NMC’s Alpha Rho Pi proudly presents a screening of “John Lewis: Good Trouble” — an intimate account of legendary U.S. Representative John Lewis’s life, from his teenage years on the front lines of the Civil Rights Movement, to becoming a legislative powerhouse.
The screening will take place Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m., followed by a panel discussion.
NMC’s Music Department, in collaboration with the NMC Audio Tech and Visual Communications programs, is pleased to announce the premiere of “The Lesson of the Lark” — a new concert work celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the ratification of Women’s Voting Rights hosted by Jeffrey Cobb, Director of Music Programs. The piece, which is meant to uplift and unify us during these challenging times, is a multi-movement work composed for narrator, soprano and mezzo-soprano soloists, chorus, and jazz orchestra. The work takes its inspiration from the language of Jazz, including elements of Swing, Blues, Bossa Nova ,Gospel, Salsa, and improvisation.
“The Lesson of the Lark,” is based on local author Laura Knight Cobb’s recently published book of the same name. The book, written to celebrate this year’s 100th Anniversary of the ratification of Women’s Voting Rights, is a dramatic interpretation of the struggle for women’s voting rights, told through the characters of a Girl, a Lark, and a Gardener, in beautiful prose and stunning artwork. A portion of the proceeds from the book’s sales go to the Equal Means Equal organization whose goal is to complete the ratification of the original Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution.
Sign up for free tickets to the virtual event at MyNorthTickets. Those who register for the 7 p.m. Dec. 4 performance will receive a link to view the premiere and pre-premiere talk shortly before the event.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, NMC’s Educational Technologies team has been increasing its knowledgebase of online teaching tips and tools. New statistics show just how heavily their expertise is recognized and utilized. Between July 1 and Nov. 15, 2019, the teaching@nmc.edu page had 3,000 users. The same period this year saw 266,000 users — an 8,792% increase.
Page views rose from just over 17,000 in the 2019 period to more than 1 million in 2020. The top three pages visited were changing your name in a Zoom meeting (NMC’s explainer even ranks near the top in Google searches), downloading and setting up the Moodle mobile app and the teaching.nmc.edu homepage.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Good afternoon NMC employees,
Thank you for your continued work to keep our students, co-workers and community safe during the pandemic. Most of you are now working remotely after the Governor last week required all work that can be done remotely, must be.
For those of you whose work requires you to come to campus, please continue to closely monitor your health. Early in our response we had asked you to monitor your symptoms through these self-screening questions and communicate with your supervisor before coming to campus as part of NMC’s Keep Safe Plan.
As the pandemic has intensified our compliance obligations have also increased. Rather than simply a ‘self-check,’ we are now required by the state of Michigan to have all employees check in with their manager every day before the employee may come on-site to any of our campuses. Please note: this applies to ALL EMPLOYEE groups and contractors.
Our continued goal is to keep employees and students safe with the least disruption to learning as possible. Our entire NMC community thanks you for your help in limiting the spread of the virus on our campuses. If you have questions or concerns on any of our COVID-19 protocol please reach out to your supervisor or myself.
Mark
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Mark Liebling
Human Resources
1701 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 995-1342
Kudos to Dean of Students Lisa Thomas and Marcus Bennett, Associate Dean of Campus & Residence Life, and other college staff at NMC who work to ease the transition for students coming out of the foster care system. As detailed in a recent Traverse City Record-Eagle story, their efforts — from waiving fees to providing emotional support — help assure that the students find success in their college careers.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past two weeks. 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.
Editorial: It’s time to end higher education monopolies
Record-Eagle, Nov. 19 (more…)
Feel free to access these short (a few minutes each) video clips from Priority Health’s Wellbeing Consultants:
Our Priority Health Wellness Consultant, Chrissie Gonzales, will be opening up virtual office hours for NMC wellness members. If you have questions about the Wellbeing Hub, upcoming programs, or general wellness questions or concerns, please schedule a time to meet HERE. Appointments are 15 minutes long, additional time can be scheduled if needed.
Also, don’t forget to complete your Health Assessment on the Wellbeing Hub! It’s not too late; log in through your priorityhealth.com member portal and complete the short Health Assessment to unlock personalized health and wellness programs geared toward helping you meet your goals and improve your overall wellbeing. Complete four rewardable programs on the Hub to be entered in the final prize drawing when the program year wraps up in the spring!
If you currently have Priority Health medical insurance, you will be receiving updated ID cards in the mail this week. Please replace your current cards with the updated version. If you made changes for 2021, you will receive updated cards in January.
Honoree’s Name: Kari Kahler, Nicco Pandolfi, Joelle Hannert, Paul Kolak, Katelyn Sommer-Ford
Honoree’s Dept./Division: Learning Services
Reason for Kudos: Kari, Katelyn, Paul, Nicco, and Joelle have continued to support and work at the NMC Food Pantry through the pandemic to support our students. Thank you so much for continuing to do this important work – you are recognized for your excellence not only throughout the NMC community but also in the larger food insecurity community!
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. During our “Stay Home, Stay Safe” directive, please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
We’re celebrating Museum Store Sunday with extra discounts! Shop the Dennos Museum Store online Sunday, Nov. 29 and enjoy 25% off everything! Just use code MuseumStoreSunday at checkout.
The Dennos Museum Store brings you a carefully curated collection of unique, fun and functional merchandise that reflects the Museum’s collections as well as current exhibitions. We seek out art-inspired objects with a focus on great design to inspire, engage and delight both visitors and our community. Holiday decor, gifts, cards, and 2021 calendars are now available!
Find us online at shop.dennosmuseum.org.
All proceeds in the store support Dennos exhibitions and programs.
Want to learn a little more about sustainability and taking care of our planet? NMC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Alpha Rho Pi, presents a screening of The Clean Bin Project.
This short comedic documentary follows partners Jen and Grant as they try to live zero waste for an entire year, and opens our eyes to the sobering amount of waste we create.
Join us for a virtual screening Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at nmc.zoom.us/j/96745464210.
All Michiganders are encouraged to download the MI COVID Alert phone application from the Apple or Google app stores. MI COVID Alert is a free, easy to use, and anonymous app to help you stay informed and protect yourself or others from spreading COVID-19. The app was successfully piloted at Michigan State University and the surrounding community before its statewide launch.
Downloading the app provides protection going forward if you become exposed to someone who tests positive. The app uses low energy Bluetooth technology to detect phones with the app near you and send alerts for potential exposures. If someone tests positive for COVID-19, a local health department or the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will provide them with a code to enter into the app. If you have been in close contact (within 6 feet for at least 15 minutes) with someone who has COVID-19, you will receive a push notification to your mobile phone through the app.
Download the app today in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
The library has recently purchased many new books. You can view a handful of them here along with descriptions or go to the library catalog to see the full listing.
Student Health Services will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 and will reopen Monday, Nov. 30.
If you need medical attention after hours or on the weekend, please seek help at one of the following locations:
UPDATED: In accordance with the college transition to virtual learning on Wednesday, Nov. 18, the NMC Library will move to remote support services and curbside access to materials and technology.
ACCESS: The physical library will be closed from November 18 through January 3. We will resume face-to-face service hours on January 4. NMC librarians will be accessible Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., throughout the transition to virtual, as well as for remote consults and curbside pickup times scheduled outside the regular work day. Visit the website for our contact information.
TECHNOLOGY, CIRCULATING TEXTBOOKS and PRINT COLLECTION: All regularly circulating items may be requested using the Request Materials & Equipment form. To accommodate a variety of schedules, patrons will reserve a pickup time that is most convenient for them. They will be met in the lobby of West Hall with the requested item(s) at the time they specified. Materials for spring semester will be available on January 4.
RESEARCH ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS: Services to support students remotely will be expanded from November 30 to December 16. Students can access library support by scheduling an appointment via Zoom or phone with an NMC librarian, accessing 24/7 live chat reference or emailing library@nmc.edu.
FACULTY SUPPORT and LIBRARY INSTRUCTION: Available remotely as requested by faculty. Additionally, the recently redesigned library website offers easy-to-find curricular support at the NMC Library Teaching and Learning page.
RETURNS: Patrons will be able to return print materials to the blue drive-through dropbox in Birch Lot 24/7 or to the return box in the west entrance of the West Hall Innovation Center during open building hours. Technology must be returned to the Welcome Desk in West Hall Innovation Center during open building hours.
PRINTING: Available on the first floor of West Hall during open building hours.
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past two weeks. 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.
Librarian designs her degree for the ultimate dream job
GVSU News, August 20, 2020 (more…)
Great Lakes Culinary Institute staff and students reimagined a fall fundraiser that complied with COVID-19 restrictions and created Charcuterie to Go, providing a final practical exam for garde manger students while promoting the culinary program to the community.
The charcuterie boxes created for the inaugural event quickly sold out, and orders were picked up last week. And all proceeds from the event go to support scholarships for culinary students.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!