Oct 28, 2022 | Intercom, International Affairs Forum, Student Events
The International Affairs Forum continues on Tuesday, November 8 at 11 a.m. EST. This virtual event will focus on Ukraine, Russia, and NATO with Ambassador John Kornblum, former U.S. assistant secretary of state for European affairs and former U.S. ambassador to Germany.
Ambassdor Kornblum has a deep record of service in the United States and Europe both as a diplomat and as a businessman. He is recognized as an expert on U.S.-European political and economic relations, in particular in Central and Eastern Europe. He served as the U.S. ambassador to Germany from 1997 to 2001. Before that, he was U.S. assistant secretary of state for European affairs in the Clinton administration – a critical phase for Europe and Russia just after the collapse of the Soviet Union. He was special envoy for the Dayton Peace Process, U.S. ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Process), deputy U.S. ambassador to NATO, and U.S. minister and deputy commandant of forces in divided Berlin. Kornblum was born in Detroit, MI. He earned a B.A. from Michigan State University in 1964 and has been the recipient of many awards, including a Knights Cross of the Order of Merit from Germany and an Order of Merit from Austria. He will connect with IAF from his home in Germany.
Jack Segal will moderate the discussion. Segal is a former senior U.S. diplomat and former IAF Board co-chair. In the Clinton administration, he was the National Security Council director for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, and served ten years as senior political advisor to the NATO Commander where he was responsible for Afghanistan policy. He is an active instructor at NMC Extended Education on a variety of global affairs topics.
This virtual event will be available to livestream on Zoom. Registration is required with a suggested donation of $10.
All IAF regular season events are open to the public. Current students and educators receive free access with registration. For livestream registration and event details, visit TCIAF.com.
Oct 20, 2022 | Student Events
Join the Student Life Office, Student Success Center and Health Services for FREE coffee, cupcake, coloring pages, and more! Stop by and color or just swing by to grab food! Learn more about the ways our teams can support your physical, mental and emotional health!
When: November 3, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center lobby
Oct 14, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
On Tuesday, November 1, community network We Fight will host its second “Elevate Northern Michigan: A Youth Mental Health Summit for Young Leaders – and Those Who Love Them.”
Elevate Northern Michigan is a quarterly summit series focusing on boosting knowledge regarding psychology, neuroscience, practical well-being tools, and leadership skills related to mental health. The 90-minute event will consist of three workshops with local experts:
- Dr. Michael Kern, Ph.D: School Psychologist at Interlochen Center for the Arts
- Meg Mertaugh-Graber, M.Ed., MSW, LMSW Clinical, LICSW: Founder of Care-O-Van, PLLC & AVEC Care Farm
- Jessie Perez: Family Navigator at National Alliance for Mental Illness Grand Traverse
Registration is free but required as space is limited.
All are welcome at the summit — particularly young people aged 16-24 and those who love them. No previous training or engagement with We Fight is required. The event begins at 1 p.m., and will take place at Northwestern Michigan College’s Innovation Center in Room 106/107.
We Fight is grateful to Northern Lakes Community Mental Health and NMC for their support and sponsorship of Elevate Northern Michigan.
We Fight recently underwent a strategic visioning process to better accomplish its vision: a northern Michigan where everyone plays a role in protecting our kids’ mental health.
“I hope that aspiring youth leaders leave this summit with a better understanding of the skills required to project their voice and tackle systemic change with the youthful determination that makes their advocacy so unique, to begin with,” said We Fight leadership team member, Central High School student Will Unger.
“I’m proud of the We Fight community for stepping up. And I’m grateful for our local experts for their generosity to help boost knowledge, shift attitudes, decrease stigma, build support and elevate youth voice. The Elevate Summits are a science-based, urgent and optimistic step toward a northern Michigan where everyone plays a role in protecting our kids’ mental health,” said Good Works Lab founder, Ty Schmidt.
We Fight for Northern Michigan’s Youth Mental Health, or “We Fight,” was founded in December 2021 as an initiative of Traverse City-based social change agency Good Works Lab. Since its founding, over 630+ people who care have committed to protecting youth mental health in Northern Michigan by leveraging the Surgeon General’s Youth Mental Health advisory. To get involved, visit Good Works Lab’s website.
Oct 13, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
The Passport Student Lecture Series is a chance to explore other cultures through the experience of NMC students.
Join us as Fabiola McFarlin, a Maritime Academy student at NMC, talks about life and culture in Brazil on November 1 from 12:15–1 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Rm 106/107. Feel free to bring your lunch along as we relax and learn about this beautiful country.
Global Endorsement students, please bring your GE passport so that it can be stamped to earn your GE event points!
Oct 10, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
The NMC Jazz Lab Band will join the Jeff Haas Trio plus Laurie Sears for an afternoon of swinging jazz on Sunday, October 23 at 3 p.m. at the Grand Traverse Circuit.
A suggested donation of $20 ($5 for Students) includes complimentary food from Edson Farms, wine from Chateau Chantal and great music!
The GT Circuit is located at 225 W. 14th St. in Traverse City.
Oct 5, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
The NMC Jazz Big Band will join the Jeff Haas Trio plus Laurie Sears for an afternoon of swinging jazz on Sunday, October 9 at 3 p.m. at the Grand Traverse Circuit.
A suggested donation of $20 ($5 for Students) includes complimentary food from Edson Farms, wine from Chateau Chantal and great music!
The GT Circuit is located at 225 W. 14th St. in Traverse City.
Oct 3, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
Make your own space themed artwork on Sunday, October 9, 2022 from 1–3 p.m. in the Sculpture Court at the Dennos Museum Center with some of the museum’s docents. While at the museum, work with real data from NASA telescopes and satellites using our Observing With NASA Kiosk in the Discovery Gallery.
Sep 30, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
Decorate your car, get in costume, and hand out candy! Prizes for best decorations!
Want to Trick or Treat with the kids? Bring the family Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m. for this outdoor Trunk or Treat fun!
Located in the Cherry Parking Lot across from the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center.
Sign up to dress up your trunk and hand out candy
Sep 30, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
Northwestern Michigan College and the NMC Native American Student Organization are presenting an Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration on Monday, October 10 from 2–4 p.m. on the front lawn outside of the Osterlin Building.
The Grand Traverse Band, drummers, dancers, and other Native members will be under the pines to help educate and celebrate the day.
This event is free and open to the public. Be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Sep 27, 2022 | Student Events
Would you like to visit Iceland next May to study geology and the biology of climate change but have a lot of questions?
Tamara Coleman and Nick Roster, the instructors leading the trip, will be hosting a meet-and-greet on Thursday, September 29 from 5–6 p.m. in Rm. 111 of the Health & Science Building for students who are interested in learning more about this trip.
Unable to attend? Contact Dr. Tamara Coleman at tcoleman@nmc.edu or Dr. Nicholas Roster at nroster@nmc.edu for more information about this opportunity.
Sep 27, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
See the world and earn academic credits at the same time! Bring a lunch and join us for a conversation on Thursday, October 6, 12:15–1 p.m. in Rm. 106/107 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center to learn about our study abroad experiences in Iceland, Guatemala, Spain & Portugal, and Morocco next summer.
At this meeting you will:
- Learn how to register for a study abroad experience
- Meet the Faculty Leads
- Paige Sansonetti (from NMC’s Financial Aid department) will show you how and when to apply for NMC scholarships
- Kailey Rubinas from MiLEAP will speak about additional scholarship opportunities
For more information, contact Jim Bensley at jbensley@nmc.edu, Marina Call at mcall@nmc.edu or call the International Services and Service Learning office at (231)995-2527.
Sep 26, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
Join us for a free community discussion related to adolescent mental health in Northern Michigan presented by GVSU Traverse City and NMC. Panelists from across the community will share information and local resources related to this important topic to care for our youth in Northern Michigan.
Date:
Monday, October 17, 2022, 7:30–9:30 a.m.
Location:
The Hagerty Center at Northwestern Michigan College
715 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
Agenda:
7:30–8 a.m.: Registration and Continental Breakfast
8–9:30 a.m.: Program
This event is free and open to the public. Register to save your seat!
The Health Forum of Northern Michigan is offered in the fall and spring of each year. It is a collaboration between the GVSU Traverse City Regional Center and Northwestern Michigan College. It is supported by a planning committee of community leaders in the Grand Traverse area. The event is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of West Michigan.
Sep 22, 2022 | Intercom, International Affairs Forum, Student Events
Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum continues Thursday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center. The event starts with a reception at 5:30 p.m. with wine & light appetizers.
IAF will host an immigration Debate with David Aguilar, former acting commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Theresa Cardinal Brown, managing director of immigration and cross-border policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center. The debate will center on immigration reform with a focus on solutions.
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Sep 21, 2022 | Student Events
What’s next after NMC? Start planning at the 2022 Fall Transfer Fair on Wednesday, October 12 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. Over 30 schools will be in attendance from 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. to answer your questions in person about next steps on transferring. This is your opportunity to discuss transfer requirements and get information on degrees available at a variety of schools without having to travel to each university. All students that attend are entered to win some awesome prizes! Will we see you there?!
To learn more about the colleges attending as well as helpful questions to ask at a transfer fair, visit the Academic and Career Advising College Visits page.
For more information, contact the Advising Center at 231-995-1040, advising@nmc.edu or visit nmc.edu/transferfair.
Sep 21, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
Learn more about Davenport University and their partnership with NMC while enjoying free food, music and games. Representatives will discuss the programs that DU offers in areas such as Business, Technology, Health Professions, and Urban Education.
When: Wednesday September 28, 2022, 1–3 p.m.
Where: Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center
Sep 19, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
Friday, Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m.,
on the outdoor courts by East Hall
Questions? Contact Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu or (231) 995-1401.
Sign your squad up here!
Sep 19, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
On Wednesday, Sept. 21, three Great Lakes Water Studies Institute students will present on their summer internship experiences with JOA, eTrac, and Michels Construction, Inc. The presentations will be at 10 a.m. in the Experiential Learning Institute Office (Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Rm. 103). Coffee and pastries will be provided.
Sep 12, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
In recognition of Deaf Awareness month, please join NMC’s Office of Disability Services and the local chapter of AAUW (American Association of University Women) at a Zoom panel on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 6–7 p.m. Acclaimed author Katie Booth with be discussing and reading from her book The Invention of Miracles: Language, Power and Alexander Graham Bell’s Quest to End Deafness. She will be joined by two members of the local Deaf community who will share their experiences. The program will be ASL interpreted and live captioned.
Learn more about this free Zoom event at traversecityarea-mi.aauw.net and register for the event here.
Contact Suzanne Sorkin at sorkin@msu.edu for more information about this presentation.
