Oct 12, 2026 | Intercom, Student Events
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday and honor our veterans with Aurora, NMC’s treble choir formerly known as Chamber Singers. Selected from thousands of entrants to perform at the American Choral Directors Association National Conference in March, Aurora is preparing for this prestigious opportunity by sharing its music with the community. The performance will feature patriotic music, American folk songs and the world premiere of American Mosaic, a new work composed by NMC Music Director Jeffrey Cobb, with text by Laura Knight Cobb. The piece celebrates three remarkable women who helped shape our nation: Sacagawea, Helen Keller and Sojourner Truth. Works by Dolly Parton, Palestrina and Brahms will also be included.
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, in the newly renovated sanctuary at Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass Street in Traverse City. A free-will offering will be accepted at the door.
Oct 10, 2026 | Intercom, Student Events
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC’s Rogers Observatory will hold a special public viewing night in honor of its 45th anniversary and the college’s 75th from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.
The observatory dome will be open and telescopes available for public viewing. Refreshments will also be available.
Located at 1753 Birmley Road, Rogers Observatory opened in 1981. It was founded and constructed completely from public donations, the result of a tireless effort by instructor the late Joseph H. Rogers to build a permanent home for what had been NMC’s “portable” telescope. Two local property owners each donate 2.5 acres for the Observatory on land with a 250’ elevation above the surrounding property. Some forty-plus businesses and 106 individuals contributed money, materials and labor to construct the observatory.
More than 100,000 community members have visited for regular public viewing nights as well as for special celestial events like comets Hale-Bopp and Hyakutake in 1996. The observatory hosted its largest crowds in August 2003, when Mars made its closest approach to Earth in more than 50,000 years.
Release date: OCTOBER 10, 2026
For more information:
Cari Noga
NMC Communications Director
cnoga@nmc.edu
(231) 392-1800 (Call or text)
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Oct 6, 2026 | Student Events
Need to catch up on coursework, ask a quick question, or get extra help before your next exam? Drop by Bounce Back Night! Stay for 20 minutes or the full two hours to work directly with instructors, peers, success coaches, and tutors.
- Date & Time: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 3–5 p.m.
- Location: Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Rooms 104/105
- Supported Subjects: Select BIO, CIT, ENG, and MTH courses
- Bonus: Free pizza break at 4 p.m.!
No registration required—just drop in whenever you’re available!
Oct 6, 2026 | Intercom, Student Events
All of the fun and connection of a book club with none of the pressure to finish the same book at the same time. No assigned reading! No stress!
The NMC Library invites you to come share your latest read, your favorite read or your current read! You’re also more than welcome to just to listen and hear recommendations from other readers.
The group will meet at 12 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Library Fireplace Room. The next meetup will be held on Oct. 20.
Since the meetings are during lunchtime, you’re encouraged to bring your lunch. Tea will be provided!
Oct 6, 2026 | Student Events
Join fellow students for an evening at Jacob’s Corn Maze!
- Date & Time: Tuesday, October 13 | 5–7 p.m. (Last maze entry is at 6:15 p.m.)
- Location: Jacob’s Corn Maze (7100 E Traverse Hwy)
- Cost: $5.00 non-refundable (charged to your NMC account; pay online or at the Tanis Building Cashier’s Office)
- Eligibility: Current NMC students ages 18+
Enjoy free cider, coffee, and donut holes provided by NMC! (Note: Venue concessions will be closed.)
Shuttle Schedule (Departs from Cedar Parking Lot near the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center):
- To Maze: 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Final departure)
- Back to Campus: Final return shuttle leaves the maze at 7 p.m.
Questions? Contact Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu or Lisa Thomas at lthomas@nmc.edu.
Sponsored by NMC Student Ambassadors, Student Life, and Campus Life.
Sep 30, 2026 | Student Events
The Marine Technology Society is hosting a game night beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 1 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 105. Join us! Bring a game! Bring your friends!
For questions, contact Gary Turgeon at turgeog@mail.nmc.edu.
Sep 30, 2026 | Intercom, Student Events
Campus Life is hosting a kick, punt and pass competition at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 on the NMC athletic field between East Hall and North Hall. Register here.
For more information, contact Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu.
Sep 24, 2026 | Intercom, Student Events
Join NMC music instructor Dr. Michael Kudirka for the inaugural gathering of Grand Traverse Deep Listening, a new community devoted to communal listening and immersive, long-form musical experiences.
The first gathering takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 25 in the grassy area between the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center and Founders Hall on NMC’s Front Street Campus.
For this inaugural event, participants will experience in vain by Georg Friedrich Haas, widely recognized as a major work of 21st-century orchestral music. The piece runs a little over an hour; bring a blanket or lawn chair and settle in as the music unfolds alongside the evening sky, with the sun setting and the full moon rising.
The event is being presented in collaboration with NMC’s Audio Technology Department, which will provide a high-fidelity sound system designed to bring the full depth and detail of the recording to life.
To learn more about this project, visit gtdeeplistening.org.
Sep 24, 2026 | Student Events
Join the Student Success Coaching team for a Midterm Momentum workshop from 12–1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30 in the Fireplace Room at the NMC Library (Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 203) to continue your momentum and finish the semester strong!
During this workshop attendees can:
- Catch up on assignments and stay on track
- Master reading and note taking
- Connect with NMC resources
- Create a game plan to finish the semester strong
Free lunch from Qdoba will be provided.
Questions? Contact the Success Coaching team at successcoach@nmc.edu or (231) 995-3021.
Sep 24, 2026 | Student Events
The Marine Technology Society is hosting a free ROV flying event beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 24 in room 157 of the Parsons-Stulen Building. Join us to fly ROVs through an obstacle course! All are welcome.
For questions, contact Gary Turgeon at turgeog@mail.nmc.edu.
Sep 21, 2026 | Intercom, Student Events
Campus Life will host a disc golf tournament at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25. Participants will meet in front of East Hall. Prizes will be given for the top participants with the lowest score for 9 holes. Register
For more information, contact Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu or CJ Schneider at cschneider@nmc.edu
Sep 14, 2026 | Intercom, Student Events
What better way to celebrate Founders Day than by taking a trip back through campus history?
As part of NMC’s 75th anniversary celebration, employees and students are invited to a special viewing of 25th Anniversary Time Capsule footage on Thursday, Sept. 17 (Founders Day), from noon–1 p.m. The event will take place in Les Biederman Building, room 38 (#6 on the campus map).
The time capsule footage offers a special glimpse into the people, moments and memories that helped shape our campus. In addition to the 25th Anniversary footage, other anniversary footage may also be shown, giving attendees even more opportunities to look back and see how the NMC community has evolved over the years.
Sep 11, 2026 | Intercom, Student Events
Join us this Constitution Day for an engaging, interactive panel discussion exploring one of the most important, and sometimes challenging, freedoms protected by the U.S. Constitution: freedom of speech. Bring your questions, perspectives and curiosity for a thought-provoking conversation about free speech and its role in a democratic society.
When: Thursday, Sept. 17, 3–4:30 p.m.
Where: Osterlin Building, room 203, NMC’s Front Street Campus
Cost: Free & open to the public
Featured Panelists
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- Eleanor Lynn, Esq., Constitutional Law Specialist
- Grant Parsons, Esq., Civil Liberties Attorney
- John Zachman, Ph.D., Political Science & Philosophy Instructor at NMC
The discussion will be moderated by Nicco Pandolfi, NMC Instruction Librarian
Sep 9, 2026 | Student Events
NMC’s annual Transfer Fair will be held Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC’s Front Street Campus. Designed for for current students who plan to transfer to a four-year school to complete a bachelor’s degree, the event is also open to high school students and community members unable to attend College Night that evening. Over 30 colleges and universities will be in attendance to answer questions and help make the process as smooth as possible.
Registration is required. Visit nmc.edu/transferfair to learn more and register.
Sep 8, 2026 | Student Events
NMC’s Student Government Association (SGA) is recruiting! SGA acts as a conduit between NMC students, administration and the greater community, helping offer a better education for all and ensure quality and integrity in academia. Get involved and be the connection students need.
Stop by the Hall of Technology in the Parsons-Stulen Building from 1–3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15 to enjoy some cool, refreshing treats and learn more about your future as an SGA representative!
For questions, contact sga@mail.nmc.edu.
Sep 8, 2026 | Student Events
NMC’s Student Government Association (SGA) is recruiting! SGA acts as a conduit between NMC students, administration and the greater community, helping offer a better education for all and ensure quality and integrity in academia. Get involved and be the connection students need!
Come grab a free coffee and check out SGA anytime during 9–10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14 in the main hallway of the first floor of Scholars Hall.
For questions, contact sga@mail.nmc.edu.
Sep 8, 2026 | Student Events
NMC’s Student Government Association (SGA) is recruiting!
SGA acts as a conduit between NMC students, administration and the greater community, helping offer a better education for all and ensure quality and integrity in academia. Get involved and be the connection students need!
Join returning members and advisors for a pizza party from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9 in the open space across from the Advising office in the Osterlin Building to learn more about your future as an SGA representative. Be sure to bring a friend with you!
For questions, contact sga@mail.nmc.edu.
Sep 8, 2026 | Student Events
Grab a friend and join us for a Study Abroad Lunch and Learn event at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 106/107.
Explore the exciting 2027 study abroad destinations, including Brazil, Ireland, England, Italy and France. Attendees will get an inside look at program dates, itineraries and activities, costs, scholarship opportunities and everything they need to know to plan their experience abroad.
Pizzas with international themes will be served for lunch. Register for lunch here
This event is hosted by International Services & Service Learning and the Experiential Learning Institute.
Questions? Email Marina Call at mcall@nmc.edu.
