of the Three Trees" this Thursday, April 8th at 5:30pm. The musical is geared towards younger children, yet is fun for the entire family. Intermission time will include a short message of sharing and encouraging faith. A reception will follow in the lower level of the Chapel. All are welcome!
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Dulcimer Concert, Workshops
April 23, 24 HANCOCK, MI 

The Finlandia University Campus Enrichment Committee will present a dulcimer concert and two dulcimer workshops, both with singer and instrumentalist Wanda Degen, on Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24. The concert and workshops will both take place at the Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock.

The dulcimer concert, titled Michigan in Song  of Woods and Water, is Friday, April 23, 7:00 p.m.

A dulcimer workshop for beginners is from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., April 24, and an intermediate-level workshop is from 2:30 to 3:30, April 24. Workshop attendees will learn about the dulcimer, explore strumming techniques, and learn several songs.

Degen will also offer private dulcimer lessons at pre-scheduled times the weekend of April 23 and 24.

Wanda Degen, from East Lansing, Mich., is a folk music specialist, performer, teacher, and arts organizer. Through her music, Degen shares stories of logging, sailing, farming, and other themes in Michigan history. Visit www.wandadegen.com for more information about Degen.

The concert and the workshops are free.  Individual, pre-scheduled lessons are $15 for a half-hour, and $20 for an hour.

The concert and workshops are sponsored by the Finlandia University Campus Enrichment Committee.

For additional information, or to schedule a private dulcimer lesson with Degen, please contact Finlandia nursing instructor Debbie (withheld for archive).
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 Parents, home-educators, and counselors,
I thought this information might be of use to you as you interact with high school students with great ideas for business or perhaps some of you have a business "on the side" of everything else you do each day.
Feel free to pass this information along to those who might benefit. 
Lynn M. Barrette Gaunt, Coordinator of Admissions Programs, Finlandia University

Free Business Counseling April 14
HANCOCK, MI – The Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) and Finlandia University invite area entrepreneurs to take advantage of free one-on-one business counseling sessions at the university's Jutila Center campus on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Business consultant Roger Woods of Homer Productivity, LLC, can advise on all aspects of small business development from the initial idea through growth and expansion strategies.
Appointments are recommended and can be made by phone (withheld for archive)
The Finlandia University Jutila Center is at 200 Michigan St., Hancock.
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 Good Morning, Home Educators.

Karen Johnson is the Executive Director of Communications at Finlandia University. I have forwarded your home school association emails to her so that she can keep you updated on what's happening on our beautiful campus in downtown Hancock.

I continue to value our communication with each other. I continue to enjoy the conversations we have had already about questions, concerns, and possibilities that come to mind.

I will be in attendance for Finlandia University as an exhibitor at the 27th Annual INCH Convention in Lansing, MI on May 14-15, 2010. If you are in attendance, make sure to stop by and introduce yourself. I also hope to attend the MACHE Convention in MN in Spring 2011.

If there are other home educator's associations who would like communications from Finlandia, please pass them along to Karen and to me. Finlandia University travels all over the country (and the world) and we enjoy the communication that follows.

I personally will be in and around the Twin Cities - April 25-29, Detroit – May 4-6, and Lansing – May 13-15. If you would like more information about locations/times because friends/relatives would like to meet me and talk about Finlandia, please pass my contact information along and I will provide more details upon request. I am also available to talk with your home school associations about Finlandia University.

I hope you continue to have a great week.

Lynn
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Lynn M. Barrette Gaunt
Coordinator of Admissions Programs
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