Sign up for Dance, Spring Semester 2016

Dance students at NMCThe following Dance courses are offered Spring Semester 2016 at NMC.

  • Dance 101 – Beginning Dance: An Exploration
  • Dance 110/111 – Modern Dance I and II

Students receive two humanities credits per course.

Performance opportunities are available.

For more information, please contact instructor Dorothy Eisenstein at deisenstein@nmc.edu.

Holiday Art Fair at the Dennos Museum Center

Katie Chichester Mester oil painting

Katie Chichester Mester oil painting

The annual Dennos Museum Center Holiday Art Fair will open Thursday, October 22, 5-8 p.m. and continue through Sunday, October 26, throughout the museum.  Fine arts and crafts from 50 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.

The Holiday Art Fair has become well known for featuring fine arts and crafts by Michigan artists. The Art Fair is an invitation-only event and each year guests can find their favorite artists from past years and many new artists to keep the sale fresh and exciting. Artists are encouraged to bring original art in all price ranges but especially priced art below $30. This gives customers lots of choices for choosing original art as holiday gifts.  The fair is well balanced with artists representing the mediums of blown glass, soft and metal sculptures, pottery, prints, printings, photographs, jewelry, fibers and much more. Read more »

Student jobs

Student jobs can be found on the Student MyNMC page under  “Jobs On Campus.”

Grounds

Lab Assistant – Biology

Lab Assistant – Chemistry

Security Officer

White Pine Press Production Manager

White Pine Press Staff Designer

White Pine Press Staff Writer

White Pine Press Distribution Manager

Student Employee Office Assistant – President’s Office Assistant

Hawk’s Nest Front Desk Assistant

Financial Aid Office Assistant

Maritime Office Assistant (more…)

GVSU Masters in Educational Leadership information session

GVSU logo cutoutMasters in Educational Leadership Information Session – Degree/Certificate accredited through Grand Valley State University (Traverse City location). This information session is open to the public and is free. The information session will be held November 18, 2015; 4:00 – 5:30 PM at the University Center in Room 215 (second level). It is important that anyone who plans on coming should RSVP by visiting gvsu.edu/traverse(more…)

New Art Banner to be installed in Downtown Traverse City

the great waveA new large scale art banner featuring the work of Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, 1760–1849) will be installed by Britten Studios on October 20, 2015 at 10 AM (subject to change) on the Park Street side of the Chase Bank Building in downtown Traverse City.

Under the Wave off Kanagawa (Kanagawa oki nami ura), also known as The Great Wave, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei) is one of the most iconic images in the art world and certainly in Japanese art. (more…)

Intramural volleyball sign up happening now!

Volleyball PictureDo you “DIG” playing volleyball?  Well, our next Intramural Sport is Co-Ed Volleyball.  Sign up for interested participants is currently taking place.

The season begins on Monday, November 2.  Deadline for sign up is Thursday, October 29 by 5:00 p.m.  Please contact Jim Szur, Sports and Recreation Supervisor, at 995-1999 OR jszur@nmc.edu.

 

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GVSU Masters in Social Work information session

gvsu logoCome join us November 18 from 5-6 p.m at the University Center, room 13 (lower level.) Learn about the Social Work program right here in Traverse City. Discover how a Masters in Social Work can prepare you to effectively intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

**This information session is open to the public and free**

*Please RSVP by visiting gvsu.edu/traverse* (more…)

15th annual GirlTECH to take place Nov. 13

The 15th annual GirlTECH will take place on November 13. GirlTECH was developed to encourage high school girls (10th grade specifically) 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. FREE lunch and prizes! Find out more at nmc.edu/girltech and register HERE! (more…)

NMC Soccer Club splits a pair of matches

soccer ballNMC 2 – 1 vs Lake Superior State Soccer Club

NMC took a 1-0 lead on a Charlie Needham goal, assisted by Ryan Haworth. After the Lakers tied the match 1-1 in the second half, the Hawk Owls got the game winner on a 25 yard free kick from Rico Rodriguez.

NMC 0 – 4 vs Ferris State University Soccer Club

Trailing 2-0 at the half, the Hawks Owls hit the post that would have closed the gap at 2-1 and make for a furious finish. However, the Bulldogs countered immediately to score a goal for a 3-0 lead and took the air out of the Hawks Owls comeback attempt. (more…)

Season 11 America’s Got Talent auditions start off in Michigan!

AGT_FBThis fall, the #1 show of the summer for the past decade, “America’s Got Talent”, will embark on a nationwide search for America’s next big undiscovered entertainer. NBC’s hit talent show will kick off auditions in Detroit, MI on Nov. 7 and make stops in 12 U.S. cities in the hunt for the Season 11 winner.

To acquire a pass that will bump you to the front of the line, contact Mandi Rogers, a casting producer with the show at 818-748-1184. Please mention you heard about auditions through NMC and Gene Jenneman.

 

 

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Cape Dorset print collection to be shown at Dennos Museum Center

Cuddle Ningeokuluk Teevee				 Stonecut & Stencil

Cuddle- Ningeokuluk Teevee, Stonecut & Stencil

The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will continue its tradition of exhibiting and selling the Cape Dorset Annual Graphics Collection now through November 29, 2015 with the sale of prints beginning Saturday, October 17. A reception and viewing of the prints will begin at 9:30 am with the sale beginning at 10:00 am.  Sales will be conducted by a lottery, since many of the prints will be in high demand.   Interested buyers may view the prints at www.dennosmuseum.org and receive lottery information by calling the museum store 231-995-1586. Customers need not be present to purchase a print. (more…)

National Moment of Silence for Umpqua Community College on Oct. 8

Via the American Association of Community Colleges we extend this invitation to take part in a National Moment of Silence in honor of the victims of the shooting at Umpqua Community College. Here’s the invitation from Dr. Walter Bumphus, president and CEO at AACC:

Dear Community College Colleagues,

We ask that your college participate in a National Moment of Silence in honor of the victims of the shooting at Umpqua Community College. Please join us this Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. (PT)/2:00 p.m. (ET) in observing a moment of silence.

As a show of solidarity and support for our friends and colleagues who are working tirelessly to pick up the pieces on the UCC campus, please use the #IamUCC hashtag and share your support via social media. Please encourage your students, staff, and faculty to participate in these efforts and let’s show Umpqua that we all stand with them as they begin the process of healing their campus community. (more…)

Barbara Furtuna & Constantinople performs at Dennos Museum Center’s Milliken Auditorium

Constantinople_Barbara_Furtuna (1)The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College in collaboration with Interlochen Center for the Arts will present Barbara Furtuna & Constantinople on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 7:30 PM in the Milliken Auditorium of the Dennos Museum Center. Tickets for the concert are $30 in advance ($27 for museum members) and $35 at the door. Call the Milliken Auditorium Box office at 231-995-1553 or MyNorthTickets: 800-836-0717 for tickets or purchase on line at www.dennosmuseum.org or http://tickets.interlochen.org/pas.

Witness two outstanding ensembles combine their talents for one powerful evening of music. Listen to the groups here and here.
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Weekly prizes on Fridays during the Fall 2015 semester!

Complete a CashCourse or Life Skills lesson each week and be placed in a drawing for a prize every Friday.

Need help becoming familiar with these resources? Stop in to room O113 anytime for 20 Minutes October 14 from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. For participating at this event you be placed in an additional drawing that day. (more…)

Upcoming NMC Soccer Club match

soccer ballNMC Soccer Club will host Ferris State University Soccer Club this Saturday, October 10, at the Traverse City Coast Guard Soccer Fields. Kick off is 2:45 pm. Come out and support your Hawk Owls! (more…)

What’s Up World- Barriers to women’s education around the world: What can you do?

what's up worldJoin us in the West Hall conference room for the exciting NEW student talk series! October 21 from 8:30-10 p.m. or October 22 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. October’s topic: Barriers to Women’s Education Around the World: What Can You Do?

Come join fellow students for a living room-style discussion on a specific global hot topic each month.  This month’s discussion will be hosted in partnership with Phi Theta Kappa.  This program is student-led with discussion prompts as well as a short video clip or news feature as a lead in.  These events are designed to inform students, pique curiosity, build community and keep you in the know.  No prior knowledge on the topics is required or expected.  We will also provide snacks at each event so bring your friends and let’s start asking, “What’s Up World?” (more…)