Check out what's happening on both Bay College campuses below, along with a list of our ongoing student resources.
Be SURE to scroll through! There are many new items, but they are listed in order of date, so they are throughout the list.
Iron Mountain & Escanaba Campuses
Fall 2026 Courses Are Now Viewable
Check out more information at baycollege.edu/register and set up an appointment with your advisor today!
Escanaba Campus
New Library Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM to 6 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM to 1 PM
Escanaba & Iron Mountain Students
Enter the Commencement Speaker Competition!
It's Not Too Late!
Tell your story and inspire your fellow Bay College grads. Write and submit a speech for the chance to speak during the 2026 Graduation Ceremony.
Deadline: April 2
BAY-CON Tickets are NOW on Sale!
Click here to buy tickets.
Scroll down for more info on this event.
Iron Mountain Campus
FREE LUNCH Every Thursday while classes are in session!
Provided by the Bay Area Campus Ministry (BACM)
Thursdays from 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Central
Lower Commons
Join us for food and fellowship!
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
Pizza with the President!
Join Dr. Hughes for FREE Antonio's pizza in the Lower Commons
March 31
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Central
Escanaba
FREE MOVIE ALERT!
Super Mario Galaxy
April 1
7 p.m. Eastern
Willow Creek Cinema
2701 3rd Ave N.
Escanaba, MI 49829
Get 2 FREE tickets to this movie event with Bay College ID at the
Student Services Box Office on the Escanaba Campus
FREE popcorn and fountain drink provided!
Brought to you by the Campus Activities Board (CAB).
Escanaba Campus
Grub in the HUB is BACK!
Join Us for "Writing a Winning Resume"
April 7
12 - 1 p.m. Eastern
Lunch will be provided to the first 15 attendees!
Escanaba Campus
Electroacoustic Artist Ina Thomann
Performing Tuesday, April 7
at 2 p.m. in the Besse Theater
International electroacoustic composer and sound artist Ina Thomann, based in Graz,
Austria, will be at the Bay College Escanaba Campus to present a lecture and performance.
Known for her work at the intersection of research, technology, and immersive listening, Thomann brings an innovative approach to contemporary sound art.
Join us for this unique listening experience!
Escanaba Campus
Cupcake Social
Brought to you by TRIO
April 13
2- 4 p.m. Eastern
Hospitality Room in the HUB
Escanaba Campus
The Dumas, Luquette & Knapp Trio Bluegrass Concert
Join us for an evening of high-energy performance and rich acoustic sound.
April 13
7:00 p.m. Eastern
Besse Theater
Click here for tickets: $15 General Admission | $7 for Students & Bay College Employees
Escanaba Campus
Art Night
Paint, Chat, Laugh, Repeat
Join us for a relaxed social event!
April 14
4 - 6 p.m. Eastern
TRIO Nook (HUB 814)
Brought to you by TRIO
Escanaba Campus
Speaker Event: Local author J.L. Hyde
April 15
Speaker from 5 - 6 p.m.
Besse Center
Open to All
Brought to you by TRIO
Escanaba Campus
Don't Miss the Last Film in the Winter 2026 Bay Film Series Season!
Thursday, April 16
Sirāt
Watch This Acclaimed 2026 Oscar Contender
In the Besse Theater
Films always start at 7 p.m. Eastern on a Thursday.
Click here for details about this film
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
TRIO x CAB Bowling Night
Thursday, April 16 from 7 - 10 p.m.
at Bowl-A-Rama
This event is FREE to students.
FREE bowling, shoe rental, pizza, and pop!
Come join us for a fun, stress-free evening!
Escanaba Campus
Guidance from College to Career
MRS Representative Chats
Don't miss an opportunity for guidance and support in moving foward in college to career success.
April 22
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Table set up in front of the Moose next to the library— Click this link to fill out this form and make an appointment, or just swing by — Walk-ins welcome!
We can help with information about:
• Financial assistance for college or career training
• Support while completing your degree or certificate
• Career exploration and planning
• Work experiences and internships
• Resume preparation and job search strategies
• Connections to employment opportunities
If you're not sure how we can help but you've been seeking more support on your college journey, come on by; we'd love to chat.
Escanaba Campus
Bay College Hosts 9th Student Poster Symposium
April 22
4 – 6 p.m. in the Bay Café
Celebrating student learning and achievement.
This event gives students the opportunity to present their coursework in a professional
poster format, discuss their projects, and engage with attendees. Modeled after academic
conferences, the symposium helps students build presentation skills, prepare for further
education, and add valuable experience to their resumes while showcasing their work
to the campus community.
Escanaba Campus
It's Time for a N.A.P.!
(Night Against Procrastination)
April 23
5 - 10 p.m. Eastern
In the Escanaba Campus HUB
Don't miss this opportunity to prepare for finals and banish academic stress.
Escanaba campus
Bay College Greenhouse Plant Sale
May 8 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Bay College Escanaba campus (Math Science Building, Room 116)
Shop native plant seedlings and vegetables.
Native plants are low-maintenance, adapted to local conditions, and support pollinators
and wildlife. Proceeds support greenhouse operations and plant donations to community
projects.
Available: Native wildflowers, perennials, tomatoes, peppers, and herbs
Pricing: $25/flat (mix & match) or $1 per plant
More info: baycollege.edu/greenhouse
or call: Brian Black at 906-217-4051
Help the City of Escanaba
Give Your Input in a Recreation Survey
Your input is crucial to the development of the 2027-2032 City of Escanaba Recreation Plan.
The Recreation Plan identifies opportunities and goals to guide recreational development
within the City of Escanaba. These survey results will be incorporated into the final
recreation plan. If you who work, live, or play in the City of Escanaba, please complete
the survey and offer your feedback at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CityofEscanabaRec
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
Escanaba Campus
BAY-CON Tickets NOW on Sale!
Click here to buy tickets.
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
Alejandra Reynoso: voice actress
Read their incredible bios on the web page and stay up to date on develpments 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 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