Sep 23, 2025 | Student Events
NMC is hosting Applying to College 101, an event for students beginning their college search on Monday, Oct. 6 from 6–7:30 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. Applying to College 101 precedes and prepares students for NMC’s annual College Night and guides participants through the college application process, focusing on what to expect and time frames to be aware of.
Food will be provided. Students should RSVP here if they plan to attend.
For more information, visit nmc.edu/applying101
Sep 23, 2025 | Student Events
NMC’s annual Transfer Fair will be held Wednesday, Oct. 8 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC’s Front Street Campus. Designed for for current students who plan to transfer to a four-year school to complete a bachelor’s degree, the event is also open to high school students and community members unable to attend College Night that evening. Over 30 colleges and universities will be in attendance to answer all your transfer questions.
Registration is required: Go to strivescan.com to register.
Learn more at nmc.edu/transferfair, where you can find information on other Transfer Week events.
Sep 19, 2025 | Intercom, Student Events
Fourth semester NMC Nursing students will present on a number of topics from their Acute Care classes such as PICC lines (peripherally inserted central catheter) and the roles in a MERT team (Medical Emergency Response Team). Presentations will be held from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 106/107.
Sep 19, 2025 | Student Events
Student Life’s annual Fall Festival is happening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6.
Come to the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC’s Front Street campus and network with other student groups, enjoy free snacks and coffee and enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card!
Sep 9, 2025 | Intercom, Student Events
Join us for a Study Abroad Lunch and Learn event at noon Wednesday, Sept. 17, in Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Rm. 106/107. Register for the lunch here!
This event is hosted by International Services & Service Learning and the Experiential Learning Institute.
Questions? Email Marina Call at mcall@nmc.edu.
Sep 9, 2025 | Announcements & News, Intercom, Student Events
The full-service Secretary of State mobile office will visit the Front Street Campus Thursday, Sept. 11 to assist students with several different types of transactions including:
- Voter registration
- Driver’s license renewal
- Address updates
- And more
The mobile office will be at the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Learn more about the services that the Secretary of State provides at michigan.gov/sos.
Sep 8, 2025 | Intercom, Student Events
Enjoy cookies with the Constitution as Dr. Julieanna Frost gives a talk on the 27th Amendment, the newest amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The talk will he held Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 3–4 p.m. in Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Rm. 106/107.
Sep 4, 2025 | Intercom, Student Events
The NMC Library is hosting a ‘We the People’ Trivia Night! from 6–8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sep. 17 to celebrate Constitution Day. Students are invited to test their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution while enjoying free pizza from Dino’s in the Library Fireplace Room.
Teams will go head-to-head competing for the First Amendment Trophy as well as individual prizes for each member of the first place team. No advance registration required — just show up and play!
Sep 2, 2025 | Intercom, Student Events
The NMC World Languages Department and NMC Student Life have teamed up to present a film series featuring world cinema. On Thursday, Sept. 11 the lineup kicks off with Frida: Viva la Vida, a 2021 documentary about the life of Frida Kahlo, a pioneering artist and feminist, whose work and life story transcend cultural boundaries.
Admission is free and each film will be preceded by an introduction from a speaker; for Frida it will be NMC Student Success Coach Marina Call, who has a degree in History of Art and Architecture from UC-Santa Barbara.
The NMC Global Cinema Series will feature a lineup of free films, one each month through June, 2026, shown at Dutmers Theatre in Dennos Museum on the main campus of Northwestern Michigan College.
Admission is free and open to the public. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the film program will begin at 6 p.m.
Watch this space for details on future films.
Aug 26, 2025 | Intercom, Student Events
Current NMC students and employees are invited to a Fall Basketball Tournament Friday, Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. on the outdoor basketball courts by East Hall. Sign up for the tournament here.
For more information, contact CJ Schneider at cschneider@nmc.edu or Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu.
Aug 26, 2025 | Intercom, Student Events
NMC Campus Life invites current NMC students and employees to a Cornhole Tournament Friday, Aug. 29 at 2 p.m.
Sign up here, and join us in the courtyard area between East Hall and the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center to play.
Contact Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu for more information.
Aug 26, 2025 | Intercom, Student Events
The NMC Aviation Society is hosting a Fall Kickoff event between 5 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 for new incoming flight students.
Come join us in the observation area of the Parsons-Stulen Building to enjoy a slice of pizza and cookies and play yard games while meeting your fellow classmates and our NMC instructors!
Aug 25, 2025 | Intercom, International Affairs Forum, Student Events
On Thursday, Sept. 4, Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum returns with a critical exploration of the fractious U.S. – China relationship. This discussion will feature Professor David Shambaugh of George Washington University, on his most recent book Breaking the Engagement: How China Won & Lost America.
David Shambaugh is an internationally recognized authority and award-winning author on contemporary China and the international relations of Asia. He is the Gaston Sigur Professor of Asian Studies, Political Science & International Affairs, and the founding Director of the China Policy Program in the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University, and Distinguished Visiting Fellow with the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.
For over five decades following the 1972 rapprochement between the United States and China, the two countries seemed to be steadily building a sound relationship, even accounting for periodic setbacks like the Tiananmen Square massacre. The last decade, though, has seen a sharp increase in tensions and a complete reorientation of American policies toward China—from “engagement” to “competition.” What happened? In Breaking the Engagement: How China Won & Lost America, esteemed scholar David Shambaugh examines the evolution, expansion, and disintegration of the American engagement strategy towards China.
With over 40 years of first-hand experience in US-China relations, Shambaugh draws on extensive government and private sector sources, interviews with senior officials, as well as never-before-examined Chinese language sources.
The September 4 hybrid event at the Dennos Museum Center is open to the public and available to watch online. Admission is free for students, educators and all NMC employees. Tickets are $15 per person for the general public purchased in advance, or $20 at the door. Reception begins at 6 p.m. with the program at 7 p.m. For in-person tickets, online tickets, and all event details, visit TCIAF.com.
Jun 9, 2025 | Announcements & News, Intercom, Student Events
Please join E3 for a very special Juneteenth Celebration with special guest speaker Byron Brooks, guest performer Crystal Woodward-Turner and DJ Chris Stone.
The celebration will be held Thursday, June 19 from 3 to 9:30 p.m.
FREEDOM EVENT SCHEDULE:
3–5 p.m.
“Who We Are” special screening
Dennos Milliken Auditorium
5–6 p.m.
Community gathering & youth activities
Outside Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center
Local Food Trucks
Chestnut lot
5:30–6 p.m.
Children’s storytime with TADL
Outside Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center
6–7:30 p.m.
Juneteenth program
Outside Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center
8–9:30 p.m.
E3 & T.C. roller derby & family freedom roller skating
Civic Center, 1213 W Civic Center Dr.
In the event of inclement weather, outdoor festivities will be held in the open space on the first floor of the Osterlin Building (#3 on campus map). For more information, contact Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu.
May 22, 2025 | Intercom, Student Events
NMC will host a Family Field Day in partnership with Up North Pride from 1–4 p.m. on Sunday, June 1 behind North Hall by the Dogwood Parking Lot on NMC’s Front Street Campus.
The family-friendly event will kick off Pride month with outdoor activities, arts and crafts, music and light snacks. This event is open to the public.
Volunteers are needed. If you are interested in helping out with this event, please sign up by clicking the form below.
May 19, 2025 | Intercom, Student Events
Electric vehicles are the future. NMC’s Automotive Technology department and Consumers Energy are offering the opportunity to test drive up to two EVs from top manufacturers. Get behind the wheel and experience the benefits of driving electric. You will also have the opportunity to ask our EV Specialists questions and learn about our rebates and incentives for driving electric with Consumers Energy. Open to the community.
June 7, 2025
Aero Park Laboratories
2525 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City
Reservations are limited. Register now!
May 1, 2025 | Intercom, Student Events
Mark your calendar! The next pitch event is Wednesday, May 21, from noon–1:30 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 106/107. The OOPs team is looking for pitches that are focused on educational initiatives, including new programs, increasing enrollment in existing programs, accelerating college strategies and implementing the campus master plan.
Pitches are open to NMC students, faculty and staff. If you have a great idea or project that needs resources to reach its full potential, the Office of Possibilities wants to hear from you!
Fill out this application to connect with an OOPs team member who will assist in planning your pitch.
If you have any questions about the application or the process, please email oops@nmc.edu and someone will get back to you promptly. Meeting with an OOPs team member is required before entering a pitch so please plan accordingly.
The Office of Possibilities is grateful for the generous support from the NMC Foundation that provides funding for innovative projects across campus!
The OOPs team looks forward to seeing you there!
Apr 28, 2025 | Dennos Events, Intercom, Student Events
The Dennos Museum Center will host the Spring Art Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. The annual event features 25 Michigan artists selling their work and special programming to celebrate artists, spring and moms!
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- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spring Art Market
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mother’s Day card making project
- Noon to 3 p.m. Pianist in the galleries
- Noon to 3 p.m. Snacks and lemonade (while they last)
- Noon to 3 p.m. Mawby Sparkling Bar (while it lasts)
Admission to the museum is free. View the the full list of participating artists on the Dennos Museum’s website.
