Oct 9, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
Please plan to attend a fiction reading by Traverse City native Stephanie Carpenter, whose short story collection won the 2017 Press 53 Award for Short Fiction and will be published this month.
Carpenter will read from her new book, “Missing Persons” Oct. 13 at Dutmers Theater in the Dennos Museum from 5:30-6:30 p.m., with light refreshments to follow.
Carpenter teaches literature and creative writing at Michigan Tech. Author George Saunders wrote a blurb for her book, Missing Persons, in which he described the collection as, “Inventive, magical, compelling, and strange in just the way life and people are strange. Stephanie Carpenter is a rare and wonderful talent.”
Oct 9, 2017 | Student News
There will be an informational meeting October 23 at 5 p.m. in room LB 105 of the Biederman Building for those interested in taking part in the NMC Soccer Club. Any and all students are welcome. The club offers both recreational and competitive opportunities.
Oct 9, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
NMC’s Student Veterans of America (SVA) Chapter and Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL), a non-partisan, non-profit grassroots organization working to pass federal legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, is partnering with the International Affairs Forum to present a screening of the documentary, The Age of Consequences, about the national security risks of a changing climate. It has just been confirmed for October 25, 6:30 p.m. at Milliken Auditorium. It will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Major General Michael Stone of the Michigan National Guard and Major General Michael Lehnert USMC (ret.) who is an SVA board member living in our area now.
Many people aren’t aware of the broad consensus among national security experts and our military leaders that climate change is a threat multiplier that will put our armed service members at increasing risk. Secretary of Defense Mattis said “I agree that the effects of a changing climate — such as increased maritime access to the Arctic, rising sea levels, desertification, among others — impact our security situation. I will ensure that the department continues to be prepared to conduct operations today and in the future, and that we are prepared to address the effects of a changing climate on our threat assessments, resources, and readiness.”
Finally, the CCL’s work has had great success building support for climate solutions in Congress because they approach every congressional office from a place of appreciation and respect. In fact, our own Congressman, Lt. Gen. Jack Bergman, just announced that he joined the bipartisan House Climate Solutions Caucus. You can read here about how the local CCL chapter involved Traverse City Central high school students in that effort.
Oct 9, 2017 | Student News
Spike Time!
Season starts Wednesday, November 1, for six weeks.
- Two matches per week played Mon. – Thurs. at 2:10, 3:10 or 4:10 in the Gym
- All teams must be Co-Ed!
- Six players on court, at least 3 must be female
Team Sign-up sheets available at:
- Sports and Recreation Office – Gym (PE 102)
- North Hall or East Hall Front Desk
Mandatory Captains’ Meeting and Sign-up Deadline:
- Thursday, October 26 at 5:30 pm in the PE Lobby
For more information call Steve Dixon at 995-1379.
Sponsored by NMC Student Life/Student Activities and NMC Physical Education, Sports and Recreation.
Oct 9, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
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Oct 9, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
Tickets are now on sale for the annual Great Lakes Great Chefs dinner benefiting NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute.
The Nov. 10 evening begins at 6 p.m. with sparkling wine and a raw bar on the Great Lakes Campus catwalk, then moves to Lobdell’s : A Teaching Restaurant for five amazing courses and a spectacular view. Guest chefs working in collaboration with GLCI students include GLCI alumni Stephanie Witala (S2S), Katie Ianni (Executive Pastry Chef, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa) and Ed Sura (Executive Chef, NoMi, Park Hyatt, Chicago); as well as Chef Joseph George (Kingsley Enterprises) and Chef Rob Sargent (Stafford’s Hospitality, The Pier).
Tickets can be purchased online here or by calling (231) 995-1021.
Proceeds from this event will be used to bring talented chefs and individuals from the culinary world to the Great Lakes Culinary Institute to teach and work side by side with students. Join us for a great night of food and wine presented by the Great Lakes Culinary Institute and Superior Foods.
Oct 9, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
Health Services will be open Tuesday, October 10 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Stop by Biederman Building, room 106 and get your flu shot.
- $15 for Students
- $20 for Faculty and Staff
- No cost for NMC insured
Oct 5, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — U.S. Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Operations, Policy, and Capabilities Linda L. Fagen will be the keynote speaker at the ninth annual Women on the Water Conference hosted by the Great Lakes Maritime Academy Women on the Water Cadet Club Oct. 26-28.
Maritime cadets (students) travel to Traverse City from the seven academies across the country for the opportunity to learn more about the unique career. A broad spectrum of maritime officers, human resource directors, industry representatives and government officials will participate as speakers, on panels and in workshops to assist future mariners on their professional development and career options.
The conference will include a video welcome from U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and remarks from Maritime Administrator RADM Mark H. Buzby. GLMA will also host concurrent prospective student admissions sessions.
Women on the Water, (WOW) was founded at the Great Lakes Maritime Academy in 2007 to support women entering the maritime industry and promote professionalism. Chapters now exist at academies from California to Canada. The conference rotates between academies.
A complete agenda is available here.
Release date: october 5, 2017
For more information:
Judy Druskovich
Great Lakes Maritime Academy
jdruskovich@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1200
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Oct 2, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
The Watershed Center is proud to announce the 10th Annual Freshwater Summit to be held on Friday, October 20, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hagerty Conference Center on NMC’s Great Lakes Campus. The Freshwater Summit is a conference of environmental professionals and engaged citizens focusing on current issues facing the Great Lakes region.
Select topics include meteotsunamis in the Great Lakes, the FishPass project on the Boardman River, swimmer’s itch, and harmful algae blooms.
Registration is available online at gtbay.org. Cost is $35/person or $15/student and includes lunch. For more information, contact ccrissman@gtbay.org or (231) 935-1514, ext. 1.
The Freshwater Summit is organized by The Watershed Center, Great Lakes Water Studies Institute, Michigan Sea Grant Extension, Great Lakes Environmental Center, Inland Seas Education Association, NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management and the Grand Traverse Conservation District.
Sep 27, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
September 27, 2017
NMC Aviation, already celebrating its 50th anniversary, notched another notable accomplishment this fall – the largest number of new female students ever.
The six women, from Michigan to Indiana to Alaska, more than double Aviation’s total female enrollment. They took various paths to the Aero Park campus – from a sight-unseen enrollment after a relative’s recommendation to a cold-hard calculation of cost to value. But after only a few weeks of class, they share a sentiment of satisfaction with the small, welcoming program that gets students into the pilot’s seat ASAP.
“It was amazing. The second week of school we were up in the air,” said Kate Hauch, 29 (above), the Alaskan who enrolled upon the recommendation of her brother-in-law, a former student. She never set foot on campus until she arrived from Juneau a couple days before classes, but has felt welcomed.
“You’re a new student, you don’t know how to fly, let’s learn,” is the attitude she found.
“Being able to fly the first week of school at NMC really made a big difference,” agreed Regan Lezotte, 18, of Howell. She had wanted to go to Western Michigan University and spent months agonizing over her choice. A cost analysis showing she’d save six figures by attending NMC tipped the scales.
“There are some smaller houses that I could buy with this money I’d be saving,” Lezotte said.
At Western she wouldn’t have been flying until summer 2018, and would have been among 800-900 students instead of 50.
“It’s more intimate. My instructor knows me, he knows my name,” said Lezotte, whose goal is to fly in corporate aviation. She’s also already found an internship for next semester, working in the Airport Operations and management offices at Cherry Capital Airport.
Hauch plans to return to Alaska and work in either the aerial survey industry or flying medical evacuation flights. Meanwhile, the Saginaw native is enjoying the warmer weather and the local scenery, like her “gorgeous” first flight up the Leelanau peninsula.
“I love the northern area,” she said.
NMC Aviation will celebrate its first half-century with a symposium and gala dinner at the Grand Traverse Resort Thursday. More details are available at nmc.edu/aviation50.
Sep 27, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC has been recognized as a Generation Study Abroad (GSA) leader by the Institute of International Education for more than doubling student participation in study abroad experiences in three years.
NMC was one of approximately 30 schools among 800 GSA institutions worldwide to already achieve its commitment to double student participation in study abroad before the end of the decade. The GSA initiative was launched in 2014, when NMC sent 36 students overseas. In 2016 NMC sent 74 students abroad and ranked 12th in the nation among community colleges for short-term study abroad.
“We are honored to be receiving this award and know it would not have been possible without the dedication of participating faculty and financial support from the NMC Foundation,” said Jim Bensley, executive director of International Services and Service Learning, who will accept the award at an IIE conference in Washington, D.C. next week.
Ensuring that learners for success in a global society is one of NMC’s strategic directions. In 2018 NMC expects to send students to study abroad in six destinations, including South Africa, India, Ireland, Costa Rica, Italy and Indonesia.
Release date: September 27, 2017
For more information:
Jim Bensley
International Services and Service Learning
jbensley@nmce.edu
(231) 995-2527
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Sep 26, 2017 | Student News
Are you a Student or Recent Graduate with a Disability seeking Employment?
A WRP recruiter will be interviewing students from NMC this fall!
The WRP is a recruitment program for students and recent graduates with disabilities and serves as a primary pipeline for bringing new talent into the federal government. Participating in the WRP is an excellent way to:
- Find an internship or permanent position at federal agencies
- Explore careers in the federal service
- Gain interviewing experience
For more information, click here.
To sign up for an interview contact: Leanne Baumeler at (231) 995-1929 or lbaumeler@nmc.edu
Sep 26, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
Western Michigan University is hosting an Information Session on the Freshwater Sciences and Sustainability Bachelors Degree Program in Traverse City. The information session will be at the NMC Great Lakes Campus, in classroom 101, on Thursday, November 16 at 5:00 p.m. Attendees will learn more about the Freshwater Science and Sustainability Program and details that this entire program has to offer.
For more information, please contact Kim Stevens at Kim.Stevens@wmich.edu (or) at 231-995-1846.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sep 26, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
Ferris State University-Traverse City Open House October 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Health & Science Building’s Atrium.
Complete your entire Ferris bachelor’s degree right here in Traverse City. Our degree programs bring you a whole new world of possibilities on the NMC campus! Join us at our Open House to learn how to take the next step. TRANSFER MORE THAN 90 CREDITS!
Receive a FREE t-shirt just for stopping by!
Sep 19, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
The library has purchased many new books so far this year. You can view a handful here along with partial descriptions or go here to see the full listing. These books are on display in the library’s lobby.
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Sep 19, 2017 | Student News
Forgot your book and need a book for a couple of hours? The bookstore is now offering hourly rentals! Stop by for prices and information today!
Sep 18, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
The NMC Aviation Program is setting its sights on the next 50 years! We invite you to celebrate with alumni, faculty and staff, friends, and industry partners at the Aviation 50th Gala at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa on Thursday evening, September 28. We are honored to have keynote speaker Major General Brian Bishop, Retired, United States Air Force and now one of NMC’s esteemed flight instructors.
Plan now to meet up with former students and faculty, supportive community members, and industry leaders at this fun and inspiring dinner event. It will be a night to celebrate the program milestones and the people who have made NMC Aviation the premier program it is today. Your participation in, and sponsorship of, these events directly supports NMC Aviation.
For more information and to register, visit nmc.edu/aviation50.
Sep 18, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
To observe National Voter Registration Day 2017, the Osterlin Library is hosting a voter registration event with the county clerks of Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties, the League of Women Voters of the Grand Traverse Area (LWVGTA) and the League of Women Voters of Leelanau County (LWVLC). Voter registration is available on Tuesday, September 26 and Wednesday, September 27 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Osterlin Library. National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 26. The deadline to register to vote in the November 7 election is October 10.
Osterlin Library regularly cooperates with the League of Women Voters to offer voter registration events for National Voter Registration Day.
(note: when area residents register directly with their county clerk, they are not required to appear in person to vote in the first election in which they vote.)
