Employee anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary. Please join us in congratulating them!
Dori Creighton Assistant – Accounting 25 years John Dalley Custodian 12 years
Chinese Delegation Photos – Farewell Dinner
The six member delegation of Chinese college administrators wrapped up on Friday, October 9 with a farewell dinner at the Dennos Museum Center. Each of the delegates received a certificate of completion of the Vocational Education Leadership Training program, and memorandums of understanding (MOU) were signed between NMC and two of the Chinese colleges.
President Timothy J. Nelson signed MOUs with President Nianyou Chen of Huanggang Polytechnic College and with Presidnet Guoji Liu of Yellow River Conservancy Technical Institute, to commit to further investigation of partnership and exchange opportunities.
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Phi Theta Kappa pasta fundraiser
Phi Theta Kappa is raising money for their trip to Annual Convention in San Jose, Calif. by selling pasta! The company even has holiday pasta that will be delivered in time for your holiday parties. If you order online, the product will be shipped directly to you, and Alpha Rho Pi will receive 40% of your purchase. Thank you for your support!
Order your pasta at: http://www.
NMC Thanksgiving Luncheon
The NMC Cafeteria is holding a Thanksgiving Luncheon, today, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in West Hall.
Student Life is supplying all students with a $2.00 off coupon for their meal. For all others the luncheon is $7.99.
Students can stop by Student Life and pick up their coupon.
Last week for NMC holiday card orders
The President’s Office is still taking orders for this year’s NMC holiday card. The winning card, illustrated and designed by NMC Visual Communications student Christopher La Pierre, is featured here.
To place your order please contact the President’s Office at 5-1010 or email Judy Druskovich at jdruskovich@nmc.edu .
NMC Veterans Day Tribute
Help NMC honor those who have served our country by participating in a Walk of Honor at 8:50 a.m., Monday, November 12 on the sidewalk that leads from West Hall to the campus flag poles between the Tanis and Osterlin buildings.
More than 60 area veterans will be on hand enjoying breakfast at 8 a.m. in the Northwoods Cafeteria in West Hall. At 8:50 a.m. (rain or shine), we’d like NMC faculty and staff to line the sidewalk to thank our veterans. The Traverse City Central High School marching band will be on hand, as will the VFW color guard, and the Coast Guard has planned a flyover between 9:07 and 9:12 a.m. The Central High band will perform the Star Spangled Banner.
Other Veterans Day events include:
- more than 200 thank you posters designed by local fourth and fifth graders that will be on display in the lobby of West Hall
- a campus-wide moment of silence observed at noon to honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country
- cake and coffee will be served in the West Hall lobby from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., all are welcome
Did you know?
Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. The day honors military veterans with parades and speeches across the nation.
A national ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
Chinese Delegation Visit Photos – Week Two
The six member delegation from China, at NMC as part of the Vocational Education Leadership Training program (VELT) is wrapping up their nearly two week visit. This week they continued their tours of NMC facilities, talking to faculty and staff and had a chance to sit down with a group of students to get their persepectives.
Here are a few photos from this, the second week of their visit:
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Faculty and Staff: Choose to change the world!
Your contributions to the Annual Campaign build learning environments, grow dreams, and give global opportunities.
We know that there are many worthy causes to support and that its impossible to support them all. So, why should you choose to give to NMC when so many other causes have fewer resources and less support? At NMC, we hold the future in our hands and the possibility to solve the problems through the success of our learners.
By giving to the annual campaign, you are giving an education to someone who may one day run for political office like Betsy Coffia (NMC ’05), striving to make a difference in our community. By giving to the annual campaign, you are creating learning opportunities that guide students like Timothy Young (NMC ’80) to fight world hunger in developing countries.
Your gift helps others be the change we all want to see in the world, and what a better way to do that than with our own cause, helping students achieve success!
By now you have received a letter about the annual campaign along with a payroll deduction form. you can fill out and return the payroll deduction form to the Foundation and your gift will be automatically deducted from your paycheck. You may also visit us at www.nmc.edu/give to make your impact on student success.
Thank you for all you do to help students achieve!
Be the change you wish to see in the world. – Mahatma Ghandi
Celebrate International Education Week
International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Next week at NMC we’ll celebrate with:
- Win prizes! The NMC International Club is sponsoring an International Treasure Box fundraiser Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 14 and 14 from 10am-3pm in the Health & Science Welcome Center. Choose a “grab bag” from the treasure box and have a chance to win gift certificates to local shops and restaurants, NMC bookstore, and more! Prizes start at just $2
- Passports Brown Bag Lunch Series: Hear from Azra, a student from Pakistan, about her home country and culture. Bring your lunch to Founders Hall Rm. 110 starting at 12:15pm on Thursday, Nov. 15
- International Affairs Forum presents Traverse City’s own Dr. Terrie E. Taylor — a world renowned leader in the fight against malaria in the African nation of Malawi. She’ll speak Thursday, Nov. 15 starting at 6pm at Milliken Auditorium. This event is FREE for students and instructors, $10 for community members. This will be a sold out event, so arrive early!
- Dennos Museum presents Chinese multi-media artist, Miao Xioachun. The artist will be visiting NMC next week and his work is on display at the MacFarlane Gallery of the Dennos. Miao Xiauchun is one of China’s most influential new media artists. Don’t miss this opportunity to see amazing world-renown art and meet the artist, Mon.- Fri. 10am-5pm. FREE for current students with a student ID.
- Submit your Instagram or cell phone photos of international events to the “NMC in Photos” gallery. Email with caption to: NMC@email.smugmug.com
New items at the Bookstore
If you liked the soft feel of the quarter zip on display at opening conference, we now have a ladies version in stock in periwinkle and navy.
A full zip hoodie is also available in pink and surf blue. NMC is embroidered in silver on all items. Once you feel the softness, you won’t be able to resist!
The asymmetrical hoodie in blue, green and violet is a unique style. It has three buttons on the side of the neck area toprovide extra comfort.
Start your Christmas shopping early and check out our selection of children’s books that have just arrived. We have about 70 different titles in stock.
Don’t forget your 10% employee discount.
Reach more people – LIVE UNITED
Be A Hero – Make an impact in our community – Reach more people – LIVE UNITED
People need our help 365 days a year
- In the winter United Way helps make sure shelters are open for the homeless.
- In the spring programs for at risk children.
- In the summer we have health care clinics and mental health services.
- In the fall there are programs for school aged children.
This year United Way provided grants to 38 different programs across the five-county area, and provided funding to over 150.
There are people who need help every day of the year. Will you give now to help them in 2013?
Opportunities to give are abundant at this time of year – NMC’s Annual Campaign, Salvation Army Adopt-A-Family program and NMC’s Giving Tree program to assist needy NMC and University Center students with gifts for the holidays. Remember – you can donate to the NMC Annual Campaign through United Way by simply designating your gift to NMC on the United Way donation form.
Thank you for helping the community that supports NMC!
New Voluntary Insurances Available to Regular, Adjunct, and Supplemental Employees
Costs associated with an unexpected illness or accident can have a serious effect on your family’s finances. To help increase your financial protection, Northwestern Michigan College is offering eligible employees an opportunity to apply for Critical Illness and Accidental Injury insurance through CIGNA effective January 1, 2013.
Critical Illness and Accidental Injury insurance can help you pay out-of-pocket expenses not covered by traditional insurance. These plans provide a lump sum, cash payment directly to you as a result of a covered accident or serious illness. You can spend the money however you choose or use it to help pay for additional expenses such as transportation, room and board, child care, rehabilitation, and more.
This coverage is being offered to regular employees as well as adjunct and supplemental employees who have worked an average of 10 hours per week over a recent 12-month period. It does not replace regular medical insurance or cover medical service claims, but it can supplement you with cash payments should you or your enrolled dependents experience a critical illness or accidental injury. If you qualify for this insurance, CIGNA will mail more information next week to your home address.
The enrollment period for this insurance is November 9 through November 30, 2012. CIGNA will be holding informational meetings and enrollment opportunities during the following times. If you receive a letter next week that you are eligible for this benefit, please plan to attend one of these meetings. Stop by for coffee and bagels and a chance to learn more!
Friday, 11/9/12
James Beckett Building, Room 217
8:30 – 9:00 am
9:30 – 10:00 am
Monday, 11/12/12
Les Biederman Building Rooms 35-37
8:30 – 9:00 am
9:30 – 10:00 am
Position vacancies
For information on positions currently open at NMC, please visit NMC’s web page at https://jobs.nmc.edu.
Information on internal postings has been emailed.
Employee anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary. Please join us in congratulating them!
Sharon Angel Custodian 6 years Marguerite Cotto Vice President for Lifelong & Professional Learning 31 years Kim Gourlay Assistant - Accounting 4 years Chris LaCroix Custodian 9 years Michael Lange Materials Clerk 1 year Cheryl Sullivan Controller 6 years Rebecca Teahen Executive Director for Resource Dev. & Foundation 2 years
One Michigander Making a World of Difference in Southern Africa – November 15 lecture
Dr. Terrie E. Taylor describes the battle against malaria and the hope that her work brings to an embattled region. Dr. Taylor is a distinguished professor of internal medicine at Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine and a Traverse City native.
For the past 25 years, she has spent half of each year leading a team of physicians battling the scourge of malaria in the African country of Malawi and is currently leading a $9.1 million effort there. Among her numerous awards, Dr. Taylor was the 2011 recipient of the AMA’s International Award for Medicine.
The eight-part IAF series brings diplomats, policy makers, journalists and others from all over the globe to Milliken Auditorium. All programs begin with a reception in the Sculpture Court of the Dennos Museum Center at 5:15 p.m. and are followed at 6 p.m. by the lecture and a discussion period in Milliken Auditorium.
See the complete 2012-13 speaker schedule »
All current educators and students are admitted free. The public is invited to attend for $10 at the door. For more information, call NMC Extended Education at 231-995-1700.
Welcome Cathryn Claerhout to NMC
Cathryn Claerhout is NMC’s new Director of Admissions.
Cathryn is originally from Trufant, a small danish community in central Michigan. She earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Ferris State University and was also employed by Ferris for over 15 years in the admissions and registrars office. She has worked in admissions for Ferris State, Davenport University and a number of proprietary schools.
Cathryn is married and has two children. Kevin (24) and Katelyn (15). She is a huge hockey fan and has scored NCAA Division I hockey for the past 10 years for the CCHA (Central Collegiate Hockey Association). This past year she was even able to attend the Frozen Four in Tampa, Florida.
Welcome Jason Dake to NMC
Jason Dake joined NMC as curator of education at the Dennos Museum Center on November 7, 2012.
Jason previously worked as Art Education Coordinator for the Flint Institute of Arts in Flint, Mich. He grew up in the Flint area, earned his BS in Art Education at Central Michigan University, and was the first student to graduate with a MA in Arts Administration from the University of Michigan-Flint.
In his spare time, Jason enjoys listening to and playing music, and hopes to perform at your local coffee shop in the near future.
He can be reached at (231) 995-1029 or jdake@nmc.edu.
Passport Student Lecture Series – Pakistan – Nov. 15
The Passport Student Lecture Series is a chance to explore other cultures through the experiences of NMC students.
Bring your lunch and hear international student Azra Ahmad speak about her native Pakistan.
Pakistan
Thursday, November 15, 12:15 pm
Founders Hall, room 110
