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Wrap Up the Semester Right: Events to Enjoy
& Reminders to Remember!

Watch the latest broadcast below, and check the listings underneath for stuff that didn't make it into this week's video.

 

Struggling to Schedule an Appointment with Your Advisor?

Get walk-in registration advising and support:
Thursday, December 11
Friday, December 12
Thursday, December 18
Friday, December 19

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern
in the HUB near the Student Services Desk 

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Silent Night Auction

Date: December 1st through 12th

The auction helps fund student support and enrichment programs. Please consider bidding on new or handcrafted items, gift baskets or services at the trio office.

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Holiday Cards for Seniors

Campus: Iron Mountain
(Card station located in the Lower Commons)
Date: November 24 through December 10

Help us brighten the holidays with holiday cards for seniors. A card station will be in the Lower Commons from November 24th to December 10th. Make someone smile by filling out a card with holiday wishes. They will be delivered to a local nursing home.

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Sponsor Young Children & Grant Wishes for Veterans this Holiday

Campus: Escanaba & Iron Mountain

º£½ÇÊÓƵ's Student Nursing Association and EMT Paramedic Club are supporting a Delta County family with seven young children and granting holiday wishes for veterans at the JW Jacob Eddie home. Grab a tag from the tree outside, BHAT421 or use the Amazon QR code to donate.

You may drop off gifts at the campus you wish to donate to.

Deadline for Unwrapped gift drop off:
December 5th in Iron Mountain
December 8th in Escanaba.

Details: The º£½ÇÊÓƵ Student Nursing Association (SNA) and EMT/Paramedic Club invite you to assist with Adopt-a-Family in sponsoring a Delta County family with seven young children who have many clothing needs.  SNA and EMT/Paramedic Club are also working in conjunction with Marquette County’s DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans and filling the specific wishes of some veterans who have no family or do not receive visits from family.  Please join us in fulfilling these needs and wishes by taking a tag from the tree outside of BHAT 421 or visiting our Amazon site (QR CODE above; specific requests for both children and the Veterans will be found here).  If you order from Amazon, the items will go directly to SNA advisor Jennifer Farnsworth unless you choose a different option.  All Escanaba UNWRAPPED gifts need to be brought with their tree tag and left in the Nursing Office (just set behind the desk)
By Monday December 8th.   
 
Thank you for joining us in bringing smiles and happiness to these children and veterans on Christmas morning. Your participation is appreciated as every bit helps! There will also be a tree in the main entry of the Iron Mountain Campus for Veterans Wishes at the VA and a collection box will be located at Iron Mountain for these items to be turned in no later than Friday, December 5th.

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Announcing the Winner of Pie an Ally All Stars: BRIAN BLACK

Campus: Escanaba in Café Bay
Date: December 8

Pieing Time: 12:00 p.m. Eastern
Join us between 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. Eastern for a Pride Club social and a craft.

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FREE Movie Alert!
See Wicked for Good

Tri-City Cinema in Quinnesec
Date: December 8
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Timezone: Central

Students and grab two free tickets from Iron Mountain Student Services and get free admission. Pop and popcorn. 

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Drop-In Tutoring for Finals

Campus: Iron Mountain

If you want a little extra review this December as we move into finals, we've got you covered. Take advantage of drop-in tutoring through the week!
MATH:
Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Central
Thursdays 12:30-1:30 p.m. Central
ENGLISH:
Wednesdays:  1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Central

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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

First tuition is due December 8th
º£½ÇÊÓƵ will be closed the week of December 22nd
Winter semester starts January 12th
Foundation Scholarship opens January 15th

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International Relations Class

Looking for a cool gen ed class or elective as you prepare to register for Winter Semester? International Relations is a fascinating elective that meets gen ed requirements in the social and behavioral sciences.

Contact Molly Campbell for more information: campbelm@baycollege.edu or (906) 217-4067

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Business Professionals of America – Student Club Recruitment

Build leadership skills, serve your community, and compete in business events at the state and national level. This club goes beyond looking great on your resume, it’s a springboard for success! All students are welcome.

International Relations – Winter Semester Course Option

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Join the Civics Corps!

Participate in community service projects and gain job-ready skills training! Build your resume through micro-credentialing, certificate, and internship opportunities. And best of all, members get to host their own podcast each semester!

All students are welcome! If you’re interested, email Dr. June Klees at: kleesj@baycollege.edu for details.

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Ongoing & Weekly Resources

ESCANABA CAMPUS FOOD PANTRY

Days and Hours:
Tuesday : 1:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Thursday: 1:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Friday: 10:45 AM - 3:45 PM

Stop by during any of these times and take what you need. 

IRON MOUNTAIN CAMPUS FOOD PANTRY

NOW OPEN REGULARLY from 9 AM to 11:30 AM Central on Mondays and Wednesdays.

To schedule an appointment:
Call: 906-302-3000
Email: foodpantryIM@baycollege.edu

Information on Food Support Efforts

Feeding America of West Michigan: º£½ÇÊÓƵ partners with Feeding America of West Michigan to stretch our donated funds and purchase food at a reduced rate. Click  to learn more. 

Swipe Out Hunger: Advocacy organization that powers the movement to end college student hunger. Click   to learn more. 

Swipe Out Hunger, Resources for Students: Click  for additional resources. 

Hunger Free Campus Bill (HB. 5097): 

Spring 2024 National College Health Assessment: Find information about how hunger impacts college students nationally. Click  to access the report. 

Make Food Not Waste: Click to find information on food waste. 

EPA Food Waste Scale: Click  to learn more about food waste. 

Please contact your Escanaba campus Food Pantry Team with any questions or concerns.

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DATA Bus for Students

Every Tuesday the DATA Bus offers FREE Transportation to Walmart in Escanaba
Departs: 12:35–12:45 PM Eastern 
from the Student Housing Complex
Arrives: ~1:00 PM at Walmart
Return: 2:00–2:15 PM Eastern
Approx. 1.5-hour round trip
Free for º£½ÇÊÓƵ students this Fall semester

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The Center for Youth Health & Wellness

offers FREE Non-emergency medical and mental health services for ages 10–21
Click /students/health-safety/health-center.php for the web page.
Located in the Catherine Bonifas Building, Escanaba Campus

Wellness Vending Machine

Outside Bay Café
Stocked with personal care essentials (pain relievers, deodorant, cough drops, etc.)

The Student Resources Web Page can be found at this link: /students/student-resources/index.php

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Delivery Info for All Escanaba Student Packages and Envelopes

Escanaba student packages and envelopes will be delivered to the front desk will be stored in a file cabinet located in the Student Services Mail -Room 515. Access to the closed copy room for package handling will be limited to authorized personnel only—this includes Student Services staff, student workers, and RSVP volunteers.

We will be implementing scheduled pickup hours each day for students to retrieve their packages. These times will align with when either a student worker or a volunteer is present at the Student Affairs front desk.

Staff in the Student Services hallway may still assist students at any time if they choose, but standard student pickup will occur during scheduled hours.

Packages should be mailed to the designated student mail room at Bay, using the documented address.
Please see the Student Services front desk with any questions.

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Find Your Stuff at the Lost and Found

Located at the Student Services Desk on both Escanaba and Iron Mountain Campuses 

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Check Out Transfer Opportunities to Lake Superior State University

through LSSU's Partnership with º£½ÇÊÓƵ at /about/facilities/lssu-regional-center.php

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Become a Bay Today Anchor!

If you are a º£½ÇÊÓƵ student or recent alum interested in being a Bay Today anchor during the winter semester, send an email to baytoday@baycollege.edu. Tell us why you're interested, and we’ll reach out to schedule a screen test. We're looking for reliable, authentic people who are willing to look into a camera and talk at the same time—or at least give it your best college try. We want authenticity, not perfection. And bloopers are always welcome.