Nov 18, 2024 | 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.
Annual student-led Thanksgiving food drive continues
Record-Eagle, Nov. 17
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Nov 18, 2024 | HR Corner, Intercom
On Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, a federal court struck down the anticipated changes to FLSA, which leaves the salary threshold for exempt/salaried employees at $35,568. NMC will not be making any changes to employee status in January as originally communicated. All impacted employees have already received an email with this communication. Please contact Hollie DeWalt in Human Resources with any questions.
Nov 18, 2024 | Intercom, Menu, Student News
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials daily on Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:40–6 p.m. The protein option is $9.99 and the vegetarian option is $7.99.
Monday, November 18
Lamb Gyros with pita bread
served with lemon rice and Greek orzo salad
Falafel Gyros with pita bread (V)
served with lemon rice and Greek orzo salad
Tuesday, November 19
Sesame Chicken Stir Fry
served with basmati rice and egg rolls
Sesame Tofu Stir Fry (V)
served with basmati rice and egg rolls
Wednesday, November 20
Thanksgiving Meal Special ($9.99 per meal)
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- Turkey or Tofurky (V)
- Mashed potatoes with gravy
- Green bean casserole
- Fresh rolls with butter
- Pumpkin pie with whipped cream
Thursday, November 21
Sun-Dried Tomato Rigatoni with Italian sausage
served with garlic bread and broccoli
Sun-Dried Tomato Rigatoni with roasted vegetables (V)
served with garlic bread and broccoli
Friday, November 22
Hawk Owl Café smashburger with bacon and onion straws
served with garlic aioli, sweet potato fries and asparagus
Impossible Burger with cheese & onion straws on brioche (V)
served with garlic aioli, sweet potato fries and asparagus
Nov 18, 2024 | EES Opportunities, Intercom
Did you know that your tuition waiver benefits extend beyond credit classes? Take a fitness class, learn a new hobby, or even enjoy a date night with your partner. Check out these upcoming classes! Place the class in your shopping cart in order to see the discount. Need help setting up your profile? Look for “EES” in the Help Desk drop down menu.
Wilderness First Aid Certification
Combining guided presentations with hands-on practice, this interactive class equips you with the skills, knowledge, and abilities to care for an ill or injured person until you can reach qualified care.
2 sessions; Saturday. & Sunday., Dec. 7 & 8; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price: $49 (Public price: $299)
How to Play Piano By Ear
Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on sheet music. Join a practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing — all expressed in everyday language.
Saturday., Nov. 23; 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Price: $22 (Public price: $89)
Cookie Decorating with Kids (For Adult & Child Age 8+)
Looking for a sweet activity to share with your kids this holiday season? You and a child can learn how to decorate beautiful, professional-looking cookies using royal icing.
Saturday, Dec. 14; 1–3:30 p.m.
Price: $54 for adult plus child (originally $125)
Need help setting up your profile? Look for “EES” in the Help Desk drop down menu.
Nov 16, 2024 | Intercom
TRAVERSE CITY —
Release date:
For more information:
Cari Noga
NMC Communications Director
cnoga@nmc.edu
(231) 392-1800 (Call or text)
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College does not discriminate in admission, campus activities, education, employment, housing, public accommodation or public service on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity/expression, handicap, height, marital or familial status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the military, veteran’s status, weight, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. No act of retaliation shall occur to any person making a charge, filing a complaint, testifying or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Nov 16, 2024 | Intercom
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College does not discriminate in admission, campus activities, education, employment, housing, public accommodation or public service on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity/expression, handicap, height, marital or familial status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the military, veteran’s status, weight, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. No act of retaliation shall occur to any person making a charge, filing a complaint, testifying or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Nov 15, 2024 | HR Corner, Intercom
Congratulations to the following staff members for successfully completing their three year Learning Plans for their new positions or new roles.
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- Christa Abdul-Karim
- Eric Carlson
- Justin Casey
- Lisa Cooper
- Emily Crull
- Stuart Ford
- Laurel Forton
- Haley Francis
- Justin Guilliard
- Brittany Hanbury
- Rorie Kawula
- Amy Klei
- Chris Little
- Chuck Miller
- Cari Noga
- Shannah Vergote
- Tracy Welch
We appreciate your contributions to NMC and our learners. We are thankful for you!
Nov 15, 2024 | HR Corner, Intercom
Cathy Warner: Kudos to Cathy Warner for her dedication and organization of the Mobile Food Pantry. Cathy recruits volunteers, organizes the food deliveries, and when there is extra food, she delivers it to the NMC Food Pantry or local food pantries. Thank you, Cathy, for your amazing work to feed our NMC students and the community!
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!
Nov 15, 2024 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
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- Aiden Engvall, student employee – Aviation Line Crew
- Christopher Collins, supplemental – Banquet Server
Nov 15, 2024 | Intercom, Student News
Traverse City — The NMC Board of Trustees Audit Committee will meet at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19 in room 14 (lower level) of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC’s Front Street campus, 1701 E. Front Street, Traverse City. The meeting notice is available here.
The Board of Trustees will host a study session at 3 p.m. the same day, also in room 14 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. The meeting notice and agenda are available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
Release date: november 15, 2024
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College does not discriminate in admission, campus activities, education, employment, housing, public accommodation or public service on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity/expression, handicap, height, marital or familial status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the military, veteran’s status, weight, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. No act of retaliation shall occur to any person making a charge, filing a complaint, testifying or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Nov 14, 2024 | Intercom
Hello everyone,
On behalf of the Student Life Office and The Food Pantry Committee, I am reaching out to all employees with information about opportunities to support our students, both as we approach the holiday season, and on an ongoing basis.
From now until December 31st, you can consider supporting the Stocking Stuffer program that is run through the Student Life Office. This program currently is available to students in financial need who have been identified by the Student Life Office or by a referral from faculty/staff who is aware of a student needing additional support. Any student who applies to this program will receive a $25 Amazon gift card per household member (up to $100 maximum) to take some of the pressure off the inherent holiday season financial stressors.
With each passing year, we are finding an increase in student requests for this program, which is not surprising given the increased usage of our food pantry, emergency assistance requests, and students expressing more and more financial need and struggles with supporting themselves and their family members. Your support of this program will go toward providing these gift cards to our students most in need as we approach the holidays.
From now until December 31, employees can go to the nmc.edu/give page, and in the “Designate my gift to” section, there is an option in the drop down box to select “Stocking Stuffers.”
In addition to the holiday based Stocking Stuffer program, please consider contributing either one-time or an ongoing basis to the NMC Food Pantry with a monetary donation at the same webpage (look for “food pantry” in the drop down box if you are donating directly to the pantry). If you would like to consider an ongoing donation to the food pantry through payroll deduction or other means, please visit the Ways to Give page on the NMC Foundation’s website.
Food pantry usage is at an all-time high this semester. Any contribution of any size is helpful for our students and their families. And please remember that you can also drop off food donations at the upcoming NMC holiday party, or to the Student Life Office at any time.
Thank you for all you do for our students!
Lisa Thomas
Nov 14, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
The ceramics studio would like to extend a warm invitation to the NMC community to join us on Friday, November 22 to experience a wood kiln firing and browse a selection of student- and faculty-made works at our pottery sale. The firing will begin at 4 a.m. and will continue through midnight. The pottery sale runs concurrently, from 1–7 p.m. Attendees can browse a selection of student and faculty made works; proceeds benefit NMC’s ceramics program.
The firing and sale will be held in the ceramics studio, located in room 135 of the Okerstrom Fine Arts Building on the Front Street Campus. Parking is located in Maple Lot.
Volunteers are still needed. Those interested can sign up here.
Nov 14, 2024 | HR Corner, Intercom
The Fair Labor Standards Act has some additional changes coming in 2025 that you should be aware of. Specifically, more employees will be eligible for overtime pay — this includes those currently salaried employees who earn below a salary threshold of $58,656 annually. Teaching positions are exempt from the salary threshold requirement.
We are currently reviewing these changes and how it impacts NMC positions. Please watch for more specific information and guidance in the coming weeks.
If you would like to learn more about the changes, please access the Department of Labor’s website.
Nov 12, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
Campus Life is hosting a volleyball tournament on Thursday, November 21 from 7–10 p.m. in the Rajkovich Physical Education Center. This tournament is open to all current NMC staff, students and faculty. Teams must sign up by Wednesday, November 20.
Nov 11, 2024 | 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.
Essays by Karen Anderson: Big Map
Interlochen Public Radio, Nov. 10
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Nov 11, 2024 | EES Opportunities, Intercom
Did you know that your tuition waiver benefits extend beyond credit classes? Take a fitness class, learn a new hobby, or even enjoy a date night with your partner. Check out these upcoming classes! Place the class in your shopping cart in order to see the discount. Need help setting up your profile? Look for “EES” in the Help Desk drop down menu.
From Truffles to Castelmagno: Flavors of Italy’s Piedmont Region
Immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of Italy’s Piedmont region, a land where earthy truffles, robust red wines, decadent cheeses, and divine chocolate intertwine.
Thursday, Dec. 5 ; 6–9 p.m.
Employee price: $37 per person, includes a beverage (public price: $125)
Painting With Acrylics: Old Barns
Northern Michigan is home to so many beautiful vistas, including farm land with rustic, restored, and historic barns. Capture the view of your favorite barn with acrylic paints on an 11 x 14 canvas.
Saturday, Nov. 16; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Employee price: $22 per person (public price: $79)
Cookie Decorating with Kids (For Adult & Child Age 8+)
Looking for a sweet activity to share with your kids this holiday season? You and a child can learn how to decorate beautiful, professional-looking cookies using royal icing.
Saturday, Dec. 14; 1–3:30 p.m.
Price: $54 for adult plus child (originally $125)
Need help setting up your profile? Look for “EES” in the Help Desk drop down menu.
Nov 11, 2024 | Intercom, Menu, Student News
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials daily on Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:40–6 p.m. The protein option is $9.99 and the vegetarian option is $7.99.
Monday, November 11
Slow-roasted pot roast with gravy. Served with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Roasted sweet potato (V) with kale. Served with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Tuesday, November 12
Indigenous People’s Dinner with Chef Sam Anglin (served from 4:30 PM – 6:00 p.m.)
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- Three Sister Buffalo Casserole with maple-roasted squash
- Toasted wild rice
- Tossed salad with strawberry maple vinaigrette, pumpkin seeds and dried blueberries
- Manoomin sweet treat
- Blue corn blueberry bread pudding
- Healing tea
$7.00 for students and $14.00 for community members.
Wednesday, November 13
Orange popeye chicken bowl with mandarin oranges. Served with rice and bosco sticks.
Baked Tofu Bowl (V) with mandarin oranges. Served with rice and bosco sticks.
Thursday, November 14
Breakfast for Dinner!
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- French toast sticks with syrup or quiche lorraine. Served with sausage patties and links.
- Quiche (V). Served with fresh fruit.
Friday, November 15
Beer-battered cod sandwich with tartar sauce. Served with creamy coleslaw and French fries
BBQ jackfruit (V) with brioche bun. Served with creamy coleslaw and french fries.
Nov 8, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
On Thursday, December 5, Rear Admiral Luke A. Frost will speak of the tragic events of the December 1941 attacks on Pearl Harbor and how this pulled the United States into WWII. He will also talk about the importance of the Indo-Pacific region in the modern world as it relates to international policy and our strategic plans.
The talk begins at 5:30 p.m. in room 109 of Scholars Hall. This event is free to all.
About Rear Admiral Frost
Rear Adm. Luke Frost is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a degree in Finance and Business Economics and was commissioned in 1996. He holds a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College, where he graduated with highest distinction and was recognized as the President’s Honor Graduate.
At sea, he was first assigned to USS Ingersoll (DD 990) as anti-submarine warfare officer and combat systems officer, and deployed to the Central Command area of responsibility. His next assignment was to USS George Washington (CVN 73) where he served as auxiliaries’ officer and repair officer and deployed to the Mediterranean Sea, the Adriatic Sea, and the Arabian Gulf. As a department head, he was assigned to USS Chafee (DDG 90) as weapons officer and combat systems officer, deploying twice to Central Command.
Ashore, Frost has been assigned to the personal staff of a United States House of Representatives member as a Department of Defense legislative fellow. He has served on the Chief of Naval Operations staff (OPNAV N095) in Washington, District of Columbia, and as assistant chief of staff for Operations, Plans and Strategy (N3/5), on the staff of Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. He has completed a fellowship in national security and foreign policy with Massachusetts Institute of Technology and earned a certificate of legislative studies from Georgetown University.
Frost’s command tours include USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), where he completed an accelerated and extended independent ballistic missile defense deployment to Central Command, and USS America (LHA 6), where he completed a homeport shift to the Western Pacific joining forward deployed Naval Forces Japan and operating extensively throughout the Indo-Pacific.
Frost has been awarded the Legion of Merit (two awards), Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (five awards), Navy Achievement Medal and various unit and campaign awards.
