Student News & Events
News and information for students of Northwestern Michigan CollegePow wow honoring our NMC graduates April 26
A dancer in the 2019 graduation pow wow(download a high-resolution version here)TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s Native American Student Organization will hold a traditional pow wow honoring 2025 graduates from 1–4 p.m. Saturday, April...
April mobile food pantry distributions
NMC is hosting a mobile panty on from 3–5 p.m. on Monday, April 21 in the Maple Lot at the Front Street campus. Menu items include potatoes, apples, carrots, sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, beef stew pouches, granola, juice and a homeward bag to bring it all home!...
Success Story: Second competition for technology solutions to Great Lakes issues underway at NMC
April 16, 2025 Since 2023, Traverse City startup Wave Lumina has advanced from an idea hatched in a spare bedroom to building prototypes of its portable, rapid-response PFAS testing device in an NMC lab, submitting R&D funding proposals. “A year and a half...
Red tag sale at the Bookstore
Stop by the NMC Bookstore April 28–May 2 and receive an additional 50% off all red tag clearance items.
New books for April 2025
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall by Zeke Faux In 2021 cryptocurrency went mainstream. Giant investment funds were buying it, celebrities...
Earth Day clothing swap
Celebrate Earth Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22 with a fun and eco-friendly clothing swap at the Dennos Museum Center! This event is a perfect opportunity to sustainably refresh your wardrobe, connect with your community and reduce waste. Please bring...
On the menu: Hawk Owl Café specials for April 14–18
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:40 to 6:30 p.m. The protein option is $9.99, and the vegetarian option is $7.99. Learn more at nmc.edu/dining. Menu Monday, April 14 Italian Pasta Bake with meatballs served with garlic crostini...
Automotive Technology end of year celebration & employment fair
Automotive Technology is hosting an end of the year celebration and job fair from 3–6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1 at the Automotive Service Technology Building on NMC's Aero Park Campus. Come grab a burger or brat, see NMC's project vehicles, meet with regional employers...
Finals flow
Take a break and join the success coaches for a relaxing beginner yoga session! Sessions will be held from 3–4 p.m. on April 14, 21 and 28 in the open space in the Osterlin Building. Mats & light snacks will be provided.
Dodgeball tournament
Campus Life is hosting a dodgeball tournament on Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m. in the Rajkovich Physical Education Building on NMC's Front Street Campus. Prizes for 1ˢᵗ and 2ⁿᵈ place teams No entry fees Open to all current NMC students and employees Maximum of 5...
End of year Block Party
Stop by the End of Year Block Party from 4–8 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 in the Dogwood and Chestnut parking lots. There will be over 11 different carnival rides, 5 different truck vendors and other activities! This event is open to all current NMC students, employees...
Fourth annual Experiential Learning Institute Learning Symposium April 26–May 2
The fourth annual ELI Learning Symposium is scheduled to take place from April 26 to May 2. This week-long event, hosted by the Experiential Learning Institute (ELI), will showcase the diverse ways NMC students and faculty engage in high-impact teaching and learning....
Aviation Society Jeopardy Night
Join the Aviation Society at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 14 for a Jeopardy Night in room 222 of the Parsons-Stulen Building on NMC's Aero Park Campus. Gather a group of 3-4 people for an evening of trivia! Pizza and drinks will be provided. Gift card prizes will be...
Echoes of Change: The Legacy of Student Activism
NMC’s International Affairs Forum continues its 31st season with an unprecedented event led by NMC students on the IAF Student Leadership Team. Join IAF for "Echoes of Change: The Legacy of Student Activism" at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 at the Dennos Museum...
Success Story: Community invited to ‘Do to learn’ throughout April
April 2, 2025 NMC’s distinguished academic programs and innovative experiential learning style are on full view to the community this month, fittingly National Community College Month. Starting with the free April 12 “open ship” event aboard the...