Oct 15, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) Business students are partnering with the Northwest Food Coalition (NWFC) for the sixth annual Food for Thought food drive to help reduce food insecurity in the Grand Traverse region.
New this year, the class will aim to fill four pantries, in time for the holiday season, focused on helping students and their families. A 2016 NWFC survey revealed more than 2,000 children in the region are food insecure, which can be a barrier to learning.
The food pantries include:
Community members can donate non-perishable food and personal hygiene items from October 19 to November 19 at red collection bins in the following NMC buildings:
- Tanis
- Osterlin Library
- University Center
- Hagerty Conference Center
- Parsons-Stulen
Tom’s Food Markets will accept donations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., October 28 at the East Bay, West Bay and Fourteenth Street locations. The public is also invited to bring donations to the S. T. E. M. Exploration Day at NMC’s Parsons-Stulen Building from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 10. Participants will be able experience LEGO robotics, drones, virtual reality and more family-friendly activities.
The community can make a financial donation to help support the pantries at any of the events or with the NMC Foundation.
This food drive is supported by generous donations from local businesses. One example of this is Max’s Appliance’s donation of a refrigerator to the NMC Food Pantry so that the students can receive fresh foods. Other local businesses are donating items for raffle prizes as well as hosting their own food drives. If you would like to partner with this project please use the contact information below.
The Food For Thought Food drive is a semester-long experiential learning project for professional communications students. For updates go to the NMC Food for Thought facebook page.
Release date: October 15, 2018
For more information:
Blake Bandrowski
Marketing Director
bandro3@mail.nmc.edu
(231) 633-8813
Kristy McDonald
NMC Instructor
kmcdonald@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1059
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Oct 13, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
Scholarship Success Workshop November 13 in the University Center Room 204 at 5:30 p.m.
Grand Valley State University in Traverse City has partnered with the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation to bring you a one-hour workshop on local scholarships available to you. This workshop is appropriate for all students attending or soon to be attending college. Learn Tips and Tricks on how to write a winning essay and what the committees are looking for. Open to the public.
This event is free to attend. Please RSVP at gvsu.edu/traverse/events. Space is limited.
Oct 10, 2018 | Student News
Season starts Monday, October 29 for six weeks.
- Two matches per week played Monday – Thursday at 2:10, 3:10, 4:10 or 5:10 p.m.
- All teams must be co-ed
- All players must be current NMC students
Mandatory Captains’ Meeting and Sign up Deadline:
- Thursday, October 25 at 5 p.m. 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 10, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
October 10 2018
Working in her family-owned business, Hayes Manufacturing, Emily Challender’s job security is fairly assured.
Yet the 24-year-old purchasing manager enrolled at NMC this semester. She plans to attend part-time until she earns her associate’s degree, and then transfer to a four-year school for her bachelor’s. In addition, she led the organization of northern Michigan’s fifth annual Manufacturing Day, held Friday to a nearly doubled audience of 1,000 high school students.
Why bother? In a word, Lean. Through NMC Training Services, Fife Lake-based Hayes has offered the continuous quality improvement training since 2010. As a member of Hayes’ continuous improvement team, Challender found the principles and processes resonated with her.
“I found a thing I was passionate about (Lean) through working, and it made me more excited to go back to school,” said Challender. “Now I’m realizing the value of having a degree.”
She says Lean is especially suited to her as a woman working in the non-traditional field of manufacturing.
“Women in a lot of ways tend to be more empathetic,” Challender said. That, she said, makes them more sensitive to how the changes of continuous improvement impact employees, who may be long used to doing something another way.
“Women just seem to have kind of a knack for it, and that is exciting to me,” she said.
So watching hundreds of area high school girls participate in Manufacturing Day Friday, touring Hayes and more than 40 other regional manufacturers, was gratifying for Challender, who volunteered her time to organize the event. Eventually, she’d like her status as a woman in manufacturing not to raise eyebrows.
“It’s exciting, and it’s really cool. People are always surprised by it,” she said. “I would like to reach a point in manufacturing where it’s not surprising. It shouldn’t be.”
“Manufacturing needs girls to come in with a new perspective, and be smart and great at this job.”
Oct 10, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
October 10 2018
Working in her family-owned business, Hayes Manufacturing, Emily Challender’s job security is fairly assured.
Yet the 24-year-old purchasing manager enrolled at NMC this semester. She plans to attend part-time until she earns her associate’s degree, and then transfer to a four-year school for her bachelor’s. In addition, she led the organization of northern Michigan’s fifth annual Manufacturing Day, held Friday to a nearly doubled audience of 1,000 high school students.
Why bother? In a word, Lean. Through NMC Training Services, Fife Lake-based Hayes has offered the continuous quality improvement training since 2010. As a member of Hayes’ continuous improvement team, Challender found the principles and processes resonated with her.
“I found a thing I was passionate about (Lean) through working, and it made me more excited to go back to school,” said Challender. “Now I’m realizing the value of having a degree.”
She says Lean is especially suited to her as a woman working in the non-traditional field of manufacturing.
“Women in a lot of ways tend to be more empathetic,” Challender said. That, she said, makes them more sensitive to how the changes of continuous improvement impact employees, who may be long used to doing something another way.
“Women just seem to have kind of a knack for it, and that is exciting to me,” she said.
So watching hundreds of area high school girls participate in Manufacturing Day Friday, touring Hayes and more than 40 other regional manufacturers, was gratifying for Challender, who volunteered her time to organize the event. Eventually, she’d like her status as a woman in manufacturing not to raise eyebrows.
“It’s exciting, and it’s really cool. People are always surprised by it,” she said. “I would like to reach a point in manufacturing where it’s not surprising. It shouldn’t be.”
“Manufacturing needs girls to come in with a new perspective, and be smart and great at this job.”
Oct 9, 2018 | Student News
Wednesday, October 10, 2-6 p.m.,
Health & Science Building Lobby
Free event in the lobby on the north side of the Health & Science Building (updated location!). This event is a great opportunity to see what’s happening with all of our active student groups, along with live music, free cider and donuts, a henna artist, pumpkin decorating, and more.
All students are welcome to attend.
Oct 4, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
FLU!!!
Did we scare you?
Have no fear…
Health Services is here!
FLU SHOTS are available in Health Services.
No appointment is needed.
- $15 for Students
- $20 for Faculty and Staff
- No cost for NMC Insured
Please feel free to stop by our office in Biederman Bldg. Rm 106.
Oct 2, 2018 | Student News
While most offices at the college will be closed on Tuesday, October 9 for employee professional development, the Osterlin building will still be open for students from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the Writing & Reading Center will have staff on hand in the Osterlin Library’s reference area from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Oct 2, 2018 | Student News
Microsoft has provided NMC with access to FREE Office 365 software for use on Windows PCs, Macs, tablets, and more to NMC students. To sign up, follow the quick steps here.
Oct 1, 2018 | Student News
Over 20 university representatives will be on NMC’s campus on Thursday, October 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to talk with students, staff and faculty about their programs and the transfer process. The university representatives will be Located in: Health & Science Building Lobby – Main Level
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. Bring your questions and explore your options!
A Printable List of Colleges attending and Questions to Ask at a Transfer Fair is available on the College Visits page here.
See you there!
Advising Staff
Oct 1, 2018 | Student News
Student jobs can be found on the Student MyNMC page under “Jobs On Campus.” Apply now for Fall 2018. (more…)
Sep 27, 2018 | Intercom, Student Events, Student News
The NMC Jazz Bands will be performing at the West Bay Beach Holiday Inn Resort in Traverse City on Thursday, October 18 and Thursday, October 25 at 7 p.m. Free admission and all ages welcome!
Sep 26, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
You can transfer to WMU to complete this unique, interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree in Traverse City.
This free event will be held Thursday, October 25, 5 p.m. at the NMC Great Lakes Campus, Room 111.
WMU will pay your application fee if you attend and apply for this program by November 9. Register online at bit.ly/freshwater-oct or by calling (231) 995-1846
Sep 25, 2018 | Intercom, Student Events, Student News
Visit the University Center for College Night Tuesday, October 9 from 7-9 p.m. in rooms 215 & 217.
Make visiting colleges easy this fall. Join us for one night and learn about eight universities that have a home base right here in Traverse City! Learn about the programs available from: Central Michigan University, Davenport University, Grand Valley State University, Ferris State University, Spring Arbor University, Western Michigan University and Michigan State University.
Learn what your next step is to prepare for college:
● Meet with university representatives that have classrooms right here in T.C.
● Take a self-guided tour of the University Center
● Oh Yea, and get sweet swag!
Sign up and show up:
● First 50 people who sign up receive a free t-shirt
● To sign up click here or call 231-499-7712 (registration not required)
Sep 25, 2018 | Intercom, Student Events, Student News
The Passport Lecture Series is a chance to explore other cultures though the experience of international speakers.
On October 11, from 12:15-1 p.m., bring your lunch to Founders Hall Room 110 and hear International Peacemaker, Pastor Jerome Bizimana Nkumbuyinka, share his powerful stories of reconciliation in Rwanda following the genocide years.
Global Endorsement students, please bring your GE passport so it can be stamped to earn event points!
Sep 25, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
NMC Dining Services is opening the doors to the Hawk Owl Cafe in the Oleson Center weekdays at 9 a.m., to give students and staff a place to hang out, listen to music, study, play pool, etc.
Food service at the Hawk Owl Cafe will still be available from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.
Come relax before or after class!
Sep 25, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
No Appointment Necessary! Visit Student Health Services in Biederman Building, Room 106:
- Monday, September 17: 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
- Thursday, September 20: 1-3 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 25: 1-3 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 26: 9-11 a.m.
Cost:
- Students: $15
- Faculty & Staff: $20 (no cost if covered under NMC insurance)
NOTE! All flu clinics subject to change per current CDC and/or GT Co. Health Dept. recommendations and vaccine availability.
Call 995-1255 with questions
Sep 25, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
September 26 2018
Thirteen years ago, Becca Richardson calculated that her desire to stop waiting tables was greater than her fear of math.
Today she’s a living example of both facing her fears and calculating correctly. The former developmental math student is the newest member of NMC’s math faculty.
As an NMC student, Richardson’s math placement test score was so low that she avoided taking any math classes when she first enrolled, after her graduation from Benzie Central High School in 2002. After only a semester that had expanded into avoiding any classes whatsoever.
“I just gave up. Maybe college isn’t for me,” Richardson recalled thinking.
Two years later, however, waitressing was getting “really old” and Richardson returned. Her math placement score was still low, even below that recommended for the most entry-level math course, Math 08. Still, aware she needed at least one math class for a degree, she signed up.
“It only took me a few classes to decide I liked it,” she said. She earned a 4.0 from instructor Mark Nelson in the class, and even tutored classmates, who told her she was good at explaining concepts. Maybe she should consider becoming a teacher.
Richardson took that advice — and more math classes. She transferred from NMC to Ferris State at the University Center in 2007, earned her bachelor’s in math from in 2012, and a master’s from the University of Idaho in 2015. She also taught as an NMC adjunct for five years. As of this fall she’s officially come full circle, settled in the now-retired Nelson’s former office, right inside the Tanis Building’s Math Center, where students come for drop-in tutoring.
She sees reflections of her former self sitting in many of her classes.
“A lot of times, I can remember having the same exact questions,” said Richardson.
Besides herself as Exhibit A, Richardson now has encouraging words for those students.
“I don’t think there’s such a thing as being bad at math. You’re just not practiced,” she said. “Persistence and perseverance is what will get you through.”
