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Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Epsiode 193: Kalevalathon 2023 with Dr Hilary VirtanenIn 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.2023-02-1708 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 191: Diversity Dinner 2023In 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 - 10.2023-01-2705 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 190: The Annual Criminal Justice Trip to Europe with Dr. Richard GeeIn 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/2023-01-1309 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 189: The Criminal Justice program with Dr. Richard GeeGraduates 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.2023-01-0612 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 188: Internship opportunities and degree options for business studentsThis 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.2022-12-0907 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 186: 2022-2023 Scholarship PackagesIn 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.2022-11-1605 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 184: Senior Marketing & Graphic Design student Madelyn WatermanJoining 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.2022-10-2806 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 175: The International Student Journey with Arty PuntusIn this episode of Finlandia Fridays, International Student Arty Puntus joins the show to talk about his journey and experience at Finlandia University.2022-04-0809 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 172: PTA Student Tabin FilizettiOn 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.2022-03-1108 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 171: FinnU Shark Day with Lauren HuestedJoining 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.2022-03-0407 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 163: Finlandia's upcoming 125th Anniversary celebrationsKailee 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 5.2021-11-2008 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 161: Enrollment Counselor Sherry Wyeth talks New Price of Online RN-BSNThis 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.2021-10-2106 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 159: Finnish Fulbright Scholar Samuli KorkalaineVisiting 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.2021-10-0108 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 158: International School of Business with Kevin ManninenFinlandia Fridays Episode 158: International School of Business with Kevin Manninen by Finlandia University Podcast Network2021-09-2408 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 157: Nick Kwiek talks Parade of Nations & TRIO SSSNick 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.2021-09-1706 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 153: Finlandia Fridays gets a new hostFinlandia 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.2021-04-2308 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 150: Introducing FinnU OverviewFinlandia 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.2021-03-2608 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkThis Week in Finlandia Athletics: Coach Evan BrandtOn 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!2021-03-2409 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkThis Week in Finlandia Athletics: Dylan UnderwoodOn 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.2021-03-2309 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 149: Reflecting on one year with COVID-19Finlandia'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.2021-03-1908 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 146: 2021 ISAD Faculty Gallery ExhibitFinlandia 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!2021-02-2608 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkThis Week in Finlandia Athletics: Men's Basketball Coach Allen Dehority talks key playersOn 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.2021-02-1709 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkThis Week in Finlandia Athletics: Coach Burcar talks the start of the shortened men's hockey seasonOn 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.2021-02-0510 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 141: New Student Health Clinic OpensThis 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.2021-01-2208 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 140: Fighting Social and Racial InjusticeFinlandia 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.2021-01-1506 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays: Episode 139 FinnU's Award Winning Nursing Program with Lori SullivanFinlandia 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 hand...2020-12-1808 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 136: An Epic Deal to Explore the KalevalaDr. 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.2020-11-2007 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays: Episode 135 Embrace Your SisuEnrollment 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.2020-11-1307 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 128 - North Wind Books Open for BusinessThis 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.2020-09-1108 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays: Episode 127 Social Justice TaskforceOn 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.2020-09-0408 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays Episode 126: Safe Open with Erin BarnettFinlandia 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.2020-08-2807 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S4 E33: President Johnson Shares Exciting News about the Fall 2020 SemesterOn 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.2020-05-2213 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S4 E32: 2020 Student Representative, Nicholas Tobey Shares His FinnU ExperiencesWith 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.2020-05-1507 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S4 E31: Breaking the Stigma with the NCAA Mental Health WeekMay 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.2020-05-0804 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkThis Week In Finlandia Athletics with Scott Chrysafidis on April 28, 2020Head 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.2020-05-0109 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S4 E30: Pastor Sarah Shares Baccalaureate Info and Words of EncouragementOn 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.2020-05-0108 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S4 E29: The International School of Art & Design Addresses Online LearningOn 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.2020-04-2408 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkThis Week In Finlandia Athletics with Mike Bond on April 21, 2020Sports 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.2020-04-2310 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S4 E28: Introducing FinnU's New Dean of Enrollment, Anthony SchwassOn 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!2020-04-1709 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S4 E4: Lindsey Johnson's Finnish AdventuresThis 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.2019-10-0407 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S4 E3: Mariah Dunham Gets Pumped for HomecomingWomen'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/homecoming2019-09-2707 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S4 E1: Kicking off the season with Grace SokolowFinlandia 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.2019-09-1308 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkThis Week in Finlandia Athletics with Grace Sokolow on August 29, 2019Kicking 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.2019-08-2907 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkMeet the new co-hosts of Finlandia FridaysFinlandia 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 d...2019-07-1908 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkThis Week in Finlandia Athletics with Mike Bond on May 14, 2019This 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 July2019-05-1407 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E29: Previewing Diploma Works with Senior Miranda ConroyFinlandia 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/fridays2019-04-2610 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E28: Digging into Diversity Dinner with Dewan KeelingBlack 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/fridays2019-04-1909 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkThis Week in Finlandia Athletics with Rebecca Lilly on April 16, 2019This 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.2019-04-1605 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E27: Blast from the Past with Suomi College Alum, Detective Clem PapineauSuomi College alum, Clem Papineau visited Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about his time in the Keweenaw.
For full show notes visit finlandia.edu/fridays2019-04-1210 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkThis Week in Finlandia Athletics with Nick Tobey on April 9, 2019This 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 in...2019-04-0905 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E26: Taste for Opportunity with Junior Business Student Lindsey JohnsonThis 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/fridays2019-04-0510 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E25: Exploring the Digital Classroom with Dr. Michelle RauchDr. 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.2019-03-2909 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkSix Tips for Crushing It on LinkedIn By Lion Around PodcastMonica 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 acco...2019-03-1338 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E23: Stepping Up to the Plate with Denia Bent and Joey KrugWith 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/fridays2019-03-0809 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E 22: Going International with Director of Global Initiatives Cat FullerFinlandia 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/fridays2019-03-0110 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E21: Junior Emily Nguyen Discusses Ambassador ProgramEmily Nguyen dropped by Finlandia Fridays this week to share her experiences as a student ambassador.
For full show notes check out finlandia.edu/fridays2019-02-2208 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkThis Week In Finlandia Athletics - February 19, 2019This 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.2019-02-1907 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E20: Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day special of Finlandia FridaysFinlandia 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/fridays2019-02-1511 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E19: Taking account of the accounting program with Laura SiedersThis 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/fridays2019-02-0810 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E18: Finn-terns Meeri Kataja and Riina Rastas talk HeikinpäiväDropping 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/fridays2019-02-0110 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E17: Sophomore art students get soupyArt 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/fridays2019-01-2510 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E16: Looking ahead to MLK Day of Service with Leann FogleLeann 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/fridays2019-01-1108 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E15: Shooting the breeze with women’s basketball coach Mariah LaPointe-DunhamWomen’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/fridays2018-12-2107 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkThat’s a wrap, Lion Around talks Christmas traditions for last 2018 podcastWith 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 Ho...2018-12-1738 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E14: Finn-tastic gift ideas with Alana NolanFinlandia 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/fridays2018-12-1409 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E13:Learning to give Permission with Finnish American Artist Tia KeoVisiting 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/fridays2018-12-0710 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E12: Preparing to give thanks with Olivia MyersCoordinator 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/fridays2018-11-0908 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E11:Lions take the field with Kasey Barber and Kirsten L’EsperanceSetting 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/fridays2018-11-0208 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E10:The Paloheimo Fellowship with Dana Pakulski and Kaylor HolmstromSeniors 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/fridays2018-10-2609 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E8: Artist Libby VanderPloeg GIFs Finlandia Fridays with artistic knowledgeVisiting 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/fridays2018-10-1210 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkThis Week in Finlandia Athletics - features Mariah LaPointe-Dunham, Joe Burcar and Travis WilziusFinlandia University and 99.3 The Lift are proud to present This Week in Finlandia Athletics - a weekly live radio show and podcast!
This weeks show features Mariah LaPointe-Dunham, Joe Burcar and Travis Wilzius live at the Kaleva Cafe.2018-10-0545 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E6 - Jordan Siegler talks alumni board and career preparation in the artsTo 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...2018-10-0509 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkThis Week in Finlandia Athletics - Travis Wiltzius previews football team's MIAA openerFinlandia 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 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 Kalama...2018-09-2505 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkLion Around S1 E3: What’s Burning? Lion Around Podcast Gives College Cooking TipsThe 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) he...2018-09-2523 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkThe love of wisdom discussed with Dr. Patricia Grosse on Finlandia FridaysThis 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 th...2018-09-2110 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkThis Week in Finlandia Athletics - Women's Soccer Off to Record StartFinlandia 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.2018-09-1810 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E3: Juliet Kitale of Tanzania talks about trip to U.S.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...2018-09-1406 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkThis Week in Finlandia Athletics - Cindy Cavanaugh previews Lions volleyball home openerFinlandia 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.2018-09-1107 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkLion Around S1 E2: What’s a Doorwall? Lion Around podcast tests Michigan slangFor 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...2018-09-1017 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays S3 E2: What’s brewing in Art and Design with Gini BrewerThis 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.
For full show notes go to finlandia.edu/fridays2018-09-0707 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkFinlandia Fridays: Finlandia rolls out podcast network with Digital Media Specialist Briana GormanFinlandia 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.
For full show notes go to finlandia.edu/fridays2018-08-3110 min
Finlandia University Podcast NetworkThis Week in Finlandia Athletics - Inaugural show live from Finlandia HallFinlandia 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!2018-08-3046 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkHockey player Rebecca Lilly of New Zealand talks about her times abroad and at FinlandiaNative 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/fridays2018-05-0410 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkJoe Burcar highlights bright future of Finlandia men’s hockey programMen’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/fridays2018-01-1909 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkThe Finlandia gridiron with football coach Rob BossNew 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/fridays2018-01-0511 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkTuukka Ylälahti and his mobile mentoring startup Mesensei come from Finland to FinlandiaTuukka 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/fridays2017-11-1010 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkLogan Moore talks leadership, community and sisu on Finlandia FridaysThis 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.2017-10-2709 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkAubrey Havilchek talks Finlandia volleyball on Finlandia FridaysThis 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.”2017-10-0608 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkIt’s On Us Week of Action with Erin Barnett on Finlandia FridaysThis 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.2017-09-2910 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkCollin Saint-Onge previews Finlandia Preview DayThis 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...2017-09-1508 minFinlandia University Podcast NetworkBridget Durocher Runs Through Finlandia FitnessOn 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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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.
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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. Whil...2016-11-1108 min
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