Mar 17, 2025 | Intercom, Media Mentions
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.
Community in brief: Audio Tech concert
Record-Eagle, March 16
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Mar 17, 2025 | Intercom, Student Events
Join the Music Department for their monthly Student Convocation featuring performances from students and faculty at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 11 in room 115 of the Fine Arts Building on NMC’s Front Street Campus. Free and open to the public.
Mar 17, 2025 | Intercom, Student Events
Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) Audio Tech Students present “Rockin’ Into Spring: Dollars for Scholars,” a benefit concert set to raise funds for NMC student scholarships. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 at the Milliken Auditorium in the Dennos Museum Center with music starting at 7 p.m.
Headlining the show is Racing Mount Pleasant (formerly known as Kingfisher), a seven-piece indie rock band hailing from Detroit. All members of the band are alumni of University of Michigan’s School of Music, and have performed at many notable venues around Ann Arbor and Detroit. The band consists of Sam Dubose on guitar and vocals, Connor Hoyt on alto saxophone, Sam Uribe-Botero on tenor saxophone, Callum Roberts on trumpet, Kaysen Chown on fiddle and guitar, Tyler Thendstedt on bass and Casey Cheatham on drums.
Opening for Racing Mount Pleasant this year is Trillium Groove, a trio from Northern Michigan consisting of Skylea Martin, Keagan Kalbfleisch and Ruby Bardenhagen. All three members are vocalists and instrumentalists who use their songwriting as a means to explore themes of mental health, self reflection and emotional healing. The band formed as the trio studied together in the NMC Audio Tech program. Joining their performance this year is drummer Aaron Rossan, another Audio Tech alumni, and bassist Abi Umstead.
This concert is produced entirely by NMC Audio Tech students as an experiential learning project. During production, students are involved in sound mixing, stage managing, and audio and video recording.
Admission is $20 for adults and $5 for students.
Mar 17, 2025 | HR Corner, Intercom
Digital versions of your W2 and 1095-C can be found in ADP by navigating to the “Myself” tab and then “Pay & Tax Statements”.
The Affordable Care Act requires Form 1095-C, which provides information about your health care coverage. Human Resources can provide a paper version of this form upon request if you were eligible and enrolled in health benefits in 2024.
Mar 17, 2025 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
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- Phil Mosier — Custodian
- Zach Whitaker — Manager of Alumni Relations
- Cayce Hardwood, supplemental — Technology Support Assistant
Mar 17, 2025 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Admissions, Advising, ELI, Faculty, Financial Aid, EES, HR and EMT! Thank you to everyone that gave time out of their week to help with the set up, tear down and tabling at the Career & Majors Fair last week. We also owe a lot of thanks to those that helped us with planning workshops for students ahead of the fair. This year’s event was a campus effort and we could not have done it without the support of multiple departments.
Kudos to Admissions! Traci always holds down the fort during busy times for the department! While off-campus for college fairs, Traci ensures that everything is ready for the next event. Without her, last week, I would have had to come to the office on the weekend to ensure everything was taken care of for my next event! Every time we have a tour or fair, she is always checking in to see if she can help. She is so appreciated!!!
Kudos to Carolyn Andrews, Dan Goodchild and Megan Bylsma! Carolyn, Megan and Dan were instrumental in acquiring and implementing 3D concrete printing technology for the Construction Technology program. Carolyn kicked off the initiative by successfully winning the National Association of Community College Entrepreneurship’s Pitch for the Trades competition. This was followed by Megan successfully finding philanthropic support from NMC donors. Carolyn, Megan and Dan used this support to earn an IMPACT100 grant to fund this large scale printer. This printer will be used to teach NMC students the cutting-edge technology of building homes using 3D concrete printers. This technology will become more critical as we look to add more affordable housing (and the skills necessary to do so) to the region. Thank you to the Curriculum Committee for expediting this request during course development — classes will start this fall. This is a shining example of the Foundation and our academic programs working together to meet the needs of the community and better prepare our students for the jobs of tomorrow.
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!
Mar 14, 2025 | Intercom
The NMC Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, March 17 at 5:30 p.m. in Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Room 106/107. More information is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
Mar 13, 2025 | HR Corner, Intercom
Make a difference in the lives of your colleagues. Nominate them for the Staff Excellence Award and Team Excellence Award.
We are seeking nominations for:
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- Staff (full-time, part-time, or supplemental)
- Teams of two or more individuals (departments, cross-departmental collaborative groups, strategic project groups, initiative focused teams, etc.)
Click the forms below to complete your nomination(s) for the:
Whose work serves to inspire us all, and who:
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- Demonstrate NMC’s Values
- Exhibit commitment ‘above and beyond’ to the NMC mission, vision, values and strategic directions
- Made a difference at NMC over the past year (2024-2025)
Nominations must be received by April 4, 2025. Recipients will receive a monetary award and an engraved plaque which will be awarded on May 14, 2025 at the You Made It Possible celebration. Thank you for recognizing the great work of your colleagues and showing you care!
NMC Employee Recognition Committee: Marcus Bennett, Hollie DeWalt, Les Eckert, Kim Gourlay, Craig Hadley, Lori Hodek (Chair), Taylor Nash, Nancy Parshall
Mar 13, 2025 | Intercom
Are you catching those spring vibes? Ready to shake off winter and get moving? Join us for Smart Commute Week, a celebration of fun, fresh air, and friendly competition! Held during the first full week of June, this annual event encourages alternative transportation—biking, walking, busing, and carpooling—while highlighting the perks of a smarter commute.
When
June 2 – 6, 2025
Daily Perks!
Enjoy FREE breakfast at locations around town each morning just for being a smart commuter. No registration required—just show up and fuel up.
The Commuter Cup Challenge
Take it up a notch and sign up for the ultimate commuter showdown. This friendly (and free!) competition is open to everyone. Compete for custom trophies, cool prizes and major bragging rights by logging your smart commutes all week long. Bonus points = more chances to win!
Contact NMC “Swoop Loops” team captain Dave Weaver at dweaver@nmc.edu by May 22 if you plan to participate. The captain will register the entire team and during Smart Commute Week each team member reports to the captain if they walked, biked, bussed, paddled, unicycled, etc. to work.
Mar 13, 2025 | Intercom, Student News
The Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center (TJNIC) will close at 7 p.m. each evening on Friday, March 21 through Sunday, March 30. Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, March 31.
If you need access after hours, call Campus Security at (231) 995-1111.
Mar 12, 2025 | Intercom, President Updates, Student News
Dear NMC faculty, staff and students,
Support a great cause while having fun at this year’s Big Little Hero Race, an experiential learning project led by students in NMC’s BUS 231 class. This event helps students develop real-world professional communication skills while raising funds for scholarships that allow children in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program to attend NMC’s College for Kids.
10th Annual Big Little Hero Race Saturday, April 19
9:00 AM – Kickoff @ Northwestern Michigan College
FREE Costumed Fun Run (featuring Captain Hawk Owl!)
5K & 10K Run/Walk – Prizes for best costume and speed
Carnival Games
Hero Egg Hunt (1,000 eggs!)
Award Ceremony
Special Discounts for Educators & Students
This year’s Local Hero Award will honor educators in our community! Teachers and students can register for just $15 using the following discount codes at checkout:
- 5K Student: 5kstudent25
- 10K Student: 10kstudent25
- 5K Teacher: 5kteach25
- 10K Teacher: 10kteach25
Click here to register
Even if you can’t attend, you can still support the cause by entering our prize giveaway for a chance to win: A two-night stay at the Grand Hotel, breakfast for two and two rounds of golf at The Jewel!
To enter:
- Visit Give: NMC Foundation at Northwestern Michigan College.
- Select “designate my gift to other” and enter your donation amount ($20 minimum).
- Type “Big Little Hero Race” in the designation field.
One entry per person. The drawing will take place after the race.
Grab your capes, have fun, and make a difference in a child’s life. I am signed up, and looking forward to the event. I hope to see you there!
Nick
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Nick Nissley, Ed.D. | President | Northwestern Michigan College | 231.995.1010
Mar 11, 2025 | Intercom, Student News
NMC’s Fitness Center will be open for special hours during March 21-30.
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- Friday, March 21 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, March 22 CLOSED
- Sunday, March 23 CLOSED
- Monday, March 24 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 25 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 26 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday, March 27 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday, March 28 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, March 29 CLOSED
- Sunday, March 30 CLOSED
Open recreation in the Rajkovich Physical Education Building will be closed during this time. Regular hours will resume March 31.
For more information contact Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu.
Mar 10, 2025 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thanks to the Academic and Career Advising team for organizing the annual Career & Majors Fair in a new format last week. More than 80 employers were joined with faculty and staff from NMC’s relevant academic areas to showcase how NMC programs can lead to employment opportunities in northern Michigan. Community job seekers also attended.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Mar 10, 2025 | Intercom, Media Mentions
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 gears up for 10th annual Big Little Hero race to support college scholarships
UpNorth Live, March 9
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Mar 10, 2025 | Intercom
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s Professional Communications students will use their newly developed skills to organize, promote and host the 10th annual Big Little Hero Race on Saturday, April 19 starting at 9 a.m. The event will occur on NMC’s Front Street campus, specifically in and around the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center (TJNIC).
This year’s events include:
- One-mile fun run with complementary capes (Free)
- 5K run ($30)
- 10K run ($35)
Register by April 4 to ensure a t-shirt or by March 23 for an early-bird discount.
Family activities occurring in addition to the race feature:
- Superhero egg hunt (1,000 eggs)
- Bake sale (local bakeries)
- Sensory room
- Carnival games and prizes
- Silent auction
- Award ceremony: Prizes for all top runners in numerous age groups
Each year, students honor a ‘Local Hero’ to receive an award recognizing their community support, dedication and mentorship. This year, local educators will receive the ‘Local Hero’ award. Visit biglittleherorace.com for more information and an educator discount code.
All proceeds from this event will go towards the race and scholarships for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan children to attend NMC’s College for Kids summer programming.
For more information, to become a sponsor or to register for the race, visit biglittleherorace.com.
Release Date: March 6, 2025
For More Information:
Mitchell Mosley
Public Relations Specialist
(231) 714-0924
mosley14@mail.nmc.edu
Kristy McDonald
Business Instructor
(231) 735-1055
kmcdonald@nmc.edu
Mar 10, 2025 | Intercom, Student Events
Campus Life is hosting a cornhole tournament from 7–9 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025 in the Rajkovich Physical Education Building (#16 on the campus map). This tournament is open to all current students and employees.
For more details please contact Ty Peterson at tpeterson@nmc.edu or Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu.
Mar 10, 2025 | HR Corner, Intercom
Want to learn more about the new Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and the changes that impact you as a supervisor? Human Resources is offering sessions that will walk you through ESTA guidelines and answer your questions, including:
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- Who is eligible to use ESTA and for what purposes?
- What is and isn’t allowed under this act?
- How to submit and approve sick time?
- What about those paid through Edustaff?
This training will provide you with the answers needed to legally act on behalf of your employees and NMC. Sessions will be offered on:
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- Monday, March 10, 2–3 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 12, 12–1 p.m.
- Friday, March 14, 9–10 a.m.
Follow these instructions to enroll in NEOED.
Mar 10, 2025 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Alice Sluss and Tracy Welch! Kudos to Alice Sluss for her seven-year run as an innovative and dedicated office manager for Center for Instructional Excellence. Since January 2018, Alice has kept the books, fielded queries, managed the Faculty Excellence Award, trained a new director, edited a handbook and so much more. With Ali Thornton, Alice designed a new system for tracking faculty PD expenditures, which has allowed CIE to more effectively manage our budget while saving time for office managers. Alice remains in her role as office manager for Humanities/Audio Tech and will facilitate this year’s Faculty Excellence Awards. CIE is ever grateful for your time and care, Alice!
Kudos to Amy Burns-Bailey! Amy stepped in for us at the last minute to lead a workshop when a colleague got sick. This kept us from having to cancel a workshop for students and allowed them to have their resumes reviewed before the Career & Majors Fair. Thank you for your willingness to collaborate and support our team!
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!
