Celebrate freedom- A thank you to those who served our country
On Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2015, NMC will pay tribute to enrolled and employed veterans with the following programming: (more…)
Great Lake Swimmers to perform at the Dennos Museum Center
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present Great Lake Swimmers, Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $27 advance, $30 at the door and $24 for museum members plus ticket fees. Tickets may be purchased on line at www.dennosmuseum.org or by calling the box office at 231-995-1553 or My North Tickets at 800-836-0717. (more…)
NMC Jazz Bands at the Workshop Brewing Co.
The Northwestern Michigan College Jazz Big Band will be appearing at the Workshop Brewing Co. on Wednesday, November 4th from 7:00 -8:00 p.m. FREE admission!
The Northwestern Michigan College Jazz Lab Band will be appearing at the Workshop Brewing Co. on Wednesday, November 11th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. FREE admission! (more…)
Thanksgiving special at West Hall cafeteria Nov. 18
JOIN US ONE AND ALL…
at a special Thanksgiving event!
All Day All You Can Eat – $8.99
Get $1.00 off if you bring in a canned good.
Our celebration begins on Wednesday November 18 at 11 a.m–6 p.m. in the West Hall cafeteria.
Interested in studying abroad? What you need to know
We are glad you are interested in expanding your learning by participating in a unique opportunity in another part of the world! Time and again, research has shown how beneficial and rewarding it is to engage, to question, and to understand a culture different from your own. Employers value those who have gained international experience. They understand how much it adds to the intricacies of partnerships, business interactions, team building, and the acceptance of those different from one’s self. As you consider your academic plans for spring and summer, take note of how you can participate in one of ten study abroad opportunities offered in Austria, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Greece, Guatemala, Austria, South Africa, Germany, Russia and Switzerland.
Learn more »
Read the 2016 study abroad instructions and FAQ PDF »
Payment for spring classes is due Dec. 10
It’s time to secure your spring classes! Payment for spring classes is due December 10, 2015.
How to pay:
Online: nmc.edu/selfservice, under Student Billing
- No-fee e-payment from checking or savings account
- No-fee debit card payment
- Credit card payment: American Express, MasterCard, VISA, or Discover (including JCB, Diners Pay and China Union Network). A 2.75% convenience fee applies to all credit card payments for charges related to academic credit courses.
- Authorize someone else to make a payment
- Enroll in direct deposit for refunds
- Enroll in a deferred payment plan
- Make a housing or aviation deposit under eDeposit
- Go to Financial Aid menu to check your financial aid
In person: Payments by cash, check, or money order can be made at Student Financial Services (Tanis Building, main level)
By mail: Please note your NMC ID on your check and send to:
NMC Student Financial Services
1701 E. Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
Helpful tips:
- Check your NMC email and Self-Service often
- Respond to any requests for information
- Drop before 100% Refund Date (on your schedule) if you don’t plan to attend
- Financial Aid information: nmc.edu/financial-aid
Spring session begins January 8. Register today!
Explore payment options: nmc.edu/cashier
Questions? (231) 995-1035 or sfs@nmc.edu
What’s Up World- Human Trafficking
November Topic: Human Trafficking
Student led discussion in a comfortable setting. An informal chance to get together each month, share opinions, and open a window on the world! All are welcome.
FREE FOOD and enlightened conversation Wed. Nov. 11 @ 8:30 p.m. or Thurs. Nov. 12 @ 3:30 p.m. in the West Hall Conference Room
Sponsored by International Services & Service Learning, Student Life, and NMC Students for Human Rights
International Education Week Nov 15-20
International Education Week Nov 15-20
International Education 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.
NMC’s commemoration of the 15th annual International Education Week includes food from Brazil, Latin America and India; music from Ireland, a South Korean student speaker and a legendary U.S. diplomat; a study abroad fair, and a free film, Poverty, Inc. Read the full list of events here »
Brazil Study Abroad Trip Meetings Nov. 4, Nov. 11
Spend the Summer of 2016 in Brazil Teaching English to Brazilian High School Students!
For the fourth year in a row, NMC will send eight students to Brazil as part of US-Brazil Connect www.us-brazil.org This a powerful opportunity to gain knowledge of a different culture while also giving back to a Brazilian community. We encourage students to visit the USBC web site and learn how to become a “Fellow” If interested, please contact the Office of International Services and Service Learning, at 995-2524.
Learn more about this experience from former NMC US-Brazil Connect fellows as they share their “Pay It Forward” projects from Macapa, Amapa, Brazil. Pizza available for those attending.
- Friday, November 4, Noon-1 p.m., O204
- Friday, November 13, 2-3 p.m., O204
Study Abroad 2016 Fair
Stop by our table outside the Hawk Owl Cafe Wednesday, November 4, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to meet NMC Study Abroad students and hear testimonials of the benefits and impact of their experiences. Last year, NMC sent 80 students abroad. Come learn about the exciting opportunities for 2016!
Sponsored by the Office of International Services and Service Learning
NMC Study Abroad Photo Contest deadline extended to Nov. 11
Submit your NMC Study Abroad digital photos (taken on any Study Abroad Experience through NMC) by 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11. (The original deadline was Nov. 5.) Photo categories are scenery and culture/people. Winner and a runner-up in both categories. Prizes include travel luggage & gift certificates to Zakey, Thai Cafe, & Agave restaurants. Winning photos will be displayed in the Hawk Owl Cafe during International Education Week, November 16-20. Contest is open to students that have traveled with NMC. Photos must be taken by contributor, up to two photos in two different categories can be submitted per person.
Photos must be good quality resolution in JPG form.
Submit photos to kcatino@nmc.edu.
Free screening of Poverty, Inc. at the Milliken Nov. 18
In recognition of International Education Week, NMC Office of International Services and Service Learning and the Utopia Foundation are sponsoring a free screening of the award-winning film Poverty, Inc. on Wednesday, November 18 at 7 p.m. in the Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center.
A special guest, Director Michael Matheson Miller, will be on hand for an audience Q& A following the screening.
Poverty, Inc. asks the question, who profits the most from fighting poverty around the globe, big business, or the average citizen? One of the most sought after films world wide and a top selection at this year’s TCFF, Poverty, INC will open your mind to what works and what often causes increased dependency under the banner of “helping the needy.”
Drawing from over 200 interviews filmed in 20 countries, Poverty, Inc. unearths an uncomfortable side of charity we can no longer ignore. From TOMs Shoes to international adoptions, from solar panels to U.S. agricultural subsidies, the film challenges each of us to ask the tough question: Could I be part of the problem?
“A powerful and uncompromising film that strikes at the core of the traditional understanding of development and international assistance.”
Learn more at www.povertyinc.org.
For more information, contact NMC International Services and Service Learning at (231) 995-2524.
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Events
Join students from NMC’s communications, social work and sociology programs who are taking part in a series of events to increase hunger and homelessness awareness in November, as part of a service learning project. The events include:
NMCAA Sleep Out
Wednesday, November 4th
DTE Energy is hosting an all night sleep out to raise awareness about utility shutoffs.
Fundraising will take place to support NMCAA (Northern Michigan Community Action Agency) in helping those with a low income cover utility bills in our region.
Located at the Traverse City Civic Center. Set up begins at 4:30pm.
Duration: all night.
Walk for Health and Housing
Monday,November 16th
Join Ryan Hannon, Goodwill Street Outreach Coordinator, for a guided tour of the challenges of those experiencing homelessness in Traverse City.
The walk will begin and end at the Maritime Academy on November 16th at 5:30pm.
Gain a new understanding of how difficult it can be to find a safe place to sleep without a home.
The SNAP Challenge
Food Research and Action Council(SNAP)
Can you survive one week on a food stamp budget? Learn how difficult it is to avoid hunger, afford nutritious foods, and stay healthy for millions of low-income Americans.
For more information, contact John Peterson at peters88@mail.nmc.edu.
Also check out our facebook page: www.facebook.com/nmcnhhaw
Download the flier to learn more »
Paying for college
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College financial aid staff will hold several information sessions around the region this fall to help high school juniors, seniors and their parents prepare for the cost of college.
“Paying for college: Grow your understanding of the options and opportunities” will be held on the following dates:
- November 12 – 6 p.m., Leelanau County Government Center meeting room, 8527 E. Government Center Drive, Suttons Bay
- November 18 – 6 p.m., Kalkaska Kaliseum Multi-purpose Room (upstairs), 1900 Fairgrounds Rd., Kalkaska
- November 19 – 6 p.m., Benzie Central High School Auditorium, 9300 Homestead Rd. Benzonia
- December 1 – 7 p.m. Traverse City Central High School (for Central and West students only)
- December 3 – 6 p.m., Elk Rapids High School Auditorium, 308 Meguzee Point Rd., Elk Rapids
- December 17 – 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium, NMC main campus, Traverse City
Release date: November 2, 2015
For more information:
NMC Financial Aid office
(231) 995-1035
sfs@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-discriminationWe Hit 100,000!
We hit 100,000 water bottle fills in the Biederman Building water fountain!
To celebrate, the NMC Bookstore is featuring 20% off water bottles through Friday, Nov. 6.
By using this machine NMC is contributing to saving the environment by:
- Reducing Air Pollution by 20%
- Reducing Water Pollution by 50%
- Protecting Wildlife from Marine Debris
Source: conserve-energy-future.com/various-pollution-facts.php
Helping Keep 
ICHIGAN PURE!
Student jobs
Student jobs can be found on the Student MyNMC page under “Jobs On Campus.” Current positions available for students include: (more…)
Student Veterans of America Silent Auction Fundraiser
NMC’s Student Veterans of America group is holding a Veterans Day Silent Auction Fundraiser benefiting the NMC chapter Wednesday, November 11 at Right Brain Brewery. The auction runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Bid on items from these local businesses, and many more!
Right Brain Brewery- Cherry Republic
- State Theatre
- Yen Yoga & Fitness
- The Little Fleet
- Fit for You
Success Story: Textbook heroes save students six figures in a single semester
October 28, 2015
NMC students pocketed an extra $137,000 this semester thanks to instructors using free and low-cost textbooks.
Led by Osterlin Library director Tina Ulrich, NMC is piloting an experiment in Open Educational Resources this semester. Ten instructors were selected to receive a stipend of either $500 or an iPad — provided by an NMC Foundation innovation grant — as an incentive to redesign their courses using free textbooks and other resources, often found online.
In the process, Ulrich discovered other instructors already using OERs or low-cost textbooks. In total, NMC has 17 instructors she calls “textbook heroes” teaching 880 students in subjects ranging from math to English to history to social work.
The hero label is no exaggeration for students in Brian Sweeney’s physics class, who each saved $198 thanks to his choice of an OER.
“I wouldn’t have bought it,” physics student Eli Seal, 31, said of the $198 textbook.
Pre-med student Alyson Bunker of Gaylord calls textbook prices “ridiculous.” One online book cost her $110, she said.
“It’s extortion,” said student Tripp Coleman, 25, of Traverse City. He’s attending school on the GI Bill® and has a book allowance of only $509 per semester. That’s barely two-thirds of the $750 NMC recommends students budget, which amounts to 15 percent of tuition costs, Ulrich said.
Students said prices for online books and book rentals are still inflated and rigged with late fees, and end-of-semester book buy backs don’t offer enough return. Many said they like the online nature of OERs like the one Sweeney chose, which can easily be searched for specific content and linked to supplementary material.
“My course is organized better than ever and the students like the extra videos and interactive supplements for the class,” said math instructor Deb Menchaca.
Students who prefer printed materials can download and print OER materials, Ulrich noted.
Besides the cost savings, instructors said going off-book allowed them to reinvigorate their courses with newer material.
“Our computers are outdated as soon as we buy them. Our textbooks are, too,” said social work instructor Lisa Blackford. Now she’s consciously choosing materials as varied as TED talks and podcasts and believes students are more engaged.
Sociology instructor Brandon Everest agreed. He uses a $30 textbook published through OpenStax College, a nonprofit initiative of Rice University. The book’s content is not as thorough as the one he previously used, but that creates an opportunity to customize the course.
“It is more skeletal, so we were allowed to hang the flesh wherever we saw fit,” he said.
In terms of student performance, most instructors said students did as well or better on tests as they did with traditional textbooks. Sweeney said every test and lab score is better this fall.
The pilot project also aligns NMC with national trends. Earlier this month two U.S. senators introduced the Affordable College Textbook Act, which would expand the use of OERs.
Learn more about the Open Textbooks movement »
Read more from NMC’s textbook heroes »
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.