Aug 19, 2024 | Announcements & News, Intercom, Student Events
3 p.m. – Grand Traverse County (Drive Thru), NMC Front Street Campus Maple Parking Lot, 1701 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686
Wondering how to stretch your budget this school year? Let NMC and Feeding America help! Free fresh foods, fruits, vegetables, and more are available to all students and their families through our grant funded Mobile Food Pantry program. The program will distribute goods twice monthly during the 2024–25 school year. ALL Students are able to use this program: there are no means tests or financial measures to participate.
The first mobile food pantry will be held on Monday, Sept. 9 from 3–5 p.m. Hop in the car line in the Maple Lot on the Front Street Campus and drive through the distribution loop. Food will be loaded into your trunk. All students and their families are encouraged to participate. Each recipient receives approximately 7–10 days of fresh fruit, produce, and other food stuffs on a first come, first serve basis.
No car? No problem! You’re welcome to “walk through” and receive goods in a carry-able way. Feel free to bring a backpack or other reusable bags!
As a college, we recognize that so many students live paycheck to paycheck. Our mobile food pantry is specifically designed for students to supplement income with fresh, healthy foods and free up limited funds to go towards other expenses.
Mobile food pantries at NMC are offered in conjunction with the NMC Foundation, grant funding from the Oleson Foundation, and a partnership with Feeding America West Michigan. Each pantry distribution brings up to 7,500 pounds of fresh food, supplying approximately 110 NMC students and their families with an infusion of $350–400 worth of food each month. For 2024–25, this program is expected to free up approximately $318,000 of value in the budgets of our students so that they can meet their other financial obligations.
The NMC Food Pantry offers a variety of programs and resources for NMC students, including a self-service “Hungry Owls” food pantry on campus, mobile pantries, Goodwill resource certificates, and seasonal grab-and-go fruit. Financial support and donations are appreciated and can be sent to the NMC Foundation with the designation “NMC Food Pantry”.
The NMC Pantry programs and Mobile Food Pantry will always need volunteers. Please contact Paul Kolak pkolak@nmc.edu to volunteer with the pantry program or Cathy Warner cwarner@nmc.edu to volunteer with the mobile food pantry program.
Aug 8, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
Come see cool cars and support students at NMC’s 18th annual Mike McIntosh Memorial Truck & Car Show on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at NMC’s Automotive Service Technology Building, located at 2510 Aero Park Drive on NMC’s Aero Park Campus. Car enthusiasts will display their classic cars, 4X4s, dragsters, sports cars, modified late models, motorcycles and more.
Admission is free for spectators, and there will be food, music, prizes and trophies. There is a $20 entry fee per vehicle for contestants and registration begins at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit NMC’s Automotive Technology program.
The show is named after 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.
Call (231) 995-1316 for more information.
Jul 5, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
NMC Campus Life is hosting a pickleball tournament on Wednesday, July 17 from 4–6 p.m. at the basketball courts* on NMC’s Front Street Campus. Familiarity with pickleball is necessary but not required. Teams will be randomized on date of event. This tournament is open to all NMC students and employees.
If you have any questions please reach out to CJ Schneider at cschneider@nmc.edu or Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu.
*In the event of inclement weather the tournament will be held in room 100 of the Rajkovich Physical Education Building (#16 on the campus map).
Jun 19, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
The first annual Water Quality and Environmental Technology (WET Tech) student poster symposium will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 12 at the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center room 106/107. Feel free to stop by at any time during this two-hour event. The symposium will mark the culmination of WSI 150 – Site Assessment and Remediation.
In WSI 150, the students are learning about:
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- Hydrogeology and chemistry fundamentals
- Legal framework for environmental remediation
- Risk Assessment
- Site Assessment
- Remediation strategies
- Operations and Maintenance
So far in this class, the students have written short reports about Superfund sites, other sites of interest around Michigan, and contaminants of concern. Over the next few weeks they will do a ‘deeper dive’ into a case study, selected from this summary of Brownfield projects. They will generate a written report and create a poster to present on July 12.
Please join us to celebrate the students and to learn from them about their selected Brownfield redevelopment sites in Grand Traverse County. Light refreshments will be provided.
Jun 3, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
NMC’s 3rd annual Juneteenth celebration will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19 in the courtyard outside of Founders Hall* on the Front Street campus. Food trucks, games and activities will be available. All are welcome. Contact Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu for further information.
*In the event of inclement weather, the celebration will be held inside the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center.
May 28, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
The International Affairs Forum’s 30th season concludes at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 with a fascinating presentation by Jennifer Sciubba, Ph.D., President & CEO of Population Reference Bureau, political demographer, and author of 8 Billion and Counting: How Sex, Death, and Migration Shape Our World. As one of the foremost experts in the field of political demography, Dr. Sciubba’s work argues that “a deeper understanding of fertility, mortality, and migration trends points us toward the investments we need to make today to shape the future we want tomorrow.”
Dr. Sciubba is affiliated with the Wilson Center and the Hess Center for New Frontiers at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, both in Washington, DC. She is formerly a tenured professor at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges. She has studied at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in Rostock, Germany, and served as a demographics consultant to the U.S. Office of the Secretary of Defense (Policy).
This event is sponsored by TentCraft. Books will be available for purchase and signing, provided by Brilliant Books.
The event will be held at the Milliken Auditorium in the Dennos Museum Center. There will be a welcome reception at 6 p.m., with the program following at 7 p.m. The program is also available to livestream online.
Visit TCIAF.com for event details and to secure in-person & online tickets. Event admission is free for students, educators, and all NMC employees.
May 28, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
NMC will host the annual Pride Carnival in partnership with Up North Pride on Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. at NMC’s Front Street Campus.
The family-friendly event is open to the public and will feature food trucks, games, activities and giveaways.
May 13, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum welcomes Matthew L.M. Fletcher for a hybrid event at 12:30 p.m. EST on Thursday, May 16 to discuss tribal sovereignty and history.
Fletcher is the Harry Burns Hutchins Collegiate Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School. He teaches and writes in the areas of federal Indian law, American Indian tribal law, Anishinaabe legal and political philosophy, constitutional law, federal courts, and legal ethics.
Fletcher also sits as an appellate judge for the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, the Colorado River Indian Tribes, the Hoopa Valley Tribe, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians, the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska, and the Tulalip Tribes. He is a member of the Grand Traverse Band.
The moderator for this event is Mark Wilson, a citizen of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians and former Vice-Chair of the Tribal Council (2014-2022). Wilson serves as Mayor Pro Tem of Traverse City and is a member of the International Affairs Forum Advisory Board.
The event will open and close with a drum ceremony by Dusty Bear, composed of members of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
This event is supported in part by grant funding from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
The event will be held at the Dennos Museum Center Milliken Auditorium, 1701 E. Front St, Traverse City, MI. There will be a welcoming reception at 11:30 a.m.. The 12:30 program is also available to livestream online.
Visit TCIAF.com for event details and to secure in-person & online tickets. Event admission is free for students & educators, including all employees of NMC and area schools.
May 6, 2024 | Dennos Events, Intercom, Student Events
On Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Dennos Museum Center will be hosting the Spring Art Market. Engage with 25 talented artists selling work in a range of media from painting, printmaking, illustration, mixed media and ceramics to glass, wood, fiber, and jewelry. Take a museum stroll with mom and enjoy a pianist playing in the galleries. Create a Mother’s Day card with our docents. There is fun for all during this FREE DAY at the museum.
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- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spring Art Market
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Printmaking and ceramic demos throughout the day
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. card making project
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pianist in the galleries
- 12–2 p.m. Coffee and cookies in the galleries (or as long as they last)
- 2–3 p.m. Special behind-the-scenes tour with the Director
Parking is free in the Dennos Museum Center lot and throughout NMC’s campus.
May 6, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
Donate blood and help save lives!
Versiti Blood Centers is holding another blood drive on campus. The blood bus will be in the Cedar Lot on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 12–4 p.m. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome! Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating. All donors will receive a free t-shirt.
If you want to sign up please click on the link below or call 1(866) Mi-Blood.
For questions, contact Heidi Robinson from Veristit at hrobinson@versiti.org.
Apr 26, 2024 | Student Events
The Marine Technology Society is hosting a party to celebrate the end of the year on Thursday, May 2 from 4–7 p.m. at the pier at the Great Lakes Campus. Join us for food, games and ROVs! In the event of inclement weather, the party will be held indoors at the Makerspace in the Parsons-Stulen Building.
For questions, contact Shelby Satkowiak at satkow2@mail.nmc.edu.
Apr 19, 2024 | Student Events
Need a study buddy for finals? Join the Success Coaching team from 2–5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 in room 106/107 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center for study tables! This is a great opportunity to get prepared for finals. Join in on subject area tables with others who might be studying similar material while enjoying light refreshments. 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 feel stressful but with some support (and some snacks!) they can feel a little bit easier!
Questions? Email successcoach@nmc.edu or call (231) 995-2828.
Apr 19, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
Join the NMC Magazine staff from 3–5 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 in room 32 of Scholars Hall to celebrate the release of the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 issues.
Magazine contributors and supporters are invited to help us jazz up our office; we’ll be painting the wall bricks! Refreshments will be provided.
Keep an eye out for the award-winning NMC Magazine’s Spring 2024 issue, “Hues of NMC,” coming soon to campus newsstands!
Apr 12, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
The Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council is hosting their annual awards ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19 in the Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum on NMC’s Front Street Campus. Celebrate with passionate environmentalists and honor their dedication to protecting our planet. David Milarch, Co-Founder of Archangel Ancient Tree Archive, will be the evening’s keynote speaker and NMC faculty member Nick Roster will be receiving an award. The event is free for NMC students and employees. Refreshments will be provided.
Contact Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu for more information.
Apr 12, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
Do you have questions surrounding disabilities? Ever wondered what it would be like to live with a disability?
Hosts Craig Saunders and Gary Holik from Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) will join a panel of NMC students to discuss what it is like to live day-to-day with various disabilities so that attendees can grasp a better understanding of their human experience through life.
The event will be held in the room 106/107 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center from noon to 1:30 pm. on Wednesday, April 24.
A QnA session will follow their presentation. Boxed lunches will be provided. Open to all employees and students.
This event is brought to you by the NMC Disability Support Office and DEIB Advisory Council.
Apr 12, 2024 | Student Events
Stop by the End of Year Block Bash from 5–9 p.m. on Friday, April 26 in the Dogwood and Chestnut parking lots. Carnival attractions, live music, food and more—the opportunities for fun are endless. Those who wish to participate in rides must register and complete a waiver first. Registrants will receive a bracelet on the day of the event.
Apr 12, 2024 | Student Events
NMC’s Native American Student Organization will hold a pow wow honoring the 2024 Native American graduates from 1–4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 on NMC’s Front Street Campus. Grand Entry is at 2:30 p.m.
The pow wow will be held under the pines south of the Osterlin Building at 1701 E. Front St. in Traverse City. Admission and parking are free. The event will include food and other vendors in addition to traditional dancing. All tribal vendors from any tribe are welcome. Honorariums are available to the first 40 dancers.
For more information contact Nathan Bootz, NMC’s Native American Success Coach, at nbootz@nmc.edu or (231)436-2411.
Apr 11, 2024 | Student Events
Discover the field of Social Work! See how your Social Sciences classes and degree can help you earn a degree and career in Social Work!
Representatives from Ferris State University’s Traverse City campus will be in room 106/107 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on Wednesday, April 17 from 6–7:30 p.m. to discuss the ever-growing career field of Social Work, the NMC to Ferris State University transfer pathway, internship opportunities and earning potential!
For questions, contact Lisa Blackford at lblackford@nmc.edu or (231) 995-1294 and Kevin D’Alessandro at kevindalessandro@ferris.edu or (231) 492-6522
