Game Night and Boo Basket Exchange

Game night and boo baskets event posterGet ready for a spook-tacular evening at our Game Night and Boo Basket Exchange on Friday, Oct. 25 from 6–9 p.m. in the Osterlin Lounge!

All supplies for the boo baskets are provided; just bring a small handmade or Halloween-themed item to add. Upon arrival, sign in and get the name of someone to create a boo basket for.

Enjoy free tacos, snacks and a variety of games throughout the night.

This event is hosted by the Multicultural Club.

Study Abroad Photo Contest & Scottish Band!

Visit the hallway of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center to see the winning photographs from the Study Abroad 2024 experiences. You will get to vote on your favorite animal. These animals were photographed on Study Abroad trips to India, Costa Rica, Ireland, Switzerland and Brazil.

Scotland Forever band posterStroll on over to Room 106 to listen to a Scottish band from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23.

See the Student Activity Calendar for details!

Coffee and Careers event

The Experiential Learning Institute and the Traverse Area Human Resources Association present Coffee & Careers on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from noon to 1 p.m. with Pracilla Venhuizen from Honor Bank for career conversations and networking.

The event will be held in the ELI Office in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 103.

Trunk or Treat

Get ready for some spooky fun at the 4th Annual Trunk or Treat hosted by your friendly neighborhood NMC Student Ambassadors! Join us Thursday, Oct. 24 from 5:30–7 p.m. in the Cherry Lot on NMC’s Front Street Campus for a frightfully fun evening.

Community: Dress up your little ghosts and goblins and come ready for a night of sweet treats and spooky smiles!

NMC Students: Want to join the fun and decorate a trunk? Sign up to be a host here.

We can’t wait to see you there! #NMCTrunkOrTreat #CommunityFun #SpookySeason

International Affairs Forum event on global migration

IAF will host a discussion on global migration trends, including key dynamics on the U.S. Southern border, featuring two expert guest speakers Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. “Global Migration & The Southern Border” is a hybrid event, in person at the Dennos Museum Center and online. Read more and get tickets here.

Alan Bersin served as the former assistant secretary in the Office of Policy in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from 2012-2017. He is the former Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection from 2010-2011. Bersin served as California’s Secretary of Education in the Administration of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Andrew Selee, Ph.D. is the president of the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), “an independent, nonpartisan think tank that seeks to improve immigration and integration policies through authoritative research and analysis, opportunities for learning and dialogue, and the development of new ideas to address complex policy questions.” Prior to his work at MPI, Dr. Selee was the founder & executive vice president of the Mexico Institute at the Woodrow Wilson Center.

Alan Bersin will speak in person and Andrew Selee, Ph.D. will appear via video link for this hybrid event at the Dennos Museum Center Milliken Auditorium.

All regular season events are open to the public. Current students, educators, and all NMC employees receive free admission.Tickets are required. Presentations begin at 6:30 p.m. and receptions begin at 5:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Visit TCIAF.com for advance in-person tickets and online livestream access: $15 per person or $10 for online livestream access. For in-person tickets on event days, purchase at the door while seats remain.

Cider and Donuts Celebration with GVSU

Students are invited to join GVSU Traverse City staff for the Cider and Donuts Celebration 2–5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center lobby, where you’ll have a chance to learn about the transfer process, explore GVSU’s programs and opportunities, and connect with academic advisors and admissions staff ready to help.

Enjoy some fall treats while discovering everything GVSU has to offer! We look forward to meeting you. Scan the QR code if you are applying and would like to receive an on-site admission decision.

Davenport University Transfer Tea

As a part of NMC Transfer Week, join us Monday, Oct. 7 from 2–3:30 p.m. as we spill the tea that’s all about your future! Sip on tea (yes, the literal kind) while discussing the transfer process to Davenport University, uncover transfer scholarship opportunities, and get your questions answered. You’ll have a chance to connect with your Traverse City Davenport University representatives.

The tea will be held in Room 106-107 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC’s Front Street campus. Coffee, tea, refreshments and some great freebies will be available. Don’t miss out!

Register here

Fall Fest is October 8

Our annual Fall Fest is happening Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.!

Come to the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC’s Front Street campus and network with other student groups, enjoy free food and drinks, and enter to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

Mobile Food Pantry Distribution

Our next Mobile Food Pantry distribution is Monday, Sept. 23 from 3–5 p.m. in the Maple Lot on NMC’s Front Street Campus.

The program is open to ALL STUDENTS and their families. Hop in the car line in the Maple Lot on the Front Street Campus and drive through the distribution loop. Food will be loaded into your trunk. Each recipient receives approximately 7–10 days of fresh fruit, produce and other foodstuff.

No car? No problem! You’re welcome to “walk through” and receive goods in a carry-able way. Feel free to bring a backpack or other reusable bags!

Worried about how you’ll afford snow tires this winter? Have some upcoming major bills? Use our Mobile Food Pantry program to free up the funds you would have spent on food to put towards your other upcoming expenses!

As a college, we recognize that so many students live paycheck to paycheck. Our mobile food pantry is specifically designed for students to supplement income with fresh, healthy foods and free up limited funds to go towards other expenses.

There are no financial requirements or means tests. We welcome everyone who can use an healthy boost to their diet (and budget!).

NCAA College Football 2025 Tournament

On Friday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Esports Room, we’ll hold an NCAA College Football 2025 Tournament on the Xbox Series X/S and Playstation 5 consoles. Prizes will be given to the top two winners on both consoles. Free to play and earn bragging rights for the year.

For more information please contact Marcus Bennett (mbennett@nmc.edu) or Andre Dean (adean@nmc.edu).

The Young Vote Film Screening

The Young Vote, a film that follows a diverse group of students and activists during the 2020 election, will be screened Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 7–8:30 p.m. with facilitated discussion to follow, for students, staff and faculty. This event, in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center’s Room 106, is part of the Constitution Day celebration and intended to promote voter registration among our student population. Free Detroit style deep dish pizza and cheese sticks will be served. The event is sponsored by NMC’s Student Government Association and the NMC Library.

Passages role-playing simulation game – Sign up now!

Register now for a unique simulation game confronting the plight of refugees!

Passages will be held on Friday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m.– 1 p.m. (30 students max). Register here or using the registration link on nmc.edu/international-services.

Experience what forces people into refugee situations and the train of events that brings them to refugee camps and beyond. Consider possible solutions to refugee problems, particularly with regards to integration within the country of asylum and repatriation to the country of origin. This role-playing game will take place on the NMC’s Front Street Campus, the Eastern Avenue property and East Bay.

Sponsored by NMC International Services and Service Learning, Multicultural Club, International Affairs Forum, Student Life, and the Special Assistant to the President for DEIB. For more information, contact Jim Bensley at jbensley@nmc.edu.