International Education Week photo competition- Deadline extended!
The deadline for the contest has been extended! Submit your International digital photos (taken outside of the U.S.) by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. (more…)
Open Forums held for the Director of Administrative Systems candidates
You are invited to attend Open Forums for the Director of Administrative Systems candidates at the following dates and times. (more…)
Remembering Al Shumsky
It is with sad hearts that we report the death of Al Shumsky on November 10, 2013. From 1957-1995 Al was a faculty member at NMC where he taught many English courses, but specialized in creative writing and linguistics. He was head of the English Department and Director of the Communications Division from 1962-1987 and in 1990 was recipient of the Imogene Wise Faculty Excellence Award. He was named an NMC Fellow in 1997. (more…)
Benefits corner- Are you now eligible for medicaid in Michigan?
More people in Michigan are now eligible for Medicaid. If you or your family earns up to 133% of the federal poverty level, you may qualify. (more…)
Remembering Michael Ouwerkerk
Our thoughts of comfort and healing go out to the family and friends of Michael Ouwerkerk, who passed away at age 79 on November 5, 2013. Mike worked at NMC from 1968-91, beginning here as an accountant. His position upon retirement was Director of Business and Financial Affairs. (more…)
New improved WiFi coming to NMC
The NMC Board of Trustees has approved funding for a campus-wide network project that will improve WiFi access on all of NMC’s campuses. The project is designed to support the evolving methods of teaching and learning and to increase accessibility to learning resources to students, faculty and staff.
Speakers from China to be part of Go Global programming
As part of the NMC/TCAPS Go Global program to be held at NMC on Saturday, November 16 the Dennos Museum Center will be hosting two visitors from China who will be part of the programming. (more…)
Employee anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Two for one tickets for Alash at Dennos
As part of the Dennos concert series Global Opportunity programming we are proud to present the Tuvan throat singing group Alash on November 16 at 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium. This concert is presented in association with Outreach Services’ International Week and Go Global Expo at the Dennos on November 16th. (more…)
Position vacancies
Are you looking for career opportunities or a job on campus? Find it here! https://jobs.nmc.edu/
The Shape of a Girl comes to the Dennos on Nov. 22
The Dennos Museum Center will present The Shape of a Girl on Friday, November 22, at 9:30am and 11:30am as part of its educational performance series. Tickets for K-12 students and teachers are $5 per person until November 8, and then $6 per person until the date of the performance. Call or email Jason Dake at 231-995-1029 or jdake@nmc.edu to reserve tickets.
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Sunday with a Ranger program rescheduled by Dennos Museum for Nov. 17
Sunday with a Ranger has been rescheduled for November 17. The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College presents several family programs in conjunction with the 2013-2014 exhibition season. Family programs are held throughout the year to offer family-friendly educational opportunities in Traverse City. All programs are open to visitors with paid museum admission. (more…)
Benefits corner- NMC employee benefits day, Nov. 8
Employees are encouraged to attend presentations of their choice about a variety of benefits information next Friday at the NMC Employee Benefits Day at the Oleson Center. (more…)
Food for Thought- Fill the Pantries: Food Drive Challenge runs through Nov. 15
The Fall 2013 Professional Communications class receives the honor of running Food for Thought Fill the Pantries: Food Drive Challenge for this upcoming semester. They will get to learn real life communication skills in a real life setting, and they also get to help the food insecurity problem within our community. (more…)
Novembeard: NMC counselor grows beard to raise money for Alternative Spring Breaks
Novembeard 2013 is a fun way to raise money for Alternative Spring Break college students to volunteer over their spring break in Oklahoma!
Red flag incident reporting form changes
NMC’s Red Flag incident reporting form was recently updated and the form’s appearance has changed. The form can still be accessed via NMC’s Campus Safety & Security page at nmc.edu/security . Use the form to report any suspicious, dangerous, illegal or threatening incidents involving NMC students or NMC facilities and campuses. For more information, contact Lisa Thomas at Student Life at (231) 995-1118 or lthomas@nmc.edu, or Marcus Bennett at Residence Life/Judicial Affairs at (231) 995-1401 or mbennett@nmc.edu.
Tell your friends about the NMC public tour, Nov. 14
Northwestern Michigan College is offering the public a chance to tour facilities and talk with people in charge of some of their most innovative programs, Thursday, November 14.
Wellness Corner- November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Get This:
November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Check your email for informational newsletters, and mark your calendar- our first event is our Eat Well monthly group meeting, to be held Friday, November 15th at 12:15pm. (more…)