Passport Student Lecture Series continues February 18 with focus on Cambodia

pic of Chetra CambodiaNMC International Services and Service Learning presents their Passport Student Lecture Series for February with international student Chetra Cambo who will speak to attendees about Cambodia. The lecture will take place on Thursday, February 18 from 12:15 – 1:00 p.m. in Founders Hall, room 110. Guests are invited to bring lunch and/or coffee to enjoy while they listen.

The Passport Student Lecture Series is a chance to explore other cultures through the experiences of NMC international students who will give presentations about their home countries. Information during their lectures can include culture, food, fashion, recreation, religion, gender issues, politics, current events, etc. (more…)

Interactive Workshop will help you discover your learning style

angie workshop poster (1)On Wednesday, Feb. 10 discover your thinking method and learn how to identify the different kinds of thinking styles in this innovative workshop with authors Angie McArthur based on her book, “Collaborative Intelligence- Thinking with People Who Think Differently.” In this free workshop, also featuring Anne Powell, you will discover how to better communicate and improve teamwork in school, work, and in your personal day to day life. This session will reveal different strategies, various breakthrough practices, and unique tools that the authors have developed to unleash your full individual and collaborative potential.

There are two times to choose from for this workshop- 10 a.m.-Noon or 2-4 p.m. Both times will be in the Janis room at the Dennos Museum.  (more…)

Hearts for Art project at the Dennos Museum Center February 7-14, 2016

Hearts for Arts at the Dennos- resizedThe Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College invites visitors to share their love for art by voting with their hearts. As part of a national program called Hearts for Art, visitors can use paper hearts to vote for their favorite work.

Join us and other museums across the country as we launch the Hearts for Art project from February 7th through the 14th, 2016. Museum visitors may pick up a paper heart from the front desk, place it in front of their favorite work of art, and snap and share a photo (no flash) using the hashtags #heartsforart and #dennos. We’ll be keeping track of everyone’s favorites and sharing them on our social media sites. You can follow us on Facebook at: Dennos Museum Center, Twitter: @TheDennos, and Instagram: @dennosmuseumcenter for updates throughout the week. On Valentine’s Day we will be offering a buy one, get one admission special. So bring your date and show some love to the art at the Dennos! (more…)

Rev. Robert Jones and Matt Watroba to perform at the Dennos Museum Center

Robert-MattThe Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present the Rev. Robert Jones and Matt Watroba on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $25 advance, $28 at the door and $22 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…)

Caravanserai: East Meets West -FREE musical performance

On Thursday, February 4 at 3:30 p.m. in  the lower level of West Hall, join two talented musicians, Zeshan Bagewadi and Ronnie Malley, as they present how musical fusion occurs across cultures. They will explore the similarities and differences between music from the East and West through demonstration and listening examples of how technology has changed the way music was played around the world. (more…)

Important news: Moodle Gradebook

This semester we had to remove the My Grades Block from your Moodle dashboard due to some errors in reporting.

You still have access to your grades by going into your course and accessing them through the Administration Block with in your course.

Here are the instructions to access your grades. (more…)

MI College Goal FAFSA Completion Open House

mi college goalOn February 14, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Parsons-Stulen building, NMC Staff and other volunteers will be on hand to assist students and their families in FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Completion for the 2016-2017 aid year. Don’t lose out on thousands of dollars for college! To get the most your FAFSA needs to be turned in by March 1, 2016.

Information tables by: Northwestern Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA), Michigan College Planning, NMC Admissions, GT Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians, will be on hand. Visit MICollegeGoal.org for more information! (more…)

Room for Nursing Mothers

Mothers who are breastfeeding children are welcome to use Scholars Hall 215a. You will find this room through the faculty lounge. If the door is locked please go to SH 214 for assistance. The faculty says it is happy to put the room to such good use! If you have any questions please call the Communications Academic Office at (231) 995-1175. (more…)

GVSU Masters of Social Work info session Feb. 10

GVSU logo cutoutCome join us and learn about the Social Work Program right here in Traverse City. This program will enhance the depth of practice, refine and shape advance practitioners. Students will be prepared to effectively intervene and acquire advanced skills in leadership. The meeting will take place on February 10 at the NMC University Center, room 13 from 5-7 p.m. (more…)

Caravanserai: American Voices comes to the Dennos Museum Center

Ronnie Malley - oud/guitar/vocals

Ronnie Malley – oud/guitar/vocals

The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present Caravanserai: American Voices – A Place Where Cultures Meet on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $20 advance, $23 at the door and $17 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…)

National Youth Enrollment Day is January 21

National Youth Enrollment Day logoNational Youth Enrollment Day is a national movement where young people, communities, and organizations come together in a unified effort to ensure young adults know about their new health care options and enroll in health coverage. This in-person service is FREE to anyone applying for health insurance through the State of Michigan or the Federal Marketplace. Find out more: Thursday, Jan. 21 in West Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brought to you by the NMC Student Health Services office. 

Led by Young Invincibles and Enroll America, last year’s National Youth Enrollment Day featured over 200 events with over 80 partners across the country.  (more…)

NMC Technology Help Desk- Tech tips: Need to know info for semester start

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.

The following is important information for students starting the spring semester. (more…)