Mar 8, 2023 | Intercom, Student Events

NMC Campus Life will be hosting a 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Thursday, March 16, at 7 p.m. This tournament is open to all NMC staff, students, and faculty and will be held in the Rajkovich Physical Education Building.
Rules:
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- All players must sign a waiver before play.
- Rock/Paper/Scissors To Start.
- One timeout per game.
- Ball must be checked by opposing team player before each possession.
- No more than 3 team members from each team on a court at a time, substitutions can only be done during a stoppage of play.
- Change of possession must begin at top of key (three point line). Ball must be returned to 3-point line in a change of possession following missed basket.
- Self-officiated contests, no free throws. Defense calls the fouls.
- Made shots inside the arc will count as 2 points, outside the arc will count as 3 points.
- No more than 4 persons max on each team. Once on a team, you are on that team for the duration of the tournament.
- No profanity or fighting will be allowed. Student Rights and Responsibilities policies apply.
- Poor sportsmanship will mark with opponent free shot; second leads to disqualification.
- The first team to 21 wins.
Prizes:
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- First Place: $25 Gift Card for each team member (maximum of 4 team members)
- Second Place: $10 Gift Card for each team member (maximum of 4 team members)
If you have any questions please reach out to Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu or (231) 995-1401.
Mar 7, 2023 | Student Events
The Democratic Party Club and the Audio Tech Club are hosting a talent show featuring NMC students on Thursday, March 16 at 7 p.m. in Scholars Hall, room 217.

Join us for entertainment, food and beverages! It is free and a fun time for all who show up!
Feb 27, 2023 | Student Events
Are you interested in finding out more about GVSU’s Physician Assistant program? Come to the PA program preview event in Traverse City on Friday, March 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to meet with the PA program director, the chair of admissions for the PA program, a representative from the College of Health Professions Student Service office and current GVSU PA students. We will answer any of your admission and/or program-related questions and provide a tour of the facilities used by the PA program.
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 if you plan to attend.
Feb 22, 2023 | Student Events

Students and community members are invited to the 17th annual NMC Career & Employment Fair, in partnership with Northwest Michigan Works and Networks Northwest. The event will be held on March 2 from 3-6 p.m. (2:30 p.m. opening for veterans). 80 regional businesses will be looking to fill seasonal, part-time, full-time and internship positions, as well as network with the community. Resources will be on site the day of the event to assist with career counseling, veteran services and resumes. Attendees will also be entered to win raffle prizes!
Feb 21, 2023 | Intercom, Student Events
On Wednesday, March 8, International Services and Student Success will host a Holi celebration. Holi is a Hindu festival that originated in India but is now celebrated in different communities all over the world. Holi is a time for people of all backgrounds to come together and celebrate the triumph of good over evil and the new changes that spring brings!

The even will start with a Lunch & Learn from 1-1:30 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center room 106/107. Sarah Montgomery-Richards will give a brief history and overview of the festival. The Hawk Owl Cafe will be preparing tandoori chicken thighs and tandoori braised tofu. Both dishes will be served with lemon-herb basmati rice, Indian spiced root vegetables, grilled naan (bread), and a cucumber-yogurt dipping sauce. Lunch will be provided for free to all who attend the Lunch & Learn session.
The celebration will conclude with traditional color throwing in the Cherry Lot from 1:30-3 p.m. We will listen to Bollywood music, throw colors, and enjoy some time together as a community!
Join us for the whole event or stop by whenever you can. We cannot wait to celebrate with you!
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Feb 17, 2023 | Intercom, Student Events
Come play games to celebrate the library’s brand new “Library of Things” collection! Join us in the library on Thursday, March 2 from 6-9 p.m. to try out a new board game or play a familiar favorite. Pizza and drinks will be provided, and all games and other items in the “Library of Things” collection will be available to borrow at the end of the event.
Our newest collection embraces a broader notion of the kinds of resources libraries can steward for their communities. Games, knitting needles and therapy lamps are among the items that will soon be available to borrow, along with specialized equipment related to the college’s academic programs such as a portable audio recorder (Audio Tech) and a cardiac stethoscope (Nursing).
We’d also love to hear from NMC students and employees about “things” they’d like to see added to the collection. Hope to see you there and bring a friend—the more the merrier!
Feb 17, 2023 | Intercom, Student Events
Join the National Writers Series for an evening with Alvin Hall, author of Driving the Green Book. Alvin Hall wrote Driving the Green Book, an account of a 2000-mile journey across the country, using the Green Book as his guide to help him understand the experience of African Americans through the 1960s.

He will be talking about his experience at the City Opera House on Thursday, February 23. Doors open at 6 p.m. with live music and the event starts at 7 p.m. followed by a book signing. The Special Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has purchased tickets for the event. Please get in touch with Marcus Bennett if you are interested in getting free tickets for the event at (231) 995-1401 or mbennett@nmc.edu.
Learn more about Alvin Hall by visiting www.alvinhall.com.
Feb 3, 2023 | Intercom, Student Events
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).
Feb 2, 2023 | Student Events
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!
Jan 27, 2023 | Intercom, International Affairs Forum, Student Events
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…)
Jan 27, 2023 | Intercom, Student Events
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.
Jan 18, 2023 | Intercom, International Affairs Forum, Student Events

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…)
Jan 12, 2023 | Student Events
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
Jan 9, 2023 | Intercom, Student Events
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.
Dec 14, 2022 | Student Events
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.
Dec 12, 2022 | Student Events
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!
Dec 1, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
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!
Nov 21, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events

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.