Office Staff

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Nicole Shoup  - Black frilly shirt

Nicole Shoup

Director of New Student Orientation and Student Belonging Initiatives

orient@nmu.edu 906-227-1707
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Emilia Smiling

Emilia Nelson

Executive Administrative Assistant

orient@nmu.edu 906-227-1766
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Coming Soon!

Orientation Program Assistant

orient@nmu.edu 906-227-1707
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Lily Gouin

Orientation Program Assistant

orient@nmu.edu 906-227-1707
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Kate Smiling

Kate Kendall

Orientation Program Assistant

orient@nmu.edu 906-227-1707

Summer 2024 Orientation Staff

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Nathan Born

Assistant Director

Hometown:

Larsen, Wisconsin

Degrees:
  • B.S. Public Relations from Northern Michigan University

Nathan is currently the Resident Director of Cedar Hall and advisor for PrimeTime Productions. During his undergrad he was the Resident Advisor for Breakwater House on the fourth floor of Cedar West Hall. He also participated in the Public Relations Student Society of America, was the president of Primetime Productions, a teaching assistant, and...

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Shelby Roesner

Assistant Director

Hometown:

Davison, Michigan

Degrees:
  • B.S. Forensic Biochemistry from Northern Michigan University

Shelby graduated from NMU in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Biochemistry. She was President of the Forensic Biochemistry club and a Resident Advisor in Hunt Hall. She is from Davison, Michigan. Shelby is now a Resident Director in Hunt Hall. Shelby is a graduate student in the MS in Psychology program. She works in the Neuropsychophar...

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Sisa Arocha

Sophomore

Hometown:

DeWitt, Michigan

Major:

Controlled Environment Agriculture and Psychology

Sisa is a sophomore from DeWitt, Michigan, majoring in Controlled Environment Agriculture while also working on a certificate for Plant-based Wellness. Sisa is on the NMU Women’s Rugby team and is part of the South Superior Climbing Club. She is a barista at the Jamrich Starbucks during the school year. Sisa enjoys adventuring (of any kind), thr...

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Sutton Brown

Sophomore

Hometown:

Saugatuck, Michigan

Major:

Kinesiology, minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies

On campus Sutton is a part of fire safety, as well as a Northstars rugby player. They are studying Kinesiology with an emphasis in Neuroscience as well as Critical Incident Management. They have a cluster minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies. As for hobbies, they enjoy making music, playing basketball and hanging out with friends.


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Cheyanne Dodds

Junior

Hometown:

North Branch, Michigan

Major:

Forensic Anthropology

Cheyanne is a senior from North Branch, Michigan, majoring in Forensic Anthropology and minoring in Criminal Justice. At NMU she has been a part of Anthropology Club, working with the FROST program, and housing as a Resident Advisor. Cheyanne loves to explore Marquette by Hiking, Running and going to the beaches. After graduation, Cheyanne hopes...

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Gwen Feamster

Graduate Student

Hometown:

Linden, Michigan

Major:

Educational Instruction

At NMU, she has been active in student government, housing as a Resident Advisor, Greek life, and is a proud graduate of the SLFP. She loves the coffee shops in Marquette, chasing sunsets, and hopes to pursue law school in 2026!

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Massimo Gulino

Junior

Hometown:

Bay City, Michigan

Major:

Biology, concentration in Ecology

Massimo is a member of the Fisheries and Wildlife Club and is a member of the aquatics lab. He is a recipient of the Harden scholarship. After graduating, Massimo hopes to work on scientific research involving amphibians, and traveling to as many places as possible. Massimo enjoys collecting records, playing soccer, and looking at plants and ani...

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Berit Henderson

Sophomore

Hometown:

Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Major:

Computer Science and French, minor in Mathematics

Berit is a part of the Student Leader Fellowship program on campus. When she's not studying, you can find Berit outside climbing, mountain biking, or spending time near the lake!

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Anna Hill

Senior

Hometown:

Port Sanilac, Michigan

Major:

Biology, concentration in Ecology

She does research on campus through the Leonard Lab and is also a member of the Northern Museum of Zoology. She works for the NMU Aquatics Crew and takes care of a variety of different animals on campus. After she graduates, she hopes to move somewhere warm and work some fun seasonal jobs before going to graduate school. Anna loves reading, drin...

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Erin O'Donnell

Senior

Hometown:

Traverse City, Michigan

Major:

Secondary Education and English

Erin is a member of Future Educators of NMU, the secretary for NMU’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, and a weekly DJ on WUPX. In her free time, she loves reading, watching movies, and spending time outside. After graduating, she hopes to become a high school English teacher. 

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Demetri (Meech) Sarazin

Senior

Hometown:

Gibraltar, Michigan

Major:

English Secondary Education and Philosophy, minor in French

Meech is a member of FENMU, NMU Puckheads, and 2 development committees. After he graduates, Meech hopes to teach English at the high school or college level. Meech enjoys cooking, reading, hockey, and singing!

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Daniel Shovels

Senior

Hometown:

Clinton, Michigan

Major:

Secondary Education - Math and Chemistry concentrations

Daniel is a teacher’s assistant in the math department, a tutor, and a member of the Campus Cinema Club. After graduation, he hopes to teach math or chemistry at the high school level. In his free time, Daniel enjoys running, golfing, and hiking along Lake Superior.