Novembeard: NMC counselor grows beard to raise money for Alternative Spring Breaks
Novembeard 2013 is a fun way to raise money for Alternative Spring Break college students to volunteer over their spring break in Oklahoma!
Red flag incident reporting form changes
NMC’s Red Flag incident reporting form was recently updated and the form’s appearance has changed. The form can still be accessed via NMC’s Campus Safety & Security page at nmc.edu/security . Use the form to report any suspicious, dangerous, illegal or threatening incidents involving NMC students or NMC facilities and campuses. For more information, contact Lisa Thomas at Student Life at (231) 995-1118 or lthomas@nmc.edu, or Marcus Bennett at Residence Life/Judicial Affairs at (231) 995-1401 or mbennett@nmc.edu.
Tell your friends about the NMC public tour, Nov. 14
Northwestern Michigan College is offering the public a chance to tour facilities and talk with people in charge of some of their most innovative programs, Thursday, November 14.
Wellness Corner- November is Diabetes Awareness Month
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Check your email for informational newsletters, and mark your calendar- our first event is our Eat Well monthly group meeting, to be held Friday, November 15th at 12:15pm. (more…)
Street Drum Corps take over Dennos on Nov. 14, FREE for students
The punk percussion group Street Drum Corps will perform at the Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $25 in advance, $28 at the door, $22 for Museum Members plus fees. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Museum Box office at 231-995-1553 or on line at www.dennosmuseum.org. This concert is presented in association with, and support from NMC Student Life. Tickets are FREE to registered NMC Students. (more…)
Kudos!
Kudos to the following individuals and departments! (more…)
Remembering David Vermetten
It is with sad hearts that we report the passing of David M. Vermetten, age 82 on Oct. 25, 2013. David taught English here at NMC from 1962-1996, and was Faculty Emeritus. He contributed many dedicated years to us and we are grateful for his impact on NMC. (more…)
Passport Student Lecture Series continues on November 14 with focus on Brazil
In conjunction with International Education Week at NMC, Outreach Services’ Passport Student Lecture Series continues in November with a presentation by international student Carolina Barbosa who will speak to attendees about her home country of Brazil.
The Legacy of Nelson Mandela lecture
As part of International Education Week, MSU Center for African Studies professor John Metzler, guest lecturer, presents “The Legacy of Nelson Mandela” on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 5:30- 6:30 pm in Osterlin, room 203. (more…)
Participate in the Annual Fund Campaign
Why should you participate in the Annual Fund Campaign?…. take a moment to watch the Annual Fund Kickoff video to help answer the “why” question. (more…)
Employee anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Position vacancies
Are you looking for career opportunities or a job on campus? Find it here! https://jobs.nmc.edu/
20 Minute Mentor Coffee Club meetings
Enjoy coffee as we view and discuss short videos on teaching and learning, student engagement, classroom management, and other relevant NMC topics.
Showing appreciation for our veterans, NMC Veteran’s Day Tribute is Nov. 11
NMC veterans are invited to take part in the Veteran’s Day Tribute with a breakfast at the Northwoods Cafeteria in West Hall followed by the Walk of Honor to a flag raising ceremony (all NMC campus community members are invited to line the path of the walk to show thanks and honor for the veterans walking), and ends with a reception at West Hall. Questions? Contact Scott Herzberg at 995-2526 or via email at sherzberg@nmc.edu. (more…)
Zonta Festival of Trees veterans and military reception, Nov 8
The Zonta Club of Traverse City and Northwestern Michigan College are sponsoring a special dessert reception for veterans and military members, Friday, November 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. during the annual Festival of Trees. at NMC’s Hagerty Conference Center, 715 East Front Street in Traverse City.
Info session Friday on NMC-WMU bachelor degree in freshwater studies
Learn more about a possible bachelor degree in freshwater studies.
NMC Great Lakes Water Studies Institute and Western Michigan University are working closely on developing a four-year Bachelor of Science in Freshwater Sciences and Sustainability that connects to our two-year ASA degree in Freshwater Studies. (more…)
Board of Trustees meeting recap – October 28, 2013
The Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, October 28. Here is an informal account of that meeting. Official minutes will be available once approved by the Board, usually after the subsequent meeting. Official minutes are posted at www.nmc.edu and are available through the President’s Office.
Attend the Unmanned Systems/Robotics demo and food drive this Saturday!
On Nov. 9, NMC’s Food for Thought invites the Grand Traverse community to get a glimpse of the college’s newest programs and enjoy family activities while supporting the second annual food drive challenge to fill 51 area food pantries. (more…)