Academic World Quest competition debuts

Join us for Academic WorldQuest!  Watch as 9 teams of high school students compete in a world affairs quiz bowl-style competition on Thursday, February 27 from 2-6pm at Milliken Auditorium. TV 7&4’s Marc Schollett will MC and the winning team will move on to a national competition in Washington, D.C. this April.  AWQ is part of the International Affairs Forum’s 20th Anniversary Celebration.  For more information, to bring your class to the competition, or to volunteer, please contact Lindsey Dickinson ldickinson@nmc.edu or 995-1082. (more…)

The Deanna Bogart Band brings “Blusion” to the Dennos

DeannaBioThe Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present The Deanna Bogart Band, Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $25 advance, $28 at the door and $22 for museum members are plus fees. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Museum Box office at 231-995-1553 or on line at www.dennosmuseum.org, also at 1-800-836-0717 or www.MyNorthTickets.com.

When it comes to Deanna Bogart, everyone wants to claim her as their own — her hometown, her fans, her fellow musicians and even her instruments. She’s that good–and that good-natured.

Listen to Deanna Bogart at http://www.deannabogart.com/Music.html (more…)

Taster’s Guild tickets now on sale!

Tasters Guild 2010 :: Great Lakes Culinary InstituteTickets for the annual Tasters’ Guild Auction, set for Feb. 28, 2014, at NMC’s Great Lakes Campus are now on sale! This annual event features a strolling dinner of international cuisine prepared by Great Lakes Culinary Institute students and served at more than a dozen tasting tables throughout the waterfront campus.

Also featuring local, regional and international wines, guests have the opportunity to bid on a range of auction items that showcase some of the best of northern Michigan. (more…)

Sip & Sketch at the Dennos Museum Center, March 13

The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College, in partnership with NMC Art Club, presents Sip & Sketch on Thursday, March 13, 2014, from 6pm to 8pm. NMC students and the public are invited into the galleries for drawing, socializing, and learning about art. Coffee and refreshments will be available in the classroom area outside of the galleries. One of the many student clubs at NMC, the mission of NMC Art Club is to foster and promote the spirit of art and creativity on campus and in the community. (more…)

The Rise of the Asian Tigers: Lessons for Beijing

Asia’s explosive economic growth has lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty and created economic success stories where plantations and jungles previously stood. As the International Affairs Forum begins its special focus on Asia, join Frankfort-based business executive Jep Gruman for “The Rise of the Asian Tigers: Lessons for Beijing” at the next IAF lecture, set for 6 p.m. Feb. 20 in Milliken Auditorium. (more…)

Nursing information session

Please join us for a Nursing Information Session on Wednesday, February 26 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Biederman building, room 38.  This session will better acquaint you with our Nursing program, review admissions criteria and discuss program policies and procedures. If you are interested in attending the Nursing Information Session please complete the registration form available on the Advising Center webpage (www.nmc.edu/advising). (more…)

NMC Improv group seeks members

An exciting new student group is looking for new additions to join them in their improvisation fun! NMC Improv says the group’s mission is, “To share the creativity and pure fun in improvisational acting. We are open to anyone of any acting level.” Want to join their spontaneous and creative group? Be sure to mark your calendar and plan to attend their meetings happening weekly on Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. in Scholars Hall, room 217.

Want more information about NMC Improv? Contact Alex Bondar at abondar@nmc.edu or (586) 214-8588. -OR- Faculty Advisor: Cortnie Thompson at cthompson@nmc.edu or (231) 995-1405.

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