Passport Student Lecture Series continues Feb. 19 with focus on Nigeria

Emmanuel-AdenijiNMC International Services and Service Learning presents their Passport Student Lecture Series for February with international student Emmanuel Adeniji who will speak to attendees about Nigeria. The lecture will take place on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 12:15 – 1:00 pm in Founders Hall, room 110. Guests are invited to bring lunch and/or coffee to enjoy while they listen.

The Passport Student Lecture Series is a chance to explore other cultures through the experiences of NMC international students who will give presentations about their home countries. Information during their lectures can include culture, food, fashion, recreation, religion, gender issues, politics, current events, etc. (more…)

CIE’s Friday Forum for February focuses on preparing for unknown situations

Friday Forums will occur one Friday each month through April. These forums are brought to you by the Center for Instructional Excellence which supports student learning by encouraging faculty-driven initiatives, promoting development of faculty knowledge, and recognizing the achievement of excellence. February’s Friday Forum will take place on Friday, Feb. 6 from noon-1:30pm in Founders Hall 110 and addresses the question: Can we be prepared for unknown situations? How to handle difficult students and situations.  Lunch is provided, good conversation is guaranteed.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 4 to Rita Kucera at rkucera@nmc.edu. (more…)

Student Veterans group will host Chili Cook Off on Feb. 18

chili-22The NMC Student Veterans of America group will host a Chili Cook Off on February 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Welcome Center of the Health Science Building. A $1 donation will get you three samples and for just $3 you can buy a bowl. Come vote for your favorite chili and help support the Student Veterans group!

Any student veterans interested in competing in the cook off can contact Scott Herzberg at sherzberg@nmc.edu or (231) 995-2526.

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