Welcome to Week Three of Winter Semester!

Check out what's happening on both Bay College campuses below, as well as a list of our ongoing student resources.

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.

Iron Mountain Campus

Participate in the Valentine Card Station

Let local seniors know someone is thinking of them!

Monday, January 26 through Thursday, February 12
Come to our Valentine Card Station and make someone's day — cards will be brought to seniors at a local nursing home.

Iron Mountain Campus

Don't Miss this TRIO Event:

How to Network in College

Tuesday, January 27
4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Central
Student Success Center

If you think it's too early to benefit from networking, THINK AGAIN!
Networking during your college journey can unlock internships and help you find mentors and jobs. The connections you make with professionals and alumni can be priceless to give you direction in your career, improve your communication skills, and give you a support system you can enjoy for years to come. Take advantage of the resources college provides to maximize your college experience and launch your career afterwards. This TRIO event makes getting started low-pressure and easy.

Iron Mountain Campus

Game Night with Snacks!
Tuesday, Janyuary 27
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Central
Lower Commons

Escanaba & Iron Mountain Campuses

Students! Look for Automated Grade Alerts

WHERE: In your myBay email

WHEN:

  • January 28th
  • 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!

Iron Mountain Campus

The Workshop Series Begins:
Organizing Your One-Drive to Reduce Stress

Don't miss this opportunity to make a great start in the new semester.
Thursday, January 29
Noon - 12:45 p.m. Central
Student Success Center

Iron Mountain Campus

Join Us for National Puzzle Day!
Organizing Your One-Drive to Reduce Stress

 Stop by Lower Commons to work on — or complete — a puzzle!
Thursday, January 29
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Central
Student Success Center

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.

Escanaba & Iron Mountain Campuses

Call for Nominations: Distinguished Alumni of the Year

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 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.

Escanaba Campus

Dave Berg, Artist and Printmaker — Reception and Artist Talk

Thursday, February 5, at 2 p.m. Eastern in the Hartwig Gallery in the Catherine Bonifas Building
Come meet the artist and hear about his process and inspiration!

The exhibition will be on display from January 14 - February 26, 2025. The artist talk and reception and the exhibition are FREE and open to the public.

Dave is a self-taught printmaker who has been refining his craft since 2018. A native of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Dave draws much of his inspiration from the breathtaking landscapes near his home in Marquette. His work reflects a deep connection to the region, with each print offering viewers a window into the rugged beauty of the U.P.’s wilderness.

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.

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