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.
Have you ever wished the library would stay open later? Well, the NMC librarians are making your dream come true — for one night! Join us from 5 –11 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3 for the Long Night Against Procrastination. There will be pizza/snacks to keep you full, coffee/tea to keep you focused while you prep for finals and therapy dogs for when you need a moment to relax. We will also be offering services to help you with writing, research and math so that you can finish the fall semester as strongly and stress-free as possible!
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.
Friday, December 5
9–10 a.m.
Osterlin Building, room 203
Instructor: Eric Darling, Fife Lake Fire Chief
Register
For questions, contact Garrett Croon at gcroon@nmc.edu or (231) 995-1747.
Join Us for the Ski & Snowboard Club Meeting! Get ready for an exciting season on the slopes! The Ski & Snowboard Club is gathering to share what we’ve been working on and where we’re headed next.
When: Wednesday, November 5 at 5 p.m.
Where: Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, rooms 106/107
Come learn about our upcoming trips to Mt. Holiday, exciting events, social gatherings and how to get the most out of this club. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, there’s something for everyone!
IMPORTANT: Mt. Holiday Pre-sale tickets end October 31– get yours NOW!
Connect with us on Instagram: @nmcskiclub
For more information, email: raserd@mail.nmc.edu
Don’t miss out on an amazing winter season – see you there! 
NMC is hosting a mobile pantry on from 3–5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3 in the Maple Lot at the Front Street campus.
NMC’s mobile pantry program is designed specifically for NMC students and their families. Mobile pantries provide 7-10 days worth of fresh and shelf-stable goods to supplement family incomes. 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.
Students are invited to join Grand Valley State University for cider and donuts from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center lobby. Learn about the transfer process, explore GVSU’s programs offered in northern Michigan and connect with their academic advisors and admissions team.
Come enjoy some fall treats while discovering everything GVSU has to offer!
Campus Life will host a Disc Golf tournament at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24. 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.
Come shop a selection of student and faculty made works during the fall pottery sale from 1–7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21. The sale will be held at the ceramics studio in the Okerstrom Fine Arts Building on NMC’s Front Street Campus (#12 on the campus map).
The Student Ambassador’s are inviting all students and staff to sign up to host a ‘trunk’ for their annual Trunk or Treat! Rain or shine this event will take place from 5:30–7 p.m. on October 23 in the back half of Cherry Lot on NMC’s Front Street Campus. This event is open to the community to come and trick or treat!
If you are a NMC employee or student that would like to decorate your trunk, please fill out the Trunk or Treat form by October 20 so the students can prepare the parking lot.
The Ambassadors will be having ‘celebrity’ judges this year and will award the following:
This is a great opportunity to show off your creativity and spooky spirit with the NMC and TC community.
For questions, please email Katy Knight at cknight@nmc.edu.