We’re handing out these fantastic Hawk Owl window clings to faculty and staff! If you would like your very own window cling for your vehicle or other glass surface, please stop by Biederman 104 or contact Anne Varga in Public Relations and Marketing at (231) 995-1020 or avarga@nmc.edu.
Ever thought about the opportunity of traveling to South Africa with NMC? Quinton Gillson, Marketing and Development Manager at Shamwari Conservation Experience, will be providing a fascinating presentation on life and education opportunities for all at Shamwari Game Reserve and Conservation Experience in South Africa on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 12:15 p.m. in Founders Hall.
Come and join us to find out more about the special tailor-made education opportunities they provide to any interested students or staff at NMC. (more…)
Shipping/Receiving has moved! Their new location is at the Facilities Building on Main Campus. Contact information will remain the same for their office, however please update their shipping address to 1861 College Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686. (more…)
TRAVERSE CITY — Eight local manufacturers will open their doors to 250 area high school students Oct. 3, as Traverse City marks Manufacturing Day for the first time.
Manufacturing Day is an annual national event designed to showcase the career opportunities modern manufacturing technology offers. Northwestern Michigan College is coordinating the local event in and around its Aero Park campus.
Students from Traverse City West, Traverse City Central, Traverse City High, the Manufacturing Technology Academy and TBAISD Career Tech Center will begin the day at NMC’s Parsons-Stulen Building. After brief opening remarks they will depart in groups to tour the participating site manufacturers, all neighbors to the Aero Park campus: Boride Engineered Abrasives, Clark Manufacturing, Kennametal, National Vacuum Equipment, R.M. Young Company, SMI Auto, Tool North and TranTek.
“There’s a wide variety of manufacturing across that gambit. I’m happy to see so many open up their doors on that day for students to take a look and see what’s done in northern Michigan,” said Cameron Fuller, vice president of Clark Manufacturing.
Clark hired 12 new machinists just this year. They joined a staff of more than 100. The company is a “job shop” that machines parts, primarily for energy sector customers. Fuller hopes the event retools the image of manufacturing in the minds of students and their parents.
“These are good-paying careers, right here locally,” he said.
Besides a less than ideal image, the manufacturing industry is also confronting an aging workforce and a skills gap in those who might seek to fill positions.
NMC is working to help fill this skills gap with events like Manufacturing Day as well as programs like Century University, a collaborative, on-the-job training program designed by NMC’s Training Services and Century Inc. for Century employees.
Established in 2012, Manufacturing Day seeks to expand knowledge about and improve the general public’s perception of manufacturing careers and the industry’s value to the U.S. economy. The Traverse City event is one of more than 1,100 planned around the nation.
Other sponsors are the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, Newton’s Road, an initiative of the regional Council of Governments that promotes STEM education, BATA, TCAPS, TBAISD and MTA.
Kennith Scott
NMC Training Specialist
kscott@nmc.edu
(231) 995-2212
TRAVERSE CITY — Registration is now open for the third annual Anti-Bullying Conference on Friday, Oct. 17, set to focus on student engagement and empowering students to create safe, inclusive school environments.
Offering sessions for both youth and adults, the one-day conference is appropriate for parents, helping professionals, high school student leaders and community members. The conference is presented by the northwest Michigan regional Anti-Bullying Task Force, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and NMC.
The focus of this year’s event is student engagement, including tracks on being an upstander and starting a Not In Our School (NIOS) campaign. An upstander is a person who speaks up or stands up to bullying and intolerance, either to prevent or intervene when someone is being harmed. A NIOS campaign is an ongoing commitment to empower students to create safe and inclusive environments that are free of bullying, harassment and all forms of intolerance
“We are thrilled to bring Not In Our School to Michigan. Their focus is on tolerance, acceptance and inclusion – which is part of our mission at the Michigan Department of Civil Rights,” said department Director Matt Wesaw. “This conference will bring together students, educators and experts to share best practices and respond with models to best serve our Michigan communities.”
Conference facilitators are from the national “Not In Our Town” organization, the parent of Not In Our Schools. Not In Our Town films, new media, and organizing tools help local leaders build vibrant, diverse cities and towns, where everyone can participate.
The conference will be held from 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Hagerty Center on NMC’s Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front Street, Traverse City. Admission is free and lunch will be provided. To register for the conference, go to nmc.edu/antibullying.
The Anti-Bullying Task Force was formed in 2012 and has focused its efforts in the five-county northwest Michigan region, with an emphasis on improving school climate and helping vulnerable populations of all ages. Members are NMC, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, TBAISD, Michigan State Police, Child & Family Services/Third Level Crisis Center, Disability Network, Women’s Resource Center, Conflict Resolution Services, MSU Extension Office, Blackbird Arts, and TCAPS.
To learn more about MDCR, please visit www.michigan.gov/mdcr. NIOS materials can be viewed at http://www.niot.org/nios/.
Lisa Thomas
Associate Dean of Student Life
lthomas@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1043
NMC students, faculty, and staff can now check out laptops for home use from the Mark & Helen Osterlin Library.
Bring an NMC ID or driver’s license for check out. Laptop check outs last for three weeks, with up to one possible renewal.
NMC International Services and Service Learning presents their Passport Student Lecture Series for October with international students Chito Sumbwe (on left side of photo) and Kalizya Nseluka (on right) who will speak to attendees about Zambia.
The lecture will take place on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 12:15 – 1:00 pm in Founders Hall, room 110. Guests are invited to bring lunch and/or coffee to enjoy while they listen.
The Passport Student Lecture Series is a chance to explore other cultures through the experiences of NMC international students who will give presentations about their home countries. Information during their lectures can include culture, food, fashion, recreation, religion, gender issues, politics, current events, etc. (more…)
NMC is pleased to welcome Diana Fairbanks to her new position as interim Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications. She will begin a one-year appointment Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014.
Previously, Diana worked on-air as an anchor at WPBN/WTOM (TV 7 and 4) for 12 years. She moved to WIBV in Buffalo, N.Y., in 2012. She and her family recently relocated back to northern Michigan.
Diana succeeds Andy Dolan, who resigned July 7, 2014. By filling the position on an interim basis, NMC sought to efficiently meet the needs of the department. Planning & Budget Council approved the interim appointment, with support from President’s Council.
Diana can be reached at (231) 995-1019. (more…)
Here’s the latest Adapted in TC column from NMC’s Susan Odgers: (more…)
It’s almost time to enroll in your benefits for 2015. The window to enroll will open on November 7, 2014 and close on November 21, 2014. Please watch your email and calendar invites for further information, but save the following dates: (more…)
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! https://jobs.nmc.edu/ (more…)
Kudos to the following people and departments! (more…)
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Read Darrell Rogers’ thoughts on The Sociology of Lean, about TC’s first manufacturing day, what is Toyota Kata and what is Larry Gelfund of EJ reading. Check out our September 2014 Training Services Newsletter. (more…)
On Wednesday, October 1, the Michigan Global Awareness Consortium will offer the first presentation of its fall series. We are pleased to welcome Carole Elchert, a photographer, educator, and explorer, who has traveled extensively to many countries including Iceland. (more…)
As of Monday, Sept. 15 parking enforcement began at NMC in all parking lots. The Traverse City Police Department has passed along some information for everyone on how to avoid parking tickets on campus by having your parking sticker displayed correctly:
If you have any questions about parking enforcement on campus please call (231) 995-1111. (more…)
Students considering taking the GED can take the GED Ready, a free practice test, at NMC’s Aero Park Professional Testing Center between Sept. 22 and Oct. 3. (more…)
Construction is currently taking place in the proximity of our main campus location. It is occurring on Munson Ave./Front St. The construction is causing backups throughout the area, especially in spots where traffic is reduced to one lane.
In addition, BATA has released this statement concerning changes in their routes:
From Tuesday, September 16 at the time of this release until construction is complete on Munson Ave./Front St. BATA bus stops on the main campus of Northwestern Michigan College at the following locations will be CLOSED:
Please use the following BATA bus stop:
These are inbound loops only. If you intend to travel towards Tom’s East Bay you will have to ride out to the Hall Street Transfer Station and back around to your destination. Please plan accordingly. Please contact the BATA Customer Service Center with any questions: (231) 941-2324. (more…)