Versiti is holding a blood drive from 1:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 104/105 on NMC’s Front Street Campus. Do your part to help save lives during a vital time of need!
Make sure you eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating. Walk-ins are welcome, though scheduling an appointment is recommended.
On Wednesday, December 10, the International Affairs Forum returns to the Milliken Auditorium with a revealing look at the hidden environmental, social, and economic impacts of U.S. military spending. America’s defense budget exceeds $800 billion, but the real cost goes deeper. The True Cost of Defense follows quadruple-amputee veteran Travis Mills, military recruiters, families on overseas bases, and communities shaped by global military commitments. It reveals defense’s most profound price: the human one—lives forever changed by service and America’s role in world affairs.
A reception will precede the event at 6:30 p.m., with the screening at 7 p.m. followed by a public Q&A panel discussion at 8 p.m.
The panel includes Jack Segal, retired senior U.S. diplomat and former Consul General who served at the White House, held posts in Russia, Israel/Palestine, and Afghanistan, helped craft landmark U.S.–USSR nuclear agreements, and earned a Bronze Star for service in Vietnam; MajGen Mike Lehnert, USMC (ret.), co-chair of the International Affairs Forum Advisory Board and longtime Marine commander with operational roles in Panama, Kuwait, Iraq, and Cuba; and Colonel Steve Briggs, U.S. Army (ret.), a 30-year Army Aviation and senior Operations/Plans Officer with additional service as a DoD analyst and deployments to Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Afghanistan. More panelists may be announced at TCIAF.com and on IAF socials.
Admission is free—advance registration is recommended. To register, visit TCIAF.com.
Presented in partnership with Free To Choose Media.
Campus Life is hosting a dodgeball tournament on Thursday, December 4 at 7 p.m. in the Rajkovich Physical Education Building on NMC’s Front Street Campus.
The deadline to sign up is December 4 by 4 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu.
NMC is hosting a mobile pantry on from 3–5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1 in the Maple Lot on the Front Street campus. This will be the last distribution of the semester.
We have 6,420 pounds of food to share with our students and community. The menu includes potatoes, celery, peppers, carrots, apples, milk, cottage cheese, granola cereal and peanut butter.
NMC’s mobile pantry program is designed specifically for NMC students and their families. While this is intended for students, all are welcome. There are no financial requirements or means tests. Drive-thru and walk-up options are both available. If a student is unable to attend the distribution due to a class conflict, they may send a friend or family member to pick-up on their behalf.
NMC’s Ski & Snowboard Club is gathering for our next meeting and we want YOU there!
Join us at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 104/05 to connect with fellow skiers and snowboarders. Come get ready for an epic winter season on the mountain!
Whether you’re a first-timer looking to learn the ropes or a seasoned pro chasing fresh powder, this is your chance to be part of an awesome community that shares your passion for winter sports.
Don’t miss out on the adventure-see you there! And remember to bring your stoke for the season ahead. 
For more information, contact Dylan Raser at raserd@mail.nmc.edu.
NMC is hosting a mobile pantry on from 3–5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24 in the Maple Lot at the Front Street campus.
We have 7,037 pounds of food to share with our students and community. The menu includes apples, potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, carrots, cottage cheese, milk, granola and cookie mix.
NMC’s mobile pantry program is designed specifically for NMC students and their families. While this is intended for students, all are welcome. There are no financial requirements or means tests. Drive-thru and walk-up options are both available. If a student is unable to attend the distribution due to a class conflict, they may send a friend or family member to pick-up on their behalf.
Please be advised that there may be congestion on College Drive. BUS 231 Professional Communication students will also be distributing meals for their experiential learning project, Thanks-for-Giving, during this time. We encourage you to allow extra time for travel to and from campus.
Our last distribution of the semester will be held on Dec. 1 at the same time and location.
Join the Student Ambassadors for a celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25 in the open space in the Osterlin Building.
Come enjoy good food and connection in a welcoming atmosphere. This is a free event for all students—no need to bring anything!
Phi Theta Kappa, our international honor society for two-year colleges, is celebrating Founders Day on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Join us for cake from noon to 1 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center lobby and learn more about PTK’s pillars — scholarship, leadership, fellowship and service.
Join us for a Finals Prep Workshop and free Qdoba lunch Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Room 106/107!
The Workshop and Qdoba Bar will be held from 11–11:45 a.m., with study tables available between noon and 2 p.m. Learn all the tips and tricks to use your time wisely and go into finals prepared.
Join us at the NMC Library on December 3 from 5–11 p.m. for the Long Night Against Procrastination (LNAP)! We’ll be staying open LATE to help you finish off your fall semester as stress-free as possible, offering services like research consultations, a WRC pop-up, and tutoring as well as a variety of activities and prizes throughout the night. We’ll also be serving up pizza/snacks to keep you full as well as coffee/tea to keep you focused as you prep for finals. You can do it!
Join the Allied Health Sciences student group from Grand Valley State University for Heroes and Hoagies on Tuesday, November 11 from 11 a.m. to noon in the lobby of the James Beckett Building. The event is a small thank you to honor those who have served with free sandwiches and good company.
Special thanks to Jimmy John’s for their generous support of this event!
Campus Life is hosting a volleyball tournament at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 21 in the Rajkovich Physical Education Building. This tournament is open to all employees and current students.
Join International Services and students from NMC as we sample unique teas from around the world while getting together in a casual setting to make connections.
Meet on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 9:15–10:30 a.m., in the International Student Lounge outside the O100 offices in the Osterlin Building (#3 on the Front Street Campus Map).
For more information, contact Marina Call at mcall@nmc.edu.
The Marine Technology Society will host a bake sale from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12 in the Timothy J. Innovation Center hallway.
All proceeds benefit the Marine Technology Society Club.
The NMC Jazz Bands are partnering with Toys for Tots for our Swingin’ For The Season concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. This year, we’ll be joined by a fabulous pair of guest vocalists, Emily Kuschell and Scott Carter. Both the Lab Band and Big Band will be playing great holiday and seasonal Jazz, including music from Duke Ellington, WDR Big Band, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Bob Curnow, Frank Sinatra, Rogers & Hammerstein, Bing Crosby, and more!
Each TOY DONATION for Toys for Tots gives you one free admission to the concert. You don’t need to purchase a ticket with a toy donation, and it’s a great opportunity to spread some holiday cheer for those less fortunate! Your new, unwrapped toy can be donated at the door, and we will have people collecting those toys in the lobby. Our event will take place in the magnificent Milliken Auditorium. Known for its state-of-the-art acoustics and comfortable seating, the Milliken Auditorium provides the perfect backdrop for this musical extravaganza. The NMC Jazz Bands, a conglomerate of talented NMC students and community musicians, are all set to dazzle the audience with their musical prowess.
NO TOY? NO PROBLEM!
Tickets are available in advance for a discount at 
NMC Music Department Events. Tickets at the door are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors. Exact change cash purchases at the door are appreciated! Contact the NMC Box Office line at (231) 995-1340 for questions or assistance purchasing tickets.
Ready for a fun, stress-free way to meet fellow students and let your creativity flow? Join the Student Ambassadors for a relaxing and inspiring Paint and Sip event just for college students on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 104/105.
No experience necessary! We provide everything you need—all the paint, brushes and canvases are covered. Just show up and get ready to paint your masterpiece!
What to expect:
Ambassadors will be there to hang out and guide the fun!
Stop by the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center lobby from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 to see the winning photographs from the Study Abroad 2025 experiences in the landscape/cultural categories and place your vote for your favorite photo in the animal category.
All photos were taken by students during their study abroad experiences in Morocco, Denmark, France and Spain.
Four Souls of Coyote will screen at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 in the Dutmers Theater as part of NMC’s Global Cinema Series.
Four Souls of Coyote is an animated feature film that is set in the present day focusing on Native American teenagers who confront the crew of an oil pipeline project, just down the hill from the land of their ancestors. Four Souls of Coyote is billed as an epic adventure tale of the Native American creation myth. Through a unique retelling of the creation of the universe, the film highlights the increasingly pressing need to live in harmony with the environment, before it’s too late.
Running time: 105 minutes.
Admission is FREE and is open to students, staff and the community, although seating is limited. Doors open and 5:30 p.m. and films begin at 6 p.m. in the Dutmers Theater at the Dennos Museum on NMC’s Front Street Campus.