New books for November 2024
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog.
Mobile Food Pantry Nov. 25
NMC is hosting a mobile food pantry in partnership with Feeding America from 3-5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25 in the Maple Lot of the Front Street campus.
All food is FREE. Everyone is welcome; let us supplement your income with fresh groceries so that you can meet your other household expenses.
Come, participate and takes as little or as much as you need. One additional distribution will be offered this later semester on Monday, December 2.
On the menu: Hawk Owl Café specials for Oct. 28–Nov. 1
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials daily on Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:40–6 p.m. The protein option is $9.99 and the vegetarian option is $7.99.
Monday, October 28
Italian Pasta Bake with meatballs served with garlic crostini & roasted Brussels sprouts
Italian Pasta Bake (V) with roasted vegetables served with garlic crostini & roasted Brussels sprouts
Tuesday, October 29
Beef Tacos with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and chipotle ranch served with tortilla chips, queso blanco & refried beans
Tofu Tacos (V) with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and chipotle ranch served with tortilla chips, queso blanco & refried beans
Wednesday, October 30
Chicken Coconut Curry with onion and red pepper served with jasmine rice & naan bread
Tofu Coconut Curry (V) with onion and red pepper served with jasmine rice & naan bread
Thursday, October 31
Tandoori Grilled Chicken with rice served with broccoli & naan bread
Tandoori Tofu (V) with rice served with broccoli & naan bread
Friday, November 1
Crispy Chicken with buffalo sauce served with mac and cheese & asparagus
Roasted Cauliflower Steak (V) with chimichurri sauce served with mac and cheese & asparagus
Neurodiversity Support Center open house
TRAVERSE CITY — As NMC’s Neurodiversity Support Center prepares to expand services to more students, the community is invited to see what’s available at an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, in the lower level of Scholars Hall on NMC’s Front Street campus.
The NSC debuted in January and served a pilot cohort of seven students with a range of learning differences, including but not limited to anxiety, autism, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. This fall 10 students are enrolled in NSC services, which are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis and expand upon what is provided by the college’s office of Disability Support Services.
Of the students in the original pilot, 100 percent succeeded in passing all their classes. Five of them are still enrolled at NMC. One graduated, and another transferred to a four-year university.
In the spring 2025 semester, NSC Coordinator Nancy Gray expects to more than double the number of students served to 15, and increase to 20 by fall 2025 semester.
“Neurodiverse students may need more than the accommodations offered through Disability Support Services, which address primarily academic needs. They may need help and support, in communication, advocacy, socialization and meeting their sensory needs,” Gray said.
“When I came to NMC I was very shy and wasn’t very talkative. The neurodiversity support has helped me with social skills in my everyday life,” said student Freya Simone. “Everyone is very welcoming here, especially the students. It’s a very positive environment.”
An English faculty member, Gray proposed the NSC after spending her 2022-23 sabbatical year researching neurodiversity support services provided by many other colleges and universities. A key component of the NSC, located in Scholars Hall on NMC’s Front Street campus, is training staff how to meet the specific needs of these learners.
An advisory body including neurodiverse students, NMC employees and community partners such as Michigan Rehabilitative Services and Northwest Educational Services assisted Gray in planning and implementing the NSC.
The prevalence of neurodiversity has increased significantly worldwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate autism spectrum disorder occurs in 1 of every 36 U.S. children, or 2.8 percent. In 2000 the prevalence was 1 in 150. About 11 percent of children have received an ADHD diagnosis, also per the CDC. Both are significantly more prevalent among boys. Anxiety prevalence is estimated at 31.9 percent among adolescents, with females more commonly affected. Co-occurrence of multiple conditions is also common.
“More neurodivergent students are attending college than ever before which is why this type of programming is necessary,” Gray said.
Release date: October 24, 2024
For more information:
Nancy Gray
Neurodiversity Support Center Coordinator
ngray@nmc.edu
(231) 995-2091
(505) 501-3258 (mobile)
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October 23, 2024
NMC offers the only bachelor’s degree in Marine Technology in the nation.NMC emerged strong amid increased competition for a dwindling number of traditional college students this fall, posting increases in both student head count and contact hours.
The 3.4 percent increase in head count and 4.8 percent increase in contact hours recorded this fall marked the fourth consecutive semester of enrollment growth, a reversal of the trend that the pandemic had accelerated. For freshman students, a key indicator of future enrollment patterns, NMC outpaced the national trend with 4.7 percent growth. Nationwide, community colleges reported a 1.2 percent increase in freshmen enrollment, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
“That is boots on the ground, hard work by the admissions team and is also tied to our marketing efforts,” Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Jason Slade said.
The Detroit Red Wings training camp held in Traverse City offers sports performance nutrition students a chance to practice their skills.Gains were especially strong in NMC’s culinary program, Water Studies Institute, and among students 21 and older. Culinary and Water Studies have both introduced new certificates and degrees in the last two years.
Also, Michigan Reconnect, which offers free tuition to in-district students (Grand Traverse County residents) who don’t have a college degree, was expanded to include students 21 and up last year. It was originally set at 25 in 2021.
The result of the Reconnect expansion is reason to believe that another state program, the Community College Guarantee for high school graduates, will soon yield enrollment increases. Many students had already made plans for the 2024–25 school year when the Community College Guarantee was announced in July. As awareness increases, NMC expects more students to choose to take advantage of the program, which offers free tuition and fees to in-district students (Grand Traverse County residents).
NMC also offers Quick Start, a drop-in event for prospective students, once each month. The next Quick Start date is Monday, Nov. 11, between 4–7 p.m.
11th annual Thanks-for-giving student fundraiser now underway
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC students have dedicated themselves to helping local families this fall with their annual Thanks-for-Giving food drive, an experiential learning project for the BUS 231 Professional Communications course.
The class hopes to provide 150-200 meal boxes to those facing food insecurity. In partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters, 50 of the meals will go towards families identified by their organization, with the remaining meals distributed to NMC families.
To fund this project, the class organized a prize giveaway for donations of $10 or more. Prizes include a one-night stay at the Great Wolf Lodge (along with a $250 gift card), a one-night stay at the Delmar, a Cheese Lady gift basket, and a $50 Lobdell’s gift certificate.
To enter the giveaway (one entry per person):
- Visit nmc.edu/give
- Choose the amount you would like to donate
- Select “designate my gift to other”
- Enter “Thanks-for-Giving”
Additionally, the students are holding a glow skate event at Howe Arena on November 8 from 7 to 9 pm. Entry is $10 with a $5 rental fee.
From October 23 to November 23, the class will also be collecting canned sweet potatoes (29 oz) and boxes of granola bars. To participate, look for the red bins in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC’s Front Street campus, as well as at the Aero Park campus and the Great Lakes campus.
“We are so excited to learn such important business skills while also giving back to the& community,” said student Kelly Chapman, a member of the creative team.
Students will begin packing meals on November 24, and distribute November 25. For other ways to get involved, call (231) 633-7926.
Release date: October 23, 2024
For more information:
Ryan Fryer
Marketing Leader
fryer13@mail.nmc.edu
(231) 633-7926
Kristy McDonald
Business Instructor
kmcdonald@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1059
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The Hawk Owl Café serves specials daily on Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:40–6 p.m. The protein option is $9.99 and the vegetarian option is $7.99.
Monday, October 21
Lamb Gyros with pita bread served with lemon rice
Falafel Gyros (V) with pita bread served with lemon rice
Tuesday, October 22
Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas served with Spanish rice & refried beans
Roasted Poblano, Bean, and Cheese Quesadillas (V) served with Spanish rice & refried beans
Wednesday, October 23
Sesame Chicken Stir Fry served with basmati rice & egg rolls
Sesame Tofu Stir Fry (V) served with basmati rice & egg rolls
Thursday, October 24
Sun-Dried Tomato Rigatoni with Italian sausage served with garlic bread & broccolini
Sun-Dried Tomato Rigatoni (V) with roasted vegetables served with garlic bread & broccolini
Friday, October 18
HOC Smashburger with bacon & onion straws served with garlic aioli, sweet potato fries, and asparagus
Impossible Burger on Brioche (V) with cheese & onion straws served with garlic aioli, sweet potato fries, and asparagus
Spooky savings at the Bookstore!
Stop by the bookstore in your costume on Halloween for 31% off one apparel item!
Faculty Excellence Award nominations due by December 12
Faculty Excellence Awards nominations are due by Thursday, Dec. 12.
Award criteria includes teaching excellence, rapport with students, innovation in the classroom and a sense of dedication.
Nominate your favorite instructor!
Submit your nomination here
Student Health Services 2024 flu clinics
Flu season is upon us once again and Student Health Services will be hosting three more flu clinics this Fall. As a reminder, we are located in the Les Biederman Building, room 106 on the Front Street campus.
Our three clinics are as follows:
- Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 2–3 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 28, from 1–2 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 1–2 p.m.
If you can’t make these dates please call us at (231) 995-1255 to schedule an appointment; we have limited walk-in availability.
For students the price of a flu shot is $15 and for staff without NMC insurance the cost is $20.
On the menu: Hawk Owl Café specials for Oct. 14–18
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials daily on Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:40–6 p.m. The protein option is $9.99 and the vegetarian option is $7.99.
Monday, October 14
Orange Chicken & Broccoli Bowl with mandarin oranges and ramen served with rice & Bosco sticks
Tofu & Broccoli Bowl (V) with mandarin oranges and ramen served with rice & Bosco sticks
Tuesday, October 15
Professional Development Day – No Special
Open 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wednesday, October 16
Spaghetti & Meatballs with marinara sauce and parmesan served with garlic bread & broccoli
Roasted Vegetables (V) with marinara sauce and parmesan served with garlic bread & broccoli
Thursday, October 17
Breakfast for Dinner!
French Toast Sticks with Syrup
Sausage Patties
Veggie Egg Strata (V)
Fresh Fruit
Friday, October 18
Beer-Battered Cod Sandwich with tartar sauce served with creamy coleslaw & French fries
BBQ Jackfruit (V) with brioche bun served with creamy coleslaw & French fries
StoryWalk® Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The NMC Library is presenting a StoryWalk® in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. Find Mnoomin maan’gowing / The Gift of Mnoomin by Brittany Luby along the walkway between the Dennos Museum and Osterlin building, from October 14th through October 27th.
This bilingual story (Anishinaabemowin and English) follows a child and family through a harvest day, revealing the cultural and ecological importance of mnoomin. As the author’s note explains, many Anishinaabeg agree that “wild rice” is an inaccurate term for this plant relation, since part of the harvest is sown every year to help sustain human and non-human beings.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
Honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day by Learning About the Anishinaabe Past, Present and Future
Books
The Eagle Returns: The Legal History of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians by Matthew L. M. Fletcher
An absorbing and comprehensive survey, this legal history shows a group bound by kinship, geography, and language fighting to reestablish their right to self-governance. The Grand Traverse Band has become a well-known national leader in advancing Indian treaty rights, gaming, and land rights, while simultaneously developing a nationally honored Indigenous tribal justice system. This in-depth study explores how federal Indian law and policy drove an Anishinaabe community to the brink of legal extinction, how non-Indian economic and political interests conspired to eradicate the community’s self-sufficiency, and how Indian people fought to preserve their culture, laws, traditions, governance, and language.
The Mishomis Book: The Voice of the Ojibway by Edward Benton-Banai
Written by Ojibway educator and spiritual leader Edward Benton-Banai and first published in 1988, The Mishomis Book draws from the traditional teachings of tribal elders to instruct readers about Ojibway creation stories and legends, the origin and importance of the Ojibway family structure and clan system, the Midewiwin religion, the construction and use of the water drum and sweat lodge, and modern Ojibway history. Intended for readers from all cultures, but especially for Ojibway and Native youth, this book provides an introduction to Ojibway culture and an understanding of the sacred Midewiwin teachings, aiming to protect this knowledge by instilling its importance in a new generation. Encouraging the preservation of a way of life that is centered on respect for all living things, these vibrant stories about life, self, community, and relationship to nature are just as relevant to the modern reader as they were hundreds of years ago.
Kidwenan: An Ojibwe Language Book by Isadore Toulouse Bebamikawe
The author, a fluent speaker originally from Wikwemikong on Manitoulin Island, is a graduate from Lakehead University’s Native Language Instructors Program and has taught Anishinaabemowin language classes at NMC. The text is organized into seventeen chapters that contain standard lists of vocabulary and short sentences. Topics include greetings, where are you going, places, table gestures, food, action verbs, feelings, family, numbers, days, months, weather, seasons, and locatives. The words and phrases reflect contemporary lifestyles and include references such as the bank, band office, restaurant, and day care center.
Me Tomorrow: Indigenous Views on the Future compiled and edited by Drew Hayden Taylor
First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists, activists, educators and writers, youth and elders come together to envision Indigenous futures in Canada and around the world. Discussing everything from language renewal to sci-fi, this collection is a powerful and important expression of imagination rooted in social critique, cultural experience, traditional knowledge, activism and the multifaceted experiences of Indigenous people on Turtle Island. Includes essays by: Autumn Peltier, Clarence Louie, Dr. Cyndy Baskin & Minadoo Makwa Baskin, Darrel J. McLeod, Drew Hayden Taylor, Lee Maracle, Dr. Norma Dunning, Raymond Yakeleya, Romeo Saganash, shalan joudry, Shelley Knott Fife, Tae:howęhs aka Amos Key Jr., and Tracie Léost.
Ottawa Stories from the Springs: Anishinaabe Dibaadjimowinan Wodi Gaa Binjibaamigak Wodi Mookodjiwong e Zhinikaadek translated and edited by Howard Webkamigad
The stories contained in this collection reached Howard Webkamigad nearly eighty years after they were recorded, after first being kept in their original copper wire format by the American Philosophical Society and later being converted onto cassettes and held by Dr. James McClurken of Michigan State University. These rich tales, recorded by Anishinaabe people in the Harbor Springs area of Michigan, draw on the legends, fables, trickster stories, parables, and humor of Anishinaabe culture. Reaching back to the distant past but also delving into more recent events, this book contains a broad swath of the history of the Ojibwe/Chippewa, Ottawa, Pottawatomi, Algonkian, Abenaki, Saulteau, Mashkiigowok/Cree, and other groups that make up the broad range of the Anishinaabemowin-speaking peoples. Featuring side-by-side Anishinaabemowin/English translations.
The Middle Ground: Indians, Empires and Republics in the Great Lakes Region, 1650-1815 by Richard White
An acclaimed book and widely acknowledged classic, The Middle Ground steps outside the simple stories of Indian-white relations – stories of conquest and assimilation and stories of cultural persistence. It is, instead, about a search for accommodation and common meaning. It tells how Europeans and Indians met, regarding each other as alien, as other, as virtually nonhuman, and how between 1650 and 1815 they constructed a common, mutually comprehensible world in the region around the Great Lakes that the French called pays d’en haut. Here the older worlds of the Algonquians and of various Europeans overlapped, and their mixture created new systems of meaning and of exchange. Finally, the book tells of the breakdown of accommodation and common meanings and the re-creation of the Indians as alien and exotic. First published in 1991, the 20th anniversary edition includes a new preface by the author examining the impact and legacy of this study.
The Trail of Nenaboozhoo and Other Creation Stories by Bomgiizhik (Isaac Murdoch), edited by Christi Belcourt
Nenaboozhoo, the creator spirit-being of Ojibway legend, gave the people many gifts. This collection of oral stories presents legends of Nenaboozhoo along with other creation stories that tell of the adventures of numerous beloved animal spirits. The Trail of Nenaboozhoo is a book of art and storytelling that preserve the legends of the Anishinaabe people. Each story is accompanied by strikingly beautiful illustrations by revered Indigenous artists Isaac Murdoch and Christi Belcourt.
This is How I Know : A Book About the Seasons / Mii Maanda Ezhi-Gkendmaanh: Niibing, Dgwaagig, Bboong, Mnookmig Dbaadjigaade Maanpii Mzin’igning by Brittany Luby; pictures by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley; translated by Alvin Ted Corbiere and Alan Corbiere
In this lyrical story-poem, written in Anishinaabemowin and English, a child and grandmother explore their surroundings, taking pleasure in the familiar sights that each new season brings. We accompany them through warm summer days full of wildflowers, bees and blueberries, then fall, when bears feast before hibernation and forest mushrooms are ripe for harvest. Winter mornings begin in darkness as deer, mice and other animals search for food, while spring brings green shoots poking through melting snow and the chirping of peepers. Brittany Luby and Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley have created a book inspired by childhood memories of time spent with Knowledge Keepers, observing and living in relationship with the natural world in the place they call home ― the northern reaches of Anishinaabewaking, around the Great Lakes.
Words Like Thunder: New and Used Anishinaabe Prayers by Lois Beardslee
Words like Thunder: New and Used Anishinaabe Prayers is a collection of poetry by award-winning Ojibwe author Lois Beardslee. Much of the book centers around Native people of the Great Lakes but these poems carry resonance and relevance for contemporary Indigenous people worldwide. Beardslee tackles contemporary topics like climate change and socioeconomic equality with a grace and readability that empowers readers and celebrates the strengths of Indigenous peoples.
Other Resources
”Indigenous Sovereignty” (Traverse City International Affairs Forum) May 2024 presentation by Matthew L. M. Fletcher, Harry Burns Hutchins Collegiate Professor of Law, University of Michigan Law School
”Grand Traverse Band Seeks Its Day in Court for Theft of Reservation Lands” (Traverse City Record-Eagle) by Patti Brandt Burgess and Sierra Clark
“The Legacy of Michigan’s Native Boarding Schools—and How Tribes are Reclaiming What Was Lost” (Stateside, Michigan Public Radio)
New books for October 2024
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog.
Surgical Tech, Dental Assisting reaccredited
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College is proud to announce the reaccreditation of two of its highly respected health care programs: Surgical Technology, which offers an associate degree, and Dental Assisting, which offers an associate degree and certificate.
Surgical Technology
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) awarded continuing accreditation to NMC’s Surgical Technology program on September 20, 2024. This prestigious recognition highlights the program’s ongoing commitment to meeting the highest standards in education for surgical technologists.
The next comprehensive evaluation of the Surgical Technology program by the Florida-based CAAHEP is scheduled for 2034.
Dental Assisting
Based on a December 2023 site visit, the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) granted NMC’s Dental Assisting program the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements” at its August 8, 2024 meeting. This designation signifies that the program meets all accreditation standards and will not require additional reporting until its next site visit in 2030.
Additionally, the Chicago-based CODA approved NMC’s two program changes intended to benefit students:
- Pathway II option: Launching in spring 2025, this option allows NMC to recruit local Certified Dental Assistants (CDAs) who are currently practicing in dental offices, providing them with an opportunity to further their education.
- Increased internship credits: The Dental Assistant Internship course will increase from five to six credits beginning May 2025. This adjustment ensures students meet financial aid requirements for their summer internship experience.
NMC was notified of the reaccreditation for both programs in September. Both Surgical Technology and Dental Assisting programs offer students a solid foundation for successful careers in these in-demand healthcare fields. A comprehensive Nursing program rounds out NMC’s allied health offerings. With a shared commitment to quality education and continuous improvement, these programs are well-positioned to prepare future generations of skilled healthcare professionals for northwest Michigan communities.
Release date: October 9, 2024
For more information:
Cari Noga
NMC Communications Director
(231) 392-1800 (mobile – call or text)
cnoga@nmc.edu
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Once a month we host an Open Jam Night in Founder’s Hall from 5:30–7:30 p.m., opening up the building to everyone to come make some noise! Upcoming events are Friday, Oct. 11, Nov. 15 and Dec. 6.
Regardless of skill level or experience, come have some fun and make some music with us!
On the menu: Hawk Owl Café specials for Oct. 7–11
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials daily on Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:40–6 p.m. The protein option is $9.99 and the vegetarian option is $7.99.
Monday, October 7
Chicken Fettuccine with pesto cream sauce served with crostini & broccoli
Roasted Vegetables (V) with pesto cream sauce served with crostini & broccoli
Tuesday, October 8
Chicken Enchiladas with peppers and onions served with Spanish rice & refried beans
Roasted Vegetables (V) with peppers and onions served with Spanish rice & refried beans
Wednesday, October 9
Potato Gnocchi with Italian sausage served with garlic bread & green beans
Potato Gnocchi (V) with roasted veggies and alfredo sauce served with garlic bread & green beans
Thursday, October 10
BBQ Meatloaf served with mashed potatoes & asparagus
Plant-Based Meatloaf (V) served with mashed potatoes & asparagus
Friday, October 11
BBQ Pulled Pork with brioche bun served with creamy coleslaw and mac & cheese
BBQ Jackfruit (V) with brioche bun served with creamy coleslaw and mac & cheese
NMC Magazine call for submissions for Fall 2024
Do you have hauntingly good horror work? Anxiety-inducing artwork or poetry? Scribbles that make you squeamish? Ghost stories, childhood fears, bad trips, frightening realities, found footage, monsters or phobias?
Give us the heebie-jeebies and help us create a dread diary in this semester’s issue of the NMC Magazine student publication. Visit nmc.edu/nmcmagazine for more information and complete a submission form for each entry by Friday, Nov. 1.