News and information for employees, students, alumni and friends of Northwestern Michigan College
Upcoming Extended Education classes for employees
Did you know that your tuition waiver benefits extend beyond credit classes? Take a fitness class, learn a new hobby, or even enjoy a date night with your partner. Check out these upcoming classes! Place the class in your shopping cart in order to see the discount....
Complete your DEIB goal reflection form
How is your DEIB goal completion coming? If you completed your goal, remember to document your learning in the DEIB goal reflection form and send a copy to yourself to use in your spring performance evaluation. Use this form to reflect on your experience (reading or...
Employee anniversaries: December
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! Gary Schettek – Painter – 23 years Crystal Bailey – Food Services Operations Manager – 14 years Krissy Steinebach – Accounting Assistant / Bookkeeper – 14 years Alex...
Kudos!
Kudos to Marina Call. Back in September, Marina found a lost rental book in the Osterlin Building and returned it to the bookstore. Today, the student called to report it missing and pay the restocking fee, but was thrilled to find out that his lost book had already...
Welcome our newest hires
These employees recently started working at the college. Let's welcome them to the NMC community! Garrett Croon – Campus Safety Coordinator
Founding IAF member Dick Grout passes away at 104
Dick Grout, one of the founding members of the International Affairs Forum, passed away on December 19 at the age of 104. The Record-Eagle published a retrospective on his life and accomplishments (a PDF-friendly version of the article can be found here). Additional...
Success Story: Apply for Michigan Reconnect by Dec. 31, start spring or summer 2025
December 18, 2024 For two more weeks, 21- to 24-year-olds can join the 325 NMC students who already have saved more than $750,000 in tuition through Michigan Reconnect. Dec. 31 is the deadline for that age group to apply for Reconnect, which offers free in-district...
Fall textbook rental return and spring rental availability
Spring textbooks are now available. Stop by the NMC Campus Bookstore or check them out online at bookstore.nmc.edu. Looking to use financial aid for your books? Spring financial aid will be available Dec. 9–Jan. 30. The fall textbook rental deadline has been extended...
On the menu: Hawk Owl Café specials for Dec. 9–13 & winter break/holiday hours
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:40–6 p.m. The protein option is $9.99 and the vegetarian option is $7.99. Monday, December 9 Orange Chicken & Broccoli Bowl with mandarin oranges served with rice and Bosco sticks Tofu &...
NMC Magazine release party
Join the NMC Magazine staff from 5–7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10 in room 32 of Scholars Hall to celebrate the release of the Fall 2024 issue, Phantasmagoria! Join us for food, drinks and wall brick painting.
Call for 2025 Fellows nominations
The NMC Board of Trustees Fellows Selection Committee is seeking nominations for the 2025 Northwestern Michigan College "Fellow" award. The Fellow is NMC's highest honor and the following criteria are taken into consideration during the selection process. Demonstrated...
Thanks-for-Giving 2024
Dear NMC Students, Faculty and Staff: I hope you are having a successful fall semester! As we welcome November, I look forward to spending time with friends and family over a Thanksgiving meal. I am asking for your help to ensure we can all share in this important...
Update on Facilities Management at NMC
Good afternoon NMC community, I am writing to inform you about an important change in how Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) will manage its facilities operations moving forward. After careful consideration, NMC has decided to end its long-standing contract with...
Trustees to vote on suspending Benzie annexation effort, upholding NMC values
Dear NMC community, With a mixture of disappointment and pride, I am writing to inform you that on Thursday, NMC’s Board of Trustees will consider a resolution requesting that the Benzie County Clerk withdraw the annexation questions previously approved for the Nov. 5...
Trustee resignation, board to appoint successor
Dear NMC community, Trustee Rachel Johnson shared with the Board of Trustees last night she is resigning from her position for personal reasons. Trustee Johnson first joined the board in November 2016. During her tenure she served as Chair and Vice Chair, as well as a...
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