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.
The NMC Pride student group will be selling bake goods and crafts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 27 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center lobby. Stop by and show your support!
The World Languages department and Student Life are pleased to announce a new Global Cinema Series. Each month, a film will be shown showcasing important topics in our world. Join us on Thursday, Oct. 16 for a showing of Wrestling Ghosts in support of World Mental Health Day. The documentary follows a young mother grappling with parenting, childhood trauma, and healing. Lisa Thomas, NMC’s Dean of Students, is the moderator.
This is a FREE program that 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.
The NMC Green Team invites fellows students to test your nature knowledge and sharpen your detective skills by participating in a scavenger hunt at the The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4. Participants should meet at the Cedar Lot on NMC’s Front Street Campus at 12:30 p.m. to carpool.
The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park is located at 1490 Red Dr., Traverse City, Michigan.
Versiti is holding a blood drive on the big pink bus from 1:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2 in the Cedar Lot on NMC’s Front Street Campus. Do your part to help save lives during a vital time of need!
Make sure you eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating. Walk-ins are welcome, though scheduling an appointment is recommended.
Join Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum for a State Theatre Community Night with a documentary film screening of Powerful Women and an in-person presentation by Madhvi Dalal, among the film’s key subjects. Dalal is the founder of PadMad, an initiative working to end period poverty in Kenya, Somalia and Malawi.
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. screening and in person presentation
Location: State Theatre, 233 E. Front St. Traverse City, MI
Through their work, Padmad has helped thousands of girls, in Kenya and beyond, stay in school by creating access to safe, reusable menstrual products and education. This is more than a documentary film. It’s a night about courage, dignity, and reimagining what equity can look like for women and girls everywhere.
This State Theatre Community Night is presented in partnership with Uplift Travel Foundation, NMC’s International Services & Service Learning Program, and the International Affairs Forum.
Admission is free for NMC students. Tickets are $10 for the general public and $6 for high school students. Tickets are required. Get your tickets at TCIAF.com.
Then on Oct. 11, join the Walk to End Period Poverty hosted by the NMC Multicultural Club. Donate or pledge to be part of the solution.
NMC’s Ski & Snowboard Club will hold their first meeting of the season at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 104 to kick off an exciting season on the slopes! Whether you’re new to the club or a returning member, this is your chance to learn what’s in store for the year ahead.
We’ll cover upcoming ski and snowboard trips to local resorts, social events and gatherings throughout the season, benefits and how to make the most of them, and opportunities to connect with fellow snow enthusiasts. This is an informal, welcoming session where you can ask questions, meet the leadership team and get excited about everything we have planned. No RSVP required—just show up ready to hear about an amazing season ahead!
For more information, contact Dylan Raser at raserd@mail.nmc.edu.
Interested in a career in healthcare? Grand Valley State University is hosting a Healthcare Professionals Panel for experts from diverse healthcare fields to share their insights, experiences and advice. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from professionals, ask questions and gain valuable perspectives on today’s healthcare challenges and opportunities.
Date: Tuesday, October 7
Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Location: James Beckett Building, Room 215, NMC Front Street Campus (#13 on campus maps)
Campus Life is hosting a Kick, Punt and Pass Competition at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 on the NMC athletic field between East Hall and North Hall. Register here.
For more information, contact Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu.
Open to students and the community! Join us!The four-mile walk will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m., starting and ending at NMC’s Boardman Lake Campus. Find more details here: uplifttravel.org/post/walk-to-end-period-poverty-in-kenya-with-nmc-multicultural-club
Location: 2200 Dendrinos Drive (the former NMC University Center building)
The goal is to raise $10,000 for 1,400 sanitary kits.
Water and snacks will be provided; music, prizes and activity stops will add to the experience.
All funds raised go directly to provide sanitary pads, reproductive health education, clean water and sanitation facilities in Kenyan communities via a partnership between Kenyan organization PadMad and U.S. partner, the Michigan-based Uplift Travel (Utopia Foundation.)
Questions? Please contact Jim Bensley at jbensley@nmc.edu.
NMC is hosting Applying to College 101, an event for students beginning their college search on Monday, Oct. 6 from 6–7:30 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. Applying to College 101 precedes and prepares students for NMC’s annual College Night and guides participants through the college application process, focusing on what to expect and time frames to be aware of.
Food will be provided. Students should RSVP here if they plan to attend.
For more information, visit nmc.edu/applying101
NMC’s annual Transfer Fair will be held Wednesday, Oct. 8 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC’s Front Street Campus. Designed for for current students who plan to transfer to a four-year school to complete a bachelor’s degree, the event is also open to high school students and community members unable to attend College Night that evening. Over 30 colleges and universities will be in attendance to answer all your transfer questions.
Registration is required: Go to strivescan.com to register.
Learn more at nmc.edu/transferfair, where you can find information on other Transfer Week events.