Northwest Michigan Health Services is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2 in the Cedar Lot on NMC’s Front Street Campus. NMC students, employees and family members ages 12 and older are eligible to receive a vaccine at no cost. Proof of insurance is not needed.
Audio Technology students will present their “Student Showcase” production at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9 at the Milliken Auditorium in the Dennos Museum Center as part of their experiential learning class project. Admission is free.
This concert will highlight student talent both on and off stage, as Audio Tech students will be running live sound, setting up and tearing down equipment and stage managing during the performances. All of the pre-production and marketing were also entirely student-led.
Performing this year are acts that feature a wide range of genres from indie bedroom pop to hip hop and rock n’ roll, the Audio Tech student body is proud to showcase their hard work over the past semester. The following performers include:
If you have any further questions about the event, please contact:
David Chown
Audio Tech Professor
dchown@nmc.edu
Sam Boase-Miller
Audio Tech Coordinator
sboasemiller@nmc.edu
Residence Life is hosting a volleyball tournament at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 14 in the Rajkovich Physical Education Center. This tournament is open to all employees and current students.
NMC students are invited to join Ratio Christi at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 11 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 106/107 to watch a screening of Risen. Pizza and popcorn will be provided.
Risen is a film about the true story of the manhunt that changed history. A popular religious leader is killed publicly by the Romans; when his body goes missing, a soldier is tasked with finding it. Graves are dug up and many are interrogated. When he finally finds the body, it’s not at all what he expected and his life is changed forever.
The International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College will host a discussion about a future focus for northern Michigan’s vitality – The Blue Economy: Michigan’s Global Role.
IAF welcomes John C. Austin, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and director of the Michigan Economic Center at the University of Michigan. Austin is an economic coalition builder and a regional advocate for sustainable Great Lakes economic activity.
Joining Austin is Frank Ettawageshik, executive director of the United Tribes of Michigan and an internationally recognized environmental activist who has represented our region at COP21. Lending perspective on workforce training and development is John Lutchko, director of the Great Lakes Water Studies Institute at NMC.
The event will be held on Thursday, March 20 at the Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City. The discussion starts at 6:30 p.m. with a welcome reception at 5:30 p.m.
IAF’s educational programming at NMC is free for students and educators, and open to the public thanks to its supporting members, regional partners, business sponsors and Northwestern Michigan College. Find more information at TCIAF.com.
IAF’s 31st season is sponsored by Mercantile Bank.
Immerse yourself in the joyful exuberance of the NMC Jazz Bands. This concert promises to be a musical feast for all attendees!
The NMC Jazz Bands, a conglomerate of talented musicians, is all set to dazzle the audience with their musical prowess at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 19 in the Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center. The concert will feature a vibrant mix of music genres, showcasing each band’s versatility. Expect an evening filled with rhythm, melody and harmony that will leave you spellbound.
Join us for an unforgettable night of music and harmony at the NMC Jazz Bands Spring Concert!
Tickets are $15/advance $20/door for adults, $10/advance $15/door for seniors and students. Exact change cash purchases at the door are appreciated.
Contact the NMC Box Office line at (231) 995-1340 for questions or assistance in purchasing tickets.
Join the Music Department for their monthly Student Convocation featuring performances from students and faculty at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 11 in room 115 of the Fine Arts Building on NMC’s Front Street Campus. Free and open to the public.
Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) Audio Tech Students present “Rockin’ Into Spring: Dollars for Scholars,” a benefit concert set to raise funds for NMC student scholarships. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 at the Milliken Auditorium in the Dennos Museum Center with music starting at 7 p.m.
Headlining the show is Racing Mount Pleasant (formerly known as Kingfisher), a seven-piece indie rock band hailing from Detroit. All members of the band are alumni of University of Michigan’s School of Music, and have performed at many notable venues around Ann Arbor and Detroit. The band consists of Sam Dubose on guitar and vocals, Connor Hoyt on alto saxophone, Sam Uribe-Botero on tenor saxophone, Callum Roberts on trumpet, Kaysen Chown on fiddle and guitar, Tyler Thendstedt on bass and Casey Cheatham on drums.
Opening for Racing Mount Pleasant this year is Trillium Groove, a trio from Northern Michigan consisting of Skylea Martin, Keagan Kalbfleisch and Ruby Bardenhagen. All three members are vocalists and instrumentalists who use their songwriting as a means to explore themes of mental health, self reflection and emotional healing. The band formed as the trio studied together in the NMC Audio Tech program. Joining their performance this year is drummer Aaron Rossan, another Audio Tech alumni, and bassist Abi Umstead.
This concert is produced entirely by NMC Audio Tech students as an experiential learning project. During production, students are involved in sound mixing, stage managing, and audio and video recording.
Admission is $20 for adults and $5 for students.
Campus Life is hosting a cornhole tournament from 7–9 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025 in the Rajkovich Physical Education Building (#16 on the campus map). This tournament is open to all current students and employees.
For more details please contact Ty Peterson at tpeterson@nmc.edu or Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu.
Take a study break and power up with free pizza with President Nick Nissley. Join him for lunch and conversation from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9 in the lobby of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center near the Hawk Owl Café.
Celebrate National Mario Day from 5–6 p.m. on March 10 with a super obstacle course in room 106/107 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. There will be a $50 gift card grand prize. Teams of 2 can sign up using at the link below.
NMC will host their annual Holi & Nowruz event from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12 at NMC’s Front Street Campus.
11:15–11:45 a.m.: pick up lunch tickets
Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 104/105
(all attendees must have a ticket to receive free Indian food in the Hawk Owl Café)
11:45 a.m. to noon
Learning lecture
Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 104/105
12:15–1 p.m.
Color throwing and fun in the Cherry Lot
Open to the community. All ages are welcome. Questions? Email smontgomery@nmc.edu
This event is brought to you the the NMC’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Student Life, International Student Services & Service Learning and the Multicultural Club.
Versiti is holding a blood drive on the big pink bus from 1 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9 in the Cedar Lot 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.
If you have any questions or you need to cancel an appointment please email Kate Shapkaroff at kshapkaroff@versiti.org
The Marine Tech Society is hosting an event for students to come work on their resumes and fly remotely operated vehicles.
party to celebrate the end of the year on Wednesday, March 5 from 1–4 p.m. in the Makerspace (Parsons-Stulen Building, room 159) at NMC’s Aero Park Campus.
For questions, contact Adyn McHugh at mchugh13@mail.nmc.edu.
NMC Campus Life is hosting a 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Thursday, March 6 at 7 p.m. in the Rajkovich Physical Education Building (#16 on the campus map). This tournament is open to all current students and employees.
If you have any questions please reach out to CJ Schneider at cschneider@nmc.edu or Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu.
Campus Life, Student Life, Residence Life and Craft Club will be hosting a craft night for employees, students and their families from 3:30–6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 3 at the open space in the Osterlin Building on NMC’s Front Street Campus (#3 on the campus map). Whether you like knitting, sand art, etc., there will something fun for everyone. The event is free and all are welcome to attend.
For more information, please contact Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu.
Join Grand Valley State University at 6 p.m. on March 10 for the kickoff of the Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur Lab to learn about the program, ask questions and see how the MVE-Lab can support your entrepreneurial journey. The event will be held at GVSU’s Traverse City campus in room 07 (lower level) of the University Center.
The MVE-Lab is an accelerator for veterans and military-connected families, offering hands-on startup education, weekly guest speakers and mentoring sessions focused on pitch development and business growth. Participants will compete for a share of $15,000 in prize funding. The program will run from 6-9 p..m on Mondays from March 10 through May 19.
For more info vist gvsu.edu/mve
Discover the field of Social Work! See how your Social Sciences classes and degree can help you earn a degree and career in social work!
Join representatives from Ferris State University’s Traverse City campus from 3–4:30 p.m.on Thursday, February 20 in room 104/105 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center to discuss the ever-growing career field of Social Work, the NMC to Ferris State University transfer pathway, internship opportunities and earning potential! Donuts will be provided!
For questions, contact Kevin D’Alessandro at kevindalessandro@ferris.edu or (231) 492-6522