Nominate today, the Foundation Excellence Awards deadline is March 13

Honor hardworking instructors or colleagues by nominating them for a Foundation Excellence Award.

The NMC Foundation Excellence Awards promote exemplary service to students and clients and recognize the outstanding demonstration of NMC’s values. Multiple awards are granted annually and the recipients are announced at the annual service awards reception in April. All college employees are eligible for this award — regular and adjunct faculty, and staff. (more…)

Global Endorsement students travel to view Shen Yun

Shen YunA select group of Students involved in the NMC Global Endorsement got a chance to travel to Grand Rapids on Sunday to view Shen Yun – 5000 years of Chinese culture through music and dance. A unique insight into Chinese history, this traveling production is actually forbidden in China! To learn more about Shen Yun click here! (more…)

Spring 2015 programs at the Dennos Museum Center

JinwonChang-Dennos1 resizedThe Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College presents its schedule of public programs happening from February through May 2015. These programs are presented for a variety of audiences, in conjunction with the current schedule of exhibitions. For more information on exhibitions, visit http://www.dennosmuseum.org/exhibitions/index.html.

“This spring the Museum is exploring new collaborations with Habitat for Humanity, NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute, and Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation,” says Jason Dake, Curator of Education. “Each organization has welcomed the opportunity to reach new audiences in unique ways, and we’re excited to build on these relationships to better serve the community.” (more…)

IAF Unplugged at The Little Fleet on Feb. 20

Hey TC!  Wanting to be in the (global) know?–here’s your chance. Say hello to International Affairs Forum Unplugged – a casual, meet-up where real conversations about real-time issues are happening!

Friday, Feb. 20, from 5:30 -6:30 p.m. at The Little Fleet, join us to elaborate, connect, and chat over drinks! First stop? Cuba! No need to bring your passport! Join Cuban blogger, journalist and professor at the University of Havana, Elaine Diaz Rodriguez for a real insider’s perspective.  Curious about how long the Castro brothers can hold out against change that is surely coming? Want to hear how Cuba’s new generation is getting around limits on the internet? Wonder what young Cubans think of the future? (more…)

NMC Music Department Recital

Join us February 22 at 3:00 p.m. in the Milliken Auditorium for a wonderful afternoon of  chamber and choral music featuring the NMC Music Faculty, the Grand Traverse Chorale, and the NMC Dance Department. Donations will be taken at the door for the NMC Music Student Scholarship Fund. (more…)

Ninth annual Career Fair at the Hagerty Center on March 5

Students and the public are invited to NMC’s ninth annual Career Fair, set for 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 5 at the Hagerty Center on NMC’s Great Lakes Campus.

Employers from professional and occupational fields will be recruiting for career-track positions, seasonal and entry-level opportunities, as well as internships, service learning and networking opportunities. (more…)

The Cashore Marionettes to perform at the Dennos

Janos Zelinka (Photo by Matt Cashore)The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present the Cashore Marionettes production Life in Motion on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 8:00 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $25 advance, $28 at the door and $22 for museum members plus fees. Tickets may be purchased on line at www.dennosmuseum.org, or by calling the Museum Box office at 231-995-1553; also at 1-800-836-0717 or www.MyNorthTickets.com. (more…)

2015 Community College Summer Fellowship Program at U of M

The University of Michigan is currently recruiting community college students for a summer research opportunity  -the Community College Summer Research Fellowship Program (CCSFP).  If you are an interested candidate for this research fellowship, please apply by the priority deadline of Friday, February 20, 2015. For more information about the 2015 Community College Summer Fellowship Program, please visit our website or click on the link: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/urop/students/summerprograms/communitycollegesummerresearchfellowship(more…)

Thermography Training at NMC in March

Thermal imaging is rapidly becoming the standard tool for troubleshooting, maintenance, and diagnostics in many industries. NMC will hold a Thermography Level I Training on March 5 & 6 in Aero Park Labs rm. 102. The 2-day training is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes lunch both days. You’ll learn to use thermal imaging equipment, gather data, and interpret images. The cost is $1,595.  (more…)

24-hour donor challenge to support NMC set for February 13

24hr-youmeNMC-stack-FebWith a $2,400 presidential incentive at stake, the NMC Foundation is aiming for 100 donor gifts in 24 hours on February 13.

The 24-hour donor challenge is a participation challenge that seeks to to inspire gifts from 100 alumni, friends and family who believe in the power of learning at NMC. President Timothy J. Nelson has personally offered the incentive of a matching gift of $24 for each of the first 100 gifts, up to $2,400 total. (more…)