Aurora to perform Veterans Day concert Nov. 11
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday and honor our veterans with Aurora, NMC’s treble choir formerly known as Chamber Singers. Selected from thousands of entrants to perform at the American Choral Directors Association National Conference in March, Aurora is preparing...
On the menu: Hawk Owl Café specials for October 12–16
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials during the fall and spring semesters from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The protein option is $10.99, and the vegetarian option (V) is $9.99. Learn more at nmc.edu/dining. Menu Monday, October 12 General...
Rogers Observatory celebrates 45 years, college’s 75th
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC’s Rogers Observatory will hold a special public viewing night in honor of its 45th anniversary and the college’s 75th from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The observatory dome will be open and telescopes available for public...
Board of Trustees Audit and Policy Committees to meet Oct. 14 and 16
TRAVERSE CITY — Two committees of Northwestern Michigan College's Board of Trustees are scheduled to meet at the President’s Office Conference Room in the Tanis Building on NMC's Front Street Campus, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City, Michigan. Audit...
NMC Magazine seeks submissions for Xeno
Submissions are open for the fall 2026 issue of NMC Magazine. The theme of this issue is Xeno. We want poems, stories, essays, graphic stories & art inspired by either definition of xeno: xeno (noun). The smallest measurable unit of human connection, typically...
New books for October 2026
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell Magical thinking' can be broadly defined as the belief that one's internal thoughts can affect unrelated events in the...
Success Story: Employers, students both see AI as critical to careers
October 7, 2026 Responding to demand from employers, students and faculty, NMC launched its first class in artificial intelligence this semester – and it proved so popular a second section was added. Instructor Stewart Jack, who designed NMC’s Introduction...
Cyber Minute: That Job Offer is Probably a Scam
Emails promising remote data-entry jobs or assistant positions that pay very well — especially ones that send you a check and ask you to send money back — are scams. Every time. Don't cash the check.
Bounce Back Night: Academic support & free pizza!
Need to catch up on coursework, ask a quick question, or get extra help before your next exam? Drop by Bounce Back Night! Stay for 20 minutes or the full two hours to work directly with instructors, peers, success coaches, and tutors. Date & Time: Wednesday, Oct....
‘Bring Your Own’ Book Club at the NMC Library
All of the fun and connection of a book club with none of the pressure to finish the same book at the same time. No assigned reading! No stress! The NMC Library invites you to come share your latest read, your favorite read or your current read! You're also more than...
Join us at Jacob’s Corn Maze Oct. 13
Join fellow students for an evening at Jacob's Corn Maze! Date & Time: Tuesday, October 13 | 5–7 p.m. (Last maze entry is at 6:15 p.m.) Location: Jacob's Corn Maze (7100 E Traverse Hwy) Cost: $5.00 non-refundable (charged to your NMC account; pay online or at the...
Student Health Services walk-in flu clinics
Flu season is on the horizon and Student Health Services will host three more flu clinics this fall. Wednesday, Oct. 14 1–2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 10–11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 2–3 p.m. Flu shots cost $15 for students and $20 for employees without NMC insurance. For...
Gas pipeline work expected to produce odor this week
DTE Energy is making natural gas pipeline upgrades near NMC's Front Street campus to keep the community’s service safe and reliable. As part of this work, crews are scheduled to conduct a controlled gas flare on Tuesday, Oct. 6, beginning around 8:30 a.m. and lasting...
Trustee Building & Site and Executive committees to meet Oct. 7 and 8
TRAVERSE CITY — Two committees of Northwestern Michigan College's Board of Trustees are scheduled to meet in the President’s Office Conference Room of the Tanis Building on NMC's Front Street Campus, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City, Michigan....
Marine Technology Society game night
The Marine Technology Society is hosting a game night beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 1 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 105. Join us! Bring a game! Bring your friends! For questions, contact Gary Turgeon at turgeog@mail.nmc.edu.