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NMC hosts free state program to help all new college students prepare for fall semester
TRAVERSE CITY — Registration is now open for College Edge, a new, free program NMC is hosting this summer to help any new college student prepare for their fall semester. College Edge is a five-week program to help prepare students in the core subjects of math...
Spring 2023 volleyball tournament
Campus Life is hosting a volleyball tournament on Monday, April 17 at 8 p.m. in the Rajkovich Physical Education Center. This tournament is open to all NMC students, staff and faculty. The deadline to sign up is April 16. Maximum of 6 players per team. SIGN UP...
Spring Cleaning Sale at the Bookstore April 17–18
It's spring cleaning at the NMC Bookstore! Take half off all red tag clearance items Monday, April 17 & Tuesday, April 18. In store only.
Spring 2023 Health Forum of Northern Michigan
Join us for a free community discussion related to adult mental health in Northern Michigan presented by GVSU Traverse City and NMC. Panelists from across the community will share information and local resources related to this important topic to care for our...
Self-defense workshop
Join us to learn self-defense techniques from a local martial arts instructor on Friday, April 7 from 10-11 am in the Rajkovich Physical Education Center (Gym). This event is free and open to all NMC students. RESERVE YOUR SPOT Questions?...
Nursing program informational session
Join the upcoming Nursing information session on Thursday, April 6 at 5 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Room 106/107 to learn more about the pathways to a career in nursing. Representatives from Admissions and the Director of Nursing will cover all...
IAF to host former U.S. Ambassador to Oman to discuss Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Iran and more
NMC’s International Affairs Forum continues on Thursday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Milliken Auditorium with a discussion on the evolving dynamics on the Arabian Peninsula, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen and more. IAF will host Ambassador (ret) Greta C....
Student Connect: International Tea
Join the International Services and Service Learning Department as we sample unique teas from around the world while getting together in a casual setting to make connections. The event is Wednesday, April 5, from 9:15–10 a.m., in the Student Lounge outside the O100...
Gene Jenneman, Brad, D.J. and Marty Oleson named NMC Fellows
Gene Jenneman ( Download a high-resolution photo) Brad Oleson ( Download a high-resolution photo) D.J. Oleson ( Download a high-resolution photo) Marty Oleson ( Download a high-resolution photo) TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College's highest honor, the...
InfoSec: Using public Wi-Fi
Be wary of using a public Wi-Fi. If you access one, it is best to use a VPN like Nord, Proton or other secure VPN! Fraudsters will often set up a Wi-Fi hotspot of their own and disguise it as genuine public Wi-Fi.
Lunch and learn: Summer travel hacks
Are you ready to pack your bags and travel? Join us for a delicious lunch and learn on Tuesday, April 11 at 12:15 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 123. Space is limited; registration is required. Marina Call, former tour director for student...
New books at the NMC Library
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. NON-FICTION The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped...
Success story: Dental assistant program looks to the U.P. for students
March 22, 2023 To address another workforce sector where employer demand exceeds labor supply, NMC has formally partnered with Bay Mills Community College in the U.P., seeking to admit more dental assistant students. Last month, NMC and Bay Mills, a...
InfoSec: Password security!
Here's how to create a long but memorable password: use four random words that you can remember. Don't forget to throw in some numbers and special characters to increase complexity. Remember — the longer, the better!