Jan 29, 2020 | Intercom, Student Events
The Student Life Office, in honor of Black History Month, is sponsoring a free performance of the Zuzu Acrobats Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. at Milliken Auditorium. Zuzu Acrobats a five-person Kenyan acrobatic show which embodies the Bantu Culture of East Africa. The show lasts one hour and features fast pyramid building, limbo, chair balancing, comedy, fast skip rope, juggling and much more all set to high energy lingala music.
The first 50 NMC students who show their student ID at the door will also receive a $10 gift card to the NMC bookstore.
For any questions, feel free to contact the Student Life office at (231) 995-1118.
Jan 23, 2020 | Intercom, Student Events
Thursday, February 20, 2020
12:15-1 p.m.
Founders Hall, room 110
The Passport Student Talk Series is a chance to explore other cultures through the experiences of NMC students.
Edris Fana is from Kabul, Afghanistan and earned his Associates In General Studies degree from NMC and his commercial pilot license in 2018. He’s now in his last year at Ferris State University and hopes to work as a pilot for a company or manage a company.
Global Endorsement students, please bring your GE passport so that it can be stamped to earn your GE event points!
Jan 22, 2020 | Intercom, Student Events
Enjoy an evening of music for band and choir featuring the NMC Concert Band and Grand Traverse Chorale with Pat Brumbaugh and Jeffrey Cobb, Directors. The event is Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Milliken Auditorium.
General admission tickets are $13 for adults, and $8 for students and seniors. Tickets are available from MyNorthTickets.com and available at the door. Call (800) 836-0717 for more information.
Jan 22, 2020 | Intercom, Student Events
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of choral music featuring the NMC Children’s Choirs, Chamber Singers and Canticum Novum, directed by Jeffrey Cobb, Stephanie Schall-Brazee, Ashley Larimer-Kelly, Joanna Aldridge and Todd Vipond. The concert is Sunday, Feb. 23 from 3–5:30 p.m. at Lars Hockstad Auditorium.
Tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors. Family Ticket packages (for up to 5 immediate family members) are available for $45. Tickets are available through MyNorthTickets.com and at the door. Call (800) 836-0717 for more information.
Jan 17, 2020 | Intercom, Student Events
NMC’s Great Lakes Water Studies Institute and Freshwater Solutions, along the lake associations from Glen, Lime, Leelanau, Long, Elk/Skegemog, Three Lakes, Intermediate, Big Platte, Charlevoix, Walloon, and ZeroGravity LLC have contributed financial resources to host this FREE symposium focused on various water quality parameters, including the latest in swimmer’s itch prevention, discovery of a new schistosome species host, snail-parasite distribution in Michigan, enteric bacteria testing, and promotion of qPCR within a community-based monitoring model. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required by February 9. RSVP to “reimink@hope.edu“
When & Where: Feb. 17, 2020. 8 a.m. – noon. Hagerty Center-NMC-715 E. Front St. Traverse City 
Jan 15, 2020 | Intercom, Student Events
Celebrate the release of Creatures NMC Magazine’s Fall 2019 edition. Enjoy light refreshments and network with community members! Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2740919155946413/
Jan 13, 2020 | Intercom, Student Events
Who: Tutoring, Personal counseling, Advising, Success Coaches, Student Government & more
What: A time to introduce yourself to the on-campus resources that are here to help you be successful. Also, stop by the success fair either or BOTH days to enter a drawing for free textbooks up to $250 value, 2 lucky students will be selected!
Location: Health & Science Building Lobby
Date: Tuesday, January 14th & Wednesday, January 15th
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Jan 13, 2020 | Student Events
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Osterlin Rm 204
Hope to see you all soon!
Questions? Email tparker@nmc.edu or call (231) 995-3025.
Jan 13, 2020 | Student Events
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 at the Hagerty Center. Learn new cooking skills and get fresh ideas from area chefs and gourmet food artisans. Enjoy tasty samplings in this learn-a-lot-quick experience. 16 total workshops; you choose 4. Workshop descriptions available at nmc.edu/festival-of-foods. Register soon to receive first-choice of workshops at this sellout event! $99 per person.
Jan 13, 2020 | Intercom, Student Events
February 12, 4-7 p.m.
Osterlin Library, Room 113
Enrollment Services at Northwestern Michigan College is pleased to offer a financial aid fair for prospective college students, parents, alumni, and current NMC students. There will be half-hour workshop sessions and time for students to meet individually with a financial aid representative. Snacks will be provided!
Sign up for half-hour workshop sessions:
- Counting the Cost of College – comparing schools (4-4:30 p.m. & 5:30-6 p.m.)
- Waivers and Scholarships for Native American Students (4-4:30 p.m. & 5:30-6 p.m.)
- Types of Financial Aid (4:30-5 p.m. & 6-6:30 p.m.)
- How to Find and Apply for Scholarships (5-5:30 p.m. & 6:30-7 p.m.)
Before or after the workshops, get one-on-one help with:
- Completing the FAFSA by the March 1 State deadline
- Applying for Scholarships
- Completing financial aid requirements (for current NMC students)
- Comparing financial aid offers
- Student loan counseling
Jan 7, 2020 | Student Events
Need help finding scholarship dollars? Grand Valley State University in Traverse City is offering a one-hour workshop on university and local scholarships available to you. This is a great asset for both current students as well as people thinking about going back to school! Learn Tips and Tricks on how to write a winning essay and what committees are looking for.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, NMC University Center Room 204 (upstairs)
RSVP today, seats limited: https://www.gvsu.edu/traverse/events
Jan 2, 2020 | Intercom, Student Events
Who: Tutoring, Personal counseling, Advising, Success Coaches, Student Government & more
What: A time to introduce yourself to the on-campus resources that are here to help you be successful. Also, stop by the success fair either or BOTH days to enter a drawing for free textbooks up to $250 value, 2 lucky students will be selected!
Location: Health & Science Building Lobby
Date: Tuesday, January 14th & Wednesday, January 15th
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Nov 21, 2019 | Intercom, Student Events
A Phi Theta Kappa and Northwestern Michigan College community resources event, presentation, and panel for invisible disabilities.
The second floor of the Osterlin Library on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 from 3 to 6 p.m.
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Nov 19, 2019 | Intercom, Student Events
The Long Night Against Procrastination returns to Osterlin Library on Thursday, December 5th from 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.!
Advisors, tutors, success coaches, WRC staff, and librarians will be joining forces and burning the midnight oil to help students tackle the end of the semester in festive style. Waves of free pizza will arrive at 7pm and 11 p.m. with other free snacks, treats, coffee and soft drinks throughout the night.
Departments and organizations across campus (as well as a few other local partners) have donated a bunch of awesome prizes, which we’ll be raffling off at 12:30 a.m.
Come get the fuel, motivation and help you need to crush those final papers and exams!
Nov 14, 2019 | Intercom, Student Events
Passport to the Peace Corps with former Director of the Peace Corps, Carrie Hessler-Radelet
If you’ve ever been just a little bit curious about the Peace Corps then join Carrie as she speaks specifically to students about the continued relevance and impact of the Peace Corps and humanitarian work on individuals and the world. Carrie Hessler-Radelet returns to her native northern Michigan to tell stories from her 40 years of humanitarian service and provide takeaways for those curious in this commitment through service.
Thursday, Nov. 21, 12:15-1pm
Scholars Hall, room 109
*Global Endorsement students, please bring your GE passport so that it can be stamped to earn your GE event points!
Nov 14, 2019 | Intercom, Student Events
The NMC International Club will facilitate this month’s featured discussion topic of civil disobedience, and what this means and how it’s treated around the globe. What’s Up World is a monthly student-led talk series that investigates current global topics. Join us for free food and beverages with an enlightening conversation. No prior knowledge of the topic is required.
When: November 20, 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: East Hall Lower Study Lounge
Nov 11, 2019 | Student Events
Student Life would like to entice you to complete your Safe Colleges Training. Please join us on Thursday, November 14th in Osterlin 113 from 11am-2pm to complete the online module and enjoy free pizza and free headphones!
Nov 11, 2019 | Intercom, Student Events
The NMC Children’s Choir will be performing in the Mel Larimer Concert Series on Sat., Nov. 23rd at 7pm and Sun., Nov. 24th at 4pm at First Congregational Church. This spectacular performance will also feature the Grand Traverse Area Festival Chorus and Chamber Orchestra, NMC Grand Traverse Chorale and Chamber Singers, and soloists Laura and Keith Brown – all under the baton of nationally known conductor, Dr. Henry Leck of Butler University. Dr. Leck is the founder and emeritus director of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, one of the most highly acclaimed ensembles of its kind in the world. Tickets are available at MyNorthTickets (search Mel Larimer Concert Series).
