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Canticum Novum presents three evenings of “Musical Pairs”
NMC’s newest choral ensemble, Canticum Novum, will present an evening of “Musical Pairs” at three locations June 8-15.
Meaning “new song,” Canticum Novum is under the director of Jeff Cobb. Each concert will feature the choral music of Verdi, Palestrina, Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Randall Thompson, Ward Swingle, and Eric Whitacre. The pieces are paired by theme, inspiration, or other common bond. The 40-member multigenerational ensemble is open by audition only.
Concert dates are:
- Saturday, June 8, 7:30 p.m., Elk Rapids High School, Peterman Auditorium
- Friday, June 14, 7:30 p.m. , Milliken Auditorium
- Saturday, June 15, 7:30 p.m., Suttons Bay Congregational Church
Tickets for all shows are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and children (ages 12 and younger). Tickets are available at the door. Call (231) 995-1338 for more information.
New Items at the Bookstore
Hats
Protect yourself from the hot summer sun by sporting one of our new NMC hats, all produced by The Game.The green or white one is perfect for your next golf outing or just walking around town Retail $12.25..You don’t have to be a hunter to enjoy the look of the “real tree” camouflage hat with black mesh back and siding.Each pattern is slightly different. Retail $13.75.
Bags
Talk about a blast from the past! These bags have been hot! They come in several styles and the patterns vary. Your purchase helps support the women of Nepal. Retail price ranges from $10.75-$15.99.
Summer weight women’s tops
The perfect weight for a cool evening breeze when you need a little cover up. Comes in a full zip hoodie (retail $19.95) and hoodie tee (retail $16.95) and choice of 2 colors.
Stop by and see us. Don’t forget your employee discount!
Dean’s List for Spring 2013 released
Congratulations to all students who made the Dean’s List this semester!
Published at the end of each term, the Dean’s List recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of full-time and part-time students. These students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or above out of a possible 4.0 while taking twelve or more credits (full-time) or, starting Spring 2013, between six and eleven credits (part-time). Click here to view Spring 2013’s list.
NMC Acapella group meets every Friday in Fine Arts Building; planning sidewalk performances for summer
The NMC Acapella student group was formed to provide an alternative and less traditional choir group to NMC. Their mission is to provide NMC and the Traverse community an alternative musical outlet in which members can grow, learn, and expand their Acapella experience.
NMC Acapella invites you to join them! The group meets every Friday from 12:30p.m. to 2:30p.m. in the music wing of the Fine Arts Building, Room 105. Anyone may join at any time, regardless of experience or any other qualifications. This summer the group plans to hold street and sidewalk performances, as well as perform at community events. An idea for a flash Acapella mob during the National Cherry Festival is also in talks.
For more information or if you have questions about the group please contact Helena Duty at dutyh@mail.nmc.edu or (231) 878-8592 OR contact faculty advisor Jeff Cobb at jecobb@nmc.edu or 995-1338.
Public programs offered with Birds of Paradise: Amazing Avian Evolution exhibit at Dennos
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present a range of public programs in conjunction with the National Geographic exhibition, Birds of Paradise: Amazing Avian Evolution. All programs are free with museum admission ($10 adults, $5 children and museum members).
The programs are a partnership between the Museum and local bird organizations in support of Birds of Paradise. Saving Birds Thru Habitat, located in Leelanau County, will offer a series of “Sundays are for the Birds” programs for families and adults at the Dennos Museum Center. Wings of Wonder, located in Empire, will present “A Bird’s-Eye View: An Interactive Raptor Experience” featuring live birds on the 15th of July, August, and September, also at the Dennos.
“These programs represent the kind of partnership the Dennos Museum Center wants to make happen,” says Jason Dake, Curator of Education. “This is why the museum exists – to present engaging and educational programming for the community.”
“Our organization is delighted to partner with the Dennos on an exhibition centered on one of the most beautiful and fascinating avian families in the world. Partnering with other agencies and non-profit organizations helps us spread the word about the importance of bird conservation,” said Kay Charter, Executive Director of Saving Birds Thru Habitat.
“The WOW Ambassador Raptors and I invite our community to join us as we soar to new heights in education,” says Rebecca Lessard, Executive Director of locally operated Wings of Wonder. “It’s a real feather in the cap of the Dennos Museum to bring these fantastic programs to our area and we are thrilled to be appearing in such stellar company.”
All attendees are encouraged to call 231-995-1029 to reserve a space for each program.
SUNDAYS ARE FOR THE BIRDS
June 30, 1pm – Bird & Bugs Outdoor Explorers
Join SBTH for an exploration of NMC Main Campus in search of birds and the bugs they eat! Ages 4 and up, with adult. Meet in lobby. Free with museum admission.
July 21, 1pm – Birding at NMC
SBTH Director Kay Charter will lead a group on a birding expedition through NMC Main Campus. Binoculars provided. All ages welcome. Meet in lobby. Free with museum admission
August 11, 2pm – Northern Michigan Birds of Paradise
SBTH will present an illustrated lecture about the migration and selection processes of Northern Michigan birds. Dutmers Theater. Free with museum admission.
August 18, 1pm – Birding at NMC
SBTH Director Kay Charter will lead a group on a birding expedition through NMC Main Campus. Binoculars provided. All ages welcome. Meet in lobby. Free with museum admission.
August 25, 1pm – Bird & Bugs Outdoor Explorers
Join SBTH for an exploration of NMC Main Campus in search of birds and the bugs they eat! Ages 4 and up, with adult. Meet in lobby. Free with museum admission.
September 8, 2pm – Michigan’s Tropical Connections
Gerg Butcher, Director of Bird Conservation at National Audubon Society, will present an illustrated lecture about Neotropical migratory patterns of birds that breed in Michigan. Dutmers Theater. Free with museum admission.
September 15, 1pm – A Bird’s-Eye View: An Interactive Raptor Experience
Wings of Wonder’s Rebecca Lessard will present an exciting and educational program featuring live birds. All ages welcome. Meet in lobby. Free with museum admission.
A Bird’s-Eye View: An Interactive Raptor Experience
July 15, August 15, September 15 – 1pm: Visit the Dennos on the 15th of July, August, and September for a special treat. Included with museum admission, Wings of Wonder’s Rebecca Lessard will present exciting and educational programming featuring live birds! All ages welcome. Meet in lobby. Free with museum admission.
All attendees are encouraged to call 231-995-1029 to reserve a space for each program.
The Dennos Museum Center is open daily 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursdays until 8 PM, and Sundays 1-5 PM. During Birds of Paradise, admission is $10.00 adults, $5.00 for children and museum members. For information on the Museum and its programs, go to www.dennosmuseum.org or call 231-995-1055. The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1410 College Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686, at the entrance to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.
Dennos Museum seeking installation helper for Birds of Paradise exhibit
This position would entail installing part of the Birds of Paradise at the Dennos Museum Center.
The Dennos Museum Center is in need of hiring a few good people who would be interested in helping with the installation of the Birds of Paradise exhibition at the Dennos Museum Center from June 4 – June 15 as needed. Ideally we are looking for people with some of the skills required to assemble theater sets, as essentially that is what is involved – putting together already built exhibition components.
Think of it as an IKEA assembly project, but with expert guidance from National Geographic staff!
If you can devote the better part of a day each day for much of the June 4-15 time frame or if you know of people who potentially have the skills we need and have the time, please contact Eugene A. Jenneman, Museum Director 231-995-1572.
This would be a great job for a college student with handy-person skills.
The final product of your work will look like this:
Dennos Museum Center earns 2013 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence
Honored as a Top Performing Museum as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.
To qualify for a Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor, and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.
“The Dennos Museum Center is pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said Gene Jenneman, Executive Director of the Dennos Museum Center, “We strive to offer our customers a memorable experience, and this accolade is evidence that our hard work is translating into positive reviews on TripAdvisor.”
“TripAdvisor is delighted to celebrate the success of businesses around the globe, from Sydney to Chicago, Sao Paulo to Rome, which are consistently offering TripAdvisor travelers a great customer experience,” said Alison Copus, Vice President of Marketing for TripAdvisor for Business. “The Certificate of Excellence award provides top performing establishments around the world the recognition they deserve, based on feedback from those who matter most – their customers.”
About: Dennos Museum Center
The Dennos Museum Center is the premier cultural center for the visual and performing arts in NW Michigan, featuring changing exhibition galleries, a “hands on” Discovery Gallery; a Gallery of Inuit art, the museum’s signature collection; a Gift Shop with works by area artists and art-related merchandise; and a 367 seat performance hall. The Dennos Museum Center is open daily 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursday’s until 8 PM and Sundays 1-5 PM. For more information on the Museum and its programs, go to www.dennosmuseum.org or call 231-995-1055. The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1410 College Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686, at the entrance to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.
About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel site*, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 200 million unique monthly visitors**, and over 100 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to millions of monthly TripAdvisor visitors.
Grand Valley State University at NMC will offer a Master of Social Work degree open house
Grand Valley State University in Traverse City will be hosting a Master of Social Work open house on Wednesday, May 29 at 6 p.m. Please join us to learn more about the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree offered in Northern Michigan. Call 231-995-1785 for more information.
NMC Fitness Center hosts Open House
Come over and try out the NMC Fitness Center in the Physical Education Building!
The NMC Fitness Center will host an Open House the week of May 13 – 17th. During this time the fitness center is open to all NMC employee categories and students. There is no charge to try out and use the center during the open house week.
Fitness Center hours: May 13-17th, Mon-Thurs 7 am – 7 pm, Fri 7 am – 6:30 pm.
For more information contact the fitness center at 995-1379
Save the date: 58th Annual NMC Barbecue is May 19, 2013
It’s almost that time of the year again! Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 19, 2013! The BBQ will run 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. and includes fun for the whole family!
The NMC Barbecue is one of northern Michigan’s most popular and enduring traditions. The annual event brings thousands of people to NMC’s main campus for an old-fashioned picnic and a chance to see their community college.
The late Gerald W. Oleson and his wife Frances, founders of Oleson’s Food Stores in Traverse City, started the annual fundraiser picnic in 1956. Oleson’s Food Stores continue to donate the food, and hundreds of volunteers turn out to make the event happen.
Buy your tickets today! Advance tickets are just $6 while day-of tickets are $8.
Click HERE to buy your tickets online and learn more about the BBQ! Or for more information, call (231) 995-1020.
Let’s all do the BBQ!
Small Works art sale at Dennos Museum Center
The Dennos Museum Center is offering art patrons an opportunity to purchase original works of art by talented artists in the region in the museum’s 5th annual Small Works art sale from May 2-5, 2013.
Artists are being invited to submit up to 10 works of art in any media with measurements no greater than 5” x 7” x 5”. All art work will be priced at $50 or less. The size restrictions have changed this year to allow for more small pottery and sculptures.
The Small Works Sale has been organized to benefit artists and provide art patrons the opportunity to acquire works by artists in a price range accessible to many collectors.
There is no application fee or jury process for the sale. If the work of art meets the size and price parameters it will be allowed in the sale.
The Museum’s goal for the sale is to provide artists with additional sales opportunities and encourage patrons to buy original art at an affordable price. This is the fifth year of the Small Works sale. Last year 110 artists brought in about 1,000 works to sell. The sale was a great success with over $7,000 in gross sales.
The Small Works sale, open to the public, will begin with the sale and reception from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 2. The sale will continue Friday, May 3rd and 4th from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday, May 9, from 1:00 – 5:00 pm. There is no admission charge for the Small Works sale.
For additional information on the Small Works visit www.dennosmuseum.org or call the Dennos Museum Store 231-995-1587.
The Dennos Museum Center is open Monday to Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursday until 8 PM and Sundays 1-5 PM. Admission is $6.00 adults, $4.00 for children and free to museum members. For more information on the Museum and exhibition, go to www.dennosmuseum.org or call 231-995-1055. The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1410 College Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686, at the entrance to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.
Campus Expression Policy
At their regular April meeting, the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees approved a second reading of a new college “Campus Expression Policy.”
NMC has always been committed to the free and lawful exercise of expressive activity, and that commitment is unchanged by this policy.
The policy is intended to allow for the expression of free speech in a civil manner and forbids NMC from limiting public expression of ideas based on the content or source of the ideas being expressed. This policy does not prevent public demonstration, protest, petition or similar activity.
The policy’s intent is to identify spaces for expressive activity, based upon the need to maintain an orderly and peaceful environment to ensure the mission and operation of the college. The policy was developed by NMC with input from counsel, campus safety and local law enforcement, and drafted to be consistent with that of similar policies in effect at other higher education institutions.
The restrictions in the policy are set to prevent a person or persons from assembling in a manner that prevents or obstructs the free movement of persons around the campus, free and normal use of college buildings and facilities or impedes the normal activities of the college.
The full policy can be found at: https://www.nmc.edu/about/policies/board-staff/D-505.15.html
Examples of other Michigan community colleges with similar policies:
Congratulations to the NMC in Photos Spring Contest winners!
Thank you to everyone who submitted photos for the NMC in Photos Spring Contest! We had many great photos! Congratulations to our winners listed below! Please contact the Public Relations and Marketing Office to collect your prizes! (231) 995-1020 or avarga@nmc.edu
1st Place: Jessica Humphrey
“Stephen and Amelia – Choreography and Performance class”
Prize: $50 gas gift card
2nd Place: Rebecca Teahen
“Inside the cockpit.”
Prize: $25 NMC Bookstore gift card
3rd Place: Jason Dake
“Michigan artists Rufus Snoddy and Larry Cressman at the Dennos Museum Center”
Prize: $15 credit for the cafeteria or any Sodexo food store
NMC Club Soccer Team seeks players for Fall 2013 season
NMC Club Soccer Team is looking for players for the Fall 2013 season. The club is for both recreational play and competitive play against other colleges/universities. For more information go to the NMC Club Soccer webpage at https://www.nmc.edu/
Testing Center reminders for exam week
If you’ll be taking an exam in the testing center next week, please remember these tips to make your testing experience easier and less stressful.
· Bring your ID with you.
· Leave backpacks and other belongings in your car (we run out of lockers fast!)
· Know the name of your class and your instructor.
· Give yourself plenty of time—all tests must be finished when we close for the day.
Extended Ed introduces “Fit For Spring” invitation for all NMC staff & students
Looking to rejuvenate your mind and your body, with spring and summer right around the corner? The NMC Extended Education department is now launching it’s new “Fit For Spring” campaign, inviting all students, faculty, and staff members to participate in a variety of health and wellness classes around campus and the community. From Zumba, to Strength Training, to connecting with a Personal Trainer, we are encouraging everyone to look and feel their best. We welcome anyone and everyone to our fun, upbeat, and encouraging classes, regardless if you are a beginner or an advanced athlete. Here is just a taste of what we are offering this spring term!
- Forever Fit
- Strength Training
- NIA
- Zumba Gold
- Piloxing
- Cardio Kickboxing
- Aerobic Dance
- Personal Training
- 12 O’clock Toner
- Yoga
Check out more health and wellness classes at our Extended Education website. Register online or call our staff at (231) 995-1700.
Register today, don’t delay!
There is still time to register for summer classes, payment due date is May 7
Important Notice to all NMC students for summer semester 2013
(THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER!)
Payment due date for summer is May 7, 2013.
For information on how to make a payment or set up a payment plan, please go to: https://www.nmc.edu/financial-aid/payment-options.html
NMC may drop your enrollment in classes if you owe a balance after May 7, 2013. However, there are circumstances where, as a courtesy, we will not drop your classes. You must drop any classes that you do not plan to attend, otherwise, you will be responsible for payment of charges incurred and will receive a grade at the end of the semester.
There will be one auto-drop for non-payment, around May 10. Please check and manage your account status and class schedule regularly, especially between now and the 100% refund dates listed on your class schedule for each course. Always check your NMC email for notifications and e-bills. There will be no paper bills.
You are responsible to manage your own enrollment (for example: dropping classes you do not plan to attend/pay for). Classes can only be dropped on NMC Self-Service or in person, not over the phone. If there is a hold preventing a drop, contact us to lift the hold. You will still have to drop the classes yourself.
Steps for summer:
- If you have already received financial aid this year in fall and/or spring, check on Self-Service to see if you have financial aid left for summer. Otherwise:
- Pay by May 7, set up a payment plan and make payments on time, or apply for financial aid in time for NMC to receive your FAFSA by January 3 (it takes up to 2 weeks).
- Drop classes you don’t plan to attend by the 100% refund date for each class printed on the student schedule.
- Watch your NMC email and check your account and schedule after the auto-drop to make sure you know where you stand.
- Pay your balances on time and/or make sure to follow the financial aid process to completion.
- Attend your classes to completion, taking full advantage of all of the help available to succeed. (Withdrawal or non-attendance can result in loss of financial aid. Contact Student Financial Services for information.)
Questions? Contact Student Financial Services at (231) 995-1035 or email:sfs@nmc.edu