Lost and found

Dec 14, 2012 | Intercom, Student News

If you’re missing anything, make sure to check out the lost and found in West Hall.  All manner of items are turned in on a regular basis.  So if you’ve lost it, check and see if someone has found it for you.

 

 

To Friends and Students of Jill Hinds

Dec 13, 2012 | Intercom

We are asking for words of encouragement and support for Jill in this difficult time. Just write whatever comes to mind. It could be a good memory, or kindness, student achievement, or something funny. We know that Jill has touched many lives in a very good and positive way and she would greatly appreciate hearing from all of you. In a recent conversation Lisa had with Jill, she shared that teaching was one of the most important things that she did and she was very proud to hear of her students’ achievements.

Please pass this along to anyone you know who would like to participate.

Please send any email messages to Lisa Schulte or Colleen Zanotti and we will print it out and get it to her.
Or if you may send a card to her home.

Address: 386 Neuman, Traverse City, MI 49684

Thank you all for your participation.

Regards,

Lisa and Colleen, (students and friends of Jill)


There’s still time to support our community!

Dec 10, 2012 | Intercom

We’re at 75% of our $5,000 goal for the annual United Way Campaign. Please consider
a gift to help our neighbors in need.

If you’ve misplaced the donation form sent to you last month, or need more information, please contact Cheri Paul in Human Resources at cpaul@nmc.edu or 5-1026.

Thank you.

Employees are invited to participate in annual food drive to benefit Father Fred Foundation

Dec 7, 2012 | Intercom

Donation boxes can be found in the following locations, you can also bring your donations to the NMC Holiday Party, Friday, December 14:

  • Business Academic Office (Beckett)
  • Humanities Academic Office (Fine Arts)
  • Founders Hall
  • Student Life Office (West Hall)
  • Health Occupations Academic Office
  • Science/Math Academic Office
  • Admissions (Tanis)
  • Academic Advising (Osterlin)
  • Communications Academic Office (Scholars Hall)
  • Social Sciences Academic Office (Scholars Hall)
  • EES (UC)
  • Maritime Academy (GL Campus)
  • Hagerty Center (GL Campus)
  • Parsons Stulen (Welcome Desk)

Here are lists of the items most needed to keep their shelves stocked. Thanks for caring enough to help!

Pantry Items:

Please help Father Fred Foundation work toward less sugar, salt and fat in pantry foods.

  • Canned pork and beans
  • Canned stews/chili
  • Canned tuna/chicken packed in water
  • Evaporated/powdered milk
  • Lower sodium canned soups
  • Canned fruit packed in water or its own juice
  • Peanut butter
  • Canned kidney/navy beans
  • Canned pastas/hash
  • Rice – all varieties
  • Tomato sauce/diced
  • Hot cereal
  • Unsweetened cold cereal
  • Pancake mixes/syrup
  • Please, no expired food
  • Donations of meat (wild or domestic) require special processing to be used by the food pantry. Please call (231) 947-2055, in advance, for details.
  • Single-serving size options are useful for our homeless guests.

Personal care items:

  • Bar soap
  • Razors
  • Deodorant
  • Shampoo
  • Diapers especially sizes 4, 5, & 6
  • Baby wipes
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes
  • Laundry soap

De-stress with dogs at Osterlin during finals week

Dec 7, 2012 | Intercom, Student News

Need a snuggle?

Love on a Leash™ Therapy Dogs will be visiting the Osterlin Library during finals week to nuzzle the stress  right out of you.

Get your unconditional doggy love fix in the Reference Room on:

  • Tuesday, December 11, noon—4 pm
  • Wednesday, December 12, 11 am—3 pm
  • Thursday, December 13, 12:30—4 pm

Catering services closed over the holidays

Dec 7, 2012 | Intercom

Catering Services will be closed from Friday,  December 21st at 1:00 PM till January 2 at 6 AM.  If there is a need for Catering events prior to closing it is advised to book now. For Catering during  the first week in January it is imperative to get it to me prior to the closing date to ensure service. Email catering@nmc.edu or call my direct line at 995-1403.  As a reminder, my office hours are Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 2 PM.  If there is a need for catering events prior to closing it is advised to book now.

For catering during  the first week in January it is imperative to contact Catering Services prior to the closing date to ensure service.

Email catering@nmc.edu or call  5-1403.  As a reminder, office hours are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kudos

Dec 7, 2012 | Intercom

Kudos to Jim Gray for demonstrating good knowledge of policies and procedures to guide fellow workers on and off the job when questions arise. He consistently demonstrates outstanding knowledge and skills that he has learned over time, and uses knowledge and experience to resolve unusual problems/situations. Jim is a well-rounded leader with Professional Specialty knowledge that he has acquired and maintained while working for TCAPS and NMC.

 

Kudos to Jenny Barnes for making time in her busy schedule to share her knowledge, expertise, and advice on Excel.

 

Kudos to Jim Press and Michael Rutledge for their presentation, “The 10 Myths of the Vietnam War” at the History Center in Traverse City on November 29th. The presentation was well attended and prompted a lot of interesting discussion.

 

Kudos to Cathy McCall for organizing and providing materials for Budget Manager Training sessions in November. Kudos also to Cheryl Sullivan, Chris Ruszel, and Carol Kasper for presenting training materials during these sessions. Almost 60 budget managers attended the training again this year.

 

 

Employee Anniversaries

Dec 7, 2012 | Intercom

The following employees are celebrating an anniversary.  Please join us in congratulating them.

Ernie Dunham Warehouse Clerk 16 years
Jim Gaylord Custodian 6 years
Kim Goll Groundskeeper 24 years
Rhonda Greiner Bookstore Manager 22 years
Gail Reeves Bookkeeper Assistant – Payroll/Accounts Payable 19 years

Annual NMC Staff/Faculty/Student Appreciation Days

Dec 3, 2012 | Intercom

From now until the end of December NMC Staff, Faculty & Students will receive 20% off on all items in the Dennos Museum Store (except consignment art is only 10%)

Please show your NMC ID to the store clerk before your purchase is rung up.

The Dennos Museum hours are Monday through Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, open until 8 on Thur and 1-5 on Sun.

The First 20 Minutes of an Emergency

Dec 1, 2012 | Intercom

To ensure safety you must:

      • Recognize that an event has 0ccurred
      • Notify Campus Security at  or 995-1111 and/or 911
      • Director of Security or Director of Facilities (first on the scene as Incident Commander) (assess the event)
      • Director of Campus Security will take appropriate immediate measures for this event.
      • Director of Campus Security or Director of Facilities will notify Executive Director of Communication and Public Relations and give an assessment of the event.
      • Executive Director of Communication and Public Relations will notify the President of the college.

This information along with a comprehensive list of other topics can be found at
https://intranet.nmc.edu/depts/emergency-mngt-plan/

Last chance to pick up your Giving Tree ornament

Nov 30, 2012 | Intercom

You still have time to stop by Founders Hall and get your Giving Tree ornament to help a needy NMC student provide a happy holiday to their family.  Stop by today, November 30, pick out and ornament and get the shopping wish list for the lucky family member you will buy a gift for.

Innovation grant applications due December 1

Nov 30, 2012 | Intercom

The innovation grant program was established to fund innovative initiatives – ideas and opportunities that emerge during the year and occur outside of normal NMC budget sources and processes.

The next round of innovation grant awards is coming up.  Be sure to submit your proposal by December 1.

The innovation grant fund provides approximately $50,000 per year in available funding. Most successful applications are in the range of $500–$5,000. However, applicants are invited to submit proposals for any amount. The Committee may consider multi-year funding, may fund part of your proposal, or may be able to suggest other sources of funding if needed.

The Committee encourages ideas that are innovative based on location, scale, or incorporation of new ideas. We also encourage projects that involve local businesses, community members, and support the community at large.
DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION (PDF) »
DOWNLOAD THE GUIDELINES (PDF) »

This application can be filled out in your browser or the free Acrobat Reader, saved and emailed to foundation@nmc.edu. It includes a built-in budget guide that you can use to automatically calculate the cost of your project by entering individual item costs.

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PTK sponsors Action! Dec. 18 at Milliken

Nov 29, 2012 | Intercom, Student News

A free screening of Earth Days, a documentary about the grassroots beginnings of Earth Day and the environmental movement, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 in Milliken Auditorium as the centerpiece of Action! an event sponsored by NMC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa.

While the film focuses on the environmental movement, the goal of Action! is to empower and inspire young people that their personal action, of any kind, can make a difference in their community and the world, said event organizer Jessica Abfalter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.

“The key to social change is youth movement,” Abfalter said. “As a diverse group of students, Phi Theta Kappa also recognized the many ways an individual could have an impact on their community or even the world. We created ‘Action!’ from our own experiences with volunteerism and popular culture, sharing the inspiration we gained through film and connecting area youth with local opportunities for action in an interactive, artistic setting.”

Doors open at 6 p.m. The pre-show Action! Fair includes free admission to the Dennos Museum Center, now featuring the video art of Chinese artist Miao Xiaochu,n and opportunities to network with local advocacy and activist groups including  H.O.P.E. (Helping Owners with Pet Expenses) NMC PRIDE, the Native American Student Association, 4-H Michigan State University Extension and Bay Bucks local currency.

Participants are also invited to enjoy complimentary food, local music, and browse entries in the recycled art contest. A $50 downtown Traverse City gift card will be awarded to the middle school, high school, and college student with the highest ranking creation.

The film will begin at 7:30 p.m. followed by the announcement of the recycled art contest winners. To enter artwork, please see submission details online or email nmcptk@gmail.com for submission details.

Among other leaders of the modern environmental movement, Earth Days features NMC communications instructor Stephanie Mills. In 1969 Mills catapulted to prominence when she decried overpopulation and natural resource exploitation in a commencement address and vowed never to have children.