Student News & Events
News and information for students of Northwestern Michigan CollegeIndigenous Peoples’ Day celebration set for Oct. 10
TRAVERSE CITY – Northwestern Michigan College will be celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, Oct. 10 with a series of events on main campus. 11 a.m. The Dennos Museum is celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day with the Traverse Area District Library...
Second Sunday Art Project – Space
Make your own space themed artwork on Sunday, October 9, 2022 from 1–3 p.m. in the Sculpture Court at the Dennos Museum Center with some of the museum’s docents. While at the museum, work with real data from NASA telescopes and satellites using our Observing With NASA...
New books at the NMC Library — October 2022
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. NEW NON-FICTION Apples of North America: A Celebration of Exceptional Varieties by Tom Burford Beyond the predictable grocery store displays is a world of apples few have ever explored....
Trunk or Treat
Decorate your car, get in costume, and hand out candy! Prizes for best decorations! Want to Trick or Treat with the kids? Bring the family Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m. for this outdoor Trunk or Treat fun! Located in the Cherry Parking Lot across from the Timothy...
Indigenous People’s Day Celebration
Northwestern Michigan College and the NMC Native American Student Organization are presenting an Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration on Monday, October 10 from 2–4 p.m. on the front lawn outside of the Osterlin Building. The Grand Traverse Band, drummers, dancers, and...
International Observe the Moon Day
Saturday, October 1, 2022 Solar Observation at the Dennos Museum: 2–4 p.m. Lunar Observation at the NMC Observatory: 8 p.m. Join the Astronomical Society and NMC’s Jerry Dobek, head of the Astronomy and Science Departments, for Solar Observation outside the Dennos...
Animals on Campus
In general, animals are not allowed in any of NMC’s buildings across all of our campuses. However, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Fair Housing Act allow for exceptions to this policy as a reasonable accommodation for someone with a...
Tech Bytes: Free Office 365 for Home Use
Get Office 365 for Free! Office 365 includes full versions of Microsoft Office for installation on up to 5 PCs, MACs or mobile Android, Windows or iOS devices. Productivity software includes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Lync and...
Success story: Leading students by example
September 28, 2022 As a first-generation college student attending NMC, Alex Walsh had a lot of company. As an NMC graduate, he became one of a rarified few who transfer to an Ivy League college. Now, with his 2022 Harvard University diploma adorning the wall of...
2023 Iceland Study Abroad Meet-and-Greet
Would you like to visit Iceland next May to study geology and the biology of climate change but have a lot of questions? Tamara Coleman and Nick Roster, the instructors leading the trip, will be hosting a meet-and-greet on Thursday, September 29 from 5–6 p.m. in Rm....
2023 Study Abroad Meeting
See the world and earn academic credits at the same time! Bring a lunch and join us for a conversation on Thursday, October 6, 12:15–1 p.m. in Rm. 106/107 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center to learn about our study abroad experiences in Iceland, Guatemala,...
Health Forum of Northern Michigan Event: Adolescent Mental Health in Northern Michigan
Join us for a free community discussion related to adolescent 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...
International Affairs Forum: Immigration Debate
Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum continues Thursday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center. The event starts with a reception at 5:30 p.m. with wine & light appetizers. IAF will host an...
2022 NMC Fall Transfer Fair
What's next after NMC? Start planning at the 2022 Fall Transfer Fair on Wednesday, October 12 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. Over 30 schools will be in attendance from 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. to answer your questions in person about next steps on...
Davenport Fall Fest
Learn more about Davenport University and their partnership with NMC while enjoying free food, music and games. Representatives will discuss the programs that DU offers in areas such as Business, Technology, Health Professions, and Urban Education. When: Wednesday...