Oct 19, 2021 | Intercom, Student Events
Join the NMC Chamber Singers and NMC Grand Traverse Chorale for their fall performance, and their return to the concert stage Saturday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m., in the Milliken Auditorium. The concert will feature music that celebrates singing and the power of music and will include guest instrumentalists and soloists. The program will include music by Beethoven, René Clausen, Jeffrey Cobb, Eleanor Daley, Dan Forrest, Daniel Gawthrop, Moses Hogan, and Andrea Ramsey.
General Admission. Tickets are available from MyNorthTickets.com here and at the door. Tickets purchased prior to the event are $12 for adults, and $7 for students and seniors. Tickets at the door are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Cash purchases at the door are appreciated!
Call (800) 836-0717 for more information.
Oct 19, 2021 | Intercom, Student Events
The NMC Concert Band presents music from all of your favorite space-themed television shows & Gustav Holst’s “The Planets”, on Friday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m., in Milliken Auditorium.
- Fanfare for the Third Planet – Richard L. Saucedo
- Mars from the Planets – Gustav Holst
- Sheltering Sky – John Mackey
- Jupiter from the Planets – Gustav Holst
- Star Trek – Symphonic Suite – Jay Bocook
- Stargazing – Donald Erb
- Star Wars Saga – Bulla
General Admission. Tickets are available from MyNorthTickets.com here and at the door. Tickets purchased prior to the event are $12 for adults, and $7 for students and seniors*. Tickets at the door are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors**. Cash purchases at the door are appreciated!
Call (800) 836-0717 for more information.
Oct 13, 2021 | Student Events
Pizza with the President will be held at the Hawk Owl Café in the West Hall Innovation Center on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from noon to 1 p.m.
The pizza is free and the conversation is priceless!
President Nick Nissley looks forward to hosting NMC students at this event.
Oct 8, 2021 | Intercom, International Affairs Forum, Student Events
On Thursday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. EDT the International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College will connect remotely with Vanessa Acker, political unit chief of the U.S. State Department Office of Russian Affairs to discuss the current state of US-Russian relations and strategies going forward.
Tracy N. Busch, PhD
The event will be moderated in person by Tracy N. Busch, PhD, Associate Professor of History, Ferris State University. Dr. Busch holds a Doctorate of Russian and European History from Georgetown University.
This event will be held in person at the Dennos Museum Center Milliken Auditorium and via livestream. IAF events are free to current students and educators and open to the general public, $15 at the door. Capacity is limited to 170 people inside the auditorium. Masks are required of all attendees.
Register for the livestream here, suggested donation $10. Learn more at TCIAF.com.
Oct 7, 2021 | Student Events
The Long Night Against Procrastination returns with a first-ever midterms edition!
Come to the NMC Library in the West Hall Innovation Center Sunday, Oct. 17 to get the fuel and fortification you need to crush your midterm exams and papers. The event will run from 5 p.m. to midnight.
We’ll have snacks and hot drinks, and NMC’s Student Success Coaches will be running a build-your-own style pancake bar (!) from 6–8 p.m.
Come for the snacks and solidarity, stay for the support. Peer study groups, student success coaches, Writing and Reading Center staff, and librarians will all be on hand to help you power through the midterm crunch.
Oct 7, 2021 | Intercom, Student Events
Decorate your car, get in costume, and hand out candy! Prizes for best decorations!
Want to Trick or Treat with the kids? Bring the family Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. for this outdoor Trunk or Treat fun!
Located in the Cherry Parking Lot across from the West Hall Innovation Center.
Sign up to dress up your trunk and hand out candy here.
Oct 7, 2021 | Student Events
Wear Neon to Glow in the blacklights while you are performing or just enjoying.
Come sing your heart out Friday, Oct. 8 starting at 7:30 p.m. and meet new people while enjoying pizza and mocktails.
Oct 7, 2021 | Student Events
Join us for a fun night at Jacob’s Farm Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 5–8 p.m.!
We will be doing the corn maze, having pizza, and making s’mores!
You can meet us there or we have a bus to take students there! Meet us at 4:30 outside of the Health & Science Building to catch a ride!
Save your spot through this link. Space is limited- make sure you get in!
Oct 7, 2021 | Intercom, Student Events
Come watch a Native American Drum and Dance Performance with special guests the Nishinabe Singers, Monday, Oct. 11, 2–4 p.m. under the pines in front of the Osterlin Building. Public welcome. Bring a lawn chair.
Sponsored by NMC’s Native American Student Organization
Sep 22, 2021 | Student Events
NMC’s Rotaract Club will be holding their first meeting Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m. in West Hall Room 107 and THERE WILL BE FREE PIZZA!!
Wondering what exactly the Rotaract Club is? Rotary International has some incredible causes that they focus on, such as supporting education and protecting the environment—two very significant interests for NMC and within the Northern Michigan region.
The purpose of Rotaract Clubs is to bring together people ages 18 and older to exchange ideas with leaders in the community, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through service.
We are very excited for this opportunity. It will do a lot of good for our school and community, and we are thrilled to begin this new endeavor! Thank you for being a part of it.
Sep 21, 2021 | Intercom, Student Events
Traverse Health Clinic will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on NMC’s main campus Monday, Sept. 27 from noon to 3 p.m. in the West Hall Innovation Center.
NMC students: Remember to register for NMC’s Win Big drawing after getting your vaccine! Prizes include a semester’s worth of free tuition and fees or free NMC housing, $500 NMC Bookstore gift cards and $100 Amazon gift cards! Enter now through September 30.
Sep 17, 2021 | Student Events
Need a Study Break? Let’s have some Cretivi-tea!
Come join the NMC ambassadors Wednesday Sept. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. to rejuvenate your mind and body!
We’ll have improv, healthy snack and lots of tea!
Sep 16, 2021 | Intercom, Student Events
Join us at the Hagerty Center on NMC’s Great Lakes Campus Thursday, Oct. 28 from 7:30–9:30 a.m. for a free community discussion on healthy aging in northern Michigan. Panelists from across the community will share information on local resources, why healthy aging is important for our community and how to start planning.
This is great for students interested in healthcare, individuals who have aging family members or those wanting to be prepared for the future.
Sep 10, 2021 | Student Events
Over 25 university representatives will be on NMC’s campus on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to talk with students, staff and faculty about their programs and the transfer process. The university representatives will be located in the West Hall Innovation Center.
This is your opportunity to discuss transfer requirements and get information on degrees available at a variety of schools without having to travel to each university. Bring your questions and explore your options!
A List of Colleges attending, Links to their Websites and Questions to Ask at a Transfer Fair is available on the Academic and Career Advising College Visits page.
See you there!
Advising Staff
Sep 10, 2021 | Intercom, Student Events
See cool cars and support students at NMC’s 15th annual Mike McIntosh Memorial Car and Truck Show.
On Saturday, September 11, car enthusiasts will display their classic cars, 4X4s, dragsters, sports cars, modified late models, motorcycles and more. The show, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m., will be held at NMC’s Automotive Services Building at 2510 Aero Park Drive. Admission is free for spectators. There is a $10 entry fee per vehicle for contestants. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Trophies are awarded for best of show in each class. Enjoy food, music, prizes and trophies for entrants. Proceeds benefit NMC’s Automotive Program and scholarships. Student projects and vehicles will also be on display.
The show is named for the late NMC Automotive instructor Mike McIntosh, who retired in 2004 after 34 years of service. McIntosh organized the first car show for the Automotive Program in 2004.
For more information about the show, please call Wayne Moody at (231) 995-1316 or e-mail wmoody@nmc.edu.
Sep 2, 2021 | Intercom, International Affairs Forum, Student Events
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum will kick off its fall lecture series on Sept. 16 with “Middle East: War, Women and Struggle” featuring CNN senior international correspondent and Middle East specialist Arwa Damon.
Damon has spent much of 2021 reporting from Iraq and Syria. Her award-winning reporting on the humanitarian crisis in Syria has proven to be essential, helping viewers understand the human toll of the ongoing conflict. Damon is president and co-founder of the International Network for Aid, Relief, and Assistance (INARA), a non-profit that “provides life-altering medical care for children from conflict areas who have catastrophic injuries or illnesses.”
Damon’s appearance will be livestreamed with a moderator on stage in Milliken Auditorium starting at 6 p.m. Audience members may stream directly to their own device ($10 suggested donation) or watch the livestream in person at Milliken Auditorium (tickets $15 at the door).
The fall season continues with the following:
- Oct. 21: “Russia: Conflict, Cooperation or Containment?” featuring Vanessa Acker, head of political unit, office of Russian Affairs, U.S. State Department. 6 p.m.
- Nov. 16: “Mexico: Migration, Trafficking and Trade” featuring former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and Argentina Anthony Wayne. 6 p.m.
Livestream links and ticket details for in-person lectures will be shared at tciaf.com when available. The IAF is also welcoming new members for the 2021-22 season. Membership starts at $100 for individuals or $160 for families and includes in-person and livestream access to all regular season events. Learn more about IAF membership, event sponsorship, and student outreach at TCIAF.com.
Release date: SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
For more information:
Alex Tank
IAF Communications & Events Program Officer
atank@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1844
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Sep 2, 2021 | Intercom, Student Events
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum will kick off its fall lecture series on Sept. 16 with “Middle East: War, Women and Struggle” featuring CNN senior international correspondent and Middle East specialist Arwa Damon.
Damon has spent much of 2021 reporting from Iraq and Syria. Her award-winning reporting on the humanitarian crisis in Syria has proven to be essential, helping viewers understand the human toll of the ongoing conflict. Damon is president and co-founder of the International Network for Aid, Relief, and Assistance (INARA), a non-profit that “provides life-altering medical care for children from conflict areas who have catastrophic injuries or illnesses.”
Damon’s appearance will be livestreamed with a moderator on stage in Milliken Auditorium starting at 6 p.m. Audience members may stream directly to their own device ($10 suggested donation) or watch the livestream in person at Milliken Auditorium (tickets $15 at the door).
The fall season continues with the following:
- Oct. 21: “Russia: Conflict, Cooperation or Containment?” featuring Vanessa Acker, head of political unit, office of Russian Affairs, U.S. State Department. 6 p.m.
- Nov. 16: “Mexico: Migration, Trafficking and Trade” featuring former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and Argentina Anthony Wayne. 6 p.m.
Livestream links and ticket details for in-person lectures will be shared at tciaf.com when available. The IAF is also welcoming new members for the 2021-22 season. Membership starts at $100 for individuals or $160 for families and includes in-person and livestream access to all regular season events. Learn more about IAF membership, event sponsorship, and student outreach at TCIAF.com.
Release date: SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
For more information:
Alex Tank
IAF Communications & Events Program Officer
atank@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1844
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Sep 1, 2021 | Intercom, Student Events
You’re invited to attend the NMC Music Department’s first Music Convocation of the semester this Friday, Sept. 3 at 1 p.m. in Milliken Auditorium. We’re kicking off the year with a short (40-minute) concert featuring Music, Audio Tech and Dance faculty. Join us Friday for a variety of performances including solo trumpet, dance, Spirituals, Jazz, Bluegrass, Funk, and for good measure, a little Samba.
Performers include Josh Wagner, Dorothy Vogel, Susan Steele, David Husser, Jill Tremonti, David Chown, Brady Corcoran, Jonah Powell, Andy Evans, Will Harris, Jeffrey Cobb, Phil Tarczon, Bob Pavelek, Laurie Sears, Mike Davis and Mike Hunter.
We hope to see you there!
