2015 Community College Summer Fellowship Program at U of M

The University of Michigan is currently recruiting community college students for a summer research opportunity  -the Community College Summer Research Fellowship Program (CCSFP).  If you are an interested candidate for this research fellowship, please apply by the priority deadline of Friday, February 20, 2015. For more information about the 2015 Community College Summer Fellowship Program, please visit our website or click on the link: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/urop/students/summerprograms/communitycollegesummerresearchfellowship(more…)

Thermography Training at NMC in March

Thermal imaging is rapidly becoming the standard tool for troubleshooting, maintenance, and diagnostics in many industries. NMC will hold a Thermography Level I Training on March 5 & 6 in Aero Park Labs rm. 102. The 2-day training is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes lunch both days. You’ll learn to use thermal imaging equipment, gather data, and interpret images. The cost is $1,595.  (more…)

24-hour donor challenge to support NMC set for February 13

24hr-youmeNMC-stack-FebWith a $2,400 presidential incentive at stake, the NMC Foundation is aiming for 100 donor gifts in 24 hours on February 13.

The 24-hour donor challenge is a participation challenge that seeks to to inspire gifts from 100 alumni, friends and family who believe in the power of learning at NMC. President Timothy J. Nelson has personally offered the incentive of a matching gift of $24 for each of the first 100 gifts, up to $2,400 total. (more…)

Passport Student Lecture Series continues Feb. 19 with focus on Nigeria

Emmanuel-AdenijiNMC International Services and Service Learning presents their Passport Student Lecture Series for February with international student Emmanuel Adeniji who will speak to attendees about Nigeria. The lecture will take place on Thursday, Feb. 19 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.

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…)

Student Veterans group will host Chili Cook Off on Feb. 18

chili-22The NMC Student Veterans of America group will host a Chili Cook Off on February 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Welcome Center of the Health Science Building. A $1 donation will get you three samples and for just $3 you can buy a bowl. Come vote for your favorite chili and help support the Student Veterans group!

Any student veterans interested in competing in the cook off can contact Scott Herzberg at sherzberg@nmc.edu or (231) 995-2526.

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Community Cinema: American Denial

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Untitled, Harlem, New York, 1947 Credit: Photograph by Gordon Parks / Courtesy The Gordon Parks Foundation

The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College and WCMU present Community Cinema on February 12, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., FREE of charge. The program features a documentary film followed by discussion with community leaders and scholars. Visit http://www.dennosmuseum.org/events/community-cinema.html for the full schedule. This film is screened as part of local Embrace the Dream programming. embracethedream.org

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Do you need money for college?

Have you filled out your FAFSA yet? Visit: fafsa.ed.gov to fill out your FAFSA today! NMC is also participating in College Goal Sunday! February 8 from 2-4 p.m. at the Parsons-Stulen building. Find out more at: collegegoalsundayusa.org (more…)

Campus SAVE Training brochure offers resources for those in unhealthy relationships

Sometimes it can be hard to tell when a behavior crosses the line from healthy to unhealthy or even abusive. If you or someone you know is concerned about being in an unhealthy relationship please consider reaching out to a supportive professional for help.

The NMC Campus SAVE Training Brochure contains the vital information you need to help you or someone you know through this difficult situation. (more…)

NMC Technology Help Desk- Tech tips: 2015 Spring Semester technology help!

A quick guide in ways to contact the Technology Help Desk.

Starting a new semester is never easy, especially with remembering log in details etc. Let us help to make you’re semester easier. Technology Help Desk can help from a range of issues such as Password resets, Google mail issues, Moodle, NMC Self-service, Hardware & software technical help…the list goes on!

So here are a number of ways in which you can get into contact with us. (more…)

Vote for NMC and the Hagerty Center for statewide recognition

Yes it’s that time of year again – time for the voting of our favorite Michigan hotel, golf course, meeting space, transportation, independent venues, people, places and things in the 2015 Michigan Meetings and Events’ Best of the Best. This year NMC is listed as well as the Hagerty Center. Be sure to also cast your vote to support other local Traverse City items!

Click here and follow the directions on the ballot to cast your vote! (more…)