Cherry Lot closed through October

Aug 13, 2026 | Intercom, Student News

Fall semester parking heads up! Due to the ongoing construction of NMC’s geothermal project, the Cherry Lot will not be available for parking on the Front Street campus through October. This major clean energy investment by NMC will reduce carbon emissions and natural gas consumption by the five buildings served by more than 90 percent. In the meantime, expect parking across campus to be tighter than usual, especially between the peak hours of 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Allow extra time to find parking and to walk to your destination.

As with all construction projects, the schedule is weather-dependent and subject to change. We will keep you informed if the schedule changes. Thanks for your patience. 

 

Lakebed 2030 Conference

Aug 10, 2026 | Intercom, Student News

With less than 15% of the Great Lakes currently mapped, unlocking the full potential of the world’s largest surface freshwater system is a critical environmental and economic imperative. Join leading experts across science, policy, government, and technology at the Lakebed 2030 Conference September 15–17, 2026 at NMC’s Great Lakes Campus (virtual options available). Hosted by the Marine Center, this premier summit brings together visionaries to harness high-resolution mapping data, showcase groundbreaking marine technologies and forge cross-sector strategies to protect vital freshwater resources and drive economic vitality across the region. 

Key Event Highlights:

    • Dates: September 15–17, 2026
    • Location: Traverse City, MI (in-person and virtual options available)
    • Who Should Attend: Industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, technology developers and environmental stewards
    • Core Focus: High-resolution lakebed mapping, collaborative data sharing and cutting-edge marine technology advancements

Don’t miss your chance to be at the forefront of Great Lakes discovery and stewardship—register today! Registration is $275 for in-person attendance and $155 for virtual participation.

From NMC Security: New emergency testing methods begin Aug. 3

Jul 27, 2026 | Intercom, Student News

At NMC, our first priority is to keep our entire college campus community safe. As part of that commitment, earlier this year NMC invested in a new, faster emergency notification system with more comprehensive capabilities. This system, Mitel Revolution, is tested the first Monday of each month. 

Beginning Monday, Aug. 3, new and updated methods of communication will be included with the monthly test. Here is what to expect:

NEW:

  • Overhead paging: In the Dennos and North Hall

UPDATED:

  • Screen capture of laptops and desktops connected to NMC’s network or virtual private network (VPN), including campus monitors showing events and announcements. Previously, screen capture included only desktops and laptops. Users can close the notification by acknowledging it or exiting the window.
  • Phones: We are increasing the speed of notifications to cell phones and landlines. Campus phones will also broadcast notifications in classrooms and offices. Calls come from 231-995-1101. You may want to save the number in your phone.
  • Emails. Sender is “nmc-notifications.” You may want to whitelist it.

CONTINUING:

  • Texting. Alerts come from “NMC Security.” You may want to save the number in your phone.

Students and employees are automatically opted into the emergency notification system. For more information on campus safety, visit nmc.edu/safety. Thanks for helping to keep campus safe.

CPR-AED training

Jul 6, 2026 | Student News

Learn how to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) to respond to sudden cardiac arrest. This is a non-certification training that will provide attendees with hands-on learning opportunities.

Thursday, September 10
4–5 p.m.
Osterlin Building, room 205 (upstairs)
Register

Thursday, November 5
4–5 p.m.
Osterlin Building, room 205 (upstairs)
Register

For questions, contact Garrett Croon at gcroon@nmc.edu or (231) 995-1747.

Fall textbooks are now available

Jul 1, 2026 | Student News

It’s time to start thinking about textbooks for fall! Fall books are available today, July 1; visit bookstore.nmc.edu and select textbooks to log in and see what you’ll need! 

The bookstore is partnering with eCampus to provide cheaper prices, more rental options and speedy book delivery for you. When shopping, you’ll be able to log in with your NMC email and password for a personalized list of what you need.  

eCampus offers free shipping in 2-3 days to the NMC Bookstore or free shipping to your home for orders of $59 or more. The NMCBookstore will not have books in store on the shelf, so be sure to order your books before classes start.

Please note that inventory is arriving every day; if your book is out of stock, check back soon and it’ll be available for you to order.

Want to use your financial aid for books? Any scholarships/grants/loans that are left after tuition and fees can be used to purchase your textbooks. These funds are available between Aug. 3 – Sept. 9; you’ll be able to see how much money is available at checkout and decide how you want to use it.

All lab kits, uniforms, school supplies and Hawk Owl merch will continue to be available at the NMC Bookstore in the Health & Science building on the Front Street Campus.

Questions? Contact the bookstore at bookstore@nmc.edu.

Cafe Lobdell’s is open through July 29

Jun 29, 2026 | Intercom, Student News


Cafe Lobdell’s is open through July 29

TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute will host and operate Cafe Lobdell’s through July 29.

Cafe Lobdell’s is the capstone course in GLCI’s one-year Baking Certificate program. Culinary students will make and serve fresh sweet and savory baked goods, quiche, yogurt parfaits, healthy breakfast bowls plus sandwiches and salads to go, as well as a wide variety of specialty coffee drinks.

No reservations are required. Counter service hours are 7:30–11 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Cafe Lobdell’s is on the second level of NMC’s Great Lakes campus, 715 E. Front St.

Find out more about culinary programs at nmc.edu/culinary.

Release date: JUNE 29, 2026

For more information:

Cari Noga
NMC Communications Director
(231) 392-1800 (mobile – call or text)
choga@nmc.edu

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Parking at Great Lakes Campus for fireworks displays

Jun 29, 2026 | Intercom, Student News

On Saturday, July 4 and Saturday, July 11, NMC Security will restrict access to the Great Lakes Campus parking lot beginning in the afternoon. Parking is limited to NMC employees, students, their guests and scheduled private events. Please bring your NMC ID and show it to security to access the lot.

Summer fire alarm and sprinkler testing

Jun 22, 2026 | Intercom, Student News

To help ensure the continued safety of our campus community, fire alarm and sprinkler system testing will take place throughout NMC campuses this summer. Please do not be alarmed if you encounter testing activity in the buildings listed below. Testing is scheduled as follows:

FIRE ALARMS

July 24
Scholars Hall
Health & Science Building
Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center
Beckett Building
North Hall
Parsons-Stulen Building

July 29
Okerstrom Fine Arts Building
Aviation
Automotive Service Technology Building
Power House

July 30
Osterlin Building
Tanis Building
1880 Apartment
Front Street Flats
Aero Park Labs

July 31
Rajkovich Physical Education Building

Aug 4
Founders Hall
East Hall
Rogers Observatory

Aug 5
Dennos Museum, 7 a.m.
Les Biederman Building
Great Lakes Campus
1882/1884 apts

Aug 6
Oleson Center for Continuing Education

FIRE SPRINKLERS

July 20
Dennos Museum, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 21
Scholars Hall, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 22
Les Biederman Building, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 23
Health & Science Building, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tanis Building, 2–4 p.m.

July 24
James Beckett Building, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, 1–4 p.m.

July 27
Dennos Museum, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fine Arts Building, 2–4 p.m.

July 28
Osterlin Building, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Okerstrom Fine Arts Building, 12–3:30 p.m.
Facilities Building, 3:30–4 p.m.

July 29
East Hall, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 29
East Hall, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Aviation, 12–1 p.m.
1880, 1882, 1884 Apartments and Automotive Service Technology Building, 1–4 p.m.

July 31
Rajkovich Physical Education Building, 8–11:30 a.m.
Oleson Center for Continuing Education 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Aug. 3
Parsons-Stulen Building, 8 a.m. to Noon
Aero Park Labs, Noon to 4 p.m.

Aug. 4
North Hall, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Aug. 5
North Hall, 8 a.m. to Noon
Great Lakes Campus, Noon to 4 p.m.

Aug. 6
Great Lakes Campus, 8 a.m. to Noon

If you have any concerns about the scheduling, please reach out to Nancy Durecki at (231) 995-1112 or ndurecki@nmc.edu.

NMC hosts Kids Free Fishing Day June 20

Jun 9, 2026 | Intercom, Student News

TRAVERSE CITY — More than 250 young anglers and their families are expected at the annual Rotary Kids Free Fishing Day, set from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday, June 20 at Northwestern Michigan College’s Great Lakes campus.

Kids accompanied by an adult are invited to join in the free fishing fun. Under the supervision of the Department of Natural Resources, 500 brown trout 10 inches or longer will be stocked in the campus harbor for the event. Fishing rods, reels and bait are all provided. Children may also bring their own fishing gear. Experienced volunteers including Rotarians and cadets from the Great Lakes Maritime Academy will help with baiting hooks and fishing skills. Members of the Northwest Michigan Fishing Club will clean the fish for the young anglers. The Great Lakes Children’s Museum will host a free fish painting activity for kids waiting to fish. There will also be a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter flyover. Parking is available at NMC’s Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front St., Traverse City, located just east of the Delamar Hotel on U.S. 31. Free Fishing Day is sponsored by Traverse City Rotary Clubs, Rotary Camps & Services, NMC, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Rhonda & Michael Estes, Great Lakes Children’s Museum and the Northwest Michigan Fishing Club.

 

Release date: June 9, 2026

For more information:

Christopher DeGood
Traverse City Rotary Clubs
cdegood@bria2.com
(231) 420-5601

 

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Board of Trustees Audit Committee to meet June 1

May 29, 2026 | Intercom, Student News

TRAVERSE CITY — The Audit Committee of Northwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees will meet at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 1 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 104/105 on NMC’s Front Street campus, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City. The official meeting notice is available here.

For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.

Release date: may 29, 2026

 

Non-Discrimination Policy Notice

Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination