Embrace the Dream throughout Traverse City, January-March, 2015

Now in its third year of programming, Embrace the Dream brings together many institutions throughout the Grand Traverse region to provide free or low-cost programming for the public to experience in early 2015. As its mission, Embrace the Dream is a collaboration founded upon the values of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., engaging the whole of our community through programming that inspires social justice and equality for all people. This year’s partners include Dennos Museum Center; Northwestern Michigan College Student Life; Habitat for Humanity – Grand Traverse Region; Building Bridges With Music; Great Lakes Children’s Museum; State Theatre; Traverse Area District Library; and the Traverse City Human Rights Commission. More info at embracethedream.org and Facebook.com/embracethedream. (more…)

NMC Fitness Center offers student discount memberships

Student FitnessThe NMC Fitness Center offers a student discount rate of $60 for the 4 month Spring term.  That is a 40% discount on the community rate.

Studies have shown that a regular fitness routine can help students earn better grades.  In 2013, Purdue University News reported current statistics on higher GPA’s from those students regularly using the fitness center.

Contact the NMC Fitness Center at 995-1379 or stop by the Fitness Center located in the Rajkovich Building (Physical Education), Room 206. (more…)