May 3, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
On Saturday, May 14th from 11a.m.—5 p.m. the Dennos Museum Center will be hosting the Spring Art Market. Over 20 talented artists will be present selling their works in media including pottery, jewelry, print, painting, glass, metal, mixed media, fiber and more. Sculptures exploring color and form by current exhibit artist, Nathalie Miebach, will be newly displayed for sale as part of the market as well as her playful series of colorful woven paper lamps.
Live art demonstrations will take place throughout the day by NMC Fine Art Faculty featuring table top printing by artist Glenn Wolff and customized ceramics by artist Zach Tate.
- 10 a.m. —11 a.m. Members Only & NMC Staff and Students Preview – Shop & Park Early
- 1 p.m. Children’s Art Demo & Book Signing With Local Author & Illustrator, Brianne Farley. Also visit Brianne’s newly installed dinosaur mural in the Discovery Gallery.
- 2 p.m. Tour with our Director, Craig Hadley
- 11 a.m.—4 p.m. Children’s Art Activity with our docents
Come out and support local artists, the Dennos Museum and NMC Art Department faculty! Enjoy free admission and special programs for all ages throughout the day.
The full list of participating artists can be viewed here.
Apr 20, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
Come to the NMC Library and the 1st floor of the West Hall Innovation Center Wednesday, April 27 from 4—10 p.m. for an evening of snacks and support to power through the finals crunch!
We’ll have snacks and beverages throughout, and a big stack of pizzas arriving at 6pm.
Come for the snacks and solidarity, stay for the support. Peer study groups, student success coaches, Writing and Reading Center staff, and librarians will all be on hand to help you knock out your assignments and exam prep.
We’ll also have an on-site child care room for kids Pre-K and up to give you some uninterrupted focus time (parents must remain reachable and in the building).
Apr 20, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
NMC Campus Life will be hosting a 3-on-3 basketball tournament next Thursday, April 28, from 6—10 p.m. This Tournament is open to all NMC staff, students, and faculty and will be played in the Rajkovich Physical Education Building.
Teams must sign up by Wednesday, April 27th.
For any questions or concerns please reach out to idedenbach@nmc.edu or mbennett@nmc.edu.
Apr 19, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
This free, in-person event will provide local industries and manufacturers with the opportunity to experience the NMC Learning Lab firsthand. You will see an overview of the collaboration robot, milling operation, and the integration required to allow them to successfully work in tandem. Lab demonstrations, training opportunities, and more will be showcased.
Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Place: Parsons-Stulen Building, Room 151, 2600 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City, MI
Time: 3—4:30 p.m.
This is a great chance to see the Learning Lab in action and continue to bring Industry 4.0 to the region!
Apr 18, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
Join us for a swinging jazz concert featuring the NMC Jazz Bands, directed by Laurie Sears with guest artist Josh Lawrence, trumpet and new Director of Jazz Studies at Interlochen Center for the Arts. The concert is Saturday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Milliken Auditorium.
Free to NMC students with ID, tickets at simpletix.com.
Apr 12, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
Are you interested in finding out more about GVSU’s Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program? Come to the Physician Assistant Program Preview Day on Friday, April 22, from 9-11 a.m. During the session, you will have a chance to hear from the PA program director and the chair of admissions, who will answer any of your admission and/or program related questions. You will also tour the labs used by the PA program in Traverse City and meet with the site director. Current GVSU PA students and an advisor will also be available to answer questions.
This event is open to anyone interested or curious about the PA program and will be held at the NMC University Center in room UC 09.
Please RSVP here if you plan to attend.
Apr 7, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
A free outdoor Earth Day concert and celebration from noon—8 p.m. Friday, April 22, will kick off a week of events marking Earth Day on campus.
Open to the public, the concert will be held under a tent outside of the NMC Innovation Center on main campus. Bands featured include headliners Erin Zindle and the Ragbirds, with openers Silver Creek Revival, and featuring The Lofteez, Stonefolk, Jimmy Olson/Friends, Avid Kain, and Skylea with David Chown. Production support and planning is being furnished by NMC Audio Tech students, along with NMC Student Life and NMC Student Government. Set changes will occur on the hour.
The concert will celebrate Earth Day and focus on environmental issues, especially water. Along with the music, information tables will be offered by campus and community groups including NMC Water Studies, the NMC Green Team, FLOW (For Love of Water) non-profit, Title Track, and more. E-waste recycling bins will also be available on main campus, accepting the following items: Computers, laptops, cell phones, modems, card readers, iPods, inkjet printer cartridges and network equipment. Earth Day events continue into the following week:
- Campus cleanup (all week): Campus teams can choose a time and space to clean up at their convenience between April 22 and 29. Trash bags and gloves will be available at the Earth Day Fair Student Success table and in the Student Success Center (Osterlin Building) all week long.
- Grow your own produce (Monday, April 25, 10—12 p.m.) Get a jump start on gardening and learn how to be self-sufficient. Seeds and informational handouts will be available in the NMC Innovation Center.

- Bioregional mapping (Tuesday April 26, 5:30 p.m.) Do you know where you’re at? Get a clue doing hands-on natural mapping with author and teacher Stephanie Mills. We’ll save the earth one place at a time, and we cannot save—or love—what we can’t describe. Together we’ll chart the outlines of our habitats and blaze a trail to more to learn. Meet in the Innovation Center, Room 106/107.
- Native flower planting day (Thursday, April 28, 12—3 p.m.) Learn the importance of native vegetation. Meet in the NMC Innovation Center. Gloves and tools will be provided.
- Restorative outdoor yoga (Friday, April 29, 12 p.m.) Nature is important for mental health. Practice being mindful and respectful to the land. Meet in NMC Innovation Center, practice will be outdoors.
RELEASE DATE: APRIL 8, 2022
CONTACT
Sally Smarsty
Student Success Coordinator
Phone: (231) 995-3021
ssmarsty@nmc.edu
Apr 7, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
NMC Campus Life will be hosting a volleyball tournament on Thursday, April 14 from 6-10 p.m. in the Rajkovich Physical Education Center. This tournament is gender-inclusive and open to all NMC staff, students, and faculty.
Teams must sign up by Wednesday, April 13th.
For any questions or concerns please reach out to idedenbach@nmc.edu or mbennett@nmc.edu.
Apr 5, 2022 | Student Events
20Fathoms welcomes the NMC CIT Program to our office, Northern Michigan’s home of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
- Meet regional tech professionals
- Learn about career paths and opportunities
- Hear how startup incubators are fueling the future
- Enjoy food and refreshments as you grow your network
When: Thursday, April 21, 5:30-7:30 pm
Where: 10850 E. Traverse Hwy, Ste. 4400, Traverse City, MI
Apr 5, 2022 | Student Events
Join us for a free self-defense course taught by a local martial arts instructor on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from 1 pm – 2 pm in the Rajkovich Physical Education Center (Gym). This event is open to all NMC students.
Questions? Email bhanbury@nmc.edu
Mar 29, 2022 | Student Events
Join us in West Hall 106/107 Thursday, April 28 from 8–9 p.m. for a viewing of the Global Virtual – Take Back the Night event.
This hour will be packed with resources, testimony, poetry and more!
Mar 28, 2022 | Student Events
Take a study break! Power up with free Pizza!
Join NMC President Nick Nissley for Pizza with the President at Noon Wednesday, April 27 in the Innovation Center near the Hawk Owl Café.
Mar 21, 2022 | Student Events
Come paint, draw, color, doodle, on a big canvas and we will hang it up in West Hall!
Art supplies will be provided. See you there!
Mar 21, 2022 | Student Events
The NMC Pride student group will hold a Pride Mixer Thursday, April 7 at 6–8 p.m. in room 106 in the Innovation Center. We will have games and other activities. All students are welcome!
For more information, please contact Denny at dnguyen@nmc.edu
Mar 21, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events

The Passport Student Lecture Series is a chance to explore other cultures through the experience of NMC students.
Hear Rafael Hernandez, a culinary student at NMC, talk about life and culture in Puerto Rico 12:30–1:30 p.m. Friday, April 8 in West Hall Innovation Center Rm. 106. Empanadillas will be served, made by Rafael from his grandmother’s recipe.
Global Endorsement students, please bring your GE passport so that it can be stamped to earn your GE event points!
Mar 20, 2022 | Student Events
Join us Tuesday, April 19 from 7:30–8:15 p.m. for an evening of support and solidarity for survivors of sexual assault here on campus. There will be free food, poetry reading, personal testimonies, a vigil and more! Meet outside of the West Hall Innovation Center and East Hall.
Mar 15, 2022 | Student Events
Join the Student Life Office Thursday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in West Hall Innovation Center in room 104/105 for FREE food and a movie viewing in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness month!
Mar 14, 2022 | Student Events
Representatives from the OptiMize program out of the University of Michigan will be on campus after the Transfer Fair Tuesday 3/15 to help students learn more about the opportunities it can offer, whether or not you wish to attend Univ. of Michigan.
If you could change something in the world, what would you change? OptiMize is a community of people helping students turn ideas into impact. Networking, social impact, entrepreneurship, transfer and funding are just some of the opportunities available through optiMize. For more information & examples of their work, visit their website here: optimizemi.org.
Join us in West Hall at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday to learn more!