MARQUETTE — As part of its 125th anniversary celebration this year, Northern Michigan University is collecting stories and reflections from alumni, faculty, staff and area residents to share throughout 2024 across various NMU platforms.

Individuals can respond to some or all of the following questions and prompts on the NMU blog site by going to nmu.edu/blog/share and selecting “125th Anniversary” from the “Choose One” drop-down menu.

Prompts include:

– What is your NMU connection?

– What is your favorite NMU memory or story?

– Who was the most influential person you met during your time at NMU and why were they so influential?

– Share the significance of any teams, clubs or oranizations you were part of during your time at NMU.

– What is/was your faovrite thing to do in Marquette?

– Were there any significant/memorable sporting events, weather occurrences or other on-campus activities?

– Share any dorm/roommate stories you may have.

– What is your current or former profession?

– How did NMU help you get to where you are today?

Photos and recordings up to a minute in length are also welcome. Recorded responses will be broadcast on NMU’s student-run Radio X during Homecoming weekend for a special 125th anniversary celebration show.

Other stories will be shared via Northern Magazine, the university’s Northern Today news site, NMU and NMU alumni social media channels, the NMU blog and the Central U.P. and NMU Archives’ UPLINK (Upper Peninsula Digital Network) project.

Photos and/or recorded responses are limited to a maximum of four files/10 MB. Participation implies consent for NMU Marketing and Communications to use quotes, photos and/or written content in promotional materials. Edits may be made for spelling, clarity or length.