Welcome to NMC Jason!

Jul 14, 2014 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC

Slade, JasonJason Slade was born and raised in Waterford, MI.  He attended Michigan State University, where he completed his BS / MS in Electrical Engineering and met the only person that could put up with him, his now wife, Stacy.  After college, he worked as an electrical engineer in the automotive industry specifically on sensors designed to reduce the likelihood of a rollover accident.  However, he knew that he wanted to teach, so when Mott Community College in Flint had an opening he jumped on it.  For the past 7 years, Jason has been the Faculty / Coordinator of the Electronics and Electrical Technology Program at Mott.  (more…)

Staff change

Jul 11, 2014 | Intercom

Andy Dolan, Executive Director of Public Relations and Marketing has accepted an offer for a position closer to his family in Illinois.  He will be leaving NMC on July 23.

“It has been an honor and privilege to work at NMC,” he said.  “I am grateful to have worked with such great people at the college, especially those in the public relations and marketing department.  I am very proud of our accomplishments.

“Go Hawk Owls.”

 

 

Canticum Novum auditions to be held in late July, early August

Jul 9, 2014 | Intercom, Student News

Experienced singers of college-age or older are invited to audition for Canticum Novum (kahn’-tee-koom noh’-voom), a new choral ensemble being offered at Northwestern Michigan College. Canticum Novum has several performance cycles throughout the year, with an emphasis on performances in the Fall and late Spring. Performances with the TSO and a European Tour are scheduled for 2014-2015. Because of the challenging literature and the abbreviated rehearsal schedule, only singers with good reading skills should inquire. (more…)

“Enough Already” Conference will take place September 20

Jul 7, 2014 | Intercom

On September 20 join other members of the community at the Enough Already Conference at the Great Wolf Lodge from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The conference’s mission is to help you learn the best methods and practices to make a life changing,  lasting impact on all aspects of your life. Through expertise from some of the most influential leaders in the Grand Traverse region, you will be equipped for a rewarding life well lived. (more…)

Solar Powering Michigan conference is September 12

Jul 7, 2014 | Intercom, Student News

solar-powering-michigan-logoThings are heating up in Michigan’s solar industry! NMC is co-sponsoring a statewide solar conference in a big partnership effort this fall called – Solar Powering Michigan, taking place on Friday, Sept. 12 at the Hagerty Center. Training will be in August and September to gear up for and in conjunction with the conference.   (more…)

Benefits corner- Automobile accidents are not covered under NMC’s medical plans

Jul 7, 2014 | Intercom

If you are currently covered by one of NMC’s medical plans, remember that our insurance does not cover accidents involving a motor vehicle. This change took place on 7/1/09, and you may have attended a meeting to explain the change. If you would like to read the communication which was sent out at that time, you can find it at S:\Human Resources\Public.

What does this mean for you? This exclusion means that you need to be sure that your automobile insurance is indicated as primary for injuries due to an auto accident. If you have any questions regarding this or other benefits, feel free to contact HR at 995-1350. (more…)

Summer Concert Band performance July 17

Jul 5, 2014 | Intercom

Join the NMC Summer Concert Band, directed by Pat Brumbaugh, for a summer evening of your favorite band music, July 17, 7:30 p.m. at the Traverse City Senior Center. Admission is free – bring your own lawn chair. Call (231) 995-1338 for more information. (more…)

Join us at the 2014 National Cherry Festival’s Cherry Royal Parade

Jun 30, 2014 | Intercom

cherryfest logoJuly 12th NMC will be marching down the parade route in the National Cherry Festival’s Cherry Royale Parade. The presentation will be led by Chip the faux buffalo from the NMC Barbecue. Following Chip will be a new dynamic of our entry: a float!

We will also be paying tribute to our military student population and NMC being recognized as one of the top military friendly colleges in the nation with several military students joining in as part of our entry. We welcome all faculty and staff members who are veterans to walk in the parade as part of the entry. If interested, please contact Scott Herzberg at 995-2526 or sherzberg@nmc.edu.

At the end of the parade we will have the ever popular brat truck which is staffed by the wonderful folks at the Hagerty Center who will hand out brats all the way down the parade route. Would you like to volunteer to help hand out brats from the brat truck? Call Kay Hall 995-1288 or email khall@nmc.edu if you would like to be a part of a great day!

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NMC travel learning in Spain

Jun 28, 2014 | Intercom

madridLooking for an exciting learning adventure? There are only two weeks left to join the trip to Spain!

Two popular NMC-EES instructors will lead a 10-day trip to experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of Spain. Two renowned cities are highlights of the visit with three nights in Madrid followed by a high-speed rail trip to Barcelona for five nights. Art, architecture, music, culture, the old and new, fun people and excellent leaders, October 10-19.

For details go to this web page or visit nmc.edu/ees (click on events). You can also call the EES office at 995-1700 to receive a brochure. Cost of $4559 includes travel from Traverse City. If you know someone who might be interested in this trip of a lifetime, please share this information! (more…)