Internal Promotions
Congratulations to the following faculty members who transitioned from Provisional to Regular status this summer:
- Betsy Boris
- Jim Morse
- Zach Tate
GLWSI Summer 2022 Student Internship Presentations
On Wednesday, Sept. 21, three Great Lakes Water Studies Institute students will present on their summer internship experiences with JOA, eTrac, and Michels Construction, Inc. The presentations will be at 10 a.m. in the Experiential Learning Institute Office (Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Rm. 103). Coffee and pastries will be provided.
Lakebed 2030 convenes partners to map Great Lakes
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC will host the Lakebed 2030 conference, an update on collaborative efforts to map the world’s largest available freshwater body, Sept. 28-30 at the Hagerty Center on its Great Lakes campus.
Formed in 2019, Lakebed 2030 is a consortium of researchers, policy, governmental and industry partners which seeks to fully map the 244,160 square kilometers of the Great Lakes at high resolution by 2030. Presently, only approximately 15 percent is mapped. Even some of the existing maps of the lake floor rely on data that is decades old and low-density.
This lack of information inhibits effective management, research, and innovation, particularly under mounting climate change threats, including severe drought in the United States, and a growing “blue economy” in the Great Lakes region.
With a keynote delivered by RADM Benjamin K. Evans, Director, NOAA Office of Coast Survey, the conference will bring together Great Lakes experts and stakeholders from around the U.S. and Canada to:
- Focus on high-resolution mapping and bathymetry data in the Great Lakes.
- Develop a strategy to catalog new and existing lake bed information for shared use.
- Share the latest technology advancements with the Great Lakes community.
NMC students will also participate in the conference, including a roundtable employer discussion regarding career opportunities. Graduates of NMC’s Marine Technology bachelor’s degree program are highly sought after by employers working in the global marine space. NMC also offers professional development courses through the Marine Center.
The Great Lakes contain more than 80 percent of North America’s surface freshwater and 20 percent of Earth’s surface freshwater. Mapping it completely at high density is estimated to cost $200 million.
Lakebed 2030 registration is $200 for in-person attendance and $50 for virtual attendance. See the full schedule here.
Release Date: September 13, 2022
For More Information:
Hans W. Van Sumeren, CMarTech
Director, Great Lakes Water Studies Institute
Northwestern Michigan College
(231) 995-1793
hvansumeren@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-discriminationLakebed 2030 convenes partners to map Great Lakes
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC will host the Lakebed 2030 conference, an update on collaborative efforts to map the world’s largest available freshwater body, Sept. 28-30 at the Hagerty Center on its Great Lakes campus.
Formed in 2019, Lakebed 2030 is a consortium of researchers, policy, governmental and industry partners which seeks to fully map the 244,160 square kilometers of the Great Lakes at high resolution by 2030. Presently, only approximately 15 percent is mapped. Even some of the existing maps of the lake floor rely on data that is decades old and low-density.
This lack of information inhibits effective management, research, and innovation, particularly under mounting climate change threats, including severe drought in the United States, and a growing “blue economy” in the Great Lakes region.
With a keynote delivered by RADM Benjamin K. Evans, Director, NOAA Office of Coast Survey, the conference will bring together Great Lakes experts and stakeholders from around the U.S. and Canada to:
- Focus on high-resolution mapping and bathymetry data in the Great Lakes.
- Develop a strategy to catalog new and existing lake bed information for shared use.
- Share the latest technology advancements with the Great Lakes community.
NMC students will also participate in the conference, including a roundtable employer discussion regarding career opportunities. Graduates of NMC’s Marine Technology bachelor’s degree program are highly sought after by employers working in the global marine space. NMC also offers professional development courses through the Marine Center.
The Great Lakes contain more than 80 percent of North America’s surface freshwater and 20 percent of Earth’s surface freshwater. Mapping it completely at high density is estimated to cost $200 million.
Lakebed 2030 registration is $200 for in-person attendance and $50 for virtual attendance. See the full schedule here.
Release Date: September 13, 2022
For More Information:
Hans W. Van Sumeren, CMarTech
Director, Great Lakes Water Studies Institute
Northwestern Michigan College
(231) 995-1793
hvansumeren@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-discriminationNMC Information Security
Thank you to NMC’s Information Security team for their ongoing efforts to keep NMC’s networks safe, and for training NMC employees on how to spot phishing attempts and other digital threats. At a time when other colleges have been knocked offline by phishing, malware and ransomware attacks, the team’s vigilance is much appreciated.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Sept. 14 Deaf Awareness Month event: Free Zoom panel with author Katie Booth
In recognition of Deaf Awareness month, please join NMC’s Office of Disability Services and the local chapter of AAUW (American Association of University Women) at a Zoom panel on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 6–7 p.m. Acclaimed author Katie Booth with be discussing and reading from her book The Invention of Miracles: Language, Power and Alexander Graham Bell’s Quest to End Deafness. She will be joined by two members of the local Deaf community who will share their experiences. The program will be ASL interpreted and live captioned.
Learn more about this free Zoom event at traversecityarea-mi.aauw.net and register for the event here.
Contact Suzanne Sorkin at sorkin@msu.edu for more information about this presentation.
IAF season launches in person Thursday with Democracy vs. Autocracy event
Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum launches its 29th season on Thursday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennos Museum Center Milliken Auditorium in Traverse City, preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. with wine & snacks.
IAF’s season opener will be an in-person event: “Democracy vs. Autocracy” with Erica Frantz, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science, Michigan State University. Dr. Frantz will explore global examples of the erosion of democratic ideals and the dangerous slide into authoritarianism.
Dr. Frantz has published seven books on these themes, including Authoritarianism: What Everyone Needs to Know (Oxford University Press, 2018). She is a frequent contributor to publications including Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, and The Washington Post. This event will also be available to livestream.
The event will be moderated by John Zachman, Ph.D., professor in the Political Science and Philosophy Departments at Northwestern Michigan College. John holds a B.A. from Michigan State University and a Ph.D. from Duke University. At NMC, he teaches moral and ethical philosophy and political science courses in a variety of disciplines. He has been promoting student and community engagement in world affairs for over two decades at NMC.
Tickets are required and available for purchase at TCIAF.com or at the door. In-person admission is $15 per person.
Current students and educators receive free in-person admission with school I.D. or name badge. The event is available to livestream. Registration is required with a suggested donation of $10.
Media Mentions for September 12, 2022
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. 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 NMC Library.
NMC’s International Affairs Forum examines critical global issues
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Hawk Owl Café staff
Thanks to the Hawk Owl Café staff for nourishing the NMC community and congratulations to Matt King for his new role at NMC as the Head Chef of the café.
The students, faculty and staff at the college appreciate having a place on campus to refuel and the variety of affordable, fresh options that are available. The service that you provide makes our lives are a little richer, our brains a little sharper and our bellies a little fuller.
The Hawk Owl Café is open daily from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. View the menu here.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Media Mentions for September 6, 2022
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. 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 NMC Library.
First Jobs, Big Lessons
Ticker, September 5
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TIAA enrollees: confirm your beneficiaries
If you have a TIAA account it is recommended that you log in and confirm that your beneficiary information is correct. If you have any questions, you can reach their Customer Service at (800) 842-2252.
Kudos!
Kudos to Michael Chrypinski and the facilities team: Michael and the facilities team permanently installed a large banner on the side of the University Center building ahead of the Boardman Lake Loop Trail Ribbon Cutting ceremony. This task had a tight deadline and they rose to the occasion to make sure it was installed before the event started. Kudos!
Kudos to the Admissions Team: The Admissions team lead by Rorie Kawula and Kevin D’Alessandro, went above and beyond to meet the needs of our students by organizing in-person Open Houses in August. For three Saturday’s they offered an in-person event for new and returning students that had a variety of services including tours, NMC presentations, and application/registration assistance. They also partnered with Financial aid and Housing in order to offer more resources and information for students. This coupled with a targeted marketing campaign clearly reached our community and resulted in student satisfaction and enrollment.
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
Welcome our newest hires
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC Community!
- David Reid – Groundskeeper
- Abby O’Brien – Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
- Phillip Parker – Adjunct Audio Tech Instructor
- Reed Shea – Supplemental Law Enforcement Coach
- Megan Griswold, Student Employee – Lobdells Purchasing Assistant
- Lily Meyering, Student Employee – Writing Center Reader
September 2022 Quick Bytes classes
Join Alison Thornton for Quick Bytes classes to teach you about technology at NMC. These classes (Online Whiteboards, Google Arts & Culture and File Management) are one hour in duration and are designed to jumpstart you with technology.
Online Whiteboards Thursday, September 15, 12–1 p.m.
Learn the basics of Jamboard, Zoom and Miro Whiteboards for use in class, in office meetings, or anytime you are online.
Register
Google Arts & Culture Thursday, September 22, 12–1 p.m.
Bring culture into your classroom with Google Arts & Culture. It’s a great tool for writing prompts, art history, historical figures, DEI understanding and culture. View images from the world’s museum in interesting and enlightening features. Come check it out!
Register
Navigating File Management Thursday, September 29, 12–1 p.m.
Learn techniques in Google Drive and Workspace to save your files securely, efficiently and with ease.
Register
If you have further question, please contact Alison Thornton at athornton@nmc.edu.
16th Annual Mike McIntosh Memorial Truck & Car Show
Come see cool cars and support students at NMC’s 16th annual Mike McIntosh Memorial Truck & Car Show on Saturday, September 10 from 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at NMC’s Automotive Service Technology Building, located at 2510 Aero Park Drive. Car enthusiasts will display their classic cars, 4X4s, dragsters, sports cars, modified late models, motorcycles and more. Student projects will also be on display in addition to special representation from Fox Motors, Williams Chevrolet, Serra Motors and Bill Marsh. The show is named after the late NMC Automotive instructor Mike McIntosh, who retired in 2004 after 34 years of service. McIntosh organized the first car show for the Automotive program in 2004.
Admission is free for spectators. There is a $15 entry fee per vehicle for contestants and registration begins at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit NMC’s Automotive program.
Autocracy, Immigration Debate, and Ukraine on IAF fall agenda
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum will launch its 29th season of events on Thursday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennos Museum Center Milliken Auditorium in Traverse City, preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m.
IAF’s season opener will be an in-person event: “Democracy vs. Autocracy” with Erica Frantz, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science, Michigan State University. Dr. Frantz will explore global examples of the erosion of democratic ideals and the dangerous slide into authoritarianism. She has published seven books on these themes, including Authoritarianism: What Everyone Needs to Know (Oxford University Press, 2018). She is a frequent contributor to publications including Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, and The Washington Post. This event will also be available to livestream.
The fall season continues with the following:
- Thursday, October 20, 6:30 p.m. (in-person event + livestream): “Immigration Debate” with David V. Aguilar, former acting commissioner for Customs and Border Protection who during his tenure commanded 80,000 CBP agents, and Theresa Cardinal Brown, managing director of immigration and cross-border policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center. Aguilar and Cardinal Brown will engage in an Oxford-style debate with a focus on immigration reform and potential solutions. The debate will include questions from the audience.
- Tuesday, November 8, 6:30 p.m. (virtual event): “The New World Order: After Ukraine” with Ambassador John C. Kornblum, ambassador to Germany from 1997-2001 and expert on U.S.-European political and economic relations. Amb. Kornblum occupied high-level diplomatic posts including U.S. assistant secretary of state for European affairs, U.S. ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Process), deputy U.S. ambassador to NATO, and U.S. minister and deputy commandant of forces in divided Berlin. He will decipher the knotty geopolitical power shifts spurred on by Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
Presentations begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Receptions begin at 5:30 p.m. when available.
All IAF regular season events are open to the public. Tickets are required and available for purchase online or at the door. In-person admission is $15 per person. Current students and educators receive free admission with a school I.D. or name badge.
Events are also livestreamed. Registration is required with a suggested donation of $10. For in-person tickets, livestream registration, and all event details, visit TCIAF.com.
IAF is welcoming new members and sponsors for the current season September 2022 -June 2023. Membership starts at $100 for individuals or $160 for families and includes in-person admission and livestream access to all regular season events. Learn more about IAF membership, event sponsorship, and student outreach at TCIAF.com.
The International Affairs Forum is a program of Northwestern Michigan College.
Release date: August 30, 2022
For more information:
Alex Tank
Communications & Production Coordinator
International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College
(231) 995-1844
atank@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-discriminationAutocracy, Immigration Debate, and Ukraine on IAF fall agenda
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum will launch its 29th season of events on Thursday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dennos Museum Center Milliken Auditorium in Traverse City, preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m.
IAF’s season opener will be an in-person event: “Democracy vs. Autocracy” with Erica Frantz, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science, Michigan State University. Dr. Frantz will explore global examples of the erosion of democratic ideals and the dangerous slide into authoritarianism. She has published seven books on these themes, including Authoritarianism: What Everyone Needs to Know (Oxford University Press, 2018). She is a frequent contributor to publications including Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, and The Washington Post. This event will also be available to livestream.
The fall season continues with the following:
- Thursday, October 20, 6:30 p.m. (in-person event + livestream): “Immigration Debate” with David V. Aguilar, former acting commissioner for Customs and Border Protection who during his tenure commanded 80,000 CBP agents, and Theresa Cardinal Brown, managing director of immigration and cross-border policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center. Aguilar and Cardinal Brown will engage in an Oxford-style debate with a focus on immigration reform and potential solutions. The debate will include questions from the audience.
- Tuesday, November 8, 6:30 p.m. (virtual event): “The New World Order: After Ukraine” with Ambassador John C. Kornblum, ambassador to Germany from 1997-2001 and expert on U.S.-European political and economic relations. Amb. Kornblum occupied high-level diplomatic posts including U.S. assistant secretary of state for European affairs, U.S. ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Process), deputy U.S. ambassador to NATO, and U.S. minister and deputy commandant of forces in divided Berlin. He will decipher the knotty geopolitical power shifts spurred on by Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
Presentations begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Receptions begin at 5:30 p.m. when available.
All IAF regular season events are open to the public. Tickets are required and available for purchase online or at the door. In-person admission is $15 per person. Current students and educators receive free admission with a school I.D. or name badge.
Events are also livestreamed. Registration is required with a suggested donation of $10. For in-person tickets, livestream registration, and all event details, visit TCIAF.com.
IAF is welcoming new members and sponsors for the current season September 2022 -June 2023. Membership starts at $100 for individuals or $160 for families and includes in-person admission and livestream access to all regular season events. Learn more about IAF membership, event sponsorship, and student outreach at TCIAF.com.
The International Affairs Forum is a program of Northwestern Michigan College.
Release date: August 30, 2022
For more information:
Alex Tank
Communications & Production Coordinator
International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College
(231) 995-1844
atank@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-discriminationMedia Mentions for August 29, 2022
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. 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 NMC Library.
Back to school with the educators
Northern Express, August 27
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