HANCOCK, Mich. (WZMQ) – WZMQ 19 News had the chance to sit down with Timothy Pinnow, the president of Finlandia University, and discuss the university’s closing and what’s next for the school’s students, faculty, and staff.
TIME MARKERS
- 1:00 – When did the financial issues start at Finlandia?
- 1:30 – What factors led to the Financial and Enrollment issues?
- 3:15- What efforts were made to prevent the shutdown of Finlandia?
- 4:40- When was the Decision to close made?
- 5:30-What is the school doing to support faculty and staff?
- 7:20- What is the plan for the University’s buildings?
- 8:40- Why is it important to keep the Finnish American Center operational?
- 10:10- Presidents statement to alumni and community members?
- 12:00 – How will student scholarships transfer to new university’s?
- 13:00- What was President Pinnows number one priority when the closure was announced?
- 13:20- Is there any possibility of Finlandia reopening in the future?