•A bust of NMC founder Lester Biederman was unveiled at a special ceremony in the atrium of the Biederman Building. The sculpture was designed by Traverse City artist & NMC alum Verna Bartnik. Les is still in the atrium.
Innovation has been a hallmark of Northwestern Michigan College since before we were founded. Community leaders, seeking a new model for higher education, obtained legislation that helped make NMC the first community college in Michigan.
Innovation remains central to how we operate today, and was formally articulated in our Values by the Board of Trustees in 2007: “We will continuously improve the learning experience and its relevance to those we serve through innovation, agility and thoughtful risk-taking.”
To help encourage and support innovation, the NMC Board of Trustees asked the NMC Foundation to establish Innovation Grant Funds for faculty, staff and students.
The innovation grant program was established to fund innovative initiatives – ideas and opportunities that emerge during the year and occur outside of normal NMC budget sources and processes.
The Rotary Club of Traverse City is currently seeking applications from young professionals (ages 25 t0 40, and not members of a Rotary Club) to be part of a team of five for a four-week group study exchange opportunity to The Netherlands in April 2013.
The team will represent Rotary District 6290 (western Michigan and northern Ontario) for four weeks in Rotary District 1530 (the northwest corner of The Netherlands.) This district includes the city of Amsterdam and its immediate surroundings. Amsterdam and The Netherlands (aka Holland) have a rich and fascinating history, including almost 400 years as an independent and progressive nation in highly developed northern Europe. Members of the team will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the culture and way of life in Holland as well as conduct frequent discussions about their profession with counterpart Dutch practitioners.
Interviews for the team leader position (must be a Rotarian) will take place, Sunday, October 13 in Cadillac. Team member interviews (cannot be members of a Rotary Club) will be held one week later on Saturday, October 20, also in Cadillac.
In recognition of its recycling and composting efforts, NMC’s Hagerty Center has earned three-star designation as a Certified Recycler in the Michigan Recycling Coalition’s growing evaluation and official recognition program.
“Perhaps their proximity to one of Michigan’s greatest water resources drives the Hagerty Conference Center, but they stand out in their commitment to recycling and composting in their facility.” said Kerrin O’Brien, MRC Executive Director. “The Hagerty Center is proactive in pursuit of its sustainability goals and is reaping the benefits of that commitment, its zero waste goal and saving money.”
The Conference Center works closely with Bay Area Recycling for Charities to provide comprehensive recycling and composting services for all its special events. When not washing their own china and flatware the Hagerty Center uses tableware that can be composted along with food scraps and uneaten food to create virtually waste-free events. Nate Glidden leads the team that manages the center’s recycling effort. “We are proud to have received the MRC’s Certification for our facility and for Northwestern Michigan College,” Glidden said. “It takes the hard work of our fine staff in order to maintain the recycling and composting efforts, and the majority of the credit belongs to them.”
Students from the NMC Astronomy Club and the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society host public viewing nights at NMC’s Rogers Observatory. The next one is this Saturday, July 21 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The admission fee is $2/person, $5/family.
Upcoming public viewing nights:
Saturday, July 21, 9-11pm
Friday, August 3, 9-11pm
Saturday, August 25, 9-11pm
Friday, September 7*, 9-11pm
Saturday, September 22, 9-11pm
Friday, October 5*, 9-11pm
Saturday, October 20, 9-11pm
Friday, November 2*, 9-11pm
Friday, December 7*, 9-11pm
*The public viewing session is preceded by a GTAS meeting and program. All are welcome to attend.
The Rogers Observatory is several miles south of NMC’s main campus, at 1753 Birmley Road. (O on Campus Map)
Kudos to Jeff Cobb for his outstanding and well-orchestrated presentation on the new Audio Technology Program he gave to the Curriculum Committee. His presentation and materials may be used as a model for presenting new programs in the future, Very nice job Jeff!
Kudos to Phil Trowbridge for always going above and beyond his job responsibilities. Whenever there is something we need he does it right away. We really appreciate everything that Phil does for us and are so glad to have him at the University Center. Thank you, Phil for all that you do and helping us with our needs.
Kudos to the Peer Guide Task Force – Shannon Owen, Alice Sluss, Bonnie Shumaker, Kay Hall, Stephanie Davis, Shayrrl McCready, Cheri Garvin, Jen Murphey and Lori Hodek.
For their outstanding, collaborative work in designing a Peer Guide program for all new staff. The program provides opportunities to accelerate the new employee’s learning about the college culture and resources, building networks and connections, and feeling like an insider. The team delivered its first peer guide training June 29, preparing prospective guides to welcome new employees. A lot of hard work, very well done!
Special thanks to Kay Hall in Auxiliary Services for coordinating NMC’s always-impressive entry in the Cherry Royale Parade last Saturday. Kay goes above and beyond to make sure things go as smoothly as possible, and everyone who participates appreciates her efforts.
Following are positions currently open at NMC. For detailed information on externally posted positions, please visit NMC’s web page at www.nmc.edu/jobs. Information on internal postings has been emailed.
Do you commute from Bellaire to main campus? Want help paying for gas? NMC will be welcoming a new student from Serbia this fall who will be living with a host family in Bellaire. The student is in need of transportation to and from main campus during the week to attend classes. The host family is offering help with gas money to anyone willing to offer this student a ride. This is a great opportunity to get to know one of our international students and to help pay to fill your gas tank!
If you’re interested, please contact Lindsey Dickinson in Admissions, ldickinson@nmc.edu or 995-1082.
The Power of Habit : Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business 1st ed.
Author: Duhigg, Charles.
Publisher: Random House,
Pub date: c2012.
Pages: xx, 371 p. :
A young woman walks into a laboratory. Over the past two years, she has transformed almost every aspect of her life. She has quit smoking, run a marathon, and been promoted at work. The patterns inside her brain, neurologists discover, have fundamentally changed. Marketers at Procter & Gamble study videos of people making their beds.
Vintage Views of the West Michigan Pike : From Sand Trails to US-31 1st ed.
Author: Byron, M. Christine, 1949-
Publisher: Arbutus Press,
Pub date: c2011.
Pages: 247 p. :
Vintage Views Along the West Pike: From Sand Trails to US-31 is a pictorial history of Michigan’s most famous road. The historic West Michigan Pike, originally M-11, was the first continuous, improved road between Michigan City and Mackinaw City. This route along the Lake Michigan coast opened West Michigan to automobile travel and tourism.
Elly Peterson : “Mother” of the Moderates
Author: Fitzgerald, Sara, 1951-
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Pub date: c2011.
Pages: 318 p.] p. of plates :
“A magisterially written, well-researched, informative, and entertaining biography of a woman who helped throw open the doors to broader participation and power for women in the Republican Party and American politics.” —Dave Dempsey, author of William G. Milliken: Michigan’s Passionate Moderate
Fever: Little Willie John, a Fast Life, Mysterious Death and the Birth of Soul : The Authorized Biography
Little Willie John lived for a fleeting 30 years, but his dynamic and daring sound left an indelible mark on the history of music. His deep blues, rollicking rock ‘n’ roll and swinging ballads inspired a generation of musicians, forming the basis for what we now know as soul music.
Stop by and check out these new items at the bookstore! NMC Tumbler: This BPA free 16 oz. tumbler comes in apple green and dark green. $7.95
Bookmarks: 15 different designs. A nice “just thinking about you” gift at $2.95.
Powerclip: Strong magnet clip that serves many purposes. $1.40
5 x 7 Notepad: 2 pockets on the cover and one inside holds business cards or your to do list. Great for meetings. Includes pen. $5.25
Junior Tee:You don’t have to be a junior to enjoy these three rich colors. $15.25
Junior Hoodie: These hoodies are in the same colors as the above tees.Very comfortable due to their v-neck styling. $31.95
Unisex Full Zip Hoodie: Charcoal or black goes with everything. $33.95. $35.95 for 2x.
Don’t forget your 10% employee discount. Check out our display at Opening Conference!
The Osterlin Library subscribes to 144 magazines and journals in print form in addition to thousands of titles in electronic subscription databases.
New magazine shelving purchased and installed this summer allows library visitors to see the most recent issues of 75 of those periodicals on display.
Periodicals can be checked out for one week. Come catch up on your favorites and discover some new titles! It’s nice and quiet and cool here in the summer!
