Jul 1, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
NMC would like to recognize the faculty and staff who helped coordinate the first session of this summer’s College Edge program, which wrapped up last Friday as well as the cohorts who completed the program.
The first edition in summer 2023 was a resounding success, with 97 percent of students persisting from fall 2023 to spring 2024 semesters, vs. 64.7 percent among the general population. Students truly do gain an edge by participating. Two more sessions begin next week.
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Jun 24, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thanks to the instructors teaching College for Kids classes this summer. Classes began last week and continue through August. The program is a great way to introduce future for-credit students to NMC, and 12 percent do go on to enroll after graduation. New this year are classes in Benzie County. Visit nmc.edu/kids to see all the options.
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Jun 17, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
To the volunteers who organized the annual Kids Free Fishing Day Saturday at NMC’s Great Lakes campus. NMC has been a proud partner with Rotary Club of Traverse City, Rotary Camps & Services, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Mike and Rhonda Estes, Great Lakes Children’s Museum and the Northwest Michigan Fishing Club in this Father’s Day weekend tradition for many years.
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Jun 10, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thanks to the volunteers who organized the Pride carnival on campus Saturday, including members of the student group NMC Pride.
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Jun 3, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
65 students and 10 faculty members completed study abroad experiences last month. Groups traveling to India (humanities) and Ireland (audio tech) returned last week. Earlier experiences visited Brazil (biology), Costa Rica (nursing) and Switzerland (culinary). Much more than a trip, all study abroad is faculty-led, experiential learning for academic credit. Four of this year’s study abroad experiences involved an aspect of service learning. Partial support is provided by the Global Opportunities Scholarship ($1,000 per student) and the NMC Foundation.
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May 29, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Kudos to the more than 7,000 runners as well as all the volunteers who participated in Saturday’s Bayshore Marathon, which started at the Front Street campus. NMC is proud to be a partner in this community tradition, which marked its 42nd anniversary this year.
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May 13, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thanks to everyone at NMC who made the AquaHacking Great Lakes Challenge a success: Hans VanSumeren, Ed Bailey, Lisa Cooper, and Matt Hirsch, Steve Rice with the Office of Possibilities, with executive support from Jason Slade. At last week’s finale, $35,000 in prize money was divided among three start-ups, including Wave Lumina of Traverse City, the second-place finisher.
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Apr 29, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Congratulations to the more than 600 graduates who earned a degree or certificate this semester, and thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make Saturday’s Commencement ceremonies memorable.
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Apr 22, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Congratulations to Nick Roster, science and math instructor, who was named the Environmentalist of the Year in education by the Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council last week. Read about the Boardman River research project he introduced to students this year.
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Apr 15, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thanks to NMC’s custodial, maintenance and grounds team for keeping our buildings and campuses looking good for visitors attending the many events hosted on campus this and next weekend. Saturday’s lineup includes the Big Little Hero Race on the Front Street campus, GLMA open ship on the Great Lakes campus, and the NMC Jazz Bands in concert at Milliken Auditorium.
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Apr 8, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Kudos to the Audio Technology department for organizing the “Rockin’ Into Spring: Dollars for Scholars” concert this Saturday from 7-9 p.m. at the Milliken Auditorium. Laith Al-Saadi, a Michigan native and former finalist on “The Voice,” will headline. Proceeds from ticket sales will fund scholarships for future Audio Technology students. Tickets are $10 for students and $25 general admission.
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Apr 1, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Happy Community College Month! NMC is proud to transform the lives of our learners and communities. We are Traverse City’s first and largest provider of higher education, a cultural bastion, an employer and creator of economic impact. For all that you do to help us achieve all of that, thank you!
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Mar 18, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thanks to Lisa Cooper, Ed Bailey, Nathan Bootz and all who participated in the Water Leadership conference in Traverse City March 8-10. The event was part of the AquaHacking the Great Lakes Challenge, an entrepreneurship competition, and brought six Canadian and four U.S. finalist teams to the region. The winners of $35,000 in seed funding will be named May 10. Like the Freshwater Research Center, the weekend showcased NMC’s leadership in water issues.
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Mar 4, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
The Grand Traverse Sheriff’s Office awarded, two instructors and five alumni from NMC’s Police Academy at their annual award ceremony last week. Congratulations to all the winners, including:
NMC instructors:
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Nathan Ritter: Law Enforcement Employee of the Year for his work over the course of his career, which started in 1999. He is currently a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
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Detective Sarah Metdepenningen: Award of merit.
NMC alumni:
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Deputies Mariah Eberhardt and John Leach: Lifesaving awards for saving a Kingsley man from suicide.
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Deputies Mitchell Hoffman and Hayden Talbot: Mothers Against Drunk Driving awards, with 29 and 30 OWI arrests, respectively.
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Deputy Jonathan King: Top shot award.
Thank you for your service to our community!
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Feb 26, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thanks to the Advising department for organizing the annual Career Fair on March 7 as well as a number of events to help students prepare. More than 70 employers will be at the fair looking to fill positions. Community members are welcome. Find out more at nmc.edu/career-fair.
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Feb 19, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thanks to the Admissions and Advising for organizing several upcoming info sessions on NMC’s new, lower, dual enrollment tuition rate for students who reside outside of Grand Traverse County. Families can learn more about getting a head start on college at virtual and in-person options starting this Wednesday. Know a high school junior or senior? Share with them!
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Feb 12, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
The Great Lakes Water Studies Institute will deliver two week-long Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI)-certified ROV training programs in New Jersey next month.
NMC’s ROV training program is the only one in the U.S. endorsed by ADCI, which has more than 600 member companies. Graduates will immediately support the rapidly growing offshore wind industry. The training is an example of the value NMC programming provides to multiple learner groups, and supports strategy 5 of NMC’s strategic plan, which states that the college will leverage distinctive programs that strengthen institutional sustainability and expand global connections.
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Feb 5, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thanks to NMC’s Financial Aid staff for offering free assistance with the new FAFSA to the entire community. The service even won a compliment from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who saw a billboard when she was in Traverse City last month. NMC’s next Financial Aid workshop is Feb.12. Walk-in and drop-in appointments are also available every Wednesday throughout February.
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