NMC students, faculty, and staff can now check out laptops for home use from the Mark & Helen Osterlin Library.
Bring an NMC ID or driver’s license for check out. Laptop check outs last for three weeks, with up to one possible renewal.
NMC International Services and Service Learning presents their Passport Student Lecture Series for October with international students Chito Sumbwe (on left side of photo) and Kalizya Nseluka (on right) who will speak to attendees about Zambia.
The lecture will take place on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 12:15 – 1:00 pm in Founders Hall, room 110. Guests are invited to bring lunch and/or coffee to enjoy while they listen.
The Passport Student Lecture Series is a chance to explore other cultures through the experiences of NMC international students who will give presentations about their home countries. Information during their lectures can include culture, food, fashion, recreation, religion, gender issues, politics, current events, etc. (more…)
My Academic Plan, or MAP, is a degree audit and tracking tool that NMC students can use to check on their progress and determine the remaining requirements in their program. Students and advisors can also perform ‘what if’ analysis to see how existing coursework would apply to another program. Just a few clicks are needed to research prerequisite courses.
All NMC students and advisors are encouraged to use MAP when planning schedules for the spring semester. Get started with MAP at http://nmc.edu/mymap (more…)
On Wednesday, October 1, the Michigan Global Awareness Consortium will offer the first presentation of its fall series. We are pleased to welcome Carole Elchert, a photographer, educator, and explorer, who has traveled extensively to many countries including Iceland. (more…)
As of Monday, Sept. 15 parking enforcement began at NMC in all parking lots. The Traverse City Police Department has passed along some information for everyone on how to avoid parking tickets on campus by having your parking sticker displayed correctly:
If you have any questions about parking enforcement on campus please call (231) 995-1111. (more…)
Students considering taking the GED can take the GED Ready, a free practice test, at NMC’s Aero Park Professional Testing Center between Sept. 22 and Oct. 3. (more…)
Congrats to Haley Robertson and Bryce Blick, the winners of our PR office’s “Whats your NMC story?” drawing at Pine Palooza!
Haley and Bryce- stop into Biederman, Room 104 to get your NMC Hawk Owl swag today! Thanks to everyone who said they’d be willing to share their NMC story with us at Pine Palooza! (more…)
Construction is currently taking place in the proximity of our main campus location. It is occurring on Munson Ave./Front St. The construction is causing backups throughout the area, especially in spots where traffic is reduced to one lane.
In addition, BATA has released this statement concerning changes in their routes:
From Tuesday, September 16 at the time of this release until construction is complete on Munson Ave./Front St. BATA bus stops on the main campus of Northwestern Michigan College at the following locations will be CLOSED:
Please use the following BATA bus stop:
These are inbound loops only. If you intend to travel towards Tom’s East Bay you will have to ride out to the Hall Street Transfer Station and back around to your destination. Please plan accordingly. Please contact the BATA Customer Service Center with any questions: (231) 941-2324. (more…)
TRAVERSE CITY — Students considering taking the GED can take the GED Ready, a free practice test, at NMC’s Aero Park Professional Testing Center between Sept. 22 and Oct. 3.
Students who take the GED Ready will determine:
Interest in taking the GED is on the rise since either a GED credential or high school diploma is now required for financial aid. GED exam fees are $150, making the free practice tests a valuable opportunity. The Aero Park Professional Testing Center is open seven days a week so students can schedule the test when it is convenient for them.
At the Aero Park Testing Center students can also learn about classes and other resources to help them prepare for the GED. To learn more or to schedule a free GED Ready practice test, contact David Crawford at (231) 995-2247 or (231) 995-2257.
David Crawford
Testing Center coordinator
(231) 995-2247
dcrawford@nmc.edu
Find Felix! Win prizes! Join the social media scavenger hunt through Ferris State University at NMC this September 29 through October 3. Follow daily clues on Facebook! Multiple prizes valued between $5 and $500! (more…)
The NMC Soccer Club dropped their first match of the fall season 5-1 to University of Michigan Flint. The Hawk Owls got off to a slow start, falling behind 2-0 early before settling in. Down 2-0 at the half, NMC gave up two more early goals in the second half, before Eddie Villagomez scored a goal, assisted by Charley Needham. NMC could have cut the lead in half, but UM Flint goalkeeper made a save on a penalty kick.
For more on the NMC Soccer Club, click here.
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Interested in making the world your classroom?
Join us to hear more about NMC Study Abroad opportunities for 2015!
Plan on attending one of the information sessions Thursday, September 25 at 5:30 p.m. in Health Science, Room 114 OR Friday, September 26 at 12:30 p.m. in Health Science, Room 101.
Countries with experiences in the planning stages currently include:
On September 17 West Hall Cafeteria will be running a promotion in the food court. If you can find a Coca Cola bottle with the name of one of their staff member’s on it, you will receive 20% off your meal in the food court only during lunch hours of operation, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (more…)
Educational Media Technologies would like thank Roxanne Scrivener for taking the Moodle Survey at Pine Palooza.
She was the lucky winner of the $20 bookstore gift card.
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NMC will be celebrating Constitution Day on Wednesday, September 17, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Osterlin Library’s government documents collection. A video of NMC students, faculty, and staff reading the entire Constitution will play in the library lobby all day. Join in the celebration with free pocket Constitutions and cake at noon. NMC’s History faculty will also be holding a discussion forum at 6:00 p.m. in Scholars Hall, room 109. Everyone is welcome! (more…)
Join fellow writers at NMC’s workshops on writing the experiences of homelessness. The public are welcome and you do not need to be a registered NMC student to attend. The workshop will take place on Tuesdays starting September 16 through December 16 from 7 – 9 p.m. in Scholars Hall 204. FREE refreshments and writing supplies will be provided.
For more info contact: Susan Odgers at (231) 392-6843, Melissa Sprenkle at msprenkle@nmc.edu or Michael Anderson at manderson@nmc.edu. (more…)
Things are heating up in Michigan’s solar industry! NMC is co-sponsoring a statewide solar conference in a big partnership effort this fall called – Solar Powering Michigan, taking place on Friday, Sept. 12 at the Hagerty Center. Training will be in August and September to gear up for and in conjunction with the conference. Student discounts are available, call (231) 995-1701 for more information. (more…)
Please join us for a Nursing Information Session on September 24, 2014 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Biederman building, room 38 (lower level). This session will better acquaint you with our Nursing program, review admissions criteria and discuss program policies and procedures. If you are interested in attending the Nursing Information Session please complete the registration form available on the Advising Center webpage: www.nmc.edu/advising.
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