Student Activities
North Central Michigan College offers a range of extra-curricular activities to add to your college experience. Activities include the Lecture Series, movie nights, Winterpalooza, Summer Send-Off, and much more. The Lecture Series brings prominent national and international figures to campus each year. Recent speakers have included James Earl Jones, Jeff Corwin, Soledad O";Brien, Coach Ken Carter, Judith Guest, Paul Rusesabagina (profiled in the film, "Hotel Rwanda"), Celine Cousteau, and the co-hosts of the Discovery Channel's "MythBusters" program, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman.
Student Clubs and Organizations
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Special interest clubs and organizations offer opportunities for students to broaden the scope of their educational experiences. Students are encouraged to participate in the activities sponsored by the clubs and organizations or consider organizing new clubs. Membership in all organizations is open to any interested student.
For more information contact:
Scott Powell, Director of Student Activities at 231-439-6349 or spowell@ncmich.edu
Purpose: The Student Senate is the student government organization at North Central Michigan College. The Senate is the means by which students may participate in institutional government by representation on Senate and college committees. Student Senate members assist in planning a variety of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities held throughout the year. Senators are elected each year. Senate meetings are held regularly during the year and are open to all who are interested.
Membership Criteria: Any North Central Student can participate in Student Senate
Meetings: Wednesdays, 2:30pm; AD/CL 132
Officers and Contact Information:
President, Scott Dixon
Vice-President, Audrey Fradette
Treasurer, Randall Erno
Interim Secretary, Wade Thomas
Parliamentarian, Jasmine Petrie
Advisor: Scott Powell, 231-439-6349 – spowell@ncmich.edu
Student Senate Contact: (231) 439-6310
Purpose: Research alternative energy, its uses and how we can better ourselves.
Membership Criteria: Willingness to research alternative energy.
Meetings: Bi-weekly in the Tech Building in room 224; contact officers or advisor for time/date
Officers and Contact Information:
President, Adelmo Jarimello
Vice-President, Cheryl Robiadek
Secretary, Megan Corpus
Treasurer, Mark Rybicki
Celtic Music Society
Purpose: To build a Celtic music community at North Central Michigan College through the practice and performance of Celtic music by students and faculty alike.
Membership Criteria: Have an affinity for, and an admiration of Celtic music (both Irish and Scottish). We are looking for Celtic artists and musicians.
Meetings: Weekly, contact officers or Advisor for more information.
Officers and Contact Information:
President, Tom Heath
Vice-President, Randall Erno
Secretary, Katie Heath
Treasurer, Suzanne Wise
Advisor: Suzanne Shumway; 231-348-6643 – sshumway@ncmich.edu
Purpose: To attend Security conferences and competitions and to establish a better idea of what Computer Networking is like in a working atmosphere.
Membership Criteria: No membership criteria, however, to attend the security conferences yo must be a full time student and enrolled in the IT Program.
Meetings: Bi-Weekly in the Tech Building in room 224; contact officers or advisor for time/date
Officers and Contact Information:
President, Adelmo Jarimello
Vice-President, Dale Prentice
Secretary, George Mattson
Treasurer, Mike Fairchild
The Informer
Purpose: A publication that endeavors to inform and entertain its readers, by the students and for the students.
Membership Criteria: Open to any student.
Meetings: Bi-weekly, The Informer office, 18D; contact officers or advisor for specific time/day
Officers and Contact Information:
President, Amy Bascom
Vice-President, Holly Owen
Secretary, Beth Holland
Treasurer, Amy Bascom
Local Music Awareness
Purpose: To spread the beautiful culture of Northern Michigan to open ears and minds with local musicians; as well as establish an online social network to help Northern Michigan musicians connect.
Membership Criteria: We are searching for creative minds who are interested in propelling local talent. Photographers, artists, musicians, sound engineers, videographers, and people generally interested in enjoying music.
Meetings: Online meetings with an additional two hour meeting prior to concerts.
Officers and Contact Information:
President, Randall Erno
Vice-President, Tiffany Thurman
Secretary, John Laughbraum
Treasurer, Chris Boris
Purpose: To share a variety of faiths with those wishing to increase their faith and share what faith they have.
Membership Criteria: have a willingness and desire to explore and advance their faith, as well as share their knowledge.
Meetings: Weekly on Thursday at 4:00p.m. in the Cafeteria.
Officers and Contact Information:
President, Tim Harbaum
Vice-President, Suzanne Wise
Secretary, Kara Orr
Treasurer, Kendall Francis
Native American Student Organization
Purpose: Further use of language and culture.
Membership Criteria: Open to all students.
Meetings: 2 Times a month, Tuesday at 5:30p.m. in Room 230
Officers and Contact Information:
President, Rochelle Ettawagoshik
Vice-President, Cliff Cutler
Secretary, Cheyenne Worthington
Purpose: To better the school and community through scholarship, leadership, fellowship, and service.
Membership Criteria: 3.5 minimum grade point average and induction into Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
Meetings: Bi-weekly, Monday at 2:30 and Tuesday at 1:00 in Room 63
Officers and Contact Information:
President, Audrey Fradette
Vice-President, Britney Kline
Secretary, Molly Kiggs
Treasurer, Lori Argetsinger
Purpose: To improve the lives of residence hall members.
Membership Criteria: Must be a resident in the North Central Michigan College campus dorms.
Meetings: Weekly, 9:30p.m. ; Residence Hall Lobby
Officers and Contact Information:
President, Daniel Shumway
Vice-President, Andrew Bartkowiak
Secretary, Rachel Cromell
Treasurer, Paula Shidmore
Advisor: Scott Powell; 231-439-6349 – spowell@ncmich.edu
Purpose: To provide a place for people of creative imagination to gather to discuss and play various forms of role playing games.
Membership Criteria: All Students are welcome.
Meetings: Once a week in NCMC Residence Hall
Officers and Contact Information:
President, Lynn Palcowski
Vice-President, Leonard Bruce
Secretary, Adrian Bird
Treasurer, Haley Begle
Purpose: To provide fellow student veteran’s an opportunity to talk about what is on their mind. Make decisions on what the lcub can do for the well being of each other.
Membership Criteria: Open to all Students.
Meetings: Every other Wed at 12.00 in cafeteria.
Officers and Contact Information:
President, Christian Shrader
Advisor: Dennis Duggan, 231-348-6638 – dduggan@ncmich.edu