Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Museum Store Holds Special Exhibition and Sale of World Arts and Crafts
The Dennos Museum Store invites you to share in an exciting opportunity to support artists from around the globe. Visit the Dennos Museum Center on May 18, 19 and 20 during the NMC BBQ to see exciting work from six countries representing media of wood carving, textiles and painting.
Hamilton Banda is a wood carver from Malawi. His work comes to the Dennos via his friendship with Dr. Terrie Taylor of Traverse City. The Dennos is the only U.S. site to sell his work. His work is carved from beautiful native woods. Hamilton uses some of the proceeds from his sales to teach skills to disabled people so they will not have to beg. He has also worked to build a residential facility for disabled so they have a warm, dry place to live.
Red Dirt Road designs are lovingly created by women in their remote Cambodian village from hand loomed, richly textured Cambodian silk. Each item is precisely constructed by hand using treadle sewing machine and a coal heated iron. Profits from sales are returned to the women.
On the walls of the gallery will be an impressive collection of Pictorial Korhogo mud cloth from the Ivory Coast. This cloth is produced by the Senufo people and is named after their village. The hand woven cotton cloth uses striking imagery and symbolism to tell stories.
From Ecuador the sale will feature hand-woven tapestries with wild life scenes and geometric patterns. Beautiful hand painted wood plates by artisans Olmedo and Delfina who have worked as a team since they married and are now teaching the craft to their children.
After two past Dennos exhibitions featuring Cuadros of Peru they seemed a natural addition to the sale. The pieces are embroidered and appliqued fabric pictures made in Pamplona Alta, a shantytown south of Lima. The making of Cuadros has become a way for women to support themselves and their families. Proceeds from the sale are sent back to Peru to support the women and their families.
Sale hours are Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday during the NMC BBQ from 11 a.m.–5 p.m.. There is no admission charge. For additional information call (231) 995-1586.
Smart Commute Challenge
June 4-8, 2018
Smart Commute Week is an annual celebration held during the first week of June. The week consists of events that promote cycling, walking, taking the bus and carpooling. Smart Commute is for everyone. Free daily breakfasts are hosted at various locations around town for smart commuters.
Every year community members challenge each other to a friendly competition known as the Smart Commute Week Challenge. Last year NMC came in 7th and we hope you join the team this year and help us reach the top!
To join, fill out the brief Google Doc form here.
Wellness walks at all 4 NMC Campuses- Don’t miss it!
Join Chris Barr for a brisk walk around your campus- only a 15 minute commitment!
Monday, May 21, 2018:
10 a.m.- Main Front Street Campus– meet in the lawn in front of Founders Hall
12 p.m.-Parsons Stulen– meet in front of the main entrance to the building
1 p.m.- University Center– meet at the front entrance door under the green sign (Business Office, Human Resources, Extended Ed)
2 p.m.-Great Lakes Campus– meet in front of the main entrance to the building
Hit Your Stride Challenge Wrap Up
Although the challenge wraps on Friday, May 11, you have until May 16 to be sure all of your steps are entered and accounted for! It is recommended to log into you Blue Cross site to be sure the automatic counting is correct. Those using the Google Tracking Sheet should finalize their information by May 16 as well.
Winners will be announced by the end of the week!
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Position Vacancies & Supplemental Employment
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find them here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Position Vacancies
- Lead Accounting Assistant – Bookkeeper
- Flight Instructor – Adjunct Faculty
- Clinical Nursing Adjunct Faculty
- GLMA Adjunct Faculty
- Surgical Technology Adjunct Faculty
- Chemistry Adjunct Faculty
- Developmental Math Adjunct Faculty
- Math Adjunct Faculty
- Electrical Instructor
- HVAC and Plumbing Instructor
Supplemental Employment
- Technology Support Assistant
- Custodian
- Banquet Server – Hagerty Center
- Banquet Cook – Hagerty Center
- Kitchen Steward – Hagerty Center
- Summer Conference Crew
- Test Proctor
Welcome to NMC!
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff!
Success Story: 63 years of community, food & fun
May 9, 2018
Traverse City’s Oleson family and the NMC Barbecue go together, well, like buffalo burgers and a nice spring day on campus. But many more community volunteers and groups help make the annual picnic under the pines happen every year. In advance of this year’s May 20 Barbecue, we look at a few:
Traverse City Noon Rotary
The noon Rotarians have handled the grill as far back as memory goes.
“I have flipped burgers for 25 years, 30 years, as long as I’ve been in Rotary,” said Sid Lammers. “It builds fellowship in the club.”
Lammers’ Barbecue attendance goes back even further, to when he moved to Traverse City as a boy in 1968. He attended NMC from 1971-72, then transferred to Central Michigan University. He returned to the community to raise a family and run a business. Now, between 15-20 extended family members make it a point to attend the Barbecue every year.
“The event is not to be missed in my family,” Lammers said. “I appreciate the college, I appreciate the Olesons and what they’ve done for it.”
U.S. Coast Guard
Command Master Chief Al Wiltse has only been stationed at Air Station Traverse City for three years, but his predecessor made sure he knew to set aside the third Sunday in May.
“We volunteer because Traverse City is a wonderful community to be stationed in,” Wiltse said. “This is a very highly desirable area for Coast Guard folks. The city treats us magnificently, and it our duty and obligation to give back to the community.”
Working the serving lines, as the Coasties usually do, is fun, too, Wiltse said.
“We always have a blast. It’s a lot of fun. Our spouses and our kids get involved,” he said. “We’re honored to be asked every year.”
Real Estate One
The company has been volunteering for 26 years, said Realtor Clint Wheeler.
“As a real estate company, it’s very important for us to give back to the community and help the community grow,” Wheeler said. “It couldn’t be for a better cause. It’s always been important to be part of it.”
This year, volunteer Realtors Leanne and Lyle Deeren have an extra reason to show up for serving line duty. Daughter Sierra, a Traverse City West High School senior, will enroll this fall in the nursing program.
“I just feel like I have a little bit closer connection to it now, now that my daughter’s going to be there,” Leanne Deeren said. “It’s fun to see so many people gathering to support a great school.”
Zonta
Sporting their signature yellow aprons, 18 Zontans will fill two shifts in the serving lines, dishing out coleslaw, potato salad and of course the buffalo burgers.
“We love seeing the people going through the line and all the happy faces,” said Zonta board member Nancy Brick.
She usually volunteers as a “runner,” notifying the kitchen crew when a serving line is running low.
“The runners all help each other’s lines,” Brick said. “We love participating with other fellow community organizations in line next to us.”
Other groups and clubs with longtime volunteer ties to the Barbecue include the Traverse City Optimists, Kiwanis, Elks, Newcomers, Traverse City State Bank, Hagerty Macy’s and the National Cherry Festival.
Advance tickets are $6 (plus a $1.25 online service fee) when purchased online at MyNorthTickets. Tickets can also be purchased for $6 at Oleson’s Food Stores, many financial institutions and on NMC’s main campus, or for $8 at the gate on Barbecue Day, May 20.
GRASP Reading and Math summer program – Grades K-8
The GRASP reading and math program, offered through Extended Educational Services each summer, helps maintain these critical skills.
GRASP is an at-home program for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Students complete one lesson a week and then mail it to reading and math teachers who review, score and return each assignment. The GRASP teachers recognize the flexibility of a student’s summer vacation, allowing the family to mail each lesson from anywhere their summer travels take them.
The price is $75 for one subject ($85 after May 16), or $129 for both subjects ($139 after May 16). Staff tuition waivers apply ($35 for one subject; $49 for both). Partial financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
To register or to learn more about the GRASP program, call NMC Extended Educational Services at (231) 995-1700.
Success Story: 63 years of community, food & fun
May 9, 2018
Traverse City’s Oleson family and the NMC Barbecue go together, well, like buffalo burgers and a nice spring day on campus. But many more community volunteers and groups help make the annual picnic under the pines happen every year. In advance of this year’s May 20 Barbecue, we look at a few:
Traverse City Noon Rotary
The noon Rotarians have handled the grill as far back as memory goes.
“I have flipped burgers for 25 years, 30 years, as long as I’ve been in Rotary,” said Sid Lammers. “It builds fellowship in the club.”
Lammers’ Barbecue attendance goes back even further, to when he moved to Traverse City as a boy in 1968. He attended NMC from 1971-72, then transferred to Central Michigan University. He returned to the community to raise a family and run a business. Now, between 15-20 extended family members make it a point to attend the Barbecue every year.
“The event is not to be missed in my family,” Lammers said. “I appreciate the college, I appreciate the Olesons and what they’ve done for it.”
U.S. Coast Guard
Command Master Chief Al Wiltse has only been stationed at Air Station Traverse City for three years, but his predecessor made sure he knew to set aside the third Sunday in May.
“We volunteer because Traverse City is a wonderful community to be stationed in,” Wiltse said. “This is a very highly desirable area for Coast Guard folks. The city treats us magnificently, and it our duty and obligation to give back to the community.”
Working the serving lines, as the Coasties usually do, is fun, too, Wiltse said.
“We always have a blast. It’s a lot of fun. Our spouses and our kids get involved,” he said. “We’re honored to be asked every year.”
Real Estate One
The company has been volunteering for 26 years, said Realtor Clint Wheeler.
“As a real estate company, it’s very important for us to give back to the community and help the community grow,” Wheeler said. “It couldn’t be for a better cause. It’s always been important to be part of it.”
This year, volunteer Realtors Leanne and Lyle Deeren have an extra reason to show up for serving line duty. Daughter Sierra, a Traverse City West High School senior, will enroll this fall in the nursing program.
“I just feel like I have a little bit closer connection to it now, now that my daughter’s going to be there,” Leanne Deeren said. “It’s fun to see so many people gathering to support a great school.”
Zonta
Sporting their signature yellow aprons, 18 Zontans will fill two shifts in the serving lines, dishing out coleslaw, potato salad and of course the buffalo burgers.
“We love seeing the people going through the line and all the happy faces,” said Zonta board member Nancy Brick.
She usually volunteers as a “runner,” notifying the kitchen crew when a serving line is running low.
“The runners all help each other’s lines,” Brick said. “We love participating with other fellow community organizations in line next to us.”
Other groups and clubs with longtime volunteer ties to the Barbecue include the Traverse City Optimists, Kiwanis, Elks, Newcomers, Traverse City State Bank, Hagerty Macy’s and the National Cherry Festival.
Math Bootcamp
NMC’s Student Success Center will be holding two Math Bootcamp sessions this summer, June 18-22 and August 6-10, 9 a.m.-Noon. Math Bootcamp is a five-day intensive math refresher course taught by NMC faculty that helps prepare students for placement testing or their next math class. 70% of students who complete math bootcamp improve their placement an average of 1.5 levels!
Interested students can sign up by contacting the Student Success Center at (231) 995-2134 or studentsuccesscenter@nmc.edu.
Training Services May 2018 Newsletter
Read about what our Training Services team is up to including upcoming classes that you may be able to take for free using the tuition reimbursement benefit: https://mailchi.mp/nmc/nmc-training-services-june-2017-newsletter
This month’s topics include the Michigan Lean Consortium’s 8th Annual Conference, connecting workers with autism to competitive jobs, two area companies on the “To Watch List,” upcoming workshops, and more!
Wellness walks at all 4 NMC Campuses- Don’t miss it!
Join Chris Barr Monday, May 7 for a brisk walk around your campus- only a 15 minute commitment!
- 10 a.m.- Parsons Stulen– meet in front of the main entrance to the building
- 12 p.m.- Main Front Street Campus– meet in the lawn in front of Founders Hall
- 1 p.m.- Great Lakes Campus– meet in front of the main entrance to the building
- 2 p.m.- University Center– meet at the front entrance door under the green sign (Business Office, Human Resources, Extended Ed)
Hit Your Stride Challenge Update
5 Teams with the highest number of steps:
- Cold Cuts and Mayo
- Low Motivation 1 forward 2 back equals 3
- Johnnie Walker Black
- The Walkers
- Running Mammas
5 Individuals with the highest number of steps:
- Jason Smith
- Trisha Strahan
- Scott Herzberg
- Deb Pharo
- Caroline Schaefer-Hills
A shout out to all participants! Keep on stepping- the challenge wraps up on May 11, 2018!
Kudos
KUDOS – (praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved) defined by Merriam-Webster.com
Submit a Kudos here.
Kudos to Ryan Bernstein, Justin Guillard, Dennis Schultz, Kyle Morrison and Chris Hanna: The members of this team made something wonderful happen for my students. For our last few classes, with new panels of guest speakers, this team made sure that I was able to film/record the speakers. In the last year, important speakers to our class, have relocated out of the area or have died. Their important contributions have not been lost due to these recordings. This team had to run back and forth to their department to get the exact equipment the speakers needed and to problem solve a few technical issues. They did so with grace, speed, humor, willingness and skill. I’m so grateful for their support. The community member speakers and students were extremely impressed.
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
President’s Update for April 23, 2018
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
Notable Accomplishments provided by Faculty and Staff
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