Bookstore announcements and Dec.-Jan. hours
The following is a list of announcements regarding bookstore hours for December-January, as well as other bookstore-related information. (more…)
Resources to tap for finals week
TRAVERSE CITY — Final exams for the fall semester are approaching fast and the following resources are available for students between Dec. 3 and Dec. 11:
West Hall
- Free hot cocoa and coffee bar 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 3. Main level by cafeteria
- Free live acoustic music and coffee 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Thursday Dec. 4 in the cafeteria
Osterlin Library
- Extended hours: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 and 3–9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7
- Free coffee, hot cocoa, and energy bars from 5–9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 through Thursday, Dec. 11
- Therapy Dogs in the library lobby for cuddles from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday, Dec.8 and 1–3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9
Student Success Center
- Extended hours: Noon–6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 and 3–9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7
- Techniques for taking breaks and reducing stress, including: Coloring – Coloring sheets and crayons will be available Dance – Pandora dance music stations and YouTube dance tutorials Stretch – Cards with easy yoga sequences Relax – Links to soothing sound tracks (nature sounds, white noise) Laugh – Funny gifs/comics
The Student Success Center is located in the north end of the Osterlin Building.
Math Center drop-in tutoring
- 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 and Tuesday, Dec. 9
- 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10
The Math Center is in room T-53, in the basement of the Tanis Building.
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‘Body of Music’ presentation set for Dec. 4
The entire NMC community is invited to attend the third Body of Music presentation at 6 p.m. Thursday, December 4th at 6 p.m. in Fine Arts 115.
Body of Music is a continuing collaboration between Audio Tech students and Anatomy and Physiology students. The intention of this project is to musically and visually represent a human body system, condition, or disease. Student teams discuss and analyze a body system, then create an original music score to enhance a visual representation of that system.
Read about and listen to the fall 2013 Body of Music presentation >>
De-stress with dogs at the Osterlin Library during finals week
Therapy dogs will visit the Osterlin Library again this semester for students to cuddle and relax with. The dogs will be at the Osterlin Library on:
- Monday, December 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 9, 1-3 p.m.
Stop by for a cuddle! (more…)
MDOT looking for northern Michigan road watchers
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is bringing back its “Road Watchers” program in the northern Lower Peninsula this winter, and seeks both returning and new volunteers to report on road maintenance efforts. (more…)
NMC staff, faculty and student appreciation days at the Dennos Museum Store
The Dennos Museum Store would like to show it’s appreciation to all NMC staff, faculty and students for your continued support and wish you a Happy Holiday Season.
Identify yourself an part of the NMC family, ID would be helpful, before the store clerk rings up your purchases and receive 20% off store merchandise (sorry we can only give 10% on consignment art.) (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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Sounds of the Season – Five holiday concerts in December
NMC’s performance ensembles invite you to join them for the following upcoming holiday-themed concerts. (more…)
NMC Technology Help Desk- Tech tips: Accessing your NMC e-mail account
Tech Tips is presented by our Technology Help Desk and will provide you with simple explanations to tech troubles you may come upon in everyday technology use. These posts will occur regularly and will include a wide variety of topics. If you have further questions regarding the Tech Tips, please contact the Technology Help Desk at (231) 995-3020. (more…)
Save the date: “Everyone Has A Story: Share Our Bench” Dec. 7
“Everyone Has A Story: Share Our Bench” is a performance of writings/reading from writers in the NMC Writing Workshop for people experienced with homelessness. The event will take place on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. at Inside Out Gallery in Traverse City. Admission is free and everyone is welcome! (more…)
A Colorful Cast – new book tells history of visual arts in NW Michigan
TRAVERSE CITY — Copies of A Colorful Cast, a newly-published retrospective chronicling the rise of visual arts in the Grand Traverse Region and the legacy and rich history of the NMC Art Department, are now available for purchase.
Conceived by retired NMC art department chairman Paul Welch, written by local author Heather Shumaker, stewarded by NMC archivist Ann Swaney and designed by NMC Visual Communications students, A Colorful Cast highlights the men and women who created a wave of visual arts in the Grand Traverse Region and celebrates the role that NMC played in building regional interest in visual arts. The galleries, the studios and the festivals that now draw thousands to our region all were influenced by the vibrant learning environment of Northwestern Michigan College and the artists who have gathered and learned here.
Copies of A Colorful Cast are $29.95 and are available at the NMC Bookstore, Dennos Museum Store, at Horizon Books in downtown Traverse City and through the NMC Foundation by calling (231) 995-1021. Proceeds from the sale of A Colorful Cast will go to support visual arts scholarships at Northwestern Michigan College.
Release date: November 25, 2014
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-discriminationAfter Black Friday and Cyber Monday, join NMC in #GivingTuesday Dec. 2
What is it?
#GivingTuesday is a worldwide call to action to celebrate generosity during the holiday season. NMC is joining the third annual event December 2, and invites you to do so, too.
#GivingTuesday is a worldwide call to action to celebrate generosity during the holiday season. NMC is joining the third annual event December 2, and invites you to do so, too.
But I’m not wealthy.
You don’t have to be a world leader or a millionaire to give back. #GivingTuesday is about everyday people coming together to do extraordinary things with small acts of philanthropy.
You don’t have to be a world leader or a millionaire to give back. #GivingTuesday is about everyday people coming together to do extraordinary things with small acts of philanthropy.
Hmm. Tell me more.
Getting involved is easy. Watch the video for ideas. Give a tweet, give a dollar, give the gift of education! Follow the hashtags #GivingTuesday and #YouMeNMC on Facebook and Twitter to join the fun, spread the word to your friends and give because it helps. Please join us on December 2!
Getting involved is easy. Watch the video for ideas. Give a tweet, give a dollar, give the gift of education! Follow the hashtags #GivingTuesday and #YouMeNMC on Facebook and Twitter to join the fun, spread the word to your friends and give because it helps. Please join us on December 2!
Annual Thanksgiving Day Lunch will take place Nov. 20
The annual Thanksgiving Day Lunch will be Thursday, November 20 at the West Hall cafeteria.
It will be an all-you-can-eat buffet running all day for $7.99
The annual lunch is sponsored by Student Life. (more…)
International Education Week menu for West Hall cafeteria announced
Join us for different cuisines from around the world during International Education Week. (more…)
Meal Madness taking place the first week in December
For 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
“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
Northwestern 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.