Close to 900 students will become NMU alumni during spring commencement Saturday, May 7.
As part of its continuing effort to maintain ties with young alumni, the NMU Alumni Association, in conjunction with the student group First Impressions, will sponsor a graduation rehearsal party.
It's called "Keep it Rockin', Class of 2005" and takes place immediately following commencement rehearsal Friday afternoon.
This first-time event will provide graduating seniors with the opportunity to mix and mingle with other graduates, find out about valuable alumni services offered by Northern Michigan University and the NMU Alumni Association. And, free pizza and pop will be available.

"We thought that the graduation party would be a great opportunity to make some final connections with administrators, faculty and staff, as well as a way to finalize resumes, complete financial aid exit interviews, return books, etc. We also see it as the beginning of a tradition of celebration. We're excited to see how it turns out. Hopefully, it will be the first of many."--Caroline "Lina" Blair, First Impressions.


"Keep it Rockin', Class of 2005"
Friday, May 6
Immediately following commencement rehearsal (3:30 p.m.)
Superior Dome

Free pizza and pop--Prizes--Booths
Questions can be directed to the NMU Alumni Association.

Four incoming Northern Michigan University freshman will receive Leadership Scholarships worth $1,500 per year for four years. They were selected from 143 students in conjunction with the NMU Triple A – Academic Achievement Awards – scholarship process.
Recipients were chosen based on leadership involvement with their school and community, a campus interview, a written essay and an evaluation in small-group activities. They also had to obtain a minimum 3.0 grade point average in high school to be considered for the scholarship.
To remain eligible for the awards each year, the students must be enrolled full time, achieve and maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average, and be involved in leadership development and student organizations during their years at NMU.
The Leadership Scholarship recipients are: Elizabeth Bartlett, Kalkaska; Jennifer Miller, Otisville; Raechel Percy, Boyne City; and Elizabeth Wantz, Mentor, Ohio.

The Leadership Scholarship Program seeks to improve extracurricular life at Northern Michigan University by attracting exceptional student leaders.

Is one of these students in your area? Want to pass along a note of congratulations, one Wildcat to another? Let us know, we'll put you in touch with them.