Holiday sale at the Dennos Museum store
It’s the perfect time to stop into the Dennos Museum store to do a little holiday gift shopping. The museum and store are open until 6 p.m. on Tuesdays through December 23! Members, NMC employees and students will receive DOUBLE DISCOUNTS at 20% off storewide on...
Ice skating event Jan. 17
NMC Campus Life will host an ice skating event Saturday, Jan. 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center's Howe Arena (1125 W Civic Center Dr, Traverse City, MI). Must present a valid NMC ID to participate. This event is free to all NMC students,...
Marine Technology Society holiday party
The Marine Technology Society is hosting a holiday party to celebrate the end of the semester from 4–5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 12 in room 104/105 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. There will be a Mario Kart and euchre tournament. Pizza, pop and snacks...
New books for December 2025
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction The Exvangelicals by Sarah McCammon Growing up in a deeply evangelical family in the Midwest in the '80s and '90s, Sarah McCammon was strictly taught to fear God, obey...
On the menu: Hawk Owl Café specials for December 8–12
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials during the fall and spring semesters from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:40 to 6:30 p.m. The protein option is $9.99, and the vegetarian option (V) is $7.99. Learn more at nmc.edu/dining. Menu Monday, December 8 Orange...
Success Story: GLCI responds to regional, industry shifts with new certificate
December 3, 2025 Call it shaken or call it stirred, the beverage industry has seen significant consumer shifts over the last five years. No longer are choices limited to wine, beer or soda. Now there’s ciders, seltzers and spirits. There’s specialty...
Versiti blood drive Jan. 22
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...
The future of NMC: Student proposals
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: Friday, December 5, 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday,...
International Affairs Forum: The True Cost of Defense documentary and panel discussion
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...
Global Cinema Series: the reason i jump
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...
Dodgeball tournament
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. Prizes for 1ˢᵗ and 2ⁿᵈ place teams No entry fees Open to all current NMC students and employees Maximum of 5...
Mobile food pantry
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,...
Red tag sale at the Campus Bookstore
Stop by the NMC Campus Bookstore December 8-12 and receive half off all red tag merchandise including apparel, gifts, school supplies and more!
Success Story: Community College Guarantee enrollment soars
November 20, 2025 At a time of year that’s all about gratitude, more than 700 NMC students and their families no doubt have the same thing on their mind: the Community College Guarantee. Fall semester enrollment rose 47 percent, to 729 students, in the second...
Ski & Snowboard Club meeting
NMC's Ski & Snowboard Club is gathering for our next meeting and we want YOU there! Join us at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 104/05 to connect with fellow skiers and snowboarders. Come get ready for an epic winter...