Sad News
Dear NMC community:
It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you long time instructor and NMC alumna Sonja Olshove passed away unexpectedly Sunday.
Power up your skills this fall with short classes
NMC Extended Education has some great professional development classes. Here is a sampling:
- Intro to Excel – Sept. 13-27 (also offered Nov. 3-17)
- Understanding Your Team: Personality Profiles – Sept. 20
- Building Great Corporate Culture – Oct. 5
- Excel Advanced Formatting for Large Worksheets – Oct. 6
- Merging Excel into Word docs – Oct. 11
Register now – call EES at 995-1700 – employee tuition waivers apply. See all the offerings at nmc.edu/ees.
Position Vacancies
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
- Hagerty Center – Server, Bartender, Cook and Dishwasher
- Adjunct Faculty – Surgical Technology
- Supplemental – Enrollment Services Assistant
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Student Health Service Walk-In Flu Clinics
No appointment necessary
Student Health Services LB 106
- Wednesday, Sept.: 7 9–11 a.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 14: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 21: Noon–2 p.m.
University Center
- Wednesday, Sept. 28: 9–10 a.m.
Cost: Students $15 Faculty/Staff $20 Free if covered by NMC Insurance ((Staff covered by NMC Priority Health should bring their insurance cards))
Call 995-1255 with questions.
NOTE! All flu clinics subject to change per current CDC and/or GT Co. Health Dept. recommendations and vaccine availability.
Celebrating Grandmother Power at the Dennos
On Saturday, September 17, photojournalist Paola Gianturco will share her experiences and tell the stories of activist grandmothers around the world whose tales inspire and demonstrate the power of grandmothers worldwide.
The National Writers Series event, sponsored in partnership with the Dennos Museum Center, takes place at 7 p.m. the Milliken Auditorium. Included in the evening is a photo exhibit of Gianturco’s work and a 6 p.m. reception with complimentary wine, beverages and appetizers for all ticket holders and Museum Members.
Guest host Tony Demin is a professional photographer. A graduate of the Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, Demin has shot internationally for national magazines, ad campaigns, and catalogs. He most enjoys taking photographic adventures with his family.
For tickets, call (231) 995-1573 or go to MyNorthtickets.com. National Writers Series Friends and Dennos Museum members get $5 off!
Student tickets are available for $5 over the phone at (231) 995-1753, or in person at the Dennos Museum Center only.
Constitution Day Discussion Forum Sept. 15
The U.S. Constitution influences our lives more than two hundred years after it was ratified. Yet many Americans don’t know much about it. That is why Congress established Constitution Day — a time to teach future generations about the foundation of our democracy.
Join us Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 at noon in Osterlin Room 205* for a for a presentation and discussion with recent Pepperdine political science graduate and NMC alumna Rachel Gordon on “Dead or Alive” Just what sort of document is the U.S. Constitution?
All are welcome free of charge: students, staff, faculty and the public. Refreshments will be served!
* NOTE: The building and room number have changed since the original announcement.
Success story: Museum expansion, new student housing break ground
August 31, 2016
Students returning to classes this week will find construction projects poised on both ends of main campus, as the facilities of NMC’s future learners move from paper to reality.
NMC broke ground on a new student residence hall and fitness center July 11. That was followed by an Aug. 15 groundbreaking for an expansion of the Dennos Museum Center.
Both projects will update aging campus infrastructure and allow the college to meet the needs and expectations of twenty-first century students.
“Combined, these projects show the dedication of our NMC employees, donors, community, business and governmental partners all working together to help ensure our learners are successful,” said President Timothy J. Nelson. “It’s an exciting time as we see years of hard work begin to materialize and we continue to invest in the future of education.”
Residence Hall
Located on the north side of East Hall, the residence hall will accommodate 140 students beginning in the fall 2017 semester. Current student housing at NMC has been at capacity for three years, and existing housing is more than 40 years old. NMC is self-funding the $8.8-million project.
Dennos expansion
Located on the southeast side of the existing museum, the project includes two new permanent collection galleries, a new sculpture gallery, a larger Inuit art gallery, additional classroom space and storage and loading dock improvements. Built in 1991, the expansion is targeted for completion in 2017, capping the Museum’s 25th anniversary year. The $5 million project was spearheaded by major gifts from Richard and Diana Milock and Dudley and Barbara Smith.
Also on the drawing board in 2017 is NMC’s renovation of West Hall into a student innovation center. Using a state planning grant, the college will move into design phase, conducting interview with designers and architects next year, and returning to the state for construction authorization by October 2018.
As envisioned, the project would almost double the size of West Hall, from 20,000 to 38,000 square feet. It would provide for 13 adaptive, technology-rich learning spaces to be used across the curriculum for simulation, team-based and project learning. Nelson noted the support of local legislators Representative Larry Inman (R-Traverse City), Senator Wayne Schmidt (R-Traverse City) and Senator Darwin Booher (R-Evart) has been integral to the project’s progress.
Success story: Museum expansion, new student housing break ground
August 31, 2016
Students returning to classes this week will find construction projects poised on both ends of main campus, as the facilities of NMC’s future learners move from paper to reality.
NMC broke ground on a new student residence hall and fitness center July 11. That was followed by an Aug. 15 groundbreaking for an expansion of the Dennos Museum Center.
Both projects will update aging campus infrastructure and allow the college to meet the needs and expectations of twenty-first century students.
“Combined, these projects show the dedication of our NMC employees, donors, community, business and governmental partners all working together to help ensure our learners are successful,” said President Timothy J. Nelson. “It’s an exciting time as we see years of hard work begin to materialize and we continue to invest in the future of education.”
Residence Hall
Located on the north side of East Hall, the residence hall will accommodate 140 students beginning in the fall 2017 semester. Current student housing at NMC has been at capacity for three years, and existing housing is more than 40 years old. NMC is self-funding the $8.8-million project.
Dennos expansion
Located on the southeast side of the existing museum, the project includes two new permanent collection galleries, a new sculpture gallery, a larger Inuit art gallery, additional classroom space and storage and loading dock improvements. Built in 1991, the expansion is targeted for completion in 2017, capping the Museum’s 25th anniversary year. The $5 million project was spearheaded by major gifts from Richard and Diana Milock and Dudley and Barbara Smith.
Also on the drawing board in 2017 is NMC’s renovation of West Hall into a student innovation center. Using a state planning grant, the college will move into design phase, conducting interview with designers and architects next year, and returning to the state for construction authorization by October 2018.
As envisioned, the project would almost double the size of West Hall, from 20,000 to 38,000 square feet. It would provide for 13 adaptive, technology-rich learning spaces to be used across the curriculum for simulation, team-based and project learning. Nelson noted the support of local legislators Representative Larry Inman (R-Traverse City), Senator Wayne Schmidt (R-Traverse City) and Senator Darwin Booher (R-Evart) has been integral to the project’s progress.
Walk, Run, Empower 5K Run/Walk
This fall, NMC Student Life in partnership with NMC student group Voices, will host a 5K Run/Walk to raise awareness and to help end sexual violence. Sexual violence is a prevalent issue both on and off college campuses, and it is extremely important to raise community awareness in order to create change.
On October 8, early same-day registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the 5K will start at 9:00 a.m. Cash and checks made payable to NMC will be accepted on race day. The race will begin and end on College Drive on NMC’s Front Street Campus, in front of the Cedar lot (1701 E. Front Street).
The race entry fee of $10 for NMC students & $15 for faculty, staff, and the general public includes a Walk, Run, Empower 5K t-shirt designed by NMC Voices! Participants can enjoy free food while connecting with many of our student organizations, campus resources, and community collaborators. All proceeds from the race will benefit a local non-profit organization, Citizens Against Sex Trafficking (CAST) TC and NMC Voices.
If you would like to register to be a participant in this event, Click here. If you would like to sign-up to be a volunteer on the route, or table as a community organizer or campus resource, Click here.
For more information, contact the Student Life Office at (231) 995-1118.
Add/Drop Week
Welcome to the new semester! Our eager students are back and may be looking to drop and add classes during this first week. Please remind students that not all classes can be added after they have begun. Refer students to the Advising Center or the Records and Registration Office for assistance with dropping or adding classes this week.
The final day to drop regular 15-week classes without academic record and for 100% refund is Tuesday, September 6!
Fall Pick for Global Literature Reading Group
The Global Literature Reading Group will meet on Friday, November 11, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Scholars Hall 104. This semester’s book is In a Sunburned Country, by Bill Bryson. Save the date on your calendar, get your copy of the book, and plan to join us for an armchair adventure in the Land Down Under!
The Global Literature Reading Group meets twice a year to discuss a book about another culture. The cost of the book is subsidized by the Center for Instructional Excellence and the Helen Osterlin Library Endowment. Faculty and staff can purchase a copy of the book for $5 from Tina Ulrich in the library (tulrich@nmc.edu or 995-1063.)
Benefits Corner: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Please access the informational website here.
Customer Service Number is 1-855-265-4038
Position Vacancies
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
- Hagerty Center – Server, Bartender, Cook and Dishwasher
- Adjunct Faculty – Surgical Technology
- Supplemental – Technology Support Assistant
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
11th Annual Mike McIntosh Memorial Truck and Car Show
TRAVERSE CITY, MI — See cool cars and support students at NMC’s 11th annual Mike McIntosh Memorial Truck and Car Show.
On Saturday, September 10, car enthusiasts will display their classic cars, 4X4s, dragsters, sports cars, modified late models, motorcycles and more. The show, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m., will be held at NMC’s Automotive Services Building at 2510 Aero Park Drive. Admission is free for spectators. There is a $10 entry fee per vehicle for contestants. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Trophies are awarded for best of show in each class. Enjoy food, music, a silent auction — including program vehicles — and door prizes for entrants. Proceeds benefit NMC’s Automotive Program and scholarships. Student projects and vehicles will also be on display.
The show is named for the late NMC Automotive instructor Mike McIntosh, who retired in 2004 after 34 years of service. McIntosh organized the first car show for the Automotive Program in 2004.
RELEASE DATE: August 29, 2016
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Wayne Moody
NMC Automotive Chair
(231) 995-1316
wmoody@nmc.edu
Intramural Co-Ed Flag Football signup
Are you ready for some football? Teams are currently being formed.
For more information, please contact Jim Szur, Sports and Recreation Supervisor, at 995-1199; or e-mail him at jszur@nmc.edu.
Deadline for signup is Thursday, September 15 at 5 p.m.!
Register for NMC Community Classes now
A new schedule of NMC lifelong learning classes is now available at nmc.edu/ees. Registration begins now, and employee tuition waivers apply.
- Yoga and Fitness classes begin in early September; find one to fit your schedule at nmc.edu/fitness.
- Choose from dozens of art, music, and photography classes.
- Begin learning Spanish, French, or German this fall.
- One of the most popular programs features the cooking classes taught by local chefs and food artisans. New culinary classes include “Regional Fish Dishes,” Cast Iron Cookery,” “Classic Cuban,” “Crepe Making” and more.
In all, there are 39 different cooking classes, including some for children and adults to take together. Browse the classes at nmc.edu/ees, then call Extended Education at (231) 995-1700 to register with an employee tuition waiver.