Indigenous Cuisine

Indigenous Cuisine at the Hawk Owl CafeThe 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.

 

9th annual Walk for Health & Housing

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!

 

Stronger Together Blood Drive

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.

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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.

Thanks-for-Giving Space Skate

NCM Space SkateNMC’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.

Success Coaching study tables workshop

NMC Success Coach study tables workshopNeed 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.

 

 

 

Student Connect: International Tea

International Tea 2024Join 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.

 

Swingin’ for the Season with the NMC Jazz Bands

Swingin' for the Season NMC Jazz BandsThe 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 . 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.

The Energy Landscape Amidst Climate Change

IAF NMC John PournoorOn 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.

 

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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.