Indigenous Cuisine

Indigenous Cuisine at the Hawk Owl CafeThe Native American Student Association, Special Assistant to the President and the Dennos Museum Center are hosting a special dinner in celebration of Native American Heritage Month featuring guest chef Sam Anglin of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.

Chef Sam artfully combines indigenous traditions with contemporary tastes. He has previously served as the Head Banquet Chef at the world-class Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, and led the kitchen at Andahwod Continuing Care Community and Elder Services on his reservation for over a decade. Sam has traveled across Turtle Island to exchange food knowledge at Intertribal Food Summits alongside other indigenous culinary visionaries. Whether hunting, fishing, foraging, or crafting a heartfelt meal, his commitment extends beyond the professional kitchen. He believes in nurturing connections through food and cooks for traditional ceremonies, pow-wows, and private cooking demonstrations, helping to spread the healing message of reconnecting with ancestral foods.

The dinner will be held on Tuesday, November 12 from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Hawk Owl Café.

 

9th annual Walk for Health & Housing

The 9th annual Walk for Health & Housing will be held on Wednesday, November 20 at 6 p.m. to bring awareness to the challenges of unhoused people in our region. Ryan Hannon, Goodwill Street Outreach Coordinator, will take participants on a guided walk and tour of downtown Traverse City bringing attention to the sorts of situations and challenges faced by homeless people. There will be speeches by other participants as well. The walk will begin and end at the NMC Great Lakes Campus (home of the Hagerty Center) for this 90-minute downtown tour, designed to make the less visible problems of homelessness and other insecurities visible to area residents. Among other stops that highlight service and volunteering opportunities, the group will stop by the Government Center to highlight ways area citizens can provide input and get involved. We need “all hands on deck” for this event to be as successful as possible. We hope to see you there!

 

Stronger Together Blood Drive

Join NMC & Versiti Blood in helping your community! The Versiti Blood Bus will be in the Cedar Lot at NMC’s Front Street Campus on Monday, December 9 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the big, pink bus to gather blood donations.

Versiti blood drive NMC

Winter, especially Christmas time, is the most needed time for blood donations while also being the least donated time of year. Please help Versiti and your community by donating blood or even double red blood cells and get a $10 e-gift card as a thank you for being someone’s hero.

Walk-ins are welcome if the schedule allows, but appointments are preferred to keep everything running smoothly. Be sure to hydrate and eat before donating blood. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kate from Versiti at kshapkaroff@versiti.org or Kristi Hallett at khallett@nmc.edu.

Trunk or Treat winners

Congratulations to our Trunk or Treat 2024 winners and a big thank you to all of our participants!

Trunk or Treat winners
Overall Winner
Gone Fishing!
Tyler Kastens

Spookiest
Vampires
Becky Wooters

Most Creative
Women on the Water Pirates
Peyton Abney

Thanks-for-Giving Space Skate

NCM Space SkateNMC’s Thanks-for-Giving project is hosting a Space Skate at Howe Ice Arena from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, November 8! Join us for a fun night with ice skating, face painting and fundraising! Entry is $10 with a $5 rental fee. All proceeds support NMC students providing Thanksgiving meals to the community.

Board of Trustees Executive Committee meeting

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Cari Noga
NMC Communications Director
cnoga@nmc.edu
(231) 392-1800 (Call or text)

 

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE

Northwestern Michigan College does not discriminate in admission, campus activities, education, employment, housing, public accommodation or public service on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity/expression, handicap, height, marital or familial status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the military, veteran’s status, weight, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. No act of retaliation shall occur to any person making a charge, filing a complaint, testifying or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding. nmc.edu/non-discrimination

Board of Trustees Presidential Performance & Compensation Committee meeting

TRAVERSE CITY — 

 

Release date:

For more information:

Cari Noga
NMC Communications Director
cnoga@nmc.edu
(231) 392-1800 (Call or text)

 

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE

Northwestern Michigan College does not discriminate in admission, campus activities, education, employment, housing, public accommodation or public service on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity/expression, handicap, height, marital or familial status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the military, veteran’s status, weight, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. No act of retaliation shall occur to any person making a charge, filing a complaint, testifying or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding. nmc.edu/non-discrimination

Board of Trustees committees meet Nov. 7 

The NMC Board of Trustees Presidential Performance & Compensation Committee will meet at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 7 in the President’s Office Conference Room in the Tanis Building on NMC’s Front Street campus, 1701 E. Front Street, Traverse City. The meeting notice is available here.

The Board of Trustees Executive Committee will meet at 3 p.m. the same day, also in the President’s Office Conference Room. That meeting notice is available here.

For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.

On the menu: Hawk Owl Café specials for Nov. 4–8

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, November 4

Chicken Fettuccine with pesto cream sauce. Served with crostini & broccoli.

Roasted Vegetables (V) with pesto cream sauce. Served with crostini & broccoli.

Tuesday, November 5

Chicken Enchiladas with peppers and onions. Served with Spanish rice & refried beans.

Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas (V) with peppers and onions. Served with Spanish rice & refried beans.

Wednesday, November 6

Sweet & Sour Stir Fry with roasted pork. Served with basmati rice and egg rolls.

Sweet & Sour Stir Fry (V) with tofu and pineapple. Served with basmati rice and egg rolls.

Thursday, November 7

Potato Gnocchi with Italian sausage. Served with roasted vegetables and garlic bread.

Potato Gnocchi (V) with alfredo sauce. Served with roasted vegetables and garlic bread.

Friday, November 8

BBQ Pulled Pork on brioche bun. Served with mac & cheese and creamy coleslaw.

BBQ Jackfruit (V) on brioche bun. Served with mac & cheese and creamy coleslaw.

Media mentions for November 4, 2024

The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. We want to share your media involvement too. Please send information about your NMC-related interview or appearance to publicrelations@nmc.edu. If possible, please include a link to the piece and information about where and when it was used.

Please note access to some stories may be limited by paywalls set up by the media outlet. This includes the Traverse City Record-Eagle, which limits free clicks to five per month. You may also read Record-Eagle articles in the print edition at the NMC Library.

From the seaway to the bay: Robinson Bay to join Maritime Academy fleet
Record-Eagle, Nov. 3
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Upcoming Extended Education classes for employees – Nov. 4

Did you know that your tuition waiver benefits extend beyond credit classes? Take a fitness class, learn a new hobby, or even enjoy a date night with your partner. Check out these upcoming classes! Place the class in your shopping cart in order to see the discount. Need help setting up your profile? Look for “EES” in the Help Desk drop down menu.

CPR/AED/Basic First Aid
This interactive class combines video with hands-on practical experience on the latest CPR skills, AED use, and basic first aid knowledge – ideal for schools, child care providers, youth sports coaches, and others.
Sat., Nov. 9; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Employee price: $39 per person (public price: $149)

 

Artisan Bread Masterclass: Holiday Breads
Chef Les Eckert leads this two-and-a-half day intensive course that will take your holiday baking to the next level! Learn how to make beautiful and tasty holiday breads that have been around for centuries: Stollen, Challah, Panneton, and more!
3 sessions; Fri. – Sun., Nov. 8-10; 5-9 p.m. (Fri.) and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.)
Employee Price: $149 includes lunch Sat. & Sun. (public price: $499)

 

Adult & Child: Dessert for Breakfast (2 spots left!)
Forget boring breakfasts! Let’s ditch the cereal and whip up incredible breakfast treats that are both fun and functional. Imagine protein-packed cookies, creamy “nice cream,” muffins bursting with flavor, and healthy banana splits – all before noon!
Sat., Nov. 9; 10 a.m. to noon
Employee price: $46 for two people (public price: $125)

 

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Welcome our newest hires

These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!

    • Sterling Adaline, supplemental — Food Service (Front of House)
    • Tyrel Stott, supplemental — Technology Support Assistant
    • Jada Hinterman, student employee – Lobdell’s Purchasing & Receiving Assistant

Holiday Artist Market

Dennos Museum Holiday Artist MarketThe Dennos Museum Center warmly invites visitors to wander a festive marketplace and meet 30 talented juried artists at the 25th annual Holiday Artist Market on Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.. Come discover a unique variety of artful gifts and get a head start on your holiday shopping. 

Admission and parking is free to all. Remember to bring a little cash for our beloved raffle benefiting children’s educational programming at the museum.

Treat yourself to something delicious from Merlyn’s Asian-French Patisserie which will be on site during the market.

More information including a list of participating artistis is available on the Museum Store Website.

NMC staff, faculty and students get 10% off in the Museum Store! Be sure to mention you’re an NMC employee or student at checkout.

Thanks-for-Giving 2024

Dear NMC Students, Faculty and Staff:

I hope you are having a successful fall semester! As we welcome November, I look forward to spending time with friends and family over a Thanksgiving meal. I am asking for your help to ensure we can all share in this important tradition.

Recently, instructor Kristy McDonald invited me to a business communications class to see their experiential learning project in action. These students are improving their professional communication skills while making a real difference in the lives of others in our community, helping feed the hungry (and affording a bit of Thanksgiving joy).

They believe everyone should experience Thanksgiving, and with our help, we can help make this come true. They are asking us – the NMC family – to join in the efforts and fill the red bins by November 20. You can donate individually or join with your classmates or co-workers to share in the spirit of gratitude! Red collection bins are located in the lobby of the following buildings: Osterlin Building, Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Parsons-Stulen, and the Great Lakes Campus.  The class aims to collect:

    • Cans of Sweet Potatoes (29 oz)
    • Granola Bars (boxes)

Community members can help by donating $10 or more to win a variety of prizes, including a Cheese Lady gift basket, a one-night stay at the Great Wolf Lodge with water park passes and a $250 gift card, a one-night stay at the Delamar Resort, a $50 gift certificate to Lobdell’s, and other local prizes.

Donations can be made online at nmc.edu/give (Choose the amount, select “designate my gift to others,” and type in “Thanks-for-Giving”). Any additional local companies interested in becoming sponsors of this project are encouraged to contact the students. Employees can also help students apply for a free meal by completing this Google Form (NMC Thanks-for-Giving).

Students are hosting a glow skate event on November 8 at the Howe Ice Arena located in the Traverse City Civic Center from 7 to 9 p.m. Entry is $10 with a $5 skate rental fee. 

Having experienced homelessness and food insecurity in my life, I know firsthand what a difference your donation can make for a family in need. I admire these students’ desire to help others this Thanksgiving. Please join me in supporting this effort. For more information or if you have any questions, please email Lily Moon at moon35@mail.nmc.edu or Kristy McDonald at kmcdonald@nmc.edu

Thank you for your help. Together, we can ensure all Hawk Owls have a memorable Thanksgiving!

Nick 

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.