The NMC Jazz Lab Band will join the Jeff Haas Trio plus Laurie Sears for an afternoon of swinging jazz on Sunday, October 23 at 3 p.m. at the Grand Traverse Circuit.
A suggested donation of $20 ($5 for Students) includes complimentary food from Edson Farms, wine from Chateau Chantal and great music!
The GT Circuit is located at 225 W. 14th St. in Traverse City.
The NMC Jazz Big Band will join the Jeff Haas Trio plus Laurie Sears for an afternoon of swinging jazz on Sunday, October 9 at 3 p.m. at the Grand Traverse Circuit.
A suggested donation of $20 ($5 for Students) includes complimentary food from Edson Farms, wine from Chateau Chantal and great music!
The GT Circuit is located at 225 W. 14th St. in Traverse City.
Make your own space themed artwork on Sunday, October 9, 2022 from 1–3 p.m. in the Sculpture Court at the Dennos Museum Center with some of the museum’s docents. While at the museum, work with real data from NASA telescopes and satellites using our Observing With NASA Kiosk in the Discovery Gallery.
Decorate your car, get in costume, and hand out candy! Prizes for best decorations!
Want to Trick or Treat with the kids? Bring the family Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m. for this outdoor Trunk or Treat fun!
Located in the Cherry Parking Lot across from the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center.
Northwestern Michigan College and the NMC Native American Student Organization are presenting an Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration on Monday, October 10 from 2–4 p.m. on the front lawn outside of the Osterlin Building.
The Grand Traverse Band, drummers, dancers, and other Native members will be under the pines to help educate and celebrate the day.
This event is free and open to the public. Be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Would you like to visit Iceland next May to study geology and the biology of climate change but have a lot of questions?
Tamara Coleman and Nick Roster, the instructors leading the trip, will be hosting a meet-and-greet on Thursday, September 29 from 5–6 p.m. in Rm. 111 of the Health & Science Building for students who are interested in learning more about this trip.
Unable to attend? Contact Dr. Tamara Coleman at tcoleman@nmc.edu or Dr. Nicholas Roster at nroster@nmc.edu for more information about this opportunity.
See the world and earn academic credits at the same time! Bring a lunch and join us for a conversation on Thursday, October 6, 12:15–1 p.m. in Rm. 106/107 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center to learn about our study abroad experiences in Iceland, Guatemala, Spain & Portugal, and Morocco next summer.
At this meeting you will:
For more information, contact Jim Bensley at jbensley@nmc.edu, Marina Call at mcall@nmc.edu or call the International Services and Service Learning office at (231)995-2527.
Join us for a free community discussion related to adolescent mental health in Northern Michigan presented by GVSU Traverse City and NMC. Panelists from across the community will share information and local resources related to this important topic to care for our youth in Northern Michigan.
Date:
Monday, October 17, 2022, 7:30–9:30 a.m.
Location:
The Hagerty Center at Northwestern Michigan College
715 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
Agenda:
7:30–8 a.m.: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8–9:30 a.m.: Program
This event is free and open to the public. Register to save your seat!
The Health Forum of Northern Michigan is offered in the fall and spring of each year. It is a collaboration between the GVSU Traverse City Regional Center and Northwestern Michigan College. It is supported by a planning committee of community leaders in the Grand Traverse area. The event is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of West Michigan.
Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum continues Thursday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center. The event starts with a reception at 5:30 p.m. with wine & light appetizers.
IAF will host an immigration Debate with David Aguilar, former acting commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Theresa Cardinal Brown, managing director of immigration and cross-border policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center. The debate will center on immigration reform with a focus on solutions.
What’s next after NMC? Start planning at the 2022 Fall Transfer Fair on Wednesday, October 12 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. Over 30 schools will be in attendance from 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. to answer your questions in person about next steps on transferring. This is your opportunity to discuss transfer requirements and get information on degrees available at a variety of schools without having to travel to each university. All students that attend are entered to win some awesome prizes! Will we see you there?!
To learn more about the colleges attending as well as helpful questions to ask at a transfer fair, visit the Academic and Career Advising College Visits page.
For more information, contact the Advising Center at 231-995-1040, advising@nmc.edu or visit nmc.edu/transferfair.
Learn more about Davenport University and their partnership with NMC while enjoying free food, music and games. Representatives will discuss the programs that DU offers in areas such as Business, Technology, Health Professions, and Urban Education.
When: Wednesday September 28, 2022, 1–3 p.m.
Where: Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center
Friday, Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m.,Questions? Contact Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu or (231) 995-1401.
On Wednesday, Sept. 21, three Great Lakes Water Studies Institute students will present on their summer internship experiences with JOA, eTrac, and Michels Construction, Inc. The presentations will be at 10 a.m. in the Experiential Learning Institute Office (Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Rm. 103). Coffee and pastries will be provided.
In recognition of Deaf Awareness month, please join NMC’s Office of Disability Services and the local chapter of AAUW (American Association of University Women) at a Zoom panel on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 6–7 p.m. Acclaimed author Katie Booth with be discussing and reading from her book The Invention of Miracles: Language, Power and Alexander Graham Bell’s Quest to End Deafness. She will be joined by two members of the local Deaf community who will share their experiences. The program will be ASL interpreted and live captioned.
Learn more about this free Zoom event at traversecityarea-mi.aauw.net and register for the event here.
Contact Suzanne Sorkin at sorkin@msu.edu for more information about this presentation.
Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum launches its 29th season on Thursday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennos Museum Center Milliken Auditorium in Traverse City, preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. with wine & snacks.
IAF’s season opener will be an in-person event: “Democracy vs. Autocracy” with Erica Frantz, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science, Michigan State University. Dr. Frantz will explore global examples of the erosion of democratic ideals and the dangerous slide into authoritarianism.
Dr. Frantz has published seven books on these themes, including Authoritarianism: What Everyone Needs to Know (Oxford University Press, 2018). She is a frequent contributor to publications including Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, and The Washington Post. This event will also be available to livestream.
The event will be moderated by John Zachman, Ph.D., professor in the Political Science and Philosophy Departments at Northwestern Michigan College. John holds a B.A. from Michigan State University and a Ph.D. from Duke University. At NMC, he teaches moral and ethical philosophy and political science courses in a variety of disciplines. He has been promoting student and community engagement in world affairs for over two decades at NMC.
Tickets are required and available for purchase at TCIAF.com or at the door. In-person admission is $15 per person.
Current students and educators receive free in-person admission with school I.D. or name badge. The event is available to livestream. Registration is required with a suggested donation of $10.
Join us for lunch on Wednesday, September 21 at 12:15 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center room 106/107 to learn about 2023 study abroad opportunities for students. NMC offers 8-16 day academic learning experiences around the world. Most students can qualify for $1000 scholarships. Students receive academic credit and can also qualify for a global endorsement on their diploma. Please register here.
Come see cool cars and support students at NMC’s 16th annual Mike McIntosh Memorial Truck & Car Show on Saturday, September 10 from 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at NMC’s Automotive Service Technology Building, located at 2510 Aero Park Drive. Car enthusiasts will display their classic cars, 4X4s, dragsters, sports cars, modified late models, motorcycles and more. Student projects will also be on display in addition to special representation from Fox Motors, Williams Chevrolet, Serra Motors and Bill Marsh. 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.
Admission is free for spectators. There is a $15 entry fee per vehicle for contestants and registration begins at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit NMC’s Automotive program.
Join us on Friday, September 23 from 7–9 p.m. for the opening of Jason S. Yi: Dissimulations and Infinite Splendor, Infinite Light: The Bruce Walker Collection of Religious Tibetan Art.
Enjoy an evening with light refreshments from Burritt’s Fresh Market, a cash bar, and live music by Jordan Hamilton. At 7:30 p.m., Jason S. Yi will lead an informal tour in the MacFarlane Gallery of his work.
Members will receive two drink tickets each upon arrival. Additionally, members can enjoy double discounts in the Museum Store the night of the event. Guests of members and the public are welcome to attend the event, but will not receive drink tickets upon arrival.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.