Apr 27, 2012 | Intercom
Bob and Hilary James – Chuck and Lizzy Loeb in a Fathers and Daughters concert on Saturday May 5, at 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $30 advance, $35 at the door and $27 for museum members plus ticket fees. Tickets may be purchased on line at www.dennosmuseum.org or by calling the box office at 231-995-1553.
Traverse City’s own Grammy Award winning jazz legend Bob James, and founding member of the super group Fourplay, along with the newest band member, internationally renowned guitarist Chuck Loeb come together on the Milliken stage to close our 20th anniversary season featuring their daughters Hilary and Lizzy, who are accomplished vocalists in their own right.
Bob James (www.bobjames.com) has had a long career as a noted jazz pianist performing around the world. Traverse City fans will remember his appearance on the Milliken stage with his daughter, Hilary, after the release of their CD Flesh and Blood in 1995. The CD is being re-released by Tappan Zee Records in association with the upcoming May 5 concert and will be available that evening. Bob has been an ongoing favorite performer on the Milliken stage bringing many unique concert programs to Milliken over the years.
Chuck Loeb (www.chuckloeb.com) Chuck Loeb (wwwchcha renowned jazz guitarist, composer, arranger, producer, educator and recording artist became part of Fourplay in 2010. His daughter Lizzy (www.lizzyloeb.com) is a singer, songwriter and guitarist with a successful career of her own performing both in the US and Europe.
“We are pleased to present these two proud fathers on our stage with their talented daughters,” says Gene Jenneman, Museum Director, “Bob never fails to bring a special program to our concert series and this is the perfect father/daughter event; one which I hope will find many fathers and daughters together in the audience.”
Apr 27, 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:
April 15 – June 10, 2012
Benjamin Busch: The Art in War
Harvey Gordon: Paintings
May 18 – 22, 2012
Small Works Exhibition and Sale
Visit www.dennosmuseum.org for more Dennos Museum Center information.
APRIL
Friday, April 27 Nagata Shachu concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1553
Saturday, April 28 NMC Children’s Choir concert, 4 p.m., Interlochen’s Corson Auditorium. General admission; tickets available at the door: $10 for adults, and $5 seniors (62 and older) and children (12 and younger). 995-1338
Saturday, April 28 NMC Concert Band, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. General admission; tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors (62 and older) and children (12 and younger). Admission for NMC Students with Student ID is free. 995-1553.
Saturday, April 28 Public Viewing Night, 9-11 p.m, $2/person; $5/family, Rogers Observatory, 995-2300
Sunday, April 29 NMC Percussion Ensemble and Dance concert, 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission.
Monday, April 30 The Vagina Monologues, 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. $10 adults; $5 NMC students w/student ID. Mature audiences only. For ticket information, call 995-1118.
MAY
Thursday, May 3 WCMU Community Cinema, Strong!, 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission.
Friday, May 4 Public Viewing Night, 9-11 p.m, $2/person; $5/family, Rogers Observatory, 995-2300
Saturday, May 5 NMC Commencement Ceremony, 2 p.m., Traverse City Central Senior High Gymnasium. Free; public welcome.
Saturday, May 5 Fathers and Daughters: Bob James & Chuck Loeb with Hilary James & Lizzy Loeb in concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1553
Friday, May 11 Lifelong Learning Campus Day, University Center, 9:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $20. 995-1700
Thursday, May 17 International Affairs Forum lecture by Dr. Susan Koch, “Iran, Pakistan, Israel, India: Are Weapons of Mass Destruction Out of Control?” 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission for current students and educators; others $10. 995-1700
Sunday, May 20 57th Annual NMC Barbecue, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., NMC main campus. 995-1020
Monday, May 21 NMC Board of Trustees meeting, 5:30 p.m., Oleson Center. 995-1010
Saturday, May 26 Public Viewing Night, 9-11 p.m, $2/person; $5/family, Rogers Observatory, 995-2300
Apr 27, 2012 | Intercom
You and Your Home PC…
The following article from US News outlines an issue that may directly affect you and your home PC. Last year the FBI identified a group of international hackers who were “running an Internet ad scam on a massive network of home computers.” The FBI has since shut down the operation and realized that they could not just pull the plug on all of the infected users. So, they are encouraging home PC users to visit a website run by its security partner to see if their home computer is infected. Please take a moment before July 9, and read the article below. Also, visit www.dcwg.org to inform yourself on whether your home computer is infected and needs attention. http://www.usnews.com/news/technology/articles/2012/04/20/hundreds-of-thousands-may-lose-internet-in-july
Online: To check and clean computers: http://www.dcwg.org
Going Away from your desk? Lock Your Computer!
Are you leaving your desk? Do you not want to leave your myNMC and single-sign applications accessible?
For PC: Press the Windows Key and the letter “L” at the same time.
For Mac: Follow this link for directions https://intranet.nmc.edu/depts/help-desk/intercom/macosxlock
Either of these events lock the workstation and keeps your applications hidden, but open, and requires you to log in when you return to the computer.
Apr 27, 2012 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Bobbi Garner, Office Manager/Science/Math Academic Area, 16 years
Mike Pleva, Custodian, 13 years
Linda Racine, Director of Program Advancement–LPL, 12 years
KanDee Sheffer, Custodian, 13 years
Apr 27, 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)
Professional Staff (Full time)
Annual Giving Specialist (67-443)
Coordinator of Major Gifts (68-443)
Student Employee
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)
Writing and Reading Center Reader-Student Employee (75-443)
Summer Residence Life Crew-Student Employee (78-443)
Supplemental Staff
Banquet Server-Hagerty Center (41-443)
Busser-Hagerty Center (72-443)
Bartender-Hagerty Center (73-443)
Student Financial Services-Front Desk Assistant (77-443)
CLOSED PENDING OUTCOME
Support Staff – Full time
President’s Office Assistant (45-443)
Technical/Paraprofessional Staff – Full time
Academic Office Manager – Technical Division (56-443)
Apr 27, 2012 | Intercom
To Don Cunningham and the University Center Staff for spearheading the purchase and placement of our University Center Partners’ school banners. Please come by the University Center and see the beautiful banners along the drive into the UC! The UC partners visited last week and were really impressed! This is a great show of connectedness!
Apr 27, 2012 | Intercom
To Victoria Willson for providing important studying and reading strategies to Upward Bound Students. She was patient, professional, caring and impacted our students in a very positive way. We are greatly appreciative of Victoria for taking the time to make a difference in the lives of our students! She is an incredible asset to our NMC Community and the learners we serve.
Apr 27, 2012 | Intercom
To Everyone who helped with the planning and orchestration of the annual International Dinner. As always, it was a great evening with interesting stories and great food! Also, thanks to the Hagerty Center staff for your great service!
Apr 27, 2012 | Intercom
The NMC Wellness Olympics registration has been extended to May 1, 2012.
You can sign up for both or only one of the two-parts: Olympic Training and Olympic Events.
Olympic Training
During Olympic Training participants will keep track of points through an online form. 15 minutes of exercise = 1 point. Because we know that NMC staff are trustworthy, they will self report the week of the exercise. As well, participants will determine if they are a “Veteran Olympian” (currently exercising 3x per week) or “Amateur Olympian” (currently exercising less than 2x per week).
Olympic Events
A variety of events will be occurring during the Olympics (July 27-August 12). These events are still to be determined.
What’s my next step?
Apr 26, 2012 | Intercom
50 Years Ago:
- Vance Packard, author of Hidden Persuaders, and The Status Seekers, spoke as part of an NMC sponsored Celebrity Lecture Series. He says we must “depend less on technology.”
- The college held its annual Spring Formal dance at the Traverse City Country Club, with over 100 couples in attendance.
25 Years Ago:
- Employees of the Semester: Rochelle Hammontree was named for February and Connie Jason for March (see photos below).
- NMC Karate Club won many awards including the Grand Master title at a local tournament.
10 Years Ago:
- NMC received a $8.13 million grant to help fund redevelopment of the West Bay Campus. Rotary pledged $500,000 with stipulation of matching funds by June, 2002.
From the NMC Archives at the Osterlin Library
Apr 26, 2012 | Intercom
Beyond the Light Switch: What will the future of energy look like?
Wednesday, May 2, 6-9 p.m.
Milliken Auditorium
This relevant two-part PBS documentary brings a comprehensive and timely presentation that takes a close look at our country’s current electric energy status and the challenges we face.
Gain a much needed, balanced perspective of the issues. Hear from landowners, energy company CEOs, environmentalists, researchers and everyday people as they discuss some of today’s most pressing electric infrastructure challenges.
General admission is $5 at the door: Free tickets for all area students are available from the TC L & P website.
For more information, or to reserve a seat, call 995-1700.
Watch a trailer for “Beyond the Light Switch.”
This Michigan Energy Center event is sponsored by DTE Energy, Home Builders Association, and Traverse City Light & Power.
Apr 26, 2012 | Intercom
Many of you may wonder at this time of year, “How can I make my grading life easier?” Or, “How can I make sure my students know what to expect at the beginning of the course and get there by the end?”
Moodle2 4U has many new features to help you answer those questions and more. For those of you unable to make our last series of trainings giving an overview of Moodle2 4U, we are offering this 90-minute training again on the following days:
May 8, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
May 9, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
May 10, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Please choose “yes” on your Google calendar for the Moodle2 4U Training that works for you, and we’ll see you then!
Apr 26, 2012 | Intercom
Faculty and Staff who will participate should be at the high school by 1:30 p.m. From the gym parking lot, enter the left set of doors and proceed upstairs to the first room on the left.
Commencement begins at 2:00 p.m.
Apr 25, 2012 | Intercom, Student News
The Osterlin Library and the Center for Learning will have extended hours this weekend to give students a little extra time to finish those last papers and study for finals: Saturday, April 28, Noon to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 29, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Apr 23, 2012 | Intercom, Student News
Some important changes have been made to the admission process to NMC’s Associate Degree Nursing program (ADN). Thirty-six students will continue to be admitted to ADN program each spring and fall semester. In an effort to reward academic success and make the process more competitive, the following changes have been made:
There are now three ways to secure a spot in the program each semester.
- The first 12 students will be admitted from the waitlist. Six students from the face-to-face option and six from the online option will be admitted each Fall semester. Each Spring semester all 12 spots will be filled from the face-to-face option.
- The next twelve (12) students will be admitted from those on the waitlist who applied for the competitive process. These students can select either the face-to face or online option in the fall semester until spaces in the specific option are filled. During spring semester, face-to-face is the only option available.
- The final twelve (12) students will be competitively admitted from those on the waitlist who applied for competitive admission and new students. If spaces are available, students can select either the face-to face or online option in the Fall semester only. During Spring semester, face-to-face is the only option available.
Students who wish to be placed on the existing wait list must become eligible by May 31, 2012.
Students not on the wait list by May 31, 2012 must complete the competitive process each semester.
Applications are due by July 1 for Spring semester and February 1 for Fall semester.
In order to become eligible for admission in the program, a student may not repeat any math or science class more than once.
Students will receive much more advance notice of their admission into the program. This will allow students to better prepare themselves and make the necessary arrangements to start the program.
Notification for Fall semester admission (August) to the program will be made starting in February, and notification of admission to the Spring semester program (January) will be made starting in July.
To best answer any questions you have about the new admissions process, an Information Session will be held Tuesday, May 1 at 4:30 p.m. in the Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center on NMC’s main campus.
RESOURCES:
Apr 20, 2012 | Intercom, Student News
Dirt Fest, a free community Earth Day celebration featuring music and educational workshops, will be held from 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. April 21 at the Grand Traverse Circuit, 225 W. Fourteenth St., Traverse City.
Sponsored by the NMC Office of Student Life, Dirt Fest is open to students and community members. The event aims to show participants how to get involved with environmental issues through a dialogue with music, art and interactive workshops.
Workshops:
- 1:30 p.m. – Bike Commuting with TART Trails
- 2 p.m. – Paint & Plant with NMC’s Art Club
- 2:30 p.m. – Home Composting with Bay Area Recycling for Charities
- 3:30 p.m. – Local Foods: A Conversation with Pleasanton Bakery
Each workshop runs between a half hour and and an hour except for Paint & Plant, which will continue throughout the early evening. There will also be recycled crafting with SCRAP TC throughout the event.
Music:
- 1:30 p.m. – Blake Elliott & the Robinson Affair – a folked up, funked up, blues-you-away, indie duo
- 3 p.m. – Medicinal Groove – high energy electric-funk-jazz-fusions of dance-worthy rhythms
- 4:30 p.m. – The Naughty Neighbors – one-of-a-kind instruments and haunting melodies create a unique style that varies from sultry jazz to new age indie rock
- 6:30 p.m. – FunDubMentals – multiple singers play a mix of dub, roots reggae, ska, and dance hall.They have been said to be single-handedly keeping reggae alive in Northern Michigan
- 8:30 p.m. Galactic Sherpas – their highly improvised style creates a sonic experience drawn from all corners of the musical universe
Prior to Dirt Fest, NMC Student LIfe is co-sponsoring the movie Princess Mononoke, showing at 11 p.m. Friday at the State Theatre.
Co-sponsors include the NMC Art Club, Higher Grounds, Garden Goods, The Redheads, Pangea’s Pizza Pub, SCRAP TC, Bay Area Recycling for Charities, The State Theatre, TART Trails and Oryana.
Apr 20, 2012 | Intercom, Student News
On behalf of the NMC Music Department I would like to invite you to our upcoming Music Department Concerts and Events. These concerts are the culmination of a semester of rehearsal and preparation by students and community members. There are five different events in the next two weeks – something for everyone! Hope to see you there! — Jeff Cobb
Spring Jazz Ensemble Showcase
April 20, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium
Vocal and jazz band ensembles under the direction of Mike Hunter. General Admission. Tickets are $8 for adults, and $6 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and children (ages 12 and younger). Admission for NMC students with student ID is free.
Titanic Requiem – NMC Chamber Singers and NMC Grand Traverse Chorale
April 22, 3 p.m., Milliken Auditorium
In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, the NMC Choir present the Michigan premier of “Titanic Requiem” under the direction of Jeffrey Cobb. The concert will also feature readings of letters from passengers on that fateful voyage as well as songs from that era. General Admission. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and children (ages 12 and younger). Admission for NMC students with student ID is free.
NMC Children’s Choirs Spring Concert
April 28, 4 p.m., Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Arts Academy
Enjoy folks songs, world music, spirituals, and patriotic music provided by the four Children’s Choirs under the direction of Jeffrey Cobb, Stephanie Schall-Brazee and Todd Vipond. General Admission. Tickets are available at the door $10 for adults, and $5 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and children (ages 12 and younger). Call (231) 995-1338 for more information.
Music from Broadway, NMC Concert Band
April 28, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium
Enjoy an upbeat program featuring highlights from some of the greatest hits to ever grace the American stage, including My Fair Lady, The King & I, a medley of Andrew Lloyd Weber hits, Annie and Camelot. Band members with 20 or more years in the band will also be honored. The band is conducted by John W. Beery. General Admission. Tickets are $8 for adults, and $6 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and children (ages 12 and younger). Admission for NMC students with student ID is free.
“Face the Music and …..”
April 29, 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium
NMC’s Dance Department & Percussion Ensemble will perform collaboratively. The concert will feature original choreography by NMC faculty, students, and guest artists under the direction of humanities instructor Dorothy Eisenstein. The NMC percussion ensemble is under the direction of humanities instructor Dave Warne. General Admission tickets are $8 for adults; free for children 12 and younger. For all performances at Milliken, contact the box office at (231) 995-1553 for more information.
Apr 20, 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:
April 15 – June 10, 2012
Benjamin Busch: The Art in War
Harvey Gordon: Paintings
May 18 – 22, 2012
Small Works Exhibition and Sale
Visit www.dennosmuseum.org for more Dennos Museum Center information.
APRIL
Friday, April 20 NMC Jazz Bands & Vocal Jazz Ensemble, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. General Admission; tickets are $8 adults, $6 for seniors (62 and older) and children (12 and younger). Admission for NMC Students with Student ID is free. 995-1553.
Saturday, April 21 “Dress for Success,” a free event offering professional clothing, networking and interview preparation,10 a.m.- 2 p.m., NMC Welcome Center. 995-1059
Sunday, April 22 NMC Grand Traverse Chorale & Chamber Singers perform, “The Titanic Requiem,” 3 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. General admission; tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors (62 and older) and children (12 and younger). Admission for NMC Students with Student ID is free. 995-1553.
Monday, April 23 NMC Board of Trustees meeting, 5:30 p.m., Oleson Center. 995-1010
Friday, April 27 Life Luncheon “Conversations with Father Fred”, noon-1:30 p.m., Oleson Center, $16, 995-1700
Friday, April 27 LIFE Luncheon,“Conversations with Father Fred,” Oleson Center, Noon-1:30 p.m. $16 includes lunch buffet. 995-1700
Friday, April 27 Nagata Shachu concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1553
Saturday, April 28 NMC Children’s Choir concert, 4 p.m., Interlochen’s Corson Auditorium. General admission; tickets available at the door: $10 for adults, and $5 seniors (62 and older) and children (12 and younger). 995-1338
Saturday, April 28 NMC Concert Band, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. General admission; tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors (62 and older) and children (12 and younger). Admission for NMC Students with Student ID is free. 995-1553.
Saturday, April 28 Public Viewing Night, 9-11 p.m, $2/person; $5/family, Rogers Observatory, 995-2300
Monday, April 30 The Vagina Monologues, 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. $10 adults; $5 NMC students w/student ID. Mature audiences only. For ticket information, call 995-1118.
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