Above: Erica Thomas signs an interest form at the UP200 booth run by, from left, Meg Holeva, Ross Anthony and Darlene Walch. The booth was one of dozens displayed during Fall Fest on Northern Michigan University’s campus on Monday.

In the photo at left, students gather on NMU’s academic mall during Fall Fest.

The festival, which is held on the first day of the new school year, features booths from area businesses, student organizations, law enforcement agencies and several other programs and groups. (Journal photos by Randy Crouch)