Window on the World Week schedule announced
The following is the schedule for the Window on the World Week events: (more…)
Expecting summer guests?
East Hall housing is available from May 15 – August 15, 2015. The main campus location is perfect for conference attendees, interns, students or anyone wanting a convenient and affordable place to stay. Single Room: $55.00/night/person + tax, Double Room: $35.00/night/person + tax, Family Suite (parents and up to two children): $80.00/night/family + tax.
More info: nmc.edu/housing (more…)
Advance your nursing career
Please join us for a free information session to learn about the nursing education program that is right for you. Light refreshments and appetizers will be served.
Monday April 13 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the NMC University Center-UC 209. (2200 Dendrinos Dr.) Please call 231.995.1785 to RSVP or visit us on the web at gvsu.edu/traverse (more…)
Celebrating 20 years
GVSU School of Social Work in Traverse City will celebrate 20 years of Serving Northern Michigan with a free breakfast and social work continuing education training for MSW alumni and faculty only at the NMC Hagerty Conference Center (715 Front St., Traverse City) on April 30 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. You must register for this event by calling 231.995.1785. (more…)
Passport Student Lecture Series continues April 16 with focus on Egypt
NMC International Services and Service Learning presents their Passport Student Lecture Series for April with international student Abdalla Elhadad who will speak to attendees about Egypt. The lecture will take place on Thursday, April 16 from 12:15 – 1:00 pm in Founders Hall, room 110. Guests are invited to bring lunch and/or coffee to enjoy while they listen.
Sexual Assault Awareness Week (S.A.A.W.) runs April 6-10
During the month of April, the Student Life office, along with Residence Life, will be holding a Sexual Assault Awareness Week (S.A.A.W.). There will be events throughout the week focused on raising awareness around sexual misconduct, specifically on college campuses. This is the first year that NMC will be holding a week of events during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This week will offer unique opportunities for students, faculty and staff.
The events during the week of April 6 through April 10 are as follows:
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New books at the Osterlin Library- March’s highlights
The library has purchased 127 new books so far this new year. You can view a handful here or click here to see the full listing. These books are on display in the lobby of the library’s lobby. (more…)
Student jobs
Student jobs can be found on the Student MyNMC page under “Jobs On Campus.”
Summer Conference Crew
Admissions Office Assistant
Residence Assistant
Security
Grounds (more…)
Bob James Live at the Milliken Auditorium CD released
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College and Tappan Zee Records are pleased to announce the USA release of the new CD Bob James Live at the Milliken Auditorium as recorded in concert with the Grammy Award winning Jazz pianist Bob James and the Bob James Quartet on May 3, 2014.
The CD features Bob James – Piano with Perry Hughes – Guitar, Clarence Penn – Drums and Nathaniel Phillips – Bass. It includes 8 extended tracks from the concert including, Blues Down Under 6:56; The Jody Grind 7:25; Skidaway 9:46; Where are You/Downtown 8:49; Night Crawler 7:07; Nautilus 7:03; Westchester Lady 6:20; Angela/Someone to Watch Over Me; 10:45.
Listen to a cut from the CD at www.bobjames.com
Nagata Shachu to perform at Dennos Museum Center
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present Nagata Shachu a taiko (Japanese drum) ensemble, on Friday April 17, 2015 at 8:00 in the Milliken Auditorium of the Dennos Museum Center. Tickets for the concert are $27 in advance ($24 for museum members) and $30 at the door. Call the Milliken Auditorium Box office at 231-995-1553 for tickets or purchase on line at www.dennosmuseum.org.
While firmly rooted in the folk drumming traditions found throughout Japan, Nagata Shachu has worked to rejuvenate and redefine this ancient art form ensuring its relevance for the present. The ensemble produces challenging and dynamic works that seek to create a new voice for the taiko. (more…)
Applicants invited for Board of Trustees vacancy
TRAVERSE CITY — The Board of Trustees of Northwestern Michigan College invites registered voters of Grand Traverse County who are otherwise legally qualified to apply to fill the vacancy on the Board created by Cheryl Gore Follette’s resignation on March 23.
Michigan law requires the Board to appoint, within 30 days, a replacement trustee for a term until the next regular community college election. The appointment will expire on December 31, 2016. The next regular election is in November 2016.
Commitments include but are not limited to the following:
- Regular board meeting, typically the fourth Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
- Board study sessions and committee meetings scheduled as required
- Annual overnight Board retreat
- Participation in other college functions including commencement, receptions, ceremonies, events
- Travel periodically for purposes of professional development and representing the college at various association meetings, with travel for trustee paid by NMC
- This is a non-compensated position
More information on the position and the college is available here.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest and materials explaining their qualifications for the position of Trustee. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. April 10, 2015, and should be sent or delivered to:
Trustee Search
Office of the President
Northwestern Michigan College
1701 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
Interviews will be conducted in public meetings according to the Michigan Open Meetings Act and application materials are subject to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. Final appointment will be made by the full NMC Board of Trustees at their regular April 20, 2015, meeting.
Additional materials are available upon request and questions may be directed to the President’s Office at Northwestern Michigan College at (231) 995-1010.
Release date: March 25, 2015
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
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-discriminationOn campus during spring break?
Stop by the library for free snacks, tea and cocoa, board games, and Nintendo! They also have magazines and some great reads you can take with you on your travels! The library is open Monday, March 30 to Thursday, April 2, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (more…)
WMU Freshwater Science and Sustainability bachelor’s degree info session
WMU- Traverse City will host an information session for prospective students for the Freshwater Science and Sustainability bachelor’s degree on Saturday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m. at the Great Lakes Campus, room 112.
RSVP at http://wmich.edu/traversecity/infosession/ (more…)
NMC Technology Help Desk- Tech tips: Printing at NMC
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.
While going green is great, sometimes there is just no replacement for the printed page. The following document is your guide to setting up printers using the printing tools and resources available at NMC. (more…)
Student jobs
Student jobs can be found on the Student MyNMC page under “Jobs On Campus.”
Resident Assistant
Switchboard Operator (more…)
Fill out a student survey about WNMC and you could win a $60 gas card!
Hey! Do you like FREE money? Does a full tank of gas or two sound like something you want? Then take this short student survey about WNMC Radio’s awareness (it takes 2 minute or less!) and you can be entered in for a chance to win a $60 gas card!
Here are the simple steps:
- Complete the survey here: WNMC Radio Awareness Survey
- Submit your entry for the drawing by emailing: moorhe2@mail.nmc.edu.
- Title the email: WNMC Radio Awareness Survey
- In the body of the email include your preferred method of contact.
- Stay tuned to find out if you win!
Try and win while it lasts! Thanks and good luck! (more…)
2015 Barbecue projects to share $40,000
The NMC Barbecue Board has approved nine projects that will share $40,300 in funds from this year’s 60th annual picnic under the pines, set for May 17.
College employees submit proposals for Barbecue funds to support program and equipment needs, contingent on funds raised that day. A subcommittee reviews and recommends proposals to the Barbecue Board, a group of NMC employees and community volunteers led by new president Gary Carlson. This year’s recipients are: (more…)
BATA bus route changes
Starting April 6, 2015, City Loop service will run hourly between noon and 3 p.m. and after 7 p.m., meaning no Bus B service during these hours.
Further details can be found at http://www.bata.net/maps-schedules/spring-2015-service-adjustments.html (more…)