Aug 28, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present the exhibition The Leelanau Conservancy through the Lens of Ken Scott, September 21 – October 26, 2014. The exhibition is being presented in collaboration with the Leelanau Conservancy.www.LeelanauConservancy.org
In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, the Leelanau Conservancy commissioned landscape photographer Ken Scott to take pictures of the natural areas and farm land it has preserved on the Leelanau peninsula. Ken, self-taught, has been photographing nature for more than twenty years. (more…)
Aug 28, 2014 | Student News
VJE is a small ensemble of men’s and women’s voices that rehearses and performs vocal jazz works in a variety of styles including standards, swing, ballads, Latin and contemporary. Students will develop skills in vocal jazz styles, blending harmonies, microphone technique, improvisation and jazz theory. This course can be taken for academic credit or through the Extended Education program (more affordable).
This ensemble offers students a fun and enriching music experience, as well as a place to get to know and connect with other students. The class meets at the University Center on Tuesday evenings from 7 – 9 p.m. Email the Director, Mike Davis for more information: mdavis@nmc.edu (more…)
Aug 28, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
Bring your coffee mug to the Northwest Grind (located in West Hall) on Fridays between 7 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. for a FREE cup of coffee! Valid for coffee containers 20 ounce and smaller.
Aug 28, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
Stop by the 9th Annual Mike McIntosh Memorial Truck and Car Show on Saturday, Sept. 6. All kinds of fun vehicles to peruse and the best part is, admission is free for spectators! And for just a small entry fee of $10 you can even show your classic car or hot rod! (more…)
Aug 28, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present the exhibition Ann Loveless: Art Quilts August 31–October 5, 2014.
Ann Loveless is a Northern Michigan textile artist who captures the beauty of Northern Michigan in her art quilts. Working from photographs Ann creates realistic landscape scenes using any three of her quilting techniques she has developed. Most recently Ann was awarded first place in the 2013 Art Prize Competition with her four-paneled art quilt “Sleeping Bear Dune Lakeshore.” (more…)
Aug 28, 2014 | Student News
Do you like writing? Have you thought about working on a magazine staff? The NMC Magazine is looking for more student writers to fill its literary staff.
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Aug 26, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
People find community in many places — online, in church, in their families, even across the globe. Book lovers, movie fanatics and musicians build community. Connections flourish in the LGBT community. International students enrich community. NMC students and faculty participate in community.
Plug into our campus community by contributing to the NMC Magazine this fall. Submit your examples of and experiences with community through essay, short story, poetry and artwork of all mediums. Submit in person or by email. (more…)
Aug 26, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
Did you miss out on TEDxTraverseCity back in May? Here’s your chance to catch the best talks of this year along with some of the top TED videos in the comfort of the State Theater. Join other TED enthusiasts on Friday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to noon for this inspiring event. You’ll learn about Game Changers and perhaps be inspired to change the game yourself!
Tickets for the event are $5 and can be purchased here: www.tedxtraversecity.com.
Aug 19, 2014 | Student News
Whether this is your first time taking an online course or you just need some additional help with Moodle, Moodle Orientation and Open Lab sessions will be held:
- Monday, August 25: Noon–1 p.m. in Osterlin 134
- Wednesday, August 27: 4:30–5:30 p.m. in Osterlin 134
There will be computers available, but you are encouraged to bring your own laptop or mobile device so you can practice right on your own equipment.
Online courses will be available five days prior to the start of the semester.
If you need additional help, please contact the NMC Technology Help Desk in one of the following ways:
Aug 18, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College and WCMU present the 2014-2015 Community Cinema Series. Events take place on second Thursdays, September 2014 through May 2015, at 7:00 p.m., free of charge. Each program features a documentary film followed by discussion with community leaders and scholars. Visit http://www.dennosmuseum.org/events/community-cinema.html for more information and a full schedule.
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Aug 18, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College, in partnership with many educational organizations and businesses throughout the region, presents The Big Draw – Grand Traverse. This series of events in October 2014 will put the Grand Traverse Region on the global scene as a participant in the annual Big Draw.
An impressive collection of organizations in the Grand Traverse Region are working together for the first ever Big Draw – Grand Traverse, offering a calendar of arts events for all ages and abilities. Partners include the Dennos Museum Center, Artcenter Traverse City, Blackbird Arts, SCRAP TC, Oliver Art Center, NMC Art Club, NMC Extended Education Services, SEEDS, Grass River Natural Area, Art Rapids!, Jordan River Arts Council, and Grand Traverse Conservation District, with events happening at several venues as well as local schools. (more…)
Aug 15, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
Are you looking for career opportunities or a job on campus? Find it here!
Note: Student jobs have been moved to the Student MyNMC page under “Jobs On Campus.” (more…)
Aug 14, 2014 | Student News
Aug 13, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
A Northwestern Michigan College official will leave for China this weekend to explore forming an educational partnership with a Chinese technical college. (more…)
Aug 13, 2014 | Student News
The NMC Fitness Center offers a student discount rate of $60 for the 4 month term Fall term. That is a 40% discount on the community rate.
Studies have shown that regular exercise for college students helps stimulates brain cell development, improves memory retention, increases focus and concentration, boosts mood, and relieves stress. A 2013 Purdue University study found “students using the Recreational Sports Center at least 16 times a month earned a GPA of 3.10 or higher. The correlation between grades and gym use also is shown with moderate users. Students who used the gym at least seven times a month had an average GPA of 3.06.”
The NMC Fitness Center offers a 4-month student membership for $60 or students can purchase a $15 monthly pass. Contact the Fitness Center at 995-1739 or stop by room 206, Rajkovich Building (Physical Education) for assistance on becoming a member. Click here for more info!
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Aug 12, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will host local art appraiser Don Butkovich on Saturday, September 6, 2014, 10am – 3pm. Proceeds benefit educational programming at the Museum.
Do you have a family heirloom, work of art, or historical artifact that you want more information about? Local art and antique appraiser Don Butkovich will be at the Dennos Museum Center to verbally appraise your hidden treasures. Each person can bring one item per session at a fee of $10. Sessions are up to 15 minutes each. Each additional item requires registration for a separate session at an extra $10 fee. All proceeds support the Museum’s education programming fund. Subscribe to our email newsletter for notification of upcoming Appraisal Days. (more…)
Aug 11, 2014 | Student News
Here are some important dates to remember for the bookstore as we near the beginning of the fall semester. For more info on the NMC Bookstore visit: www.nmc.edu/student-services/bookstore/. (more…)
Aug 8, 2014 | Student News
Looking for an internship? Need your resume reviewed? Searching for a job? Need pointers on your cover letter? Be sure to utilize these individuals located in two different departments on our campuses! (more…)
