Global Literature Reading Group to hold discussion

Purple HibiscusPlan to join the Global Literature Reading Group for a discussion of Purple Hibiscus, by  Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Nigeria) on Friday, November 21, from noon to 1:30 in the West Hall Conference Room.

Copies of Purple Hibiscus are  available for  $5.00 (subsidized by the Center for Instructional Excellence and the Helen Osterlin Library Endowment.)  To get your copy, stop by the library or contact Tina Ulrich at 995-1063 or tulrich@nmc.edu. (more…)

NMC Soccer Club splits weekend matches

soccer-ballNMC’s soccer club defeated Lake Superior State University soccer club 3-0 on Saturday, before dropping a closely contested match 3-2 against Ferris State University soccer club on Sunday.

The Hawk Owls are now 1 win, 2 loses on the season and travel to Lake Superior State University this coming Sunday for matches against LSSU and Michigan Tech soccer club teams.

NMC Soccer Club is available for both recreational and competitive players, both male and female.  Club information available at https://www.nmc.edu/student-services/student-life/student-groups/nmc-soccer-club.html (more…)

Golden Dragon Acrobats to perform at the Dennos Museum Center

Next to the ceiling of Millken Auditorim atop the Tower of Chairs - Golden Dragon AcobatsThe Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present the return of The Golden Dragon Acrobats from China on Friday, October 24, 2014 at 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $25 in advance, $28 at the door, $22 for Museum Members plus a $2 processing fee. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Museum Box office at 231-995-1553, or on line at www.dennosmuseum.org; also at www.MyNorthTickets.com or 1-800-836-0717. The Golden Dragon Acrobats have sold out every time they have performed in Traverse City so do not wait to get your tickets.

The ancient art of Chinese acrobatics has developed as one of the most popular art forms among the Chinese people, one that has evolved into many forms of performance – including dance, opera, martial arts and sports. The impact of Chinese acrobatics, however, goes far beyond the boundaries of performance, and serves an important role in the cultural exchange between China and Western nations. (more…)

Full season of Community Cinema from the Dennos and WCMU announced

The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College and WCMU present the 2014-2015 Community Cinema Series. Events take place on second Thursdays, September 2014 through May 2015, at 7:00 p.m., FREE of charge. Each program features a documentary film followed by discussion with community leaders and scholars. Visit http://www.dennosmuseum.org/events/community-cinema.html for the full schedule. (more…)