Meal Madness taking place the first week in December

meal madnessFor four days straight in the first week of December, managers from Sodexo will be featured each day creating culinary masterpieces at the West Hall cafeteria. Vote for your favorite manager to win Meal Madness!

  • Monday, December 1: Robert Scott
  • Tuesday, December 2: Roy Bartle
  • Wednesday, December 3: Susan Gross
  • Thursday, December 4: Patrick Tesner

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“Understanding Autism’ lecture

TRAVERSE CITY — A panel of experts from Michigan State University will discuss “Understanding Autism” as the Your Health Lecture Series revisits Traverse City on Tuesday, Nov. 25.

The program will be at 9 a.m. in the Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College and streamed live online at nmc.edu/video. Panelists include:

  • Sarah N. Douglas, Ph.D., assistant professor in MSU College of Social Sciences’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies
  • Laurie L. Linscott, M.A.,director of Child Development Laboratories in MSU College of Social Science’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies
  • Anthony J. Richtsmeier, M.D., associate professor in MSU College of Human Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics and Human Development

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that one in 68 American children are identified with autism spectrum disorders. Expanded awareness of the condition and the application of new diagnostic criteria have contributed to the increase in prevalence over the past 40 years. The panel will discuss its effect on individuals, their families, and the health care system.

The Your Health Lecture Series is a collaborative community event sponsored by Northwestern Michigan College, Munson Medical Center, and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine – Traverse City campus.

The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1701 E. Front St. in Traverse City. The  lecture will also be recorded and archived for later viewing.

Release date: November 12, 2014

For more information:

Dale Killingbeck
Munson Healthcare
Corporate Communications
(231) 935-3393
dkillingbeck@mhc.net

NMC earns spot on national “Best for Vets” list

US-Flag1Northwestern Michigan College has been selected by Military Times magazine for its “Best for Vets: Colleges 2015” list recognizing NMC’s commitment to providing opportunities to America’s veterans.

NMC was ranked 68th out of the top 100, four-year schools nationwide. The college was placed in that group because NMC now offers three baccalaureate degrees. Other notable schools in that category include the University of Michigan which was ranked 56th. (more…)

GirlTECH

Grand Traverse area girls will learn how to make strides in non-traditional careers at the thirteenth annual GirlTECH Friday, November 21, 2014 at NMC’s Parsons-Stulen Building.

GirlTECH was developed to encourage high school girls enrolled in any Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District school to consider non-traditional careers, defined as those careers in which women comprise 25 percent or less of the workforce.

Multiple speakers will discuss their career paths network with students. Non-traditional students from NMC and the TBA Career-Tech Center will present students with information about local training programs for high school junior and seniors and NMC programs.

Event sponsors include NMC, the American Association of University Women, Traverse Bay Area Career-Tech Center, Benzie Area Zonta Club and the Zonta Club of Leelanau County.

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ROV pilot technician open house

TRAVERSE CITY — NMC will host an open house for prospective students interested in a new, short-format ROV pilot technician certificate program at 6 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Parsons-Stulen Building on the Aero Park campus.

Classes for the ten-week program begin Jan. 12. Students will learn the basic skills and competencies required to gain entry-level employment in the offshore marine industry as a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Pilot Technician. Graduates of the program will find:

  • Global opportunities for employment in an extremely fast growing industry
  • Immediate industry interviews on site upon successful completion (presently scheduled for March 19-20, 2015)
  • Starting salaries range from $40,000–$50,000 with excellent benefit packages
  • Applied training in electronics, hydraulics, safety, and mechanical/ROV systems
  • Industry-aligned curriculum following International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) guidelines included in IMCA R 002 and IMCA R 004 standard

Highly-trained instructors have experience in the industry. Training competencies can be applied toward credit at NMC for completion of Marine Technology degrees. Prospective students must be able to obtain a U.S. passport and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card prior to enrollment.

Food will be provided. Interested students are asked to RSVP online at nmc.edu/rovtech.

Release date: November 11, 2014

For more information:

Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019

Taco Tuesday is Nov. 11

tacotuesdayWest Hall cafeteria will hold their Taco Tuesday on November 11. For lunch only taco specials will be as follows:

  • 1 Taco and sides for $4.99
  • 2 Tacos and sides for $5.99
  • 3 Tacos and sides for $6.49

Be sure to document your awesome feast of tacos on social media: #HowdoUtacURtaco (more…)

International Education Week event scheduled announced

international education weekInternational Education Week is November 16-22. The week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education and celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. It was first held in 2000 and is now celebrated in more than 100 countries around the world. Read more about International Education Week’s beginnings here.

The following scheduled events are sponsored by NMC Office of International Services & Service Learning, Dennos Museum Center, NMC Student Life, Sodexo, International Affairs Forum, TCAPS, and the NMC International Club. See our Schedule of Events here.

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US-Brazil Connect Fellowship Program application deadline extended to Dec. 5

happy to be in BrazilDo you enjoy traveling and exploring world cultures? Do you have a passion for teaching, making new friends, and helping others? Could you see yourself stepping into the role of global leadership and linguistic ambassadorship? If so, you may be a strong candidate for our 2015 US-Brazil Connect Fellowship Program!

For the third year, NMC is offering an exciting foreign study and cultural exchange opportunity with US-Brazil Connect (USBC). Students (Fellows) will travel to beautiful Brazil in the summer of 2015, where they will assist in teaching English skills to high school students, take part in enriching travel excursions and educational activities, make life-long friends and invaluable cross-cultural connections, and experience one of the most gracious and vibrant societies in modern Latin America. (more…)

NMC Technology Help Desk- Tech tips: Google Hangouts

Google Hangouts is now available on all NMC accounts!  Google Hangouts lets you send messages (text and chat), make voice and video calls and share photos with friends and colleagues.   Google Hangouts allows you to get messages and calls directly through your NMC Google account on your computer, phone or tablet so you can get connected when you want. Use Hangouts in your NMC Email to chat when at your desk and use the App on your mobile devices when you’re on-the-go. (more…)

Tech program exploration day and food drive

TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College is offering a fun and unique way to give back to the community while getting an up-close look at some of the most exciting new technology available on campus

Saturday Nov. 8, business communications students will host an Exploration Day at NMC’s Aero Park Laboratory building from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. to benefit the NMC Food for Thought “Fill the Pantries: Food Drive Challenge.”

Community members of all ages are invited to explore and play with some of the latest equipment from NMC programs including a 3D printer, unmanned aerial vehicles, flight simulators, robots, remotely operated submarine and more!

Suggested admission is 10 non-perishable food items or $5 per person. Food and funds collected will help fill shelves at 51 area food pantries.

The NMC Food for Thought “Fill the Pantries: Food Drive Challenge” is a semester long service learning project that pairs NMC professional communications students and the Northwest Food Coalition. In 2013, with the help of the community, the challenge brought in more than 25,000 items to battle food insecurity. Food will be delivered to the pantries in time for Thanksgiving.

Release date: October 31, 2014

For more information:

Kristy McDonald
NMC Instructor
(231) 995-1059
kmcdonald@nmc.edu

Sara Goodchild
Student Media Contact
(231) 492-5825
goodch2@mail.nmc.edu

Man Up: Stopping Violence towards Women through Youth and Social Advocacy

Man UP Banner2This presentation will be led by Jimmie Briggs, an Athena Fellow, Barnard Medal of Distinction recipient, and award-winning journalist and educator. It will take place Wednesday, November 19​, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in the Milliken Auditorium. The event is free to students and $15 for community members. Tickets can be purchased at the Dennos Museum Box Office.​

This is an NMC Global Opportunities event in partnership with the NMC Student Life Office and NMC’s International Education Week. Please join us to address shared challenges and concerns, to listen to fellow community members, ​and engage with one another. (more…)

Passport Student Lecture Series continues Nov. 20 with focus on China

China pic of Jax and AllenNMC International Services and Service Learning presents their Passport Student Lecture Series for November with international students Sichong Yan (on left side of photo) and He Sen Cai (on right) who will speak to attendees about China.The lecture will take place on Thursday, Nov. 20 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.

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