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 is Wednesday, February 8, from 9:15–10 a.m., in the Student Lounge outside the O100 offices in the Osterlin Building (#12 on the Main Campus Map).
The Technology Help Desk and Information Security are hosting SCARy: a cybersecurity learning experience on Wednesday, February 8 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center in rooms 106/107.
The NMC Theater Class will be presenting, there will be activities to learn about phishing, webcam covers, password security, fake scholarship/debt relief and more! There will be giveaways, treats and great prizes like Doordash, Best Buy, and gas gift cards.
Don’t miss this informative event — cybersecurity is incredibly important for you to understand!
Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum continues Thursday, February 16 at 11:30 a.m. in the Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center. Experts will explore India’s economic evolution, domestic politics, and foreign policy in relation to the U.S., China and more. Guests will take questions from both in-person and online audiences. A reception will be held at 11:00 a.m. featuring appetizers provided by the event sponsor, Taste of India. (more…)
Airgas, a local supplier for the NMC Welding Technology program, will host Cobot (the newest robotic system) demonstrations at Aero Park Labs on Thursday, February 16 throughout the day from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
The International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College presents a discussion with Jack Segal, a retired senior US diplomat and former co-chair of the International Affairs Forum who served at the US Embassy in Israel as Counselor for Political/Military Affairs during the first Intifada and the Gulf War. Segal will discuss Israel’s new coalition government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Far-right factions of the new coalition threaten to destabilize Israel, Palestine and the greater region. The presentation will include a public Q & A session. (more…)
Welcome back, students! Residence Life and Campus Life are hosting a welcome back skate for NMC students in the Howe Arena at the Civic Center on Saturday, January 21 from 7:30-9 p.m. Refreshments will be provided by Ratio Christi and His House. This event is free to all NMC students. Must present a valid NMC ID to participate.
The Howe Arena is located at 1125 W Civic Center Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686
For more details contact Marcus Bennett at (231) 995-1401 or mbennett@nmc.edu
Put on your glad rags and join this Roaring 20s extravaganza! On Friday, January 27, the Student Success Ambassador team will be hosting Gala to Give — a networking event to connect students with alumni, local businesses, and the greater Traverse City community. The event will be held from 7–10 p.m. at The Hagerty Center on NMC’s Great Lakes Campus.
The event will celebrate NMC’s connections with the community while benefiting the College for Kids scholarship fund so that all kids in our community might have the opportunity to experience these great programs.
The night will be filled with live music, mocktails, hors d’oeuvres and desserts with raffle prize drawings throughout the evening.
Tickets are $15 for current students and $30 for alumni and guests. Sponsorship opportunities for businesses are also available. Purchase your tickets at nmc.edu/gala.
The Democratic Party Club is hosting an end of the semester event at Tabletop Underground on Saturday, December 17 from 2-5 p.m. in downtown Traverse City. Come socialize and celebrate finishing the semester. There will be board games and good company!
RSVP no later than Friday, December 16 by 2:00 p.m. to lobbj.mail.nmc.edu. Admission is free.
Join us for a soccer study break on Tuesday, December 13 at 2 p.m. in the Timothy Nelson Innovation Center Room 104 to watch Argentina and Croatia in the the 2022 World Cup Semi-Finals.
Will Lionel Messi or Luka Modric lead their team to the finals? Tune in with us to find out!
The library’s finals studyfest returns! Join us on Thursday, December 8 from 4 p.m.–midnight for a night of camaraderie and commiseration and get the fuel and support you need to knock out your final assignments and exam prep. Librarians, Success Coaches, and Writing Center staff will be on hand to help, and we’ll have snacks, hot beverages, and even a build your own loaded potato skin bar from 6–8 p.m. Hope to see you there!
The Dennos Museum is hosting Observing with NASA – Family Day on Saturday, December 3. Enjoy free admission to the museum and make your own astronomical images using the Observing with NASA Kiosk in the Discovery Gallery.
At 1 p.m. join the Astronomical Society to make a comet and learn about moon phases.
At 2 p.m. Jerry Dobek, head of the Astronomy and Science Departments at Northwestern Michigan College, will lead a presentation on the Observing With NASA Kiosk and the science behind the imaging used by the Hubble Telescope in the MIlliken Auditorium.
About Jerry Dobek: Dr. Jerry Dobek is a professional astrophysicist and faculty instructor at Northwestern Michigan College. His research interests are in variable stars and dark material, which he conducts from his own observatory north of Traverse City, Michigan. Jerry is also the site coordinator / site director for Project ASTRO and Project Family ASTRO for the Michigan and Upper Wisconsin sites, and serves as the regional Solar System Ambassador for NASA / JPL. Jerry is a founding member of and the regional representative for the International Dark-Sky Association and has been instrumental in writing lighting ordinances for townships and counties in Michigan as well as several other states.
NMC Campus Recreation will be doing a dodgeball tournament on Thursday, December 8 at 7 p.m. in the Rajkovich Physical Education Center (PE Building).
The deadline to sign up is December 7, 2022
For more details contact Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu
NMC Voices invites you to come play some games and enjoy a bagel on November 29 from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center room 104/105.
The NMC Jazz Band, directed by Laurie Sears, will present a swinging concert featuring the music of jazz greats such as Count Basie, Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, Chick Corea, Benny Carter, Oliver Nelson, Joe Henderson and Benny Golson.
Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Milliken Auditorium
Presale: $13 adults/$8 students and seniors
At the Door: $15 adults/ $10 students and seniors
FREE to NMC students with ID
In celebration of the Observing with NASA Kiosk at the Dennos Museum Center, enjoy a Family Night at NMC’s Rogers Observatory on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 8 p.m. This extra special night will include planetary observations. Observatory nights are dependent upon weather, so be sure to check out gtastro.org for updates!
The Rogers Observatory is several miles south of NMC’s main campus, at 1753 Birmley Road. (O on Campus Map)
The library will conclude its Curiosities Shorts Fest program with a screening of several shorts on Thursday, November 17 at 6 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Room 104/105. Join us for pizza, popcorn, good films and good company!
Films shown will be a handful of participant favorites selected from the 12 films watched during the discussion series.
Free to attend, all are welcome, no advance registration required.
Get a start on your finals game plan with the Student Success Center on December 1 from 1-2 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Rm. 123. Study experts will help provide the motivation and tools needed to conquer finals! Snacks will be provided.
Campus Life will be hosting a volleyball tournament on Thursday, November 17 at 7 p.m. in the Rajkovich Physical Education Center. This tournament is open to all NMC staff, students and faculty.
The deadline to sign up is November 16.
For any questions or concerns please reach out to Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu.