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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Students in NMC’s Western and Eastern Religions classes are hosting a conference on Saturday, April 13 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center at NMC’s Front Street Campus.
The Comparative Religion and Interfaith Conference is the culmination of an optional course project that will serve as a way for students to apply their learning of world religions in a way that benefits our campus and local community. The conference aims to increase knowledge and understanding of not only diverse religious and cultural perspectives, but also of some of the ways religion pops up in the world around us. Children’s activities will be available throughout the event except during lunch. This event is free and open to the public.
Opening session
For more information, contact Sarah Montgomery-Richards at smontgomery@nmc.edu or (231) 995-1331 and Ceynor Drumm at cdrumm@nmc.edu.
Stop by the Library on Wednesday, April 17 from 5–11 p.m. for the the end-of-semester finals studyfest ! We’ll have the fuel and support you need to tackle your exam prep, final essays and projects, as well as a movement room and a craft corner to de-stress with some crocheting and coloring. The Writing Center, Student Success and tutoring teams will be available to provide additional support.
Two rounds of Dino’s Pizza will be provided along with a selection of other snacks, beverages and fun raffle prizes. Stop by for a bit or stay for the duration and take a serious dent out of your finals work pile!
NMC, in collaboration with Northern Michigan University, will be hosting a workshop at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center room 106/107 for students to learn about the appropriate next steps to take after being accepted as a first year student or transfer student to a college or university.
Topics covered include:
The workshop is open to NMC students, high school students and community members. Dinner will be provided.
The Experiential Learning Institute and Student Success team are excited to present an interactive, “Study Smart, Finish Strong” finals preparation workshop from 12–1 p.m. on Monday, April 8. This will be an interactive lunch and learn for students, focused on understanding the learning cycle and how to apply that knowledge to make a study plan for finals! The workshop will take place in the ELI office (TJNIC 103) and lunch will be provided, courtesy of ELI.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work aboard a nuclear powered ship? On April 9, Captain Delaney will be hosting an informational seminar on nuclear opportunities in room 211 of the Great Lakes Building. The discussion begins at 1430 with plenty of time for Q&A. Feel free to leave early for class at 1500, or to arrive once your class gets out at 1500.
Join 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.
The event will be held on Wednesday, April 10 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).
Grand Valley State University is hosting a free community event in partnership with NMC where experts will share their experience with artificial intelligence in education.
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has sparked significant interest in the academic world, dominating headlines and becoming a focal point of academic discussions. A prevailing concern is that students may exploit AI to complete assignments and write papers. Instead of perceiving AI as a threat to academic integrity, it is crucial to acknowledge its potential as a tool and remain open to the possibilities it presents for enriching education. By adopting a forward-thinking approach, educators can leverage AI to complement traditional teaching methods, fostering a more dynamic and effective learning environment.
The discussion will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10. Register at gvsu.edu/traverse/ai to attend in person or join the livestream. Those joining in-person will meet in Room 07 (lower level) of the NMC University Center.
Immerse yourself in the joyful exuberance of the NMC Jazz Bands under the direction of trumpeter and educator Joshua L Wagner on Saturday, April 20 in the Milliken Auditorium. This concert will feature vibraphonist Jim Cooper as soloist with the Jazz Lab Band, Jazz Big Band, and a special Jazz Combo that will be performing works by Jim. The concert will feature a vibrant mix of music genres, showcasing each band’s versatility. Expect an evening filled with rhythm, melody, and harmony that will leave you spellbound.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. with a brief intermission.
Tickets at the door are $13/advance $15/door for adults, $8/advance $10/door for seniors and free for NMC students with their student ID. Tickets can be purchased at simpletix.com. Exact change cash purchases at the door are appreciated, Contact the NMC Box Office line at (231) 995-1340 for questions or assistance in purchasing tickets.
The Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) Library and Traverse Area District Library (TADL) will host author and chef Abra Berens at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 in the McGuire Community Room at the public library on Woodmere Avenue. The speaking engagement is part of the Library of Michigan’s 2024 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour.
Berens, currently farmer and chef at Granor Farm in Three Oaks, started cooking at Zingerman’s Deli in Ann Arbor, co-founded Bare Knuckle Farm in Northport, and has collaborated with Farm Club in Leelanau County. She currently serves on the advisory board of NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute.
Abra Berens will discuss her latest cookbook Pulp: A Practical Guide to Cooking with Fruit; recently selected as a Michigan Notable Book for 2024. In addition to highlighting recipes using fruits of the northwest lower peninsula, Berens will discuss challenges and opportunities related to area agriculture and food production.
At the April 11 event at TADL, students of NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute will recreate both sweet and savory recipes from Pulp: A Practical Guide to Cooking with Fruit for attendees to sample.
For more information about this free event celebrating a Michigan author, contact NMC Library at (231) 995-1064 or library@nmc.edu.
The 2024 Michigan Notable Books program and Author Tours are made possible by the Library of Michigan, the Library of Michigan Foundation, and Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, visit www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks and www.LibraryofMichiganFoundation.org.
Light up the Night is an evening of awareness and solidarity surrounding sexual assault and sexual harassment. Join fellow NMC community members at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 for a vigil honoring and empowering survivors of sexual assault. Attendees will meet in room 106/107 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. The event is open to students and employees. Refreshments and crafts will be provided.