GVSU Open House
GVSU will be in the Health & Science Building Wednesday, Oct. 26 and Thursday, Oct. 27 from 10:00-2:00 pm.
Please stop by the table to learn more about what GVSU has to offer in Traverse City!
Intramural Co-Ed Volleyball
- Teams are being formed for the Intramural Co-Ed Volleyball League!
- Teams consist of 3 males and 3 females on the court.
If you are interested, please contact Jim Szur, Sports and Recreation Supervisor, at 995-1199 or e-mail him at jszur@nmc.edu
Deadline for registration is Thursday, Oct. 27 by 5:00 p.m.
Great Lakes ~ Great Chefs Dinner Nov. 11
Tickets are now on sale for the annual Great Lakes Great Chefs dinner benefiting NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute.
The Nov. 11 evening begins at 6 p.m. with sparkling wine and a raw bar on the Great Lakes Campus catwalk, then moves to Lobdell’s Teaching Restaurant for five amazing courses and a spectacular view. Guest chefs working in collaboration with GLCI students include Travis Murdock (Superior Foods), Nick Battista (Hotel Indigo), Joe George (LochenHeath), Jason McClellan (Bronson Hospital Systems), James Bloomfield (Alliance) and DJ Flynn (Stafford’s Hospitality).
Tickets can be purchased online here or by calling (231) 995-1021.
Proceeds from this event will be used to bring talented chefs and individuals from the culinary world to the Great Lakes Culinary Institute to teach and work side by side with students. Join us for a great night of food and wine presented by the Great Lakes Culinary Institute and Superior Foods.
Ecuador 2017 study abroad opportunity: Deposit deadline November 21
May 8-17, 2017
Business and Culinary students enroll now!
- Quito
- Helping villages of Yunguilla with
- Business Processes
- Culinary
- Sustainable agriculture
- Otavalo Market
- Teleferico
- Mindo Cloud Forest
- Shopping, Local History & much, much more!
Business (ACC 222, ACC 225, MGT 241, MKT 201, BUS Independent Study) & Culinary (CUL Independent Study) in ECUADOR!
For more information contact Bonnie Shumaker, Business Discipline @ (231) 995-1169
Business & Culinary Students. Cost for the trip will be approx. $2,500. Your financial aid might be able to cover a portion of the cost! Most students are also eligible for a $1,000 NMC Scholarship!
Course enrollment and $250 deposit deadline: November 21, 2016
View the flier here »
What’s Up World?! Sexual attitudes discussion is October 12
Student-led discussion in a comfortable setting. An informal chance to get together each month, share opinions, and open a window on the world!
FREE FOOD and enlightened conversation
- Wednesday, October 12, 8:30 p.m.
- West Hall Conference Room
See flier for details »
Open Recreation Volleyball
Open Recreation Volleyball is now available on Saturdays from 2-4 p.m. in the gymnasium in the Rajkovich Physical Education Building.
Come and enjoy some volleyball with friends.
CIT Industry Night Out!
Join us for an Industry Tour at Inforth Technologies
Thursday, October 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
800 Hastings Street
Traverse City
Learn about this local IT company
Inforth Technologies is a Premier Clinical Content and Technical Services Partner with NextGen Healthcare that specializes in developing comprehensive solutions for physician practices using NextGen Ambulatory Electronic Health Records.
• Crystal Reports
• Clinical Optimization
• Development
• Upgrades
• Training
• Project Management
Pizza and soda will be available
TextAid Demo and Signup Oct. 3, 4
Learn more about TextAid, a complete, easy-to-use reading, writing, and studying solution for struggling readers and language learners.
Demos October 3 and 4, 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Osterlin 113
Free For NMC Students
To request your username and password, stop by the Tutoring Center in Osterlin 152 or contact Leanne Baumeler at 995-1929 or lbaumeler@nmc.edu.
Learn more here »
Road Closure Heads Up
The City of Traverse City will be closing part of East Front Street off Munson Avenue between the main entrance to NMC’s main campus and the Hawk’s Nest for road construction several times during the next few weeks. A detour will be available via Indian Woods Drive, east of the road closure.
The planned closure dates are:
- Thursday, September 29
- Friday, September 30
- Tuesday, October 4
- Friday, October 14
Please note these dates are subject to change depending on the weather. Sorry for any inconvenience.
See a map of the closed portion of the street here »
Health Education Tuition Subsidy Presentation
Monday, October 3, 2016, Noon to 1 p.m.- Grand Valley State University — Traverse City Campus
- NMC University Center Building Room 09
Learn how you can pursue a degree in primary care and how to make money to pay for your degree. The presentation will focus on how students can get money for loans by putting their skills and abilities to work in communities in need. Topics to be discussed will include the National Health Service Corps and the Michigan State Loan Repayment program.
Register online at http://miahec.wayne.edu/nhsccm2016.php
Space is limited. Register by September 30.
Learn more here »
Passport Student Lecture Series continues October 20 with a focus on Thailand
October 20, 12:15-1 p.m.
Location: Founder’s Hall, room 110
The Passport Student Lecture Series is a chance to explore other cultures through the experiences of NMC international students. Bring your lunch and hear Jettarin (Jay) and Jitpanu (Joe) Issaravanich speak about their home country of Thailand.
If you are a Global Endorsement student, please bring your GE passport so that it can be stamped and earn your GE event points!
Fall 2016 Transfer Fair is October 11
Over 30 university representatives will be on NMC’s campus on Tuesday, October 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to talk with students, staff and faculty about their programs and the transfer process. The university representatives will be in two locations:
- Health & Science Building Lobby – Main Level
- West Hall Lobby – Main Level
This is your opportunity to discuss transfer requirements and get information on degrees available at a variety of schools without having to travel to each university. Bring your questions and explore your options! A list of colleges attending and a list of questions to ask at a transfer fair is available here.
See you there!
Advising Staff
National Coffee Day Sale at the NMC Bookstore
National Coffee Day is Thursday, September 29! Stop by the bookstore in the lower level of West Hall on NMC’s main campus September 27-30 for 20% off all coffee mugs and travel mugs!
CIT Open Advising Sessions
CIT STUDENTS:
Need to register for Spring 2017 classes? Stop in for Open Advising!
Note: First year students are required to attend, or make a separate appointment with their advisor, before they can register for Spring classes.
Wednesday, October 19
- Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Building, Room 204: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- Main Campus, Beckett Building, Room 202: 4-5:30 p.m.
Monday, October 24
- Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Building, Room 204: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 25
- Main Campus, Beckett Building, Room 202: 4:10-5:30 p.m.
Pizza and soda will be available!
NMC Magazine is looking for adventure submissions
The road less traveled may be fraught with danger, but its journey offers endless possibilities. This semester, NMC Magazine delves into its latest theme: Adventure! Send in your stories, poems, essays, artwork, photographs, or other designs by Monday, October 24.
Bring hard copies to the Communications Office, Scholars Hall 214, Attn: Alissia Lingaur -OR- to the Humanities Office, Fine Arts Building, Attn: Caroline Schaefer-Hills. Email submissions to nmcmag@mail.nmc.edu.
Make sure to include the submission form, available here: nmc.edu/nmcmagazine/submissions.pdf
Voter Registration at NMC (for National Voter Registration Day)
Osterlin Library, the League of Women Voters of the Grand Traverse Area, and the League of Women Voters of Leelanau County are cooperating to offer voter registration and provide voter information on NMC’s campus on National Voter Registration Day, Tuesday September 27th. Volunteers will be in the library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday the 27th and Wednesday the 28th, as well as at the Parsons-Stulen Building on NMC’s Aero Park Campus on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to Noon.
Volunteers will assist people in completing voter registration forms, and will submit them to the county clerk’s office. They can also help people find out whether they’re registered to vote, where they should vote, and what candidates and issues will be on the ballot.
Check whether you’re registered to vote and view a sample ballot at the Michigan Voter Information Center »
New books at the Osterlin Library- September highlights
The library has purchased many new books so far this new year. You can view a handful here along with partial descriptions or go here to see the full listing. These books are on display in the library’s lobby.
Ice cream social with international students Thursday
Meet and greet NMC’s international students this Thursday, Sept. 22 between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. outside the Health & Science Building at the sculpture court (or inside the lobby if raining).
This free event is sponsored by NMC’s Office of International Service and Service Leaning, the Admissions Office, and the International Club.