Apr 11, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Tickets for the annual NMC Barbecue, set for May 20 on main campus, are now on sale online and around the community. Volunteers are also being sought to help put on the picnic under the pines, a spring tradition marking its 63rd year.
Advance tickets are $6 and available online now at nmc.edu/bbq and mynorthtickets.com/events/nmc-bbq-2018. There is a $1.25/ticket service fee for online sales. Pre-sale tickets will also be available at all Oleson’s Food Stores, NMC, and many financial institutions. Tickets are $8 on Barbecue Day.
The late Gerald W. Oleson and his wife Frances, founders of Oleson’s Food Stores in Traverse City, started the annual fund raiser picnic in 1956. Oleson’s Food Stores continues to donate all the food. Several thousand people attend every year, raising more than $1.8 million for college programs and equipment over the years.
College employees submit project proposals for program and equipment needs. A subcommittee reviews the proposals and makes recommendations to the Barbecue Board, a group of NMC employees and community volunteers. This year’s projects will share $13,000 in Barbecue funds.
- NMC Scholarship Open- $5,000
- Media Center for the Smith Wing of Inuit Art- $3,000
- Hawk owl mascot costume- $2,000
- Neutr-Owl (carbon neutral education booth for NMC BBQ)- $1,000
- NMC food pantry freezer and food for fall semester- $2,400
Volunteers are also needed to put on the event. Volunteer slots are typically two to three hours long. Sign up online or go to nmc.edu/bbq and click “Volunteer at the BBQ.”
In addition to the traditional menu of buffalo steakettes or hot dog, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw and beverage and ice cream served from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on May 20 , free live entertainment is provided throughout the day. Classroom displays and program exhibits offer the public a chance to see what’s going on at NMC. Children’s games and activities will also be provided. The Barbecue will once again strive toward zero-waste, with composting and recycling services available.
Release date: April 12, 2018
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing & Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Apr 11, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC’s music and dance ensembles will present the following performances this month:
- Sunday, April 15 NMC Dance Department Concert 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets $12, $7 students and seniors. MyNorthTickets.com, at the door, or call (800) 836-0717.
- Sunday, April 22 NMC Grand Traverse Chorale and NMC Chamber Singers share the stage with the Traverse Symphony Orchestra for a performance of Baroque music. 3 p.m., Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Arts Academy. MyNorthTickets.com. Info: TSO, (231) 947-7120.
- Friday, April 27 NMC Concert Band, 7:30 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets $12 adults, $7 students and seniors. Admission for NMC students with student ID is free. MyNorthTickets.com or at the door. (231) 995-1553.
- Saturday, April 28 Spring Jazz Ensemble Showcase, 7:30 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets $12 adults, $7 students and seniors. Admission for NMC students with student ID is free. MyNorthTickets.com or at the door. (231) 995-1553.
- Sunday, April 29 NMC Children’s Choirs 3 p.m., Lars Hockstad Auditorium. Tickets $15 adults, $10 for students and seniors, available through MyNorthTickets.com and at the door. (800) 836-0717.
Release date: april 11, 2018
For more information:
Jeff Cobb
NMC Director of Music Programs
(231) 995-1338
jecobb@nmc.edu
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Apr 10, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
The library has purchased many new books so far this year. You can view a handful here along with partial descriptions or go here to see the full listing. These books are on display in the library’s lobby.
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Apr 10, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
Save the dates!
Be sure to mark your calendars to attend these two important events recognizing our outstanding students and graduates!
Honors Convocation will take place Friday, May 4 with the reception starting at the Dennos Museum’s Sculpture Court at 4:45 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony at the Milliken Auditorium at 5:30 p.m.
Commencement will be held Saturday, May 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the gymnasium at Traverse City Central High School. The public is invited to attend, or can watch the ceremony streamed online here.
Hope to see you there!
Apr 9, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
Men, women, full and part-time staff, faculty, and students are all encouraged to join NMC Softball. We are putting together a co-ed softball team to play on Sundays (afternoons or evenings) this summer (May-Labor Day) at the Civic Center.
The YMCA league we are playing in is recreational: winning is nice, but having fun is imperative. If you have any interest or know anyone NMC affiliated who might be (full or part-time staff, faculty, student) please let us know.
Contact either Eric Hines (ehines@nmc.edu) or Neil Streeter (nstreeter@nmc.edu). There is a cost for team registration which we will be dividing up among the team members (we anticipate a fee of less than $50 for a full season of play).
Please let us know of any interest as soon as you can!
Apr 9, 2018 | Intercom
April 4, 2018 was National Walking Day, but you should consider adding walking to your daily routine all month. This is a great chance to get outside and connect with your friends and family. During April, we’ll provide weekly information to show you how walking can help you meet your 2018 health goals.
Try this: Add walking to your routine for weight loss
Physical activity doesn’t need to be complicated. Something as simple as a daily brisk walk can help you live a healthier life.
For example, regular brisk walking can help you:
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes
- Strengthen your bones and muscles
- Improve your mood
- Improve your balance and coordination
The faster, farther and more frequently you walk, the greater the benefits. Making lifestyle changes can take time. You can find more great information by logging in to your member account on bcbsm.com or through the Blue Cross mobile app and clicking on Health & Wellness. You can also email our Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Michigan wellness coordinator, Chris Barr, at cbarr@bcbsm.com.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is a nonprofit corporation and independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Source: Mayoclinic.org
Apr 9, 2018 | Intercom
It is not too late to register a team- you have until April 13! This registration reflects March 5, 2018, so time to add to your existing teams!
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Apr 9, 2018 | Intercom
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 Nancy Gray: Nancy has served several years as the Chair of Faculty Council. As a member of the communications faculty, she has modeled all of the varied communication skills to lead the faculty and collaborate with all of the other employee and learner groups. At times, Nancy’s work as Chair of FC has been exhausting…both physically, spiritually and emotionally. She’s been a tireless leader; always learning and including others in the process. When NMC really needed her, she said yes. With respect and gratitude, we wish Nancy the best in her future work.
Kudos to Dr. Nick Roster: Dr. Roster is my mentor as a new full time faculty in the Sci-Math Division. I am struck by his willingness to take on new classes, extra students, meetings or new tasks to help make NMC better for students. He is constantly teaching himself new technologies in his classes which motivate his students to succeed and to enjoy learning. Furthermore in making decisions about what he teaches, he fist asks himself-“What will the students need to know and to DO in the workplace. That is what I need to focus on.”
Kudos to April Kesler: AST and ARC/STSA (Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) invited April Kesler to participate in a two-day summit in Denver, Colorado fall of 2018. The summit will be a gathering of a select group of educators to develop a future course for surgical technology education and to work toward achieving a consensus in establishing attainable goals and overall direction to guide the future of surgical technology education. Congratulations to April on being selected!
Apr 9, 2018 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
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Apr 9, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Substantially increased federal funding for Northwestern Michigan College’s Great Lakes Maritime Academy (GLMA) will allow NMC to upgrade the Great Lakes campus harbor this summer, as well as recapture nearly $200,000 in fuel costs for the training ship State of Michigan.
The 2018 omnibus spending bill approved by Congress last month included $1 million for the Academy, double the funds GLMA received in 2017, said superintendent Rear Adm. Jerry Achenbach. The money will enable NMC to improve the ship’s docking area by installing mooring bollards and mooring fenders. Bids for the work are due next week. Work will take place between May and August, while the ship is out of the harbor on its annual summer training cruise.
In addition, Achenbach said GLMA expects to be reimbursed for all fuel costs incurred on the upcoming cruise. He estimated the State of Michigan would use 98,000 gallons of diesel priced at about $2 per gallon, resulting in federal reimbursement of $196,000.
“The federal funds are crucial to the Academy and key to our being able to ensure the program at Northwestern Michigan College’s Great Lakes Maritime Academy maintains U.S. Coast Guard approval,” Achenbach said. “While these funds will primarily be used to upgrade the moorings at the harbor, over the past several years we have used federal funds to substantially upgrade our deck and engine simulators and upgrade the equipment in the vessel’s galley. The omnibus spending bill also includes funds that ensure Academy cadets who volunteer to serve in the U.S. Navy after graduation will continue to receive an annual stipend of $8,000.”
NMC is grateful to its congressional delegation, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Sen. Gary Peters and Congressman Jack Bergman, for their continued support of the Great Lakes Maritime Academy in securing these funds.
GLMA is hosting an open house/ship tour from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. Maritime cadets will host free tours open to the public. NMC offers a bachelor’s degree in maritime technology, the first community college bachelor’s degree available in the state. Find out more about the Academy at nmc.edu/maritime.
Release Date: April 9, 2018
For more information:
Rear Adm. Jerry Achenbach
GLMA Superintendent
(231) 995-1200
gachenbach@nmc.edu
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Apr 5, 2018 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff, and congratulating current NMC staff on their new positions!
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Apr 5, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s newest publication, Nexus, has been named the top community college magazine by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations.
Produced by NMC’s Public Relations, Marketing & Communications department, Nexus received the 2017 gold Paragon award from NCMPR at its annual conference in Las Vegas in March. The magazine was commended for its strong NMC success stories shared with a broad audience in a compelling visual presentation. In its print magazine category, NMC bested Randolph Community College in Asheboro, N.C. (silver) and Red Deer College in Alberta, Canada (bronze).
Nexus took the top award in its debut year. In 2017 the college introduced the 32-page magazine to update and replace an eight-page newsletter. It is created in partnership with Traverse City-based MyNorth Media. NMC provides editorial content while MyNorth designs and prints the publication. It mails to about 27,000 college alumni, donors, volunteers and other constituents in January and June.
Awards were made in 53 different categories. NMC’s print, video and special event work has previously been honored by NCMPR at both regional and national levels. NCMPR is the exclusive professional development organization for marketing and public relations staff at community and technical colleges. An affiliate of the American Association of Community Colleges, NCMPR has more than 1,550 members at more than 650 colleges in the U.S., Canada and other countries.
Release date: April 6, 2018
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
NMC Executive Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Communications
(231) 995-1019
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Apr 5, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
NMC’s biannual Long Night Against Procrastination (LNAP) is returning to the Osterlin Library!
On Thursday, April 19, 6 p.m. – 2 a.m. the Writing & Reading Center, Tutoring, Advising, Student Success, and NMC librarians will be staying up very, very LATE to help students crush their final papers and exams.
Free pizza at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., a finals-themed “meme cake,” free snacks (including Grand Traverse Pie Company pie) and coffee until 2 a.m. and lots of raffle prizes!
Apr 3, 2018 | Intercom
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he Global Literature Reading Group will meet on Friday, April 20, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Health & Science room 100 to discuss Nadia Hashimi’s A House Without Windows, a novel set in Afghanistan. Please join us for what is always a lively and informative event!
Copies of the book are available for $5 from Tina Ulrich in the library.
Apr 2, 2018 | Intercom
April 4, 2018, is National Walking Day. This is a great chance to get outside (weather permitting) and connect with your friends and family. Schedule some time with your coworkers to walk on April 4 . Walking can’t possibly be exercise, right? While walking itself is considered an activity of daily living, it can be structured in a way that meets the definition of exercise. In fact, a specific walking routine can help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and dementia.
Try this: Track your steps for a week
- Are you getting more or fewer steps than you thought?
- Which days are better or worse?
- Are there opportunities for you to have walking meetings with your teammates?
- Consider setting a step goal for the end of the work day.
Making lifestyle changes can take time. Our Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Michigan wellness coordinator recommends picking one change per week over the next month. Log in to your member account on bcbsm.com or through the Blue Cross mobile app and click on Health & Wellness to learn more about the health benefits of walking. You can also email our wellness coordinator, Chris Barr, at cbarr@bcbsm.com.
Apr 1, 2018 | Intercom
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-april-2018-newsletter
This month’s topics include Finishing as Lean Champions, Lean Coffee Chat Traverse City, the New Skills for New Jobs Agenda, the new GTAMC Website, upcoming workshops, and more!
Mar 29, 2018 | Intercom
The deadline to RSVP for the April 11 Retirement & Recognition Reception is Wednesday, April 4. If you haven’t responded, please do so as soon as possible. You can RSVP by email to cpaul@nmc.edu.
The reception will be held Wednesday, April 11, 4:30–7 p.m. at the Hagerty Center. The program begins at 5 p.m.
View the full list of honorees here.
Mar 29, 2018 | Intercom
How do I get started?
- Log in to your Blue Cross® Blue Cross Blue Shield® of Michigan account or the Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Michigan mobile app on April 2, 2018.
- Select Blue Cross Health & Wellness.
- Register using the prompts on the home screen.
- Start your team!
- Contact Chris Barr or Hollie DeWalt for instructions if you did not elect medical benefits through NMC.
How many people can be on a team?
- There is a limit of 3 people per team.
How do I log my steps?
- You can sync a compatible device or manually enter the steps under Health Information and Device and App Connection Center within the Blue Cross® Health & Wellness Website
- Those that do not have medical benefits through NMC should contact Chris Barr or Hollie DeWalt for instructions.
When do my steps count?
- Steps count toward your average beginning April 9, 2018 until May 11, 2018.
Want to learn more about the challenge? Attend an informational meeting on April 9, 2018:
- 10 a.m. – UC 106
- 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.- FH 110
- 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.- GL 103
- 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.- PS 106
