Welcome to Winter Semester!
Watch the latest broadcast here.
Iron Mountain Students
Welcome Table w/ Snacks
January 12 through 16th
Stop by the main entrance to ask questions and pick up a snack as you start your first
week.
Escanaba Students
Get Help In the Hub
January 12 through the 16th
Get help with Blackboard, usernames, passwords, schedules, and more, from 9 am to
11 am and 1 pm to 3 pm in the computer area near the Student Services desk.
Real people, live help!
Iron Mountain Campus
Welcome Back Lunch
Featuring a Spec-Taco-lar Taco Bar from Carlos Cantina!
Tuesday, January 13
Noon - 1:00 p.m. Central
in the Lower Commons
Escanaba Students
Join the Forestry Club!
Tuesday, January 13
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 6:45 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.
Iron Mountain Students
After Hours Problem Solving
Get your questions answered about Blackboard, Email, Tutoring Needs, etc.
Wednesday, January 14
5:00 - 6:30 pm Central
In the Student Success Center or by Zoom link
Escanaba Students
Welcome Lunch
Classes are back… and so is FREE FOOD!
Thursday, January 15,
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EASTERN
in Café Bay.
De-stress and fill up for FREE.
Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board and the President’s Office.
Iron Mountain Students
BINGO with Prizes!
Thursday, January 15
Noon - 12:45 p.m. Central
Lower Commons
Escanaba Students
FREE Movie Alert!
Join us at the Willow Creek Cinema for ANACONDA
Thursday, January 15
7:30 p.m. Eastern
Students can grab two FREE tickets from the Escanaba Student Services front desk and get free admission, pop, and popcorn. Sponsored by Campus Activities Board, because CAB loves you!
We want to hear from our Adult Learners!
You may win an Amazon gift card for participating in our email survey.
Keep an eye out for the email survey during the month of January.
The first 100 students to respond will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card, and ALL survey participants will be entered into a drawing for an additional $50 Amazon Gift Card.
We truly value your opinion!
We're looking for student volunteers to help at Mind Trekkers 2026
as part of the OneUP Hidden Coast Festival.
Mind Trekkers 2026 is returning to Escanaba January 21 in the Ruth Butler Building at the UP State Fairgrounds. Bay College, in partnership with Michigan Tech University, MI Works, and the Daniel Kobasic Foundation, brings STEM activities and discovery to over five hundred 7th and 8th graders from Delta and Schoolcraft Counties.
For those unfamiliar with Mind Trekkers, check out the following link: https://www.mtu.edu/mindtrekkers/.
This year’s event is taking place Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the UP State Fair Grounds Butler Building. It is coming quickly, and students are welcome to volunteer!
Please consider volunteering! The event will run from 8:00 am – 2:30 pm on January 21st. Join MTU students, NMU Admissions, Bay College business and industry partners, and some excited and energetic 7th and 8th graders as they explore STEM-related, hands-on activities.
Please sign up today!
Volunteering Options:
Demonstration Leader: You will use one of the prepared MTU STEM activity kits that will be provided. The kits are already prepared with easy directions and require nothing more than some energy and fun to share with the students.
School Leader: You will help check in and guide students/schools as they arrive and help them depart
on time.
Use this link to register as a Demonstration or School Volunteer: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/561819726044/false#/invitation
The more the merrier. Invite a friend, student, partner, or spouse to join you!
Have limited time on the 21st? No problem. Consider signing up for only a morning or afternoon shift. The provided links allow you to choose the entire day, morning, or afternoon.
Schedule:
8:00 – Volunteers Arrive
8:45 – 10:15 – First Group of students
10:30 – 12 noon – Second Group of students
12:00 – 12:45 – Lunch provided for volunteers only
1:00 – 2:15 – Third and final group of students.
Thank you in advance for supporting this event and our friends at MTU as they bring their road show to Escanaba!
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.
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.
DATA Bus for Students
Every Tuesday the DATA Bus offers FREE Transportation to Walmart in Escanaba
Departs: 1:00 p.m. Eastern
from the Student Housing Complex
Arrives: ~1:15 p.m. at Walmart
Return: 2:15–2:30 p.m. Eastern
Approx. 1.5-hour round trip
Free for Bay College students this Fall semester
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
Become a Bay Today Anchor!
If you are a Bay College 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.