Comedian Sampson McCormick to perform at Dennos

Jan 6, 2016 | Intercom, Student News

Sampson McCormickSampson McCormick is a nationally touring, award winning stand-up comedian, writer and activist who makes audiences double over in laughter whether he’s joking about his wacky Aunt Jackie or homophobia, poverty, and religion. For over a decade, he has been a favorite at LGBT pride festivals and mainstream venues alike. Join us on Friday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Milliken Auditorium for “What’s Real: Being Gay in Black America” a hilarious stand-up special for a night of riveting, refreshing, and original takes on religion, sexuality, life and politics.

This event is a part of the Embrace the Dream series, and is coordinated by and helps to support the NMC student groups: Black Student Union, PRIDE, and Students United for Gender Rights. The show has a suggested donation of $10, however no one will be turned away for lack of funds. See the all-inclusive Embrace the Dream events page here. (more…)

Remembering Lucy House

Jan 5, 2016 | Intercom

LucyHouse,ndLucy House, an NMC culinary instructor from 1991-2015, passed away Dec. 29, 2015. She was 59.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Frankfort. Read more details in her online obituary.

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Welcome to NMC, Angie!

Jan 5, 2016 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC

Angie LawAngie Law joined NMC as the Coordinator of Data Reporting and Analysis on January 4, 2015. She can be reached at (231) 995-1561 or alaw@nmc.edu.

Angie was born in Grand Haven, MI and completed high school in Harbor Springs, MI. After high school she attended Michigan State University where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Communications. Following graduate school she lived in Seattle, Washington for eight years, gaining experience in data management/analysis while working at a local social service non-profit; YWCA of Seattle. She relocated to Traverse City in May 2015 to be closer to her boyfriend. She enjoys yoga, hiking, craft projects, reading and spending time with her family.  (more…)

Welcome to NMC, Katharine!

Jan 5, 2016 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC

Katharine ZurekKatharine Zurek joined NMC as Annual Giving Specialist on January 4, 2016. She can be reached at (231) 995-1030 or kzurek@nmc.edu.

Katharine hails from Grosse Pointe, Michigan and earned a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Women’s Studies and a master’s degree in Social Work, both from the University of Michigan. Prior to earning her master’s degree, Katharine worked in the nonprofit sector in both direct service and administrative roles, including work at a Detroit area domestic violence shelter as well as at the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency in Traverse City. Katharine enjoys reading, knitting, hiking, snowshoeing, and strolling through farmer’s markets.  (more…)

The Second City to perform at Dennos Museum Center

Dec 28, 2015 | Intercom, Student News

11/2/15 10:12:04 PM -- Second City Green Touring Company Front Row, Jo Feldman, Peter Kim, Julie Marchiano, Back Row, Jeff Murdoch, Julia Weiss and Chucho Perez . © Todd Rosenberg Photography 2015

Second City Green Touring Company Front Row, Jo Feldman, Peter Kim, Julie Marchiano, Back Row, Jeff Murdoch, Julia Weiss and Chucho Perez. © Todd Rosenberg Photography 2015

The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present the nation’s premier comedy improv touring company from Second City in the production Hooking Up with The Second City on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $35 advance, $40 at the door and $30 for museum members plus ticket processing fees. Tickets may be purchased on line at www.dennosmuseum.org or by calling the box office at 231-995-1553; also at 1-800-836-0717or www.MyNorthTickets.com.

 

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January Wellness Works- Resolutions

Dec 28, 2015 | Intercom

2016 picWe bring in the New Year with wild expectations for the future. Most of us resolve to change the things we do not like about ourselves. It is only natural to work toward self-improvement. Most resolutions start out with “I want to stop (fill in the blank)”. It could be smoking, eating sugar, nail biting, loafing on the couch or a variety of other bad habits. Unfortunately most resolutions are broken before February 1st. Why? One of the main reasons is because the goals are often too vague or too unrealistic. It takes a lot more than wishful thinking to make those lofty New Year’s resolutions stick. Ask yourself the following six questions to, once and for all, make the changes you want.   (more…)

Kudos!

Dec 28, 2015 | Intercom

Kudos- Praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved. (defined by Merriam-Webster.com)

Kudos to the following people and departments! If you know of co-workers who are going above and beyond, nominate them for kudos here! (more…)

Remembering Anne Gahn

Dec 22, 2015 | Intercom

Anne Lowell Graves Gahn, 83, of Traverse City, died peacefully on Dec. 17, 2015 at Cherry Hill Haven. Anne was born to Lawrence and Josephine Graves on June 7, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Faulkner School for Girls, attended Oberlin College and earned a nursing degree from Northwestern University. She worked as a nurse on the Santa Fe Railroad and at Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Chicago. She moved to Traverse City in 1962 to teach obstetric/pediatric nursing at Northwestern Michigan College. In 1969, Anne married Adam Joseph Gahn, III. Read the full obituary here.  (more…)