Mar 24, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
FICTION
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
A bestselling modern classic—both poignant and funny—about a boy with autism who sets out to solve the murder of a neighbor’s dog and discovers unexpected truths about himself and the world.
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
Nine-year-old Oskar Schell has embarked on an urgent, secret mission that will take him through the five boroughs of New York. His goal is to find the lock that matches a mysterious key that belonged to his father, who died in the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11. This seemingly impossible task will bring Oskar into contact with survivors of all sorts on an exhilarating, affecting, often hilarious, and ultimately healing journey.
Convenience Store Woman by Ginny Tapley Takemori
A brilliant depiction of an unusual psyche and a world hidden from view, Convenience Store Woman is an ironic and sharp-eyed look at contemporary work culture and the pressures to conform, as well as a charming and completely fresh portrait of an unforgettable heroine.
Forrest Gump by Winston Groom
Six foot six, 242 pounds, and possessed of an IQ of 70, Forrest Gump is the lovable, surprisingly savvy hero of this classic comic tale. His early life may seem inauspicious, but when the University of Alabama’s football team drafts Forrest and makes him a star, it sets him on an unbelievable path that will transform him from Vietnam hero to world-class Ping-Pong player, from wrestler to entrepreneur. With a voice all his own, Forrest is telling all in a madcap romp through three decades of American history.
Going Bovine by Libba Bray
In an attempt to find a cure after being diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob’s (aka mad cow) disease, Cameron Smith, a disaffected sixteen-year-old boy, sets off on a road trip with a death-obsessed video gaming dwarf he meets in the hospital.
Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko
A twelve-year-old boy named Moose moves to Alcatraz Island in 1935 when guards’ families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new environment in addition to life with his autistic sister. Newbery Honor Book – 2005
NONFICTION
NeuroTribes: the legacy of autism and the future of neurodiversity by Steve Silberman
“A groundbreaking book that upends conventional thinking about autism and suggests a broader model for acceptance, understanding, and full participation in society for people who think differently”
The Neurodiverse Classroom: a teacher’s guide to specific learning difficulties and meeting individual student needs by Victoria Honeybourne
An essential guide for teachers wishing to create inclusive and successful learning environments in diverse classrooms. Focusing on promoting acceptance and self-esteem of each child rather than on labeling their difficulties, it shows how to make good use of simple resources and meet a wide range of needs, including children with ADHD, autism, OCD, dyslexia and special speech and language needs.
The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide: how to grow up awesome and autistic by Siena Castellon
All the advice and tools you’ll need to help you flourish and achieve what you want in life. From the answers to everyday questions such as ‘Am I using appropriate body language?’ and ‘Did I say the wrong thing?’, through understanding the importance of your emotions, looking after your physical and mental health and coping with anxiety and sensory overloads, award-winning neurodiversity campaigner, Castellon uses her own experiences to provide you with the skills to overcome any challenge.
Nobody’s Normal: how culture created the stigma of mental illness by Roy Richard Grinker
An examination of evolving attitudes toward mental illness throughout history and the fight to end the stigma. For centuries, scientists and society cast moral judgments on anyone deemed mentally ill, confining many to asylums. Grinker chronicles the progress and setbacks in the struggle against mental-illness stigma-from the eighteenth century, through America’s major wars, and into today’s high-tech economy and offers a path to end the shadow of stigma.
Sincerely, Your Autistic Child: what people on the autism spectrum wish their parents knew about growing up, acceptance, and identity by Virginia Johnson
From childhood and education to culture, gender identity, and sexuality, this anthology tackles the everyday joys and challenges of growing up while addressing the emotional needs, sensitivity, and vibrancy of autistic kids, youth, and young adults. Contributors reflect on what they have learned while growing up on the autism spectrum and how parents can avoid common mistakes and overcome challenges while raising their child.
Teaching University Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder : A Guide to Developing Academic Capacity and Proficiency by Kim Draisma and Kimberely McMahon-Coleman
Based on the findings of a five year longitudinal study into the experiences of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this book provides tertiary educators and support staff with practical support for addressing the challenges associated with ASD
as they manifest in college and university environments.
Neurodiversity in the Classroom: strength-based strategies to help students with special needs succeed in school and life by Thomas Armstrong
A new concept on human diversity has emerged over the past 10 years that promises to revolutionize the way educators provide services to students with special needs: neurodiversity. Just as we celebrate diversity in nature and cultures, so too do we need to honor the diversity of brains among our students who learn, think, and behave differently.
FILMS IN KANOPY
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Neurotypical – A Film About Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Four-year-old Violet, teenaged Nicholas and adult Paula occupy different positions on the autism spectrum, but they are all at pivotal moments in their lives. How they and the people around them work out their perceptual and behavioral differences becomes a remarkable reflection of the “neurotypical” world — the world of the non-autistic — revealing inventive adaptations on each side and an emerging critique of both what it means to be normal and what it means to be human.
The Reason I Jump
Based on the best-selling book by Naoki Higashida, The Reason I Jump is an immersive cinematic exploration of neurodiversity through the experiences of non-speaking autistic people from around the world. The film blends Higashida’s revelatory insights into autism, written when he was just 13, with intimate portraits of five remarkable young people. It opens a window for audiences into an intense and overwhelming, but often joyful, sensory universe.
Autism Goes to College
Five students on the autism spectrum — Guillermo, Jasmine, Caroline, Jonathan, and Aniella — invite viewers into their dorms and classrooms to show the world how they make college work for them. They share their dreams, fears, failures, and successes with candid insights and humor.
Mr. Hublot
Mr. Hublot is a withdrawn, idiosyncratic character with OCD, scared of change and the outside world. But when a very invasive companion, Robot Pet, arrives in his home, Mr.Hublot’s world is turned upside down. Winner of Best Short Film, Animated at the Academy Awards.
BEYOND THE LIBRARY: PODCASTS
The Neurodiversity Podcast talks with leaders in the fields of psychology, education, and beyond, about positively impacting neurodivergent people. Our goal is to reframe differences that were once considered disabilities or disorders, promote awareness of this unique population, and improve the lives of neurodivergent and high-ability people.
In Neurodiversity: Eliminating Kryptonite Enabling Heroes, you will hear from: The Rainmakers: Those people and organizations making the difference! The Advocates: Those people who are supporting Neurodiversity at Work. The Superheroes: Those leaders are Neurodifferent and proud. This podcast will be the game changer we are all after.
Exploring Different Brains is a weekly interview show hosted by neurodiversity advocate Harold Hackie Reitman, MD., and presented by DifferentBrains.com. Join us as we speak with some of the most interesting people involved in autism, Asperger’s, dyslexia, ADHD, OCD, down syndrome, and any condition that can be considered neurodiverse.
Mar 24, 2022 | Student News
Looking to sell back old textbooks? Stop by the NMC Bookstore to sell your books for cash!
The bookstore is open Monday–Thursday from 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m and buyback is available until 30 minutes before the store closes.
Mar 24, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
Join longtime NMC Social Science faculty Susan Odgers as she interviews Upper Peninsula author Ellen Airgood for the National Writers Series Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m.
The event is held in-person at the City Opera House and on Zoom. Go to nationalwritersseries.org for tickets.
Mar 22, 2022 | Student News
Faculty Excellence Award nominations are due by Friday, April 8.
Award criteria includes teaching excellence, rapport with students, innovation in the classroom, and a sense of dedication.
Nominate your favorite instructor now!
Mar 22, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
The library has recently purchased many new books. You can view a handful of them here along with descriptions or go to the library catalog to see the full listing.
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Mar 21, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
Join us for a free community discussion about the impact of housing on health in northern Michigan presented by Grand Valley State University and Northwestern Michigan College. Panelists from across the community will share information on local resources, how housing is important for our overall community health, and how we can support one another.
- Date: Tuesday, April 5, 7:30–9:30 a.m.
- Location: The Hagerty Center at NMC, 715 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686
During the event, we will also announce the recipients of the 2022 Rural Health Awards.
Mar 21, 2022 | Student News, Tech Bytes
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Mar 21, 2022 | Student News
Want to improve your skills and prepare for employment? Employment Readiness and NW MiWorks are hosting a Soft Skills Workshop on April 4 & 5 at 3 p.m. in the West Hall ELI office. They will cover the importance of communication, dependability, adaptability and workability. Snacks will be provided!
Mar 17, 2022 | Student News
The application deadline for admission into the nursing programs at NMC has changed! Students are invited to submit an application between April 1 and June 1 for fall enrollment.
Students must complete the HESI A2 Admissions exam to be eligible.
Questions? Contact Amanda Woodruff at awoodruff@nmc.edu.
Mar 17, 2022 | Student News
The NMC Esports Program is recruiting for Fall 2022 and hosting three informational meetings in March and April for current and future NMC students to learn about esports at NMC and the benefits it offers to students who love to play video games and would like to play at a competitive level. During the meetings, details about available scholarships, academic requirements, game titles and our dedicated esports lab will be presented. Here’s a preview from our current students in the program.
The meeting dates are 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 via Zoom or 6 p.m. Monday, April 11 or 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 on the NMC campus in the Innovation Center Esports lab. Please use this form to sign up for one of the dates.
Mar 16, 2022 | Student News
NMC Student Life and Voices are sponsoring a sticker design contest for the annual Light Up the Night event. The winners will receive a $100 Amazon gift card, as well as have their design made into 3″ by 3″ stickers to be given out at Light Up the Night. Second place will receive a $50 Amazon gift card, and third place will receive a $25 Amazon gift card. The designs should be focused around sexual assault awareness and be in either JPEG or PNG format.
Entries must be received by Tuesday, March 29, and voting begins Wednesday, March 30.
Questions? Email bhanbury@nmc.edu.
Mar 9, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
March 9, 2022
When Hailey Greimel graduates from NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute this May, not only will she transfer to the Ivy League of culinary schools, she’ll do so without debt, thanks to NMC scholarships.
(download a high-resolution version here) Greimel, 20 (right and below), is among 1,198 students to share in this year’s record-breaking scholarship awards. So far in 2021–22, NMC has awarded $1.33 million in scholarships with some funds still available.
“We still have funds to award for summer and may hit $1.4 million,” said Linda Berlin, director of financial aid.
The average 2021–22 scholarship award to date is $1,109. Greimel, a dean’s list student and 2020 graduate of Petoskey High School, said scholarships combined with GLCI’s high-caliber programming made NMC an easy choice for pursuing both her baking certificate and associate degree in culinary sales.
“(Scholarships) sweetened the deal,” she said. “Because of the great opportunities offered here, I was able to get a great scholarship to Johnson & Wales.” The Providence, R.I.-based university, considered the Ivy League of culinary programs, offered Greimel a full scholarship.
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version here)Criteria for NMC’s many scholarships include a wide range of factors, from program of study to residency to financial need, academic merit and extracurricular pursuits. One of the newest scholarships, created by longtime NMC supporter Ann Rogers, provides financial assistance to students active in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work at the college through involvement in committees or clubs, and are specifically involved in supporting underrepresented groups.
The Rogers Diversity Scholarship, a $1,000 annual award, aligns with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategic area of NMC’s recently adopted strategic plan, NMC Next. Rogers, who is a donor to three other scholarships supporting environmental science, science and astronomy, hopes establishing the scholarship will encourage others to join her in support of diversity at NMC. ( Donate here.)
“It’s especially critical in these times,” said Rogers (right). “The college itself needs to be very welcoming and supportive.”
The Rogers Diversity Scholarship will be awarded for the first time in the 2022–23 academic year.
The previous scholarship record was achieved in the 2019–20 academic year, when NMC awarded $1.28 million in scholarships to 964 recipients. Last year the college awarded $1.17 million to 1,259 recipients. NMC is also a leader in scholarship applications, with 41 percent of NMC students completing the scholarship application last year and 30 percent of enrolled students receiving at least one scholarship. The most recent National Postsecondary Student Aid Study states that only 6% of public 2‐year college students receive institutional aid.
Mar 9, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — The seventh annual Big Little Hero Race returns Saturday, April 23 to Northwestern Michigan College’s main campus with a theme of mentorship matters. An experiential learning project by students in a Professional Communications class, each donation for this event up to $5,000 will be matched by a local sponsor and benefit College for Kids Scholarships for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Every year the Big Little Hero Race team chooses a local hero to lead the fun run and recognize during the award ceremony. This year’s race will honor Great Lakes Potato Chip owner Chris Girrbach, who is three races into a mission to complete a triathlon in every state to raise awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Great Lakes also will produce special edition packages of potato chips for the race.
“I wanted to do my part to help Bigs the best way I know how. Some kids get the short end of the stick, and Bigs makes a world of difference to those kids, so it’s the least I can do,” Girrbach said.
All races begin and finish near the West Hall Innovation building on NMC’s main campus. This event includes:
- 1 mile fun run/walk: Free to participate & free cape for kids
- 5K run/walk: $20 for students, $25 for adults
- 10K run: $25 for students, $30 for adults
- Virtual: $15 for all
Food, an inflatable obstacle course, live music by Drew Hale and an awards ceremony follow the race. Medals will be presented for:
- Top three male/female finishers for both 5K and 10K
- Best costume for male, female, child, group, and dog
The costume-encouraged Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m. and is followed by the 5K and 10K which simultaneously start at 9:30 a.m. Register before March 20 for early bird prices, and by April 3 to guarantee a free t-shirt.
To register, donate or for more information please visit biglittleherorace.com
Release date: March 9, 2022
For more information:
Kristy McDonald
NMC Instructor
kmcdonald@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1059
Angelika Diehl
Student media contact
(231) 360-4870
diehla@mail.nmc.edu
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Mar 9, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — The seventh annual Big Little Hero Race returns Saturday, April 23 to Northwestern Michigan College’s main campus with a theme of mentorship matters. An experiential learning project by students in a Professional Communications class, each donation for this event up to $5,000 will be matched by a local sponsor and benefit College for Kids Scholarships for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Every year the Big Little Hero Race team chooses a local hero to lead the fun run and recognize during the award ceremony. This year’s race will honor Great Lakes Potato Chip owner Chris Girrbach, who is three races into a mission to complete a triathlon in every state to raise awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Great Lakes also will produce special edition packages of potato chips for the race.
“I wanted to do my part to help Bigs the best way I know how. Some kids get the short end of the stick, and Bigs makes a world of difference to those kids, so it’s the least I can do,” Girrbach said.
All races begin and finish near the West Hall Innovation building on NMC’s main campus. This event includes:
- 1 mile fun run/walk: Free to participate & free cape for kids
- 5K run/walk: $20 for students, $25 for adults
- 10K run: $25 for students, $30 for adults
- Virtual: $15 for all
Food, an inflatable obstacle course, live music by Drew Hale and an awards ceremony follow the race. Medals will be presented for:
- Top three male/female finishers for both 5K and 10K
- Best costume for male, female, child, group, and dog
The costume-encouraged Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m. and is followed by the 5K and 10K which simultaneously start at 9:30 a.m. Register before March 20 for early bird prices, and by April 3 to guarantee a free t-shirt.
To register, donate or for more information please visit biglittleherorace.com
Release date: March 9, 2022
For more information:
Kristy McDonald
NMC Instructor
kmcdonald@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1059
Angelika Diehl
Student media contact
(231) 360-4870
diehla@mail.nmc.edu
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Mar 8, 2022 | Student News
Join the local Rotaract Club chapter!
We are a group of student and community leaders developing professional skills through service projects. Current projects include a book drive for children’s books to schools in Uganda and Guatemala, mentoring 5th graders at Blair Elementary, and environmentally sustainable initiatives like Earth Day at NMC.
Upcoming meetings are March 9 & 23 and April 13 & 27 at 5:30 p.m. in West Hall 104.
Get involved and make a difference at NMC, in Traverse City, and the world!
Mar 8, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
The bookstore will be closed March 28–April 1 for Spring Break. We will reopen Monday, April 4.
Spring rentals are due back to the bookstore by Tuesday, May 10.
Summer textbooks will be available online and at the bookstore Monday, April 4. Stop by the store or check them out online at bookstore.nmc.edu. Looking to use financial aid for your books? Summer financial aid will be available April 25–June 28.
Mar 8, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
Originally established in 1987, Disability Awareness Month gives us a reason to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of our friends and neighbors who are part of the disabled community.
Our own NMC librarians have curated a list of books and movies available to anyone wishing to learn more.
Stop by the display case located in the main entrance of Osterlin for additional book recommendations and more!
Mar 4, 2022 | Intercom, Student News, Tech Bytes
The Technology Help Desk has simplified our chat option, and now you can chat with us in one click! Check out the demo video here:
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