Wednesday, November 9 @ 8:30 p.m.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
Stock up for Christmas at the NMC Bookstore and save! Get $10 off your purchase of $50 or more with promo code TAKE10 or $20 off $100 or more with promo code TAKE20. Applies to all regular priced logo apparel and gifts. Save even more by picking up in store for free!
The promo codes are valid November 21-30, 2016.
Please join us Thursday, November 10 at 5:30 p.m., at the NMC University Center to learn about our counseling master’s degrees offered at WMU-Traverse City. Classes meet evenings or weekends to help accommodate the needs of working professionals. Both degrees are CACREP accredited.
Have NMC instructors made a difference in your life? Could dedicated, innovative and excellent be used to describe them? If you are looking for a way to recognize the impact an NMC teacher that has had on your learning journey, please consider nominating them for the Imogene Wise awards. Faculty are truly honored to be nominated and to receive these annual awards.
This is the highest teaching honor awarded at NMC and nominations can only come from students.
Nominations are due by December 16 and can be submitted here: surveymonkey.com/r/R2VG6QG
Initiated by a contribution from longtime NMC benefactors Harold and Imogene Wise in 1970 and first awarded to a full-time faculty member in 1971, recipients are chosen by a student selection committee, and award criteria includes teaching excellence, rapport with students, innovation in the classroom and a sense of dedication.
Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 3 p.m.Public health professionals promote good health and prevent disease within communities. The Master of Public Health degree provides graduate and community-based education and research grounded in social justice to help meet these goals. Learn more at out interactive web seminar. Visit www.gvsu.edu/traverse to register.
Registrants will receive an email link approximately 1-2 days prior to the online session.
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College will again pay tribute to enrolled and employed veterans with several events on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
About 5 percent of NMC students are veterans, and serving those who have served is a year-round priority at NMC, which established an office of Military and Veterans Services in 2012. It works with the larger college community to foster an environment that leads to veteran success. Results thus far:
Scott Herzberg
POC, Military and Veterans Services
sherzberg@nmc.edu
(231) 995-2526
NMC Jazz Big Band performance at West Bay Beach Holiday Inn, Thursday November 10th, 7:30 p.m. Free!
NMC Jazz Lab Band performance at West Bay Beach Holiday Inn, Thursday November 17th, 7:30 p.m. Free!
NMC Jazz Big Band, NMC Jazz Lab Band, and NMC Vocal Jazz Ensemble performances at Milliken Auditorium, Saturday, December 3rd, 7:30 p.m.
NMC Student Life presents comedian and motivational speaker Judson Laipply, creator of Evolution of Dance, Wednesday, Nov. 9th at the Milliken Auditorium.
The 7-8 p.m. show is free to students.
Laipply has been featured on Good Morning America, the Ellen DeGeneres Show and Oprah, and his YouTube video has been viewed more than 100 million times.
Mark your calendars and clean out your coffee mug. LNAP is returning to the Osterlin Library on Thursday, December 1!
The Long Night Against Procrastination is a chance to nail that paper, crush that project, ace that test, and otherwise triumph over your studies for the semester. The library will be open until 2 a.m. Librarians, the Writing and Reading Center, and tutors will be available to help you.
Free pizza, coffee, and snacks all night! More info coming soon!
TRAVERSE CITY —
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TRAVERSE CITY — Given the chaotic conditions prevailing in Israel’s neighborhood and the profound political changes occurring in both the United States and Israel, where does the US-Israeli relationship go post-election? NMC’s International Affairs Forum provides two opportunities in November to learn about this important relationship.
IAF lectures are rebroadcast on UpNorth TV public access cable television three times a week, and available online for streaming on demand. The IAF is affiliated with NMC and the World Affairs Council of America.
Jack Segal
Co-chair, International Affairs Forum
(231) 715-6300
email (preferred): jackdsegal@yahoo.com
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-discriminationTRAVERSE 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. 12, NMC students will host an Exploration Day at NMC’s Parsons-Stulen building (formerly M-TEC) 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, computer programming, remotely operated submarine and more! This a family-friendly event with robot face painting, local baked goods and fun events for people of all ages. RE/MAX Bayshore Properties will provide the company’s hot air balloon for short, tethered rides (weather permitting) or a balloon walk inside the balloon.
There will be information and staff to talk to about NMC’s tech programs. Elk Rapids Public Schools will be showcasing their Lego robotics program. All area tech or robotics teams are welcome to showcase their work. Please e-mail us before November 9 to secure a spot.
Suggested admission is 10 non-perishable food/hygiene items or $5 per person. Products 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 students and the Northwest Michigan Food Coalition. In 2014, with the help of the community, the challenge brought in more than 30,000 items to battle food insecurity. Food and hygiene products will be delivered to the pantries in time for Thanksgiving.
Kristy McDonald
NMC Professor
(231) 995-1059
kmcdonald@nmc.edu
Jake Krystyniak
Student Contact
(517) 518-2721
krystyj@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
Are you registered for classes but need your financial aid to buy books? Try the bookstore’s online reservation system, at bookstore.nmc.edu. Reservations will be available from November 21 through December 31.
National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week is November 12-20, and we want to help! Donate a new or gently used hoodie or coat at the NMC bookstore, and get a coupon for 30% off one regular priced apparel item. Donations will be accepted November 7-18. All donated items will go the Goodwill Street Outreach program for distribution to people in need.
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.
The annual Dennos Museum Holiday Art Fair will open Thursday, October 27, 5-8 p.m. and continue Friday through Sunday, October 30, throughout the museum. Fine arts and crafts from 45 Michigan artists, Christmas and Chanukah gifts, arts and crafts kits and more are just a few of the enticements for holiday shoppers. Hours will be Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.
NMC staff, faculty and students receive 10% discount by showing staff or student ID. Please present to museum staff before paying for purchases.
Again this year there will be an education benefit raffle to help raise funds to offset the cost of school visits. Many schools in the region have had budget cuts, which prohibit them from visiting the museum. Schools will be able to apply for funds to help offset the cost of buses or admission. Last year over 2,000 students benefited from this fund last year. The holiday artists have generously donated a piece of art for the raffle. Tickets will be only sold on site for $2 each and 6/$5.
For more information, call the Museum Store at (231) 995-1586 or visit dennosmuseum.org.
Registration NOW OPEN for spring!
Go online to your NMC Self Service today to register for spring and summer classes! Registration for all students is open and class availability will be best before November 4. Register now! Need help selecting classes? Check in with the Advising Center in the Osterlin Building and use MAP (nmc.edu/MyMap). Payment for spring is not due until December 8 so reserve seats in your classes for spring now!
Join us for N.M. Scare Party Friday, October 28th from 9:00 pm-Midnight.
The party will be in the Health & Science Building Room 101.
There will be a DJ, dancing, food & drink, photobooth, and a costume competition!