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Blood Drive Feb. 6

Versiti Blood is having another blood drive in the big pink bus on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Versiti is hoping to get at least 18 donors this time around as their donations drop significantly over winter. Every eligible donation will get a $10 e-gift card!...

Ice skating event Jan. 18

NMC Campus Life will host an ice skating event Saturday, Jan. 18 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center's Howe Arena (1125 W Civic Center Dr, Traverse City, MI). For more details, contact Marcus Bennett at (231) 995-1401 or mbennett@nmc.edu, or CJ...

Adjusting HSA Contributions

Happy 2025! Beginning immediately you will be able to make changes to your personal HSA contribution amounts (if you choose to contribute) directly in ADP. ADP > Myself > Benefits > Enrollments > Change to HSA Paycheck Deduction (Start Enrollment) When you...

Employee anniversaries – January

The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! Kristi Hallett - Event Scheduler - 38 Sean Ruane - Social Sciences Instructor - 36 Tony Jenkins - Math & Science Instructor - 36 Brian VanSipe - Boiler Maintenance...

Welcome our newest hires

These employees recently started working at the college. Let's welcome them to the NMC community! Lexi Galla - Foundation Operations & Advancement Manager Marianne Dages - Library Services Specialist James Furstenberg - Adjunct CIT Tim Young - Adjunct CIT Miranda...

Blood Drive Feb. 6

Versiti Blood is having another blood drive in the big pink bus on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Versiti is hoping to get at least 18 donors this time around as their donations drop significantly over winter. Every eligible donation will get a $10 e-gift card!...

Ice skating event Jan. 18

NMC Campus Life will host an ice skating event Saturday, Jan. 18 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center's Howe Arena (1125 W Civic Center Dr, Traverse City, MI). For more details, contact Marcus Bennett at (231) 995-1401 or mbennett@nmc.edu, or CJ...

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...

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...

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...

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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