Mar 23, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
Hosted by Ratio Christi at Northwestern Michigan College
7 pm Monday April 10th, Scholar’s Hall, Rm. 109
How did the great scholar and writer of the Chronicles of Narnia come to realize that God exists? What was his intellectual and emotional journey like? How can any of us know that “Aslan” is for real? Come join us for an engaging lecture by Dr. Thomas Woodward, National Director of the C.S. Lewis Society.
The lecture is free and refreshments will be served.
Learn more and RSVP here – facebook.com/events/607087369497614/
Mar 23, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
The library has purchased many new books so far this new 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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Mar 23, 2017 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Mar 22, 2017 | Intercom
March 22, 2017
Later this spring, NMC students will begin working to insure that one of Grand Traverse County’s most popular inland lakes continues its long legacy as a clear, clean, recreational and residential oasis.
Great Lakes Water Studies Institute interns will conduct a water quality study of Long Lake as part of the second year of a partnership with the Long Lake Association, Foundation, Township and the Great Lakes Environmental Center.
“Everybody’s excited about it,” said Rick Kiehle, president of the Association. “I’m so happy to be working with NMC. It’s just a really good thing to bring the community together.”
Last year, WSI interns Jessica Rhodes (left) and Chelsea Cooper studied adjacent, uninhabited Page and Fern lakes, collecting baseline data with GLEC oversight. In 2017, with Long Lake due for the triennial study that GLEC has conducted since 1997, the paid interns will handle the sampling on Grand Traverse County’s largest inland lake.
“We still have our hand in the scientific part of it, but we allow students to get the real world-training,” said GLEC research scientist Pat McCool.
Water Studies Institute interns Chelsea Cooper and Jessica RhodesThe results will be of keen interest to the 800 property owners who live on Long Lake, Kiehle said. From invasive species like Eurasian milfoil choking boat propellers to pollution from lawn chemicals to swimmer’s itch, vigiliant stewardship is essential.
“You just have to keep up on this stuff,” said Kiehle, who helped pull together the multi-entity partnership to study Page and Fern. “Tell if there’s any potential pollution or bad stuff getting in the lake.”
Over the years, McCool said Long Lake has been “consistent and stable” in its water quality. Rhodes and Cooper’s 2016 study showed that Page and Fern’s water quality is relatively good, too. That data can now serve to benchmark the impact of any development, like improved trails or parking lots, at the Timbers Recreation Area that encompasses both lakes.
“We want to understand what’s going into the lake. What’s the cause and effect of what we’re doing?” Kiehle said.
This year’s interns – Cooper will be back, plus one or two more – will have use of new tool, too: a handheld sonde (probe) upgrade, purchased with funds from the NMC Barbecue. The device allows users to leave laptops shoreside and still be sure the data is being collected properly.
Constanza Hazelwood, WSI education and outreach coordinator, said the Long Lake area studies are providing students valuable work experience. Earlier this month she attended the annual Shorelines & Shallows conference at Michigan State University. Demand for work like what’s being done with Long Lake exists statewide, she said.
“There are so many lakes that are looking for this kind of work to be done regularly,” she said.
Mar 22, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
The NMC International Dinner will take place on Tuesday, April 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Great Lakes Campus Hagerty Center on NMC’s Great Lakes Campus. The NMC International Club will host a strolling dinner of international cuisine, featuring fine dining from various regions and cultures. International Entertainment will be provided from NMC students and Staff, as well as Interlochen Center for the Arts, and local community members. A cash bar will also be available featuring local wines and beers.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and will be available through MyNorth here.
For more information please contact Jason Smith in the Admissions Office at (231) 995-1082.
Mar 22, 2017 | Intercom
March 22, 2017
Later this spring, NMC students will begin working to insure that one of Grand Traverse County’s most popular inland lakes continues its long legacy as a clear, clean, recreational and residential oasis.
Great Lakes Water Studies Institute interns will conduct a water quality study of Long Lake as part of the second year of a partnership with the Long Lake Association, Foundation, Township and the Great Lakes Environmental Center.
“Everybody’s excited about it,” said Rick Kiehle, president of the Association. “I’m so happy to be working with NMC. It’s just a really good thing to bring the community together.”
Last year, WSI interns Jessica Rhodes (left) and Chelsea Cooper studied adjacent, uninhabited Page and Fern lakes, collecting baseline data with GLEC oversight. In 2017, with Long Lake due for the triennial study that GLEC has conducted since 1997, the paid interns will handle the sampling on Grand Traverse County’s largest inland lake.
“We still have our hand in the scientific part of it, but we allow students to get the real world-training,” said GLEC research scientist Pat McCool.
Water Studies Institute interns Chelsea Cooper and Jessica RhodesThe results will be of keen interest to the 800 property owners who live on Long Lake, Kiehle said. From invasive species like Eurasian milfoil choking boat propellers to pollution from lawn chemicals to swimmer’s itch, vigiliant stewardship is essential.
“You just have to keep up on this stuff,” said Kiehle, who helped pull together the multi-entity partnership to study Page and Fern. “Tell if there’s any potential pollution or bad stuff getting in the lake.”
Over the years, McCool said Long Lake has been “consistent and stable” in its water quality. Rhodes and Cooper’s 2016 study showed that Page and Fern’s water quality is relatively good, too. That data can now serve to benchmark the impact of any development, like improved trails or parking lots, at the Timbers Recreation Area that encompasses both lakes.
“We want to understand what’s going into the lake. What’s the cause and effect of what we’re doing?” Kiehle said.
This year’s interns – Cooper will be back, plus one or two more – will have use of new tool, too: a handheld sonde (probe) upgrade, purchased with funds from the NMC Barbecue. The device allows users to leave laptops shoreside and still be sure the data is being collected properly.
Constanza Hazelwood, WSI education and outreach coordinator, said the Long Lake area studies are providing students valuable work experience. Earlier this month she attended the annual Shorelines & Shallows conference at Michigan State University. Demand for work like what’s being done with Long Lake exists statewide, she said.
“There are so many lakes that are looking for this kind of work to be done regularly,” she said.
Mar 21, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — A new, one-year baking certificate will be available to NMC students beginning this fall following unanimous board approval Monday.
The new certificate will expand the offerings of NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute, which already offers a comprehensive culinary certificate as well as a culinary degree. Institute director Fred Laughlin said it will serve the needs of a growing number of students interested specifically in baking and pastry.
“It would give them skills to oversee a bakery operation,” Laughlin said.
Employer need was also considered, with more resorts, hotels and restaurants bringing bakery operations in-house, Laughlin said.
To earn the 23-credit certificate, students would take existing three classes in both fall and spring semesters as well as one new class, Café Operations, to be offered in summer 2018. While that course is still in development, Laughlin envisions opening Lobdell’s Teaching Restaurant for morning hours, selling pastries, desserts, bread and coffee.
Target enrollment is 16-20 students. Registration for fall classes is going on now at nmc.edu/fall.
Release date: march 21, 2017
For more information:
Fred Laughlin
Executive Director, Great Lakes Culinary Institute
flaughlin@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1097
Shannon Friedgen
Great Lakes Culinary Institute admissions specialist
sfriedgen@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1080
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
Mar 20, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
Thursday, April 20 at 5:30 p.m.
Learn about classes located in Traverse City: Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Counselor Education, MA and Freshwater Science and Sustainability, BS.
Meet faculty and advisors from our many face-to-face and online degree programs.
Free Registration at wmich.edu/SpringOpenHouse
Mar 20, 2017 | Intercom
The Global Literature Reading Group will meet on Friday, April 21, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Scholars Hall Room 104 to discuss My Son’s Story, by Nadine Gordimer. Set in 1980s Johannesburg, South Africa, this novel examines the lives of an anti-apartheid activist and his family.
Everyone is welcome to join the discussion. Copies of the book are available from Tina Ulrich in the library for $5.
Mar 20, 2017 | Intercom
What’s new with NMC’s Wellness program? Find out here in the March Newsletter!
March is National Nutrition Month and you are being challenged to track one day of your calorie intake, and submit it to HR (Chris Barr or Hollie DeWalt) by April 1, 2017 (email submission is fine). We will enter you name into a drawing for an Alta FitBit (2 people will be selected from the entries).
Mar 20, 2017 | Intercom
Spring brings training opportunities to grow your knowledge on campus safety topics. Watch your NMC email for compliance training in these areas:
For all employees:
- Computer Safety and Data Security
- Title IX
- FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy
- Alcohol & Drug Awareness
Job Specific Training:
- Bloodborne Pathogens (based on job need)
Mar 20, 2017 | Intercom
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find them here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Position Vacancies
- Clinical Nursing Adjunct Faculty
- Clinical Nursing Instructor – Medical Surgical (Part-Time)
- Fine Arts Instructor
- Psychology Instructor
- Geography Adjunct Faculty
Supplemental Employment
- Banquet Server – Hagerty Center
- Enrollment Services Assistant
Mar 20, 2017 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
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Mar 20, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
A representative from Ferris State University, located at the NMC’s University Center, will be available in the Health & Science Building on NMC’s main campus on Wednesday, April 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more about all the degrees Ferris offers transferring locally or to the main campus in Big Rapids.
Mar 17, 2017 | Intercom
Thanks to all who have attended training sessions for the new online registration system! As a reminder, this system will go “live” on Friday, April 7. Students will receive an email this week notifying them of the upgrade to online registration.
If you still need training, it’s not too late!
An open session has already been scheduled for Tuesday, March 21 from noon to 1 p.m. in O113. Contact our Registrar, Sheila Rupp, if you need to schedule additional training time. We’re excited to use this new and improved system with students at new student orientation on April 7!
Mar 14, 2017 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Mar 14, 2017 | Intercom, President Updates
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
Notable Accomplishments provided by Faculty and Staff
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Directions (SD) and Institutional Effectiveness Criteria (IE) are provided where possible. (more…)
Mar 13, 2017 | Intercom, Student News
Students in NMC’s art department are now taking part in the annual NMC Student and Local Area High School Student Art Shows, which will be displayed at the Dennos Museum Center for the first time. The exhibition runs from March 12 through March 23, with an Opening Reception Friday, March 17, at 1:30 p.m.
Categories for student entries included Interactive Animation, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Illustration, Watercolor, 3D Design/Sculpture, Painting, Drawing, Photography and Printmaking.
