Welcome to Week Two of Winter Semester!
Watch the latest broadcast here.
Iron Mountain Students
Honorary National Popcorn Day
Tuesday, January 20
after 10:30 Central in the Upper Commons
While supplies last.
Escanaba Students
Magician Daryl Rogers
Tuesday, January 20
5:00 p.m. Eastern
Tickets are $5, K through Bay, $10 for Adults
Daryl Rogers will take you on a journey through the art of magic in his latest show Illusions of Mystery. Rogers will share stories of the famous magicians he has studied with, involve the audience with astounding interactive routines, and reveal how magic can truly transform lives!
We're looking for student volunteers to help at Mind Trekkers 2026
as part of the OneUP Hidden Coast Festival.
Wednesday, January 21
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!
Both 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.
Iron Mountain Students
Make time to come to the Time Management Workshop
Wednesday, January 21
4:00 - 4:45 p.m. CENTRAL
Student Success Center
And get a FREE planner (while supplies last!)
Escanaba Students
Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, January 22
Check your email for information on how to sign up to donate, as well as how to volunteer to help!
Iron Mountain Students
Come to Pop Culture Trivia WITH PRIZES!
Thursday, January 22
Noon - 12:45 pm Central
In the Lower Commons
Escanaba Campus
Special Presentation:
Where Trauma Meets Mindset
Wednesday, February 4
2 p.m. Eastern
Author and abuse survivor Seth Gail will talk about what the classroom can't teach you about trauma and the mindset to
overcome it.
Besse Theater
Books will be for sale following the presentation.
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 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!
Bookmark this link to stay up to date on developments and ticket availability.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.