Welcome to NMC!
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff!
NMC BBQ First Annual Printmaking Sale
Please join us May 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Fine Arts Building for an art-filled day at the NMC BBQ! Purchase student prints produced throughout the 2019 Spring Semester using various techniques such as intaglio, embossing, and monoprinting. All proceeds go towards the rising artists. We welcome participants of all ages to come and see as well as be inspired by the traditional methods of printmaking offered at the classes here at NMC. Prints start at $3, and vary on price based off of quality, quantity, and size. Watch students demonstrate different printing techniques, learn about the printing process through our live demos, and delve into the art.
Tim Nelson to be honored with National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award
NMC President Tim Nelson will be honored with a National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award at a Building Character Celebration at the Hagerty Center Monday, May 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. The celebration is hosted by the Boy Scouts of America’s Michigan Crossroads Council.
The NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (NOESA) is a prestigious recognition granted by the local council’s NESA committee to Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at the local, state, or regional level. The NOESA recognizes Eagle Scouts whose efforts have made a positive impact in the community.
Need a quick lunch?
Need a quick lunch but don’t have time to leave campus? Sandwiches, wraps, and drinks are available at the bookstore all summer!
Faculty Excellence winners named
Nicole Speelman (click for high-resolution version)TRAVERSE CITY — Science and English instructors were named the 2019 winners of NMC’s annual Faculty Excellence awards at commencement ceremonies May 4.
Chemistry instructor Nicole Speelman is the Imogene Wise Faculty Excellence Award winner.
English instructor Cathy Warner is the Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award winner. Chosen by a student selection committee, criteria for both awards include teaching excellence, rapport with students, innovation in the classroom and a sense of dedication.
Both joined the NMC faculty relatively recently. Of Speelman, who began in January 2018, students said:
- This instructor has gone above and beyond, holding study sessions every week even coming in on Saturdays to give extra help before exams.
- She is very good at connecting with her students. She also uses a flipped; classroom as a style of teaching. We would watch the lecture videos at home as homework and use class time to go over concepts that we were struggling with. I found this incredibly helpful.
- I never was thrilled to take a chemistry class, but after this semester I would definitely take another. I couldn’t thank her enough!
Cathy Warner (click for high-resolution version)Of Warner, who began in August 2017, students said:
- This instructor gets to know every one of the students so we don’t just feel like another face in the room. Our teacher understands the students’ strengths and weaknesses, and accommodates material for every one of the students to have success in the class.
- The instructor has us use Moodle, concept maps, and explains difficult concepts on the board. Also, the instructor uses YouTube videos to the class’ advantage.
- Our instructor is very caring and relates the material to real life events happening in our media to drive the points across.
The Imogene Wise award was first bestowed in 1971. The adjunct award was created as a companion in 1999.
Release date: may 10, 2019
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director, NMC Public Relations, Marketing & Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
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Employee Anniversaries
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Kudos!
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 Sam Foster, Systems and LAN Management: Nursing used a new software program for exams and needed a great deal of support from Sam in working through the challenges of loading this onto devices and making it all work. This is a great tool for nursing students to prepare for computer-based examinations and I’m deeply appreciative of all the work Sam has done to make this work at NMC for our students. His skill and expertise are invaluable.
NMC Wellness Program
Monday- May 20
WALK FOR WELL-BEING
Join your well-being consultant, Marissa.
- Walking strengthens your heart and lungs and tones your muscles.
- When walking, your feet land with less impact than in other sports. This reduces chances of muscle, bone, and joint injury
- Regular walking improves your cholesterol levels and lowers your risk of heart disease. And it helps you control your blood sugar if you have diabetes.
- Walking is a weight-bearing activity, which helps maintain bone density. This can help prevent osteoporosis.
- Taking walks can help you relax and manage stress.
10 a.m.- Great Lakes- meet in front of main entrance
12 noon- Parsons Stulen- meet in front of main entrance
2 p.m.- University Center- meet in front of entrance to EES
3 p.m.- Main Campus meet in front of Founders Hall
Bill Queen’s Retirement Celebration
Bill Queen is retiring!
Please help us celebrate his impressive and fun-filled career at Extended Educational Services. His invaluable work has painted the EES canvas with a wide variety of high-interest educational experiences for our community learners — young and old.
Bill Queen’s Retirement Celebration
Right Brain Brewery – 225 E. 16th St.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Open House 4:30–6:30 p.m.
New Books at the Library – May 2019
The library has purchased many new books so far this year. You can view a handful here along with descriptions or go here to see the full listing. These books are on display in the library’s lobby.
Media Mentions for May 6, 2019
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past week. We want to share your media involvement too. Please send information about your NMC-related interview or appearance to publicrelations@nmc.edu. If possible, please include a link to the piece and information about where and when it was used.
Please note access to some stories may be limited by paywalls set up by the media outlet. This includes the Traverse City Record-Eagle, which limits free clicks to five per month. You may also read Record-Eagle articles in the print edition at the Osterlin Library.
Anthropology instructor Mark Holley appeared on a History Channel program called The Curse of Civil War Gold. His episode “Return” originally aired April 30 and will be aired Tuesday, May 7 at 5 and 9 p.m. Streaming options are also available online
Traverse City Business News, May issue
NMC’s in-demand maritime programs boast 100% employment rate
The Future of higher ed is in the blue ocean
Lean techniques can lead to some pretty fat results
Record-Eagle, April 30
Arts for All of Northern Michigan
TV 9 & 10, April 30
The untold story of Yemeni sailors on the Great Lakes
Michigan Radio, April 29
Tech Tips: Know Your Red Flags of Phishing
Take action and recognize the red flags of a phishing attempt. Click here to learn more.
Open for Summer Catering
The Hawk Owl Cafe may be closed for the summer, but we are still open for catering! Let us cater your next event!
Contact us at catering@nmc.edu
Physician Assistant Preview Day
Join us Friday, June 7, 10 a.m.-noon to meet GVSU Physician Assistant faculty & academic advisors to ask questions about program specifics. The information session will include a tour of lab facilities. Students who attend this session will be provided a FREE online GRE prep workshop.
For more information, please contact our office:
call 231-995-1785 or email nminfo@gvsu.edu
RSVP here
Kudos!
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 Chris Hanna, Media Technician: Chris came over to the Great Lakes building after 5:00 p.m. to help solve an issue with a presenter we had scheduled who had forgotten the cords to his laptop which he needed for the presentation. Thanks so much for coming to our rescue!!!
NMC Wellness Program
Friday May 10 Wellness Presentation
Desk Ergonomics for Back Health
Please welcome Dr. Bradley Schiller from Back on Track Chiropractic.
He will review proper ergonomics for your office environment- we will use computer labs so everyone has a desk and chair to practice!
- 10:00 a.m. Main Campus– Les Biederman 35/37 Computer Lab
- 12:00 p.m. Great Lakes Campus 210 Computer Lab
Monday- May 20
WALK FOR WELL-BEING
Join your well-being consultant, Marissa.
- Walking strengthens your heart and lungs and tones your muscles.
- When walking, your feet land with less impact than in other sports. This reduces chances of muscle, bone, and joint injury
- Regular walking improves your cholesterol levels and lowers your risk of heart disease. And it helps you control your blood sugar if you have diabetes.
- Walking is a weight-bearing activity, which helps maintain bone density. This can help prevent osteoporosis.
- Taking walks can help you relax and manage stress.
- 10 a.m.- Great Lakes- meet in front of main entrance
- 12 noon- Parsons Stulen- meet in front of main entrance
- 2 p.m.- University Center- meet in front of entrance to EES
- 3 p.m.- Main Campus meet in front of Founders Hall
Training Services May 2019 Newsletter
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-may-2019-newsletter
This month’s topics include the Michigan Lean Conference, local “Companies To Watch”, SMI Aerospace, upcoming workshops and more!