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 NMC International Dinner will take place on Tuesday, April 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Great Lakes Campus Hagerty Center on NMC’s Great Lakes Campus. The NMC International Club will host a strolling dinner of international cuisine, featuring fine dining from various regions and cultures. International Entertainment will be provided from NMC students and Staff, as well as Interlochen Center for the Arts, and local community members. A cash bar will also be available featuring local wines and beers.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and will be available through MyNorth here.
For more information please contact Jason Smith in the Admissions Office at (231) 995-1082.
TRAVERSE CITY — A new, one-year baking certificate will be available to NMC students beginning this fall following unanimous board approval Monday.
The new certificate will expand the offerings of NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute, which already offers a comprehensive culinary certificate as well as a culinary degree. Institute director Fred Laughlin said it will serve the needs of a growing number of students interested specifically in baking and pastry.
“It would give them skills to oversee a bakery operation,” Laughlin said.
Employer need was also considered, with more resorts, hotels and restaurants bringing bakery operations in-house, Laughlin said.
To earn the 23-credit certificate, students would take existing three classes in both fall and spring semesters as well as one new class, Café Operations, to be offered in summer 2018. While that course is still in development, Laughlin envisions opening Lobdell’s Teaching Restaurant for morning hours, selling pastries, desserts, bread and coffee.
Target enrollment is 16-20 students. Registration for fall classes is going on now at nmc.edu/fall.
Fred Laughlin
Executive Director, Great Lakes Culinary Institute
flaughlin@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1097
Shannon Friedgen
Great Lakes Culinary Institute admissions specialist
sfriedgen@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1080
Learn about classes located in Traverse City: Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Counselor Education, MA and Freshwater Science and Sustainability, BS.
Meet faculty and advisors from our many face-to-face and online degree programs.
Free Registration at wmich.edu/SpringOpenHouse
Mid-terms got you stressed?
We’re here for you.
Come enjoy FREE BAGELS, COFFEE & other light breakfast food on your way to class!
WHEN: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
#GOHawkOwls!
A representative from Ferris State University, located at the NMC’s University Center, will be available in the Health & Science Building on NMC’s main campus on Wednesday, April 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more about all the degrees Ferris offers transferring locally or to the main campus in Big Rapids.
On Thursday, April 6th, Cary Vajda, transfer admissions counselor for Northern Michigan University, will be available to meet with students considering a future transfer to NMU. He will be located at a table in the lobby of the Health & Science Building from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Hopefully you have already registered for your Fall 2017 classes. If not, we want you to know that online registration will be getting an upgrade on April 7!
We’re excited to roll out a new and improved online registration system that, in addition to a new look, will have some great new features including:
Here’s a sneak peak at the new and improved look:
It’s easy to use! Need help? Meet with your academic advisor, stop by the Advising Center, or the Records & Registration Office for assistance. We’re happy to help!
Looking for a place to live fall semester? Soon you will have even more options!
Check out the new North Hall, and all on-campus housing at nmc.edu/housing
Considering pursuing a Bachelor’s at GVSU? Advisors from GVSU – Traverse City will be available to speak to you in the Health/Science lobby on Wednesday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to discuss your personalized educational plans.
Derrick English (engli2dm@cmich.edu) from Central Michigan University will be on NMC’s campus on Friday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to answer students’ transfer questions.
Students in NMC’s art department are now taking part in the annual NMC Student and Local Area High School Student Art Shows, which will be displayed at the Dennos Museum Center for the first time. The exhibition runs from March 12 through March 23, with an Opening Reception Friday, March 17, at 1:30 p.m.
Categories for student entries included Interactive Animation, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Illustration, Watercolor, 3D Design/Sculpture, Painting, Drawing, Photography and Printmaking.
Congratulations, 2017 Graduates!
Caps, gowns, and tassels are available for purchase at the NMC Bookstore. Stop by to pick up yours today!
Questions? Call the bookstore at 995-1285.
Announcement from the NMC Green Team: 
GT County Household Hazardous Waste 2017 Event Schedule:
GT COUNTY RESIDENTS
Appointments are required for all HHW events and can be made:
What can you bring to a Household Hazardous Waste event? Click HERE.
Open textbooks are free online, cheap to print, and have saved NMC students $481,000 since Fall 2015! Come learn more about the Open Educational Resources movement on Tuesday, March 21, all day in the library.
Textbook Petting Zoo: Compare quality and prices of traditional textbooks and their OER counterparts.
Student/Faculty Textbook Forum: A discussion between faculty and students about choosing, buying, & using textbooks at 12:30.
Thank your Textbook Hero: Vote for your favorite OER instructor to receive this year’s Textbook Hero Award.
Cake served at 12:00.
OER & Library swag available all day.
The NMC Jazz Big Band and Jazz Lab Band groups, directed by Laurie Sears, will be performing at the West Bay Beach Holiday Inn on Thursday, March 16 at 8:00 p.m., no cover charge and open to all ages.
Our final concert, with the addition of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble, is on Saturday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Milliken Auditorium, free of charge to NMC students with ID. Join us for an evening of swinging, Latin and funky jazz compositions by the great Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock, Thad Jones and many more!
NMC is participating in GeoCache for College Cash on April 12, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. starting in the Health & Science Building Lobby. GeoCache for College is a Scavenger Hunt to 7 different locations on campus to answer a Financial Literacy question. The Scavenger Hunt will only take about 25 minutes to complete so you may begin at any time before 1:45pm.
Why should you participate?
For a wide variety of prizes of course! The Federal Reserve will be offering a $1,500 statewide prize/scholarship. NMC will be offering a variety of prizes ($25 Gas Cards, $10 That’sa Pizza gift cards and 2 $50 gift card from TBA Credit Union!). Also enjoy the snack station at the end!
If you have any questions please contact Student Financial Services at 231-995-1035.
We look forward to seeing you there!
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College will offer more convenient online ticketing through MyNorth Tickets for the 62nd annual NMC Barbecue May 21.
Barbecue Board President Lindsey Rogers said, “The NMC BBQ Board feels this is another way make it easy for our community members to support our community’s college. MyNorth Tickets is the go-to place for on-line ticket sales in our region and we feel it will be a great partner for one of the longest-running and most popular events in the area.”
The NMC BBQ Board also approved six projects to share in more than $38,000 of NMC BBQ funds.
College employees submit project proposals for program and equipment needs. A subcommittee reviews the proposals and makes recommendations to the Barbecue Board, a group of NMC employees and community volunteers. This year’s projects include:
The late Gerald W. Oleson and his wife Frances, founders of Oleson’s Food Stores in Traverse City, started the annual fund raiser picnic in 1956. Oleson’s Food Stores continues to donate all the food. Several thousand people attend every year, raising more than $1.8 million for college programs and equipment over the years.
In addition to the traditional menu of buffalo steakettes or hot dog, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw and beverage and ice cream served from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on May 21 , free live entertainment is provided throughout the day. Classroom displays and program exhibits offer the public a chance to see what’s going on at NMC. Children’s games and activities will also be provided. The Barbecue will once again strive toward zero-waste, with composting and recycling services available.
Tickets for the event are $6 in advance and $8 on Barbecue Day and are available online now at nmc.edu/bbq and mynorthtickets.com/events/nmc-bbq. Pre-sale tickets will also be available at all Oleson’s Food Stores, NMC, and many financial institutions.
Release date: march 10, 2017
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing & Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
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