Mar 3, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
Join Dennos Museum Store Manager Terry Tarnow and other museum staff, April 24-27, 2014, for an excursion to the Inuit Showrooms in Toronto, Ontario. This trip gives collectors an opportunity to visit four Inuit showrooms not usually open to the public. For the collector it is a wonderful opportunity to purchase carvings, prints, textiles and gift items from a much larger inventory than is available in the Dennos Museum Store.
Travel day is Thursday, April 27 with all guests traveling on their own and meeting in Toronto where a block of rooms has been reserved at the Bond Place Hotel. Friday will be a non-stop day of visiting four Inuit showrooms. Saturday the group will visit the Art Gallery of Ontario to view a memorial exhibit of the work of Kenojuak Ashevak who passed away last year. Visits to other galleries will be added as time allows. (more…)
Mar 3, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
Students and the public are invited to NMC’s eighth annual Career Fair, set for 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 6 at the Hagerty Center on NMC’s Great Lakes Campus.
Employers from professional and occupational fields will be recruiting for career-track positions, seasonal and entry-level opportunities, as well as internships, service learning and networking opportunities.
Job seekers are encouraged to dress professionally, bring resumes and be prepared to talk to local employers about open positions/opportunities. On-site interviews are possible, at the discretion of the employer on a first-come, first-serve basis.
More than 80 employers are currently scheduled to participate. For the most updated list as well as more information, visit nmc.edu/careerfair.
Mar 1, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
NMC, Northwest Michigan Works and Northwest Michigan Council of Governments is hosting the second annual Auto and Diesel Technicians Night, Wednesday, March 5 at the Parsons-Stulen Building on NMC’s Aero Park Campus (2600 Aero Park Drive) from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
Network with local technicians and business owners, see new equipment, gadgets and gear, and learn about training programs. Recruiters from local companies will be on hand to talk to you about career opportunities. Admission is free, appetizers will be provided and there will be tool give aways and door prizes to win.
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Feb 25, 2014 | Student News
Has an NMC instructor made a difference in your life? Could dedicated, innovative and excellent be used to describe them? If you are looking for a way to recognize the impact an NMC teacher has had on your learning journey, please consider nominating them for the Imogene Wise excellence award.
This is the highest teaching honor awarded at NMC and nominations can only come from students. Nominations are due by March 7 and can be submitted here. (more…)
Feb 24, 2014 | Student News
All used books for this semester at the bookstore will be sent back the first week in March. If you still need books for this semester, please plan to purchase them no later than the week of February 24. After that week only new books will be available for purchase.
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Feb 24, 2014 | Student News
The advising center and the student success center have teamed up to make our career services for students more robust. We now have career exploration and planning services through the advising office and career and employment preparation through our new career coach, Dana Laursen, in the student success center. Dana will be available to answer questions, review resumes and cover letters, assist with interview preparation, explore the job hunting process, and cheer you on when you land the job! Drop by or make an appointment to see how she can help. In the meantime, please take our survey about career planning and preparation. The survey only takes a few minutes and will help us plan and improve on our career services.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CX85MWM (more…)
Feb 24, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
Sodexo Campus Dining at NMC is committed to creating an exceptional student experience for you, and now it’s your chance to tell them how they are doing. Please take a few minutes to rate their performance at one the dining locations you visit most frequently on campus. Bring in a copy of the confirmation showing you completed the survey on the day you took it and receive 30% off of your meal in the food court. Offer is valid through February 27.
Get started by clicking on this link: http://vcil.cc/jpkib2f (more…)
Feb 24, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
Are you a fan of local hockey talent? Then hurry to the Public Relations and Marketing office (Biederman Building, Room 104) to snag your FREE tickets to enjoy some on-ice action!
Get them before the season is over, the Hounds have just TWO more home games left! Tickets available while supplies last, limit four tickets per person.
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Feb 23, 2014 | Student News
For just a $1 donation you can have three samples of some of the finest chili in Traverse City! Join the Student Veterans of America on March 11 from noon till 2pm as they have a chili cook off in the Health and Science Welcome Center. Come support the Student Veterans of America, and vote for your favorite chili! For more information contact Nate Lentz at 995-2526 or lentz23@mail.nmc.edu. (more…)
Feb 23, 2014 | Student News
You won’t want to miss the Student Veterans of America Broomball Tournament taking place March 10-13! Absolutely free to play in! Teams of six of more will compete to win a $100 prize! Please sign up by March 5. If you don’t have a team but would still like to play (and for more questions) contact Nate Lentz at 995-2526 or lentz23@mail.nmc.edu. (more…)
Feb 21, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
Ready for spring? Plan to attend the NMC Concert Band’s Feb. 28 concert, “Marching into Spring,” in Milliken Auditorium. (more…)
Feb 21, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
Join us for Academic WorldQuest! Watch as 9 teams of high school students compete in a world affairs quiz bowl-style competition on Thursday, February 27 from 2-6pm at Milliken Auditorium. TV 7&4’s Marc Schollett will MC and the winning team will move on to a national competition in Washington, D.C. this April. AWQ is part of the International Affairs Forum’s 20th Anniversary Celebration. For more information, to bring your class to the competition, or to volunteer, please contact Lindsey Dickinson ldickinson@nmc.edu or 995-1082. (more…)
Feb 21, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present The Deanna Bogart Band, Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $25 advance, $28 at the door and $22 for museum members are plus fees. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Museum Box office at 231-995-1553 or on line at www.dennosmuseum.org, also at 1-800-836-0717 or www.MyNorthTickets.com.
When it comes to Deanna Bogart, everyone wants to claim her as their own — her hometown, her fans, her fellow musicians and even her instruments. She’s that good–and that good-natured.
Listen to Deanna Bogart at http://www.deannabogart.com/Music.html (more…)
Feb 21, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
Tickets for the annual Tasters’ Guild Auction, set for Feb. 28, 2014, at NMC’s Great Lakes Campus are now on sale! This annual event features a strolling dinner of international cuisine prepared by Great Lakes Culinary Institute students and served at more than a dozen tasting tables throughout the waterfront campus.
Also featuring local, regional and international wines, guests have the opportunity to bid on a range of auction items that showcase some of the best of northern Michigan. (more…)
Feb 20, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College, in partnership with NMC Art Club, presents Sip & Sketch on Thursday, March 13, 2014, from 6pm to 8pm. NMC students and the public are invited into the galleries for drawing, socializing, and learning about art. Coffee and refreshments will be available in the classroom area outside of the galleries. One of the many student clubs at NMC, the mission of NMC Art Club is to foster and promote the spirit of art and creativity on campus and in the community. (more…)
Feb 16, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
NMC Outreach Services’ Passport Student Lecture Series continues in February with international student Yuka Noguchi who will speak to attendees about Japan.
The lecture will take place on Thursday, February 20 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. (more…)
Feb 15, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
More than 300 singers will take the Lars Hockstad Auditorium stage Feb. 23 for a wide-ranging choral performance. (more…)
Feb 15, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
Asia’s explosive economic growth has lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty and created economic success stories where plantations and jungles previously stood. As the International Affairs Forum begins its special focus on Asia, join Frankfort-based business executive Jep Gruman for “The Rise of the Asian Tigers: Lessons for Beijing” at the next IAF lecture, set for 6 p.m. Feb. 20 in Milliken Auditorium. (more…)
Join Dennos Museum Store Manager Terry Tarnow and other museum staff, April 24-27, 2014, for an excursion to the Inuit Showrooms in Toronto, Ontario. This trip gives collectors an opportunity to visit four Inuit showrooms not usually open to the public. For the collector it is a wonderful opportunity to purchase carvings, prints, textiles and gift items from a much larger inventory than is available in the Dennos Museum Store.
