Versiti is holding a blood drive from 1:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 104/105 on NMC’s Front Street Campus. Do your part to help save lives during a vital time of need!
Make sure you eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating. Walk-ins are welcome, though scheduling an appointment is recommended.
Students in Cathy Warner’s ENG111 class have spent the semester researching ways to improve the future of NMC and the NMC experience.
Students will be presenting their proposals in 20-minute presentation blocks on:
Presentations will be held in Scholars Hall, room 109, on NMC’s Front Street Campus.
Topics include creating new classes and programs, next generation general education requirements and developing 21st century skills, improving mental health resources and services, campus safety, campus green spaces, health and wellness, nutrition on campus, and future campus housing.
Faculty, staff, NMC board of trustees, NMC foundation members, and fellow students are invited to attend and support these students as they share their visions for NMC.
View the complete schedule of presentations and topics.
If you’re unable to attend presentations, but want to “see” their ideas, trifold display boards are currently hung on the first floor of Scholars Hall, sharing the many proposals developed this semester. Display boards will be up through December 12.
NMC Campus Safety will be installing boxes of Narcan in every AED box on campus. The Narcan is supplied by the community-based organization Northern Michigan Opioid Response Consortium (NMORC).
Narcan (naloxone) is used to rapidly reverse the life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose. It is a life-saving medication that can restore normal breathing within minutes to those whose breathing has slowed or stopped due to an opioid emergency.
Watch this video to learn how to identify the signs of opioid overdose and how to administer Narcan.
Winter is here and so we salute NMC’s facilities team, for keeping all four campus parking lots plowed and sidewalks cleared and salted. NMC’s Campus Safety officers will also jump-start dead car batteries if needed – call (231) 995-1111.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
On Wednesday, December 10, the International Affairs Forum returns to the Milliken Auditorium with a revealing look at the hidden environmental, social, and economic impacts of U.S. military spending. America’s defense budget exceeds $800 billion, but the real cost goes deeper. The True Cost of Defense follows quadruple-amputee veteran Travis Mills, military recruiters, families on overseas bases, and communities shaped by global military commitments. It reveals defense’s most profound price: the human one—lives forever changed by service and America’s role in world affairs.
A reception will precede the event at 6:30 p.m., with the screening at 7 p.m. followed by a public Q&A panel discussion at 8 p.m.
The panel includes Jack Segal, retired senior U.S. diplomat and former Consul General who served at the White House, held posts in Russia, Israel/Palestine, and Afghanistan, helped craft landmark U.S.–USSR nuclear agreements, and earned a Bronze Star for service in Vietnam; MajGen Mike Lehnert, USMC (ret.), co-chair of the International Affairs Forum Advisory Board and longtime Marine commander with operational roles in Panama, Kuwait, Iraq, and Cuba; and Colonel Steve Briggs, U.S. Army (ret.), a 30-year Army Aviation and senior Operations/Plans Officer with additional service as a DoD analyst and deployments to Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Afghanistan. More panelists may be announced at TCIAF.com and on IAF socials.
Admission is free—advance registration is recommended. To register, visit TCIAF.com.
Presented in partnership with Free To Choose Media.
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. We want to share your media involvement too. Please send information about your NMC-related interview or appearance to publicrelations@nmc.edu. If possible, please include a link to the piece and information about where and when it was used.
Please note access to some stories may be limited by paywalls set up by the media outlet. This includes the Traverse City Record-Eagle, which limits free clicks to five per month. You may also read Record-Eagle articles in the print edition at the NMC Library.
Greening of America: ‘No going back on this’
Record-Eagle, Nov. 29
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Update: This showing has been postponed until April 2026.
the reason i jump will screen at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4 in the Dutmers Theater as part of NMC’s Global Cinema Series.
Admission is FREE and is open to students, staff and the community, although seating is limited. Doors open and 5:30 p.m. and films begin at 6 p.m. in the Dutmers Theater at the Dennos Museum on NMC’s Front Street Campus.
Folks,
While I try to bring an attitude of gratitude to work with me every day, Thanksgiving affords a special opportunity to pause and reflect on all that I have to be thankful for. And, while I am grateful for all that you do every day, Thanksgiving affords me a special day to say thanks to you, for all that each and every one of you do to breathe life into our NMC mission.
An attitude of gratitude is woven into the fabric of our NMC culture. This past month, I saw it expressed by students, faculty, and staff alike:
I am grateful that together we get to serve our NMC mission, helping students move from where they are today to where they hope to be. There’s no more meaningful and fulfilling job than ours: to help ensure that our students succeed in the pursuit of their dreams.
Lastly, I am reminded of the NMC Foundation’s mission, to mobilize generosity. These examples above show how generous our NMC family is – showing up and caring for our College and our community. This is not new, this is our NMC mission – transforming lives and enriching our communities – and has been practiced for the past 74 years. As we look to next year, and celebrating the College’s 75th Anniversary, let’s ask how we might grow that generosity and impact.
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!
Nick
Campus Life is hosting a dodgeball tournament on Thursday, December 4 at 7 p.m. in the Rajkovich Physical Education Building on NMC’s Front Street Campus.
The deadline to sign up is December 4 by 4 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu.
NMC is hosting a mobile pantry on from 3–5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1 in the Maple Lot on the Front Street campus. This will be the last distribution of the semester.
We have 6,420 pounds of food to share with our students and community. The menu includes potatoes, celery, peppers, carrots, apples, milk, cottage cheese, granola cereal and peanut butter.
NMC’s mobile pantry program is designed specifically for NMC students and their families. While this is intended for students, all are welcome. There are no financial requirements or means tests. Drive-thru and walk-up options are both available. If a student is unable to attend the distribution due to a class conflict, they may send a friend or family member to pick-up on their behalf.
Stop by the NMC Campus Bookstore December 8-12 and receive half off all red tag merchandise including apparel, gifts, school supplies and more!
We’re proud to announce that 729 students are taking advantage of the Community College Guarantee at NMC this fall. Collectively, they are helping the state of Michigan reach its Sixty by 30 goal – 60% of adult Michiganders earning a post-high school degree or certificate by 2030.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. We want to share your media involvement too. Please send information about your NMC-related interview or appearance to publicrelations@nmc.edu. If possible, please include a link to the piece and information about where and when it was used.
Please note access to some stories may be limited by paywalls set up by the media outlet. This includes the Traverse City Record-Eagle, which limits free clicks to five per month. You may also read Record-Eagle articles in the print edition at the NMC Library.
NMC to consider new culinary certificate
Record-Eagle, Nov. 22
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The NMC Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, November 24 at 5:30 p.m. in Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Room 106/107. More information is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
Join us for a fun-filled white elephant book swap at 9 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 15 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 203. This event is open to all NMC employees and is sponsored by Employee Wellness. Bring a wrapped book to exchange and discover something new while sharing laughs and stories with fellow book lovers. Start your journey with us and enjoy the magic of unexpected surprises! Plus, indulge in free coffee and pastries to make your morning even sweeter.
For questions, reach out to Brittany Hanbury at (231) 995-2613 or bhanbury@nmc.edu.
Even a TV show like Friends can offer valuable life lessons, and that’s exactly what this interactive webinar will explore! We’ll dive into the timeless lessons on friendship, love, and navigating life’s ups and downs that the show has to offer. Plus, there will be a fun trivia contest with a prize, so get ready to test your Friends knowledge. Don’t miss this chance to engage, learn, and have a blast. Register now
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!