Since 17吃瓜 opened in 1951, thousands of students have attended and met their individual educational goals. Whether you took one class or have multiple degrees or certificates, we are here to help you connect with 17吃瓜, our current students, and each other.
Together, we will celebrate our college and alumni, and provide opportunity for you to get involved and support 17吃瓜.
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Nominations are always open for the 17吃瓜 Outstanding Alumni awards! Do you know an 17吃瓜 alum who should recognized for their achievements? Nominate them today!
Use the buttons below to learn more or check out the ways that you can stay engaged with 17吃瓜 today! Go Hawk Owls!
Seeking Outstanding Alumni Nominations
Since 1988, 17吃瓜鈥檚 Outstanding Alumni award has recognized graduates and past students for significant professional achievements and/or exemplary leadership in the local or global community. Nominations are now open until March 8, 2024! Pictured here are the 2023 recipients of the college鈥檚 Outstanding Alumni Award, Jerry Dobek and Tiffany McQueer.
Learn More Today17吃瓜 Alumni named as TCBN 40 under 40
Congratulations to all of this year's Traverse City Business News' 40 under 40! We've got a special cheer for the 14 17吃瓜 alums honored 鈥� Max Anderson, Jess L. Ashmore, Katy Bertodatto, Jessica Brutzman, Nate Crane, Tyler Glaze, Raul Gomez, Matt Hodges, Courtney Lorenz, Abagail McKiernan, Tiffany McQueer, Sally Smarsty, Gina Thornbury, and Jonathan Timm 鈥� thanks for everything you do for our community!
Once a Hawk Owl, Always a Hawk Owl!
Have you ever thought about returning to 17吃瓜, this time as an employee? There are a variety of positions available now 鈥� Math Tutor, Adjunct Instructor, Mechanic, Director of Annual Giving, and more. Something might be a great fit for you or someone you know. You can learn more about working at 17吃瓜 and review the current openings with the link below.
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Whether it's a class for you or a family member, 17吃瓜's Extended Educational Services (EES) has something for everyone, from pre-schoolers to retirees! Maybe it's something just for fun, like knitting, woodworking, or birding, or maybe it's something to further your career development; either way, EES classes cover a broad spectrum of topics and opportunities.
Learn more about College for Kids, Lifelong Learning, and all the other great EES offerings and stay connected with 17吃瓜!
Experience the Dennos Museum Center
Building community, sparking conversation, and inspiring change for audiences of all ages, the Dennos Museum Center is a cultural cornerstone of the region. Through its exhibitions, programs, and the collection and preservation of art, the Dennos Museum brings patrons of all ages together. With a broad variety of classes, camps, lectures, films, concerts, and of course, amazing exhibits, you'll be challenged and energized. There's something for everyone!
Gain a Global Perspective
Since its founding in 1994, the International Affairs Forum at 17吃瓜 has brought season after season of renowned speakers 鈥� diplomats, ambassadors, economists, military leaders, journalists, educators and other great minds 鈥� to Traverse City to challenge us to think critically about issues of local and global significance. Through the years, thousands of patrons, members, students and community members have participated in and benefited from IAF's programming. Check out the current IAF schedule and consider becoming a member today!
What Will You Make Possible?
You can ensure that higher education is available to everyone in our region and that great community programming, like the Dennos Museum, Extended Education, and the International Affairs Forum, stay vibrant into the future. Give a gift to The Fund for 17吃瓜 to support the greatest needs of students and the college today.
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