Mar 1, 2012 | Intercom
The following is a calendar of Northwestern Michigan College events open to the public. Free events are noted as such and are also tweeted at http://twitter.com/NMCfree. For information on specific events, call the listed phone number. Detailed news releases on most events will be available online at www.nmc.edu by clicking on “news and events” approximately two weeks before the event.
ONGOING:
Free campus tours depart from the Welcome Center in the Health & Science Building every Friday at 11 a.m. 995-1054
Dennos Museum Center exhibitions:
December 4, 2011 – April 1, 2012
Erig Daigh: Happiness is a Target
January 14 – March 13, 2012
Welcome to Idlewild: The Black Eden of Michigan
January 15 – April 1, 2012
Northwest Michigan Regional: A Juried Exhibition of Michigan Fine Art
March 11 – 18, 2012
We Don’t Want Them
April 15 – June 10, 2012
Benjamin Busch: The Art in War
Harvey Gordon: Paintings
Visit www.dennosmuseum.org for more Dennos Museum Center information.
MARCH
Thursday, March 1 WCMU Community Cinema, Revenge of the Electric Car, 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission.
Friday, March 2 Public Viewing Night, 9-11 p.m, $2/person; $5/family, Rogers Observatory, 995-2300
Saturday, March 3 Larry Garner Blues Band, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1553
Sunday, March 4 NMC Choirs in Concert, featuring the Grand Traverse Chorale and Chamber Singers, 3 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church. General admission. $10 adults, $5 seniors (62 and older) and children (12 and younger). Tickets available at the door. 995-1338
Wednesday, March 7 NMC Career & Employment Fair, 3-5 p.m., Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus. Free; open to all. 995-1040
Friday, March 9 NMC Concert Band, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1700
Saturday, March 10 Celebrate Women’s History Month, “Grandmothers,” 12:30-2:30 p.m., Fine Arts Bldg Rm 115
Saturday, March 10 Winter Health and Fitness Day, 9:30 a.m., Oleson Center. 995-1700.
Tuesday, March 13 Michigan Global Awareness Consortium presentation by Carole Elchert, “Nepal & Tourism – On the Potter’s Wheel,” 7 p.m., Oleson Center. Free admission. 995-1155
Wednesday, March 14 NMC Transfer Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Health/Science Bldg Welcome Center. 995-1360
Thursday, March 15 Technical Career & Job Fair, 5-9 p.m., Parsons-Stulen Building, 2600 Aero Park Drive. Free admission. Free exhibitor registration, call: 995-2000
Thursday, March 15 International Affairs Forum lecture by Dr. Zeynep Gursel, “The Future of Turkey,” 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission for current students/educators, $10 others. 995-1700
Thursday, March 15 Free public forum, “Challenging Bullying: Creating a Safe Community,” 4-7 p.m., Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus. Free admission. 995-1118
Friday, March 16 “Challenge Bullying: Create a Safe Community” one-day conference,
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus. Free admission. To register, call 922-4800.
Friday, March 16 Taste of France Reception and Fundraiser, 6 p.m., Lobdell’s Restaurant, Great Lakes Campus. Reservation required. 995-3120
Saturday, March 17 Tab Benoit concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1553
Monday, March 19 NMC Board of Trustees meeting, 6:30 p.m., Oleson Center. 995-1010
Wenesday, March 21 Blood Drive, 12-6 p.m., West Hall Conference Room.
Thursday, March 22 British Isles Dinner, 6 p.m., Lobdell’s Restaurant, Great Lakes Campus. Reservation required. 995-3120
Saturday, March 24 Honky Tonk Angels concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1553
Mar 1, 2012 | Intercom, Student News
From February 29–March 31, Northwestern Michigan College is conducting an online survey about what you watch on TV, what you listen to on the radio, what you read in print or online, and the ways you prefer to be contacted with new information. The survey instructions say that it takes 15-20 minutes to complete, but smart people like you will probably finish it in 10 minutes or so. Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a drawing to win a $150 Amazon.com gift card. Not bad for 10 minutes of work, right?
So what is NMC going to do with the information?
Well, we’re not going to share it with other colleges or businesses or anybody else. So you don’t have to worry about filling out this survey and getting a bunch of junk mail or e-mails because of it. What we are going to use it for is to do a better job of reaching people like you. It will help us learn more about what you watch and where you hang out and if you’d rather receive e-mails or texts or stuff in the mail.
How many times can I take the survey?
You can take it as many times as you want, but the survey’s pretty smart, so no matter how many times you take it, you’re only going to be entered to win the gift card once.
What if part of the survey doesn’t apply to me?
You don’t have to answer every question, but you do have to make it to the end of the survey to be entered to win. So if there is a question that doesn’t apply to you, you can just move on to the next one.
Where do I go to take the survey?
Just follow this link and use michigan as the password. It’s just that easy.
So thanks in advance for taking the survey, and good luck on winning the gift card!
Feb 28, 2012 | Intercom, Student News
Sodexo is requesting your participation in an important online survey about your recent dining experiences on campus. In return for your participation, please present your survey confirmation of participation to one of our cashiers for a discount.
If you haven’t visited any of the campus dining locations as of yet, please take the opportunity to do so. You can then come back afterwards to complete the survey.
Ensure your entry to win by completing the survey as soon as possible! It should take about 7-9 minutes max to complete and will only be available for a limited time.
To log-in now and participate in this online survey, please click on the link below:
http://www.synovate.net/dining2012
Alternatively, you may copy and paste the entire URL link into the address line of your Internet browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, etc.)
Once you are directed to the website page, you will need to enter the following 5-digit Log-in ID to begin the survey.
Log-in ID: 94380
Should you exit the survey unexpectedly or accidentally close your internet browser, clicking on the link above will allow you to re-enter the survey and continue where you left off.
Thank you, in advance, for your participation and valuable feedback. We look forward to serving you!
Cordially,
Robert Scott
General Manager
If you experienced a problem with the survey, please email us at sodexo.support@synovate.com for help. If your question is not answered here, please include this original message when replying by e-mail, along with a description of the problem. If you have a question regarding this e-mail or the online survey described above, please include this original message when you reply by e-mail.
Feb 27, 2012 | Intercom, President Updates, Student News
MICHIGAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND THEIR STUDENTS NEED YOUR HELP.
The Michigan Senate is considering a bill (HB 4496) that would allow the state’s community colleges to offer bachelor degrees in five select areas.
- Maritime Studies (sought by NMC)
- Nursing (sought by NMC and other community colleges)
- Culinary Arts (sought by NMC and other community colleges)
- Energy Production (sought by NMC and other community colleges)
- Cement Technology (sought by Alpena Community College)
(more…)
Feb 24, 2012 | Intercom
Grace Reinhold, a 2008 graduate of Traverse City Central High School, has been named the fall 2011 winner of the John Pahl Literary Prize at NMC.
Reinhold’s short story, “Peacock in the Gift Shop” written for her English 221 Creative Writing class taught by Pahl, was judged as the best student fiction submitted as a class assignment, published in the White Pine Press or in the NMC Magazine.
Reinhold, 22, of Acme, credits her mother with convincing her to pursue her writing talents. “Peacock in a Gift Shop” is the story of how a boy assigned to community service at a zoo is changed by the experience. Reinhold said she wrote the story after writing several other “depressing” stories about female characters, and deciding she wanted to write “an inspirational story about a male character.” Her former ambition to be a veterinarian also works into the plot. She now hopes to pursue writing, perhaps at the University of Texas.
The prize was established in 2007 by regional historian Kathleen Firestone, a former student of Pahl’s, to inspire and reward NMC students for good writing. Pahl is NMC’s longest-tenured instructor, with more than 40 years on the faculty. The prize is awarded to a work of fiction and a work of non-fiction in alternate semesters. Donations to the prize fund — as well as all NMC scholarships — are accepted online at www.nmc.edu/give.
Read “Peacock in the Gift Shop” by Grace Reinhold »
Feb 24, 2012 | Intercom
Sat, March 10 – Oleson Center – 9:30 am-1 pm
Energetic, insightful, fun! Add a generous dose of self-care and pick-me-up to your winter by creating your own wellness event. Select three 60-minute sessions from nine options from yoga and strength training to healthy foods and back care. Featuring:
- Taking Care of Your Back – Dr. Carrie Mayes
- Medicinal Herbs for Healing and Well-Being – Jill Donberg
- Strength Training – Zack Light
- Aromatherapy – Leslie Friend
- Urban Funk ‘n’ Pump – Kristin Mack
- Taking Charge of Your Health Care – MaryPat Randall
- Yoga – Libby Robold
- Massage – Kristi Carmichael
- Paleo Diet – Dr. Carrie Mayes
Cost is $49 ($14 with employee tuition waiver) Call EES at 995-1700 to enroll. Download the brochure here >>
Feb 24, 2012 | Intercom
3 SQUARES SERIES … presented by your NMC Wellness Committee
Fred Laughlin, Director of Great Lakes Culinary Institute, will demonstrate three options for healthy meals in our 3 Squares Series. You will be able to sample one of the choices, and go home with the recipes to try in your own kitchen. The demonstrations will all take place in the Oleson Center Kitchen.
Seating is limited to 35 so make your reservation today – email mgriggs@nmc.edu
3 Healthy Breakfasts
Friday, March 9, 10-11am
3 Healthy Lunches
Friday, April 13, 11am-12pm
3 Healthy Dinners
Friday, May 11, 4-5pm
Feb 24, 2012 | Intercom
Do you have unwanted professional clothes that you are looking to give away? NMC students from the Professional Communication Business 231 class will be collecting all types of professional business until March 23 for the first-ever Dress for Success event.
Set for April 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Welcome Center, Dress for Success is for anyone in need of professional clothes for interviews and work, or for anyone looking for a job. Job hunting services such as mock interviews and résumé critique will also be available.
Clothing for men and women of all ages and sizes, including dress pants, dresses, blouses, ties, shoes, jackets, dress shirts; anything that would be appropriate for an interview and a workplace setting.
There are drop off locations in the Beckett Building and Osterlin Library. A free pick-up service is also available: Call 995-1059 to make an appointment.
Feb 24, 2012 | Intercom
2012 National Cherry Festival Royal Parade – Saturday, July 14
Preparations are starting for yet another amazing presence by our NMC Student, Staff, Faculty and extended Family in the National Cherry Festival Royal Parade.
This year’s theme is “NMC Going Global.”
This is a call out to those who would like to participate in the fun and festivities. Our day begins with a continental breakfast, then we march in the parade and end with a picnic. Many more details will follow the closer we get.
Come join the fun. Call Kay Hall 995-1119 or e-mail khall@nmc.edu
Feb 24, 2012 | Intercom
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.
OPEN POSTINGS
Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct Instructor – Clinical Nursing (38-443)
Student Employee
Financial Aid-Office Assistant-Student Employee (62-443)
Records Office-Student Employee (63-443)
Tutor (30-443)
White Pine Press Copy Editor-Student Employee (65-443)
White Pine Press Photographer-Student Employee (64-443)
White Pine Press Writer-Student Employee (66-443)
Supplemental Staff
Banquet Server-Hagerty Center (41-443)
Supplemental-Telephone Survey Caller (59-443)
CLOSED PENDING OUTCOME
Support Staff – Full time
President’s Office Assistant (45-443)
Support Staff – Part time
Administrative Assistant – Center for Instructional Excellence (40-443)
Technical/Paraprofessional Staff – Full time
Academic Office Manager – Technical Division (56-443)
Feb 24, 2012 | Intercom
Michael Lingaur, Database and Research Specialist
“I was born in Traverse City and raised in the heart of Leelanau County. After graduating from Lake Leelanau St. Mary of the Assumption High School in 2004, I went on to Northwood University where I graduated in 2008 with an Honors B.B.A., dual majoring in Management Information System and Management. During my time spent at Northwood, I was fortunate enough to be a part of the Northwood University Football team as both a player and a coach. After college, I spent nearly four years in Plymouth, Michigan working as the Database Administrator for Container and Pooling Solutions, a Brambles Company. Now, I’m very excited to move back to Northern Lower Michigan and join the efforts of the Northwestern Michigan College Foundation in its mission to help support NMC provide lifelong learning opportunities to Northwestern Michigan.”
Michael joined the Resource Development staff on February 20. His office is in Founders Hall 113B. He can be reached at 995-2827 or mlingaur@nmc.edu
Feb 24, 2012 | Intercom
Mitchell VanderKam, Cordinator for Data Reporting and Analysis
“I recently moved from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, I grew up in Grand Rapids and attended Davenport University for my undergrad and MBA degrees. My prior positions include Financial Aid Specialist at Davenport as well as a position in Institutional Research and Assessment.
I have one older sister who lives in Philadelphia and I’m getting married in August 2012. My hobbies include golf, basketball, and fishing.”
Mitchell started his position in the Office of Research, Planning and Effectiveness on February 20. His office is in Founders Hall 103. He can be reached at 995-1561 or mivanderkam@nmc.edu
Feb 24, 2012 | Intercom
Submit kudos at: www.nmc.edu/departments/human-resources/kudos.html
To Ann Dane, Scott Herzberg, Elizabeth Stevens, Kim Gourlay, Kelly Carlton, Georgenia Hromada, Debra Marx, Jessica Johnson, Chris Horvath, Heather Hale, Linda Berlin and Julie McAllister, who graciously volunteered to give up a Saturday to assist students and their families at the NMC Fabulous FAFSA Saturday workshop. This event was designed to help future and current students complete the Free Application for Federal Aid (FASFA) for the upcoming year.
To Judy Arnold for assisting students and their families after-hours at pre-arranged workshops with the FAFSA process.
To Linda Berlin who coordinated all the Financial Aid February events. She arranged for the volunteers, signage, etc., to insure we had a great event. In addition, she assisted students and their families after-hours at other pre-arranged workshops with the FAFSA process.
To Lori Hodek, Kristal Nolf, Lisa Molmen, Paul Martin, Bryce Turner, Allison Geisert, Kelly Zimmerman for launching Red Carpet, NMC’s new Orientation Software. They all put forth a lot of time and effort with a “let’s get it done!” spirit to meet deadlines. Kudos also to the countless others who pitched in to make this Orientation process more welcoming and effective for our new employees: Advising, Purchasing, Facilities, Tech Services, Educational Media Technologies, Office Managers…kudos to All!
To Linda Glaesmer who does a great job as liaison between the custodians and Central Scheduling, always taking the time to read work orders for the custodians and catches anything that is not clear or incorrect. Linda is very good to work with. I don’t lose sleep wondering if a set up will be over looked. I can always count on her.
To Nicholeen Frusti who initiated and graciously set up each of our Upward Bound students with the PLATO software program, and compassionately provided an orientation for the students. Her expertise, combined with her personal stories, helped the students further understand the power and importance of education… and the importance of achieving their potential.
To Capt. Michael Surgalski upon his appointment as a Captain in the United States Maritime Service.
To Bob Mason who was awarded the prestigious Merchant Marine Award for Outstanding Achievement Medal.
Feb 24, 2012 | Intercom
Saturday, March 3, 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium
$25 advance, $28 door, $22 members
Purchase tickets online or by calling the box office (231) 995-1553
One of contemporary blues finest performers, Larry is the recipient of the 1988 BB King Lucille Award, the 1995 MO Better Blues award, a 2002 Louisiana Blues Hall of Fame inductee, The BBC Jazz FM Bluesman of the Year, three time recipient of Blues Songwriter of the Year award, five time WC Handy award nominee, 2004 Slim Harpo Ambassador for the Blues award, 2005 Recipient of the coveted Muddy’s Club Bluebird award, Wienhiem Germany and two time recipient of The Bluesman of the Year award for Real Blues Magazine. “Larry Garner is perhaps the most talented blues songwriter alive today, one of the top five bluesmen on the planet.” – Real Blues
Feb 24, 2012 | Intercom
Call for Artists:
The Dennos Museum Center is offering artists an opportunity to create small works of art and sell them at the museum. The Small Works Sale has been organized to benefit artists and art patrons. There is no application fee or jury process for the sale. If the work of art fits the size and price parameters, it will be allowed in the sale. The Museum hopes that the sale will give artists some extra cash and encourage patrons to buy original art at an affordable price.
Artists may submit up to 10 pieces of art in any media with measurements no greater than 5” X 7” X 1”. Buyers will have an opportunity to purchase as many pieces as they wish on a first-come basis. All art work will be priced at $50 or less.
The Small Works sale, open to the public, will begin with the sale and reception from 5 – 8 p.m., Friday, May 18. The sale will continue Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 20 during the NMC BBQ from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Download the prospectus online or call the Museum Store 995-1587.
Feb 24, 2012 | Intercom
Any member of the faculty, staff, community, or student body may nominate a person or group for the award by completing a nomination form and submitting it to the President’s Office by the deadline date of March 16, 2012. A selection panel comprised of representatives of the Foundation, faculty, staff, and students reviews the nominations and makes a recommendation. A list of previous recipients and nomination form can be found here.
Feb 24, 2012 | Intercom
This honorary award was established in 1988 to recognize noteworthy NMC alumni.
Nomination forms are available online and must be submitted by February 29, 2012. For more information, contact Sonia Clem, 995-1030 or sclem@nmc.edu
You can also view the Intercom online as part of the new NMC Communiqué. Throughout the week, you will find the latest news, as well as other NMC communications like President Nelson’s updates and student news at www.nmc.edu/intercom.
Feb 24, 2012 | Intercom
For more event information, visit www.nmc.edu/news. Dennos Museum Center exhibits:
Now through April 1, 2012
Eric Daigh: Happiness is a Target
Regional Artists Juried Exhibition
Now through March 13, 2012
Welcome to Idlewild: The Black Eden of Michigan
FEBRUARY
Friday, February 24 Tasters’ Guild Auction, 7 p.m., Hagerty Center. 995-1021
Saturday, February 25 Marcus Roberts concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1533
Monday, February 28 Brown Bay Lunch panel discussion, “A Contemporary Perspective: Artist’s Intent,” 12-1:30 p.m., Dennos Museum Center. 995-1055
Monday, February 28 NMC Board of Trustees meeting, 5:30 p.m., Oleson Center. 995-1010
MARCH
Thursday, March 1 WCMU Community Cinema, Revenge of the Electric Car, 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission.
Friday, March 2 Public Viewing Night, 9-11 p.m, $2/person; $5/family, Rogers Observatory, 995-2300
Saturday, March 3 Larry Garner Blues Band, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1553
Sunday, March 4 NMC Choirs in Concert, featuring the Grand Traverse Chorale and Chamber Singers, 3 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church. General admission. $10 adults, $5 seniors (62 and older) and children (12 and younger). Tickets available at the door. 995-1338
Wednesday, March 7 NMC Career Fair, 3-5 p.m., Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus. Free; open to all. 995-1040
Friday, March 9 NMC Wellness Committee’s 3 Squares Series, “Healthy Breakfasts,”
10-11a.m., Oleson Center Kitchen. Seating limited to 35. RSVP to mgriggs@nmc.edu.
Friday, March 9 NMC Concert Band, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1700
Saturday, March 10 Celebrate Women’s History Month, “Grandmothers,” 12:30-2:30 p.m., Fine Arts Bldg Rm 115
Saturday, March 10 Winter Health and Fitness Day, 9:30 a.m., Oleson Center. 995-1700.
Tuesday, March 13 Michigan Global Awareness Consortium presentation by Carole Elchert, “Nepal & Tourism – On the Potter’s Wheel,” 7 p.m., Oleson Center. Free admission. 995-1155
Wednesday, March 14 NMC Transfer Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., NMC Welcome Center. 995-1360
Thursday, March 15 International Affairs Forum lecture by Dr. Zeynep Gursel, “The Future of Turkey,” 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission for current students and educators. 995-1700
Thursday, March 15 Free public forum, “Challenging Bullying: Creating a Safe Community,” 4-7 p.m., Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus. Free admission. 995-1118
Friday, March 16 “Challenge Bullying: Create a Safe Community” one-day conference,
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus. Free. To register, call 922-4800.
Friday, March 16 Taste of France Reception and Fundraiser, 6 p.m., Lobdell’s Restaurant, Great Lakes Campus. Reservation required. 995-3120
Saturday, March 17 Tab Benoit concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1553
Monday, March 19 NMC Board of Trustees meeting, 6:30 p.m., Oleson Center. 995-1010
Wenesday, March 21 Blood Drive, 12-6 p.m., West Hall Conference Room.
Thursday, March 22 British Isles Dinner, 6 p.m., Lobdell’s Restaurant, Great Lakes Campus. Reservation required. 995-3120
Saturday, March 24 Honky Tonk Angels concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1553
Intercom is published weekly by NMC Public Relations & Marketing. News and information may be submitted via e-mail by 5 p.m. Wednesday for Friday publication to Martha Griggs, Editor ● 995-1020 ● mgriggs@nmc.edu.
