Welcome to Week Four of Winter Semester!
Check out what's happening on both Bay College campuses below, along with a list of our ongoing student resources. Be sure to scroll so you don't miss events coming up in the next few weeks.
Escanaba & Iron Mountain Campuses
Federal Work Study Positions are Available!
These jobs offer the perfect way to gain real-world experience with an employer who will work around your class schedule.
Just a few options to consider:
- Training & Development Office Assistant
- Work in Testing Center
- Academic Affairs
- Chemistry Lab Assistant
Click this link to see all available positions.
Escanaba Campus
Special Presentation:
Where Trauma Meets Mindset
Wednesday, February 4
2 p.m. Eastern in the Besse Theater
Author and abuse survivor Seth Gehle will talk about what the classroom can't teach you about trauma and the mindset to
overcome it.
Books will be for sale following the presentation.
Delta County Circuit Courtroom
Meet Judge John Economopoulos
Friday, February 6
10:45 a.m. Eastern
The Criminal Justice Association will meet Judge John Economopoulos on Friday, Feb 6, at 10:45 AM Eastern at the Delta County Circuit Courtroom. This will be a public event for all interested Bay College students to meet and speak with the judge.
A free, public meeting with a circuit court judge is a rare chance to go beyond the textbook and hear directly from someone making real, high-stakes decisions every day. This isn’t a lecture—it’s a real look at how the courtroom works.
Don't Wait Until the Last Minute!
Apply for Scholarships by March 30
Over $650,000 Available
Iron Mountain Campus
Participate in the Valentine Card Station
Let local seniors know someone is thinking of them!
Escanaba Campus
Announcing the Winter 2026 Bay Film Series Season
Three Acclaimed Oscar Contenders to Headline Winter 2026 Season
Besse Theater
Films always start at 7 p.m. Eastern on a Thursday.
- Thursday, February 12 – Hamnet
- Thursday, March 19 – One Battle After Another
- Thursday, April 16 – Sirāt
- Click here for details about these films
General admission: $5, under 18: $2. Bay students get FREE admission by showing their college ID at the ticket window.
Tickets are available at the Besse Center Box Office or online at baycollege.edu/tix
For questions, contact the Events Department: events@baycollege.edu or 906-217-4040 or the Box Office: 906-217-4045.
Escanaba & Iron Mountain Campuses
Call for Nominations: Distinguished Alumni of the Year
DEADLINE: Sunday, February 15
The Bay College Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award. This award honors a Bay College graduate who has demonstrated excellence in their career, leadership, and service to the community and the college. Nominations are evaluated on education, leadership, service, honors, and professional distinction.
Learn more and submit a nomination online by February 15, 2026, at this link:
baycollege.edu/alumni
Escanaba & Iron Mountain Campuses
Students! Look for Automated Grade Alerts
WHERE: In your myBay email
Posting on these dates:
February 18th
March 11th
You can use the information to reach out to faculty to understand your grade and seek help through tutoring to improve your success!
Escanaba Campus
Healthcare Career & College Fair
Tuesday, February 17
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eastern
Besse Ballery
Don't miss this opportunity to meet healthcare employers looking for qualified applicants!
Escanaba Campus
Art Nights with TRIO
Paint, Chat, Laugh, Repeat
Join us for a relaxed social event!
4 - 6 p.m. Eastern on these dates:
Tuesday, February 17
Tuesday, February 24
Tuesday, April 14
TRIO Nook (814)
Grub in the Hub is BACK!
Don't Miss Your Scholarship Playbook
March 3
Noon until 12:50 p.m.
TRIO Nook 814
All are welcome to attend this FREE event!
We will provide lunch for the first 15 people.
Join us for this lunch and learn and get the 411 on everything you need to know about
scholarships.
Escanaba Students
Procrastinators Unite!
It's time for a N.A.P.
Thursday, February 26
5 - 10 p.m. Eastern
In the Escanaba Campus HUB
Don't miss this opportunity to prepare for midterms and banish academic stress.
Escanaba Campus
Lunchtime Live! is BACK
Join Us for the St. Patty’s Day Edition
Tuesday, March 17
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern
in Café Bay
Tickets:
$5/Kindergarten – Bay Students
$10/Adult
Get tickets at this link: baycollege.edu/tix
TRIO Students
Join Us for a FREE Transfer Trip to NMU
March 21
Northern Michigan University
This event is free of charge. Non-TRIO students may attend, subject to space availability.
Contact the TRIO team for details: matt.stewart@baycollege.edu
Escanaba Campus
Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Looking for Players!
If you're interested in fantasy and collaborative storytelling, DnD may be the game for you. Fortunately, a new campaign is beginning soon!
Meetings will be on Fridays in Student Center room 525 (SC 525)
Exact times to be determined.
Contact nick.bryan@baycollege.edu for more information.
Flu Care on Escanaba Campus
Cold & Flu Season is Here!
The Youth Center for Health & Wellness is here to help.
The Center is a child and adolescent health center providing non-emergency medical care and mental healthcare for people 10 – 21 years of age. There is no charge for Bay Students.
Go to baycollege.edu/thecenter to learn more.
FREE DATA Bus to Walmart from Escanaba campus
Every Tuesday during Winter semester
DATA Bus Departs from the Student Housing complex at 1:00 p.m. Eastern
from the Student Housing Complex
Arrives about 1:15 p.m. at Walmart
Return: 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Free for Bay College students Winter semester
It’s almost time…
BAY-CON UPDATES
Tickets go on sale soon!
Upper Michigan’s largest convention is happening
BAY-CON will be on May 1 and 2
hosted right here at Bay College!
CHECK OUT OUR CELEBRITY GUESTS
Jason Moore: professional comic book inker
Carla Perez: American actress and producer
André Sogliuzzo: animation and video game voice artist
Guest 4: To be announced, STAY TUNED!
Read about each of them on the web page and stay up to date on dvelpments at this
link:
BAY-CON 2026 Web Page
Join the Forestry Club!
Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Eastern
JHUC 901
Rooted in Stewardship, Growing Future Leaders
This club is dedicated to the advancement of forestry and natural resources management.
The first meeting will be January 13 starting the first week of the Winter 2026 semester.
The Forestry Club offers a welcoming community for Bay College or MSU IAT students
passionate about the environment, regardless of their major. If you're interested
in trees, conservation, or just a chance to get outdoors, the Forestry Club is for
you!
Meetings: Join us every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. in the Joseph Heirman University Center,
room 901 (main campus).
Contact: For more information, please reach out to our club advisor, Tyler Sisson, at sissonty@msu.edu or call (906) 217-4196.
Join the Business Professionals of America Student Club
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! If you’re interested, email Brent Madalinski at madalinb@baycollege.edu for details.
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.
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: Bay College partners with Feeding America of West Michigan to stretch our donated funds and purchase food at a reduced rate. Click https://www.feedwm.org/ to learn more.
Swipe Out Hunger: Advocacy organization that powers the movement to end college student hunger. Click https://swipehunger.org/ to learn more.
Swipe Out Hunger, Resources for Students: Click https://swipehunger.org/students/ 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 https://www.acha.org/news/student-health-data-from-the-spring-2024-ncha-now-available/ to access the report.
Make Food Not Waste: Click https://makefoodnotwaste.org/every-bit-counts/ to find information on food waste.
EPA Food Waste Scale: Click https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/wasted-food-scale to learn more about food waste.
Please contact your Escanaba campus Food Pantry Team with any questions or concerns.
The Center for Youth Health & Wellness
offers FREE Non-emergency medical and mental health services for ages 10–21
Click https://www.baycollege.edu/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: https://www.baycollege.edu/students/student-resources/index.php
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.
Find Your Stuff at the Lost and Found
Located at the Student Services Desk on both Escanaba and Iron Mountain Campuses
Check Out Transfer Opportunities to Lake Superior State University
through LSSU's Partnership with Bay College at https://www.baycollege.edu/about/facilities/lssu-regional-center.php