Nov 15, 2024 | Student Events
Join the Library, Writing Center, Tutoring, Advising, and Success Coaching teams for the Long Night Against Procrastination on Wednesday, December 4th from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the library.
In addition to writing, research, tutoring, coaching and advising support, we’ll have snacks, hot and cold beverages, and two deliveries of Dino’s pizza (at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.) to fuel you as you tackle your late semester pile of final assignments and exam prep. The NMC Student Ambassadors will also be hosting a Game Room downstairs in TJNIC 106/107 for those seeking a much-needed study break.
Come for assistance, snacks, commiseration, solidarity, or all of the above!
Nov 14, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
The ceramics studio would like to extend a warm invitation to the NMC community to join us on Friday, November 22 to experience a wood kiln firing and browse a selection of student- and faculty-made works at our pottery sale. The firing will begin at 4 a.m. and will continue through midnight. The pottery sale runs concurrently, from 1–7 p.m. Attendees can browse a selection of student and faculty made works; proceeds benefit NMC’s ceramics program.
The firing and sale will be held in the ceramics studio, located in room 135 of the Okerstrom Fine Arts Building on the Front Street Campus. Parking is located in Maple Lot.
Volunteers are still needed. Those interested can sign up here.
Nov 12, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
Campus Life is hosting a volleyball tournament on Thursday, November 21 from 7–10 p.m. in the Rajkovich Physical Education Center. This tournament is open to all current NMC staff, students and faculty. Teams must sign up by Wednesday, November 20.
Nov 12, 2024 | Student Events
The Experiential Learning Institute and Amy Burns Bailey, Workforce Director, will be hosting Coffee & Careers on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from noon–1 p.m. in the Experiential Learning Institute office in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 103. Amy Hopkins, SPHR, SHRM-SCP from Dennis, Gartland, & Niergarth will be leading the discussion and networking session. Coffee and treats will be available.
Nov 8, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
On Thursday, December 5, Rear Admiral Luke A. Frost will speak of the tragic events of the December 1941 attacks on Pearl Harbor and how this pulled the United States into WWII. He will also talk about the importance of the Indo-Pacific region in the modern world as it relates to international policy and our strategic plans.
The talk begins at 5:30 p.m. in room 109 of Scholars Hall. This event is free to all.
About Rear Admiral Frost
Rear Adm. Luke Frost is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a degree in Finance and Business Economics and was commissioned in 1996. He holds a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College, where he graduated with highest distinction and was recognized as the President’s Honor Graduate.
At sea, he was first assigned to USS Ingersoll (DD 990) as anti-submarine warfare officer and combat systems officer, and deployed to the Central Command area of responsibility. His next assignment was to USS George Washington (CVN 73) where he served as auxiliaries’ officer and repair officer and deployed to the Mediterranean Sea, the Adriatic Sea, and the Arabian Gulf. As a department head, he was assigned to USS Chafee (DDG 90) as weapons officer and combat systems officer, deploying twice to Central Command.
Ashore, Frost has been assigned to the personal staff of a United States House of Representatives member as a Department of Defense legislative fellow. He has served on the Chief of Naval Operations staff (OPNAV N095) in Washington, District of Columbia, and as assistant chief of staff for Operations, Plans and Strategy (N3/5), on the staff of Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. He has completed a fellowship in national security and foreign policy with Massachusetts Institute of Technology and earned a certificate of legislative studies from Georgetown University.
Frost’s command tours include USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), where he completed an accelerated and extended independent ballistic missile defense deployment to Central Command, and USS America (LHA 6), where he completed a homeport shift to the Western Pacific joining forward deployed Naval Forces Japan and operating extensively throughout the Indo-Pacific.
Frost has been awarded the Legion of Merit (two awards), Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (five awards), Navy Achievement Medal and various unit and campaign awards.
Nov 5, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
The Native American Student Association, Special Assistant to the President and the Dennos Museum Center are hosting a special dinner in celebration of Native American Heritage Month featuring guest chef Sam Anglin of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.
Chef Sam artfully combines indigenous traditions with contemporary tastes. He has previously served as the Head Banquet Chef at the world-class Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, and led the kitchen at Andahwod Continuing Care Community and Elder Services on his reservation for over a decade. Sam has traveled across Turtle Island to exchange food knowledge at Intertribal Food Summits alongside other indigenous culinary visionaries. Whether hunting, fishing, foraging, or crafting a heartfelt meal, his commitment extends beyond the professional kitchen. He believes in nurturing connections through food and cooks for traditional ceremonies, pow-wows, and private cooking demonstrations, helping to spread the healing message of reconnecting with ancestral foods.
The dinner will be held on Tuesday, November 12 from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Hawk Owl Café. The meal will cost $7.00 for students and $14.00 for community members.
Nov 5, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
The 9th annual Walk for Health & Housing will be held on Wednesday, November 20 at 6 p.m. to bring awareness to the challenges of unhoused people in our region. Ryan Hannon, leader of Central Outreach at Central United Methodist Church, will take participants on a guided walk and tour of downtown Traverse City bringing attention to the sorts of situations and challenges faced by homeless people. There will be speeches by other participants as well. The walk will begin and end at the NMC Great Lakes Campus (home of the Hagerty Center) for this 90-minute downtown tour, designed to make the less visible problems of homelessness and other insecurities visible to area residents. Among other stops that highlight service and volunteering opportunities, the group will stop by the Government Center to highlight ways area citizens can provide input and get involved. We need “all hands on deck” for this event to be as successful as possible. We hope to see you there!
Nov 5, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
Join NMC & Versiti Blood in helping your community! The Versiti Blood Bus will be in the Cedar Lot at NMC’s Front Street Campus on Monday, December 9 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the big, pink bus to gather blood donations.
Winter, especially Christmas time, is the most needed time for blood donations while also being the least donated time of year. Please help Versiti and your community by donating blood or even double red blood cells and get a $10 e-gift card as a thank you for being someone’s hero.
Walk-ins are welcome if the schedule allows, but appointments are preferred to keep everything running smoothly. Be sure to hydrate and eat before donating blood.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kate from Versiti at kshapkaroff@versiti.org or Kristi Hallett at khallett@nmc.edu.
Nov 5, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
NMC’s Thanks-for-Giving project is hosting a Space Skate at Howe Ice Arena from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, November 8! Join us for a fun night with ice skating, face painting and fundraising! Entry is $10 with a $5 rental fee. All proceeds support NMC students providing Thanksgiving meals to the community.
Nov 1, 2024 | Student Events
Need a study buddy? Join the Success Coaching team for a finals preparation workshop and open study tables with your peers afterwards. The workshop and study tables event will be held from noon–3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20 in room 106/107 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center.
Finals Workshop + lunch (Qdoba bar!)*
Noon–1 p.m.
*RSVP for lunch to successcoach@nmc.edu
Study Tables
1–3 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to make a plan for finals! Success Coaches will be available to help with study strategies, tips, resources and to answer any questions you might have about other support available on campus. Finals can be stressful but with some support they can feel a little bit easier!
Questions? Email successcoach@nmc.edu or call (231) 995-2828.
Oct 31, 2024 | Student Events
Join the International Services and Service Learning Department as we sample unique teas from around the world while getting together in a casual setting to make connections.
Two events will be held on Wednesday, November 20 and Wednesday, December 4 from 9:15–10 a.m., in the 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.
Oct 29, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
The NMC Jazz Bands, a conglomerate of talented NMC students and community musicians, is partnering with Toys for Tots for our Swingin’ For The Season concert on Saturday, December 7 that will leave your heart ready to leap into the Holidays! We have music from Glenn Miller (Sleigh Ride), Sammy Nestico arrangements for the Count Basie Orchestra (Good Swing Wenceslas, Jingle Bells), a Charles Mingus-style arrangement of Go Tell It on the Mountain, Hanukkah favorites (variations on Ma’oz Tzur, The Funky Dreidel), and more including a Sammy Nestico medley of tunes for you to sing along with!
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 Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center.
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. NMC Students can attend for FREE with their student ID. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. with a very brief intermission between groups! Contact the NMC Box Office line at (231) 995-1340 for questions or assistance purchasing tickets.
Oct 29, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
On November 14, Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum presents a vital exploration of global energy trends with John Pournoor, Ph.D., CEO of Government Analytica and former VP of governmental affairs at 3M. The event is sponsored by Mercantile Bank.
Dr. Pournoor will “explore global energy developments through the lens of key geopolitical megatrends that are shaping our future,” with an emphasis on Michigan’s role. With “44 natural gas storage fields” and extensive renewable resources, Michigan has the potential to “recharge our future electric vehicles” and strengthen energy security for industries statewide. Dr. Pournoor will address the “increasing segmentation of global supply and demand” and “geopolitical events which jeopardize and limit supply.” Additionally, the talk will highlight “how environmental policy increasingly drives industrial policy and economic transformation” and provide insights on U.S. energy policy influenced by public perceptions. Registered attendees receive a complimentary digital copy of 12 Global Megatrends: 2025 Edition.
The November 14 hybrid event at the Dennos Museum Center is open to the public and available to watch online. Admission is free for students, educators, and all NMC employees. Tickets are $15 per person for the general public. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with the program at 6:30 p.m. For in-person tickets, online tickets, and all event details, visit TCIAF.com.
Oct 18, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
NMC Student Ambassadors
and Campus Life will host a Disc Golf tournament Friday, Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. in front of East Hall.
For more information, contact Cj Schneider (cschneider@nmc.edu) or Marcus Bennett (mbennett@nmc.edu) or NMC Student Ambassadors.
Oct 16, 2024 | Student Events
Get 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.
Oct 14, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
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.
Stroll 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!
Oct 14, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
Movie Night 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, Fine Arts Auditorium, Free Admission, sponsored by Ratio Christi.
Text (260) 580-2722 for details.
Oct 9, 2024 | Student Events
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.
