Starting Monday, Nov. 16, the Osterlin Library and the Student Success Center will start opening at 7:30 a.m. The earlier opening time will apply to this Fall and Spring 2016 semesters (not summer) and will not apply when the college is on holiday or spring breaks.
Although the Student Success Center will open at 7:30 a.m., testing will still open at 8:00 a.m.
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present an Irish Christmas in America, Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 7 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $27 advance, $30 at the door and $24 for museum members plus ticket fees. Tickets may be purchased on line at www.dennosmuseum.org or by calling the box office at 231-995-1553 or My North Tickets at 800-836-0717. (more…)
Congrats to the winners of the Wellness October challenge: Dot Witt & Irina Grougan! (more…)
The deadline for the fall semester’s round of Innovation Grant applications is December 1, 2015. Applications must be submitted to your area Vice President by this date.
It is strongly recommended that you discuss your proposal idea with your Vice President before developing the full proposal. VPs do have the authority to reject an application but can also provide valuable feedback to help develop great proposals that are more likely to be successful! (more…)
Lynn Tilson joined NMC as a Training Specialist on October 19, 2015. She can be reached at 995-2006 or ltilson@nmc.edu.
Born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Lynn has lived in the Traverse City area for many years. Recently, though, having worked in Ohio & Pennsylvania, Lynn is delighted to be back in the Gr. Traverse region working as a Training Specialist in Training Services.
Lynn did her undergraduate work at Aquinas College earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education and completed a Master of Arts degree in Education at Ball State University. (more…)
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC this week achieved its highest ranking yet for veterans services, named as the fifth best community college nationwide on Military Times 2016 “Best for Vets” list.
Military Times, an independent print and online newspaper that reports on military issues, said it used a 120-question survey to evaluate schools. In addition it reviewed data from the Veterans Affairs Department, Defense Department and Education Department for information on everything from veteran-related policies to average salaries after graduation. Last year Military Times ranked NMC 68th on a list of four-year schools, since the college does offer one bachelor’s degree.
Besides Military Times, NMC has also been recognized and ranked as a military-friendly college by GI Jobs and Military Advanced Education for the last four years.
About five percent of NMC students are veterans. The college will honor student, staff and faculty veterans on Wednesday, Veterans Day, beginning with a free breakfast for veterans at 8:30 a.m. in the Hawk Owl Cafe in West Hall.
At 9:20 a.m. the Traverse City Central High School drumline will lead veterans in a Walk of Honor from West Hall to the flagpoles west of the Tanis Building. The NMC campus community is invited to line the sidewalks to support veterans participating in the walk. A flag raising ceremony including a three-volley salute to deceased veterans will be conducted by the VFW Post 2780 Color Guard at 9:30 a.m.
From 10 a.m. to noon the entire campus community is invited for coffee and cake served in West Hall in honor of veterans.
Also Wednesday, NMC’s chapter of the Student Veterans of America will hold a silent auction fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. at Right Brain Brewery, 225 E. Sixteenth St., Traverse City.
Find out more about NMC’s military and veteran services at nmc.edu/veterans.
Scott Herzberg
POC, Military & Veteran Services
(231) 995-2526
sherzberg@nmc.edu
Unfortunately, the flu has arrived early in Traverse City. If you have not had your flu vaccination yet, please stop in Tuesday, November 10 from noon to 2:00 p.m. in LB 106. Students $15, Faculty and Staff $20 (Free if you have NMC insurance) (more…)
On Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2015, NMC will pay tribute to enrolled and employed veterans with the following programming: (more…)
Dr. Kay Harris joined NMC as Curriculum and Instructional Designer on November 2, 2015. She can be reached at 995-1957 or fharris@nmc.edu.
Kay was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in northern Michigan. She has traveled throughout the world and lived in many places in the United States. Proudly, Kay calls Traverse City her home having lived and raised her family here. Kay has two daughters, Meg Bye who is an artist living and running her own business in Seattle, and Cora Bye, who just completed her Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine living and working in the Lombard, Illinois area. Both daughters were married in the last year so Kay is proud to have two new son-in-laws, Matt and Garen. (more…)
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present Great Lake Swimmers, Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $27 advance, $30 at the door and $24 for museum members plus ticket fees. Tickets may be purchased on line at www.dennosmuseum.org or by calling the box office at 231-995-1553 or My North Tickets at 800-836-0717. (more…)
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
NMC’s updated strategic plan is now available for review on the Office of Research, Planning, and Effectiveness (ORPE) intranet site located here under the heading “FY17 Strategy Documents”. The development of this plan began in the summer months with an initial review by President’s Council. A draft version was made available in October to Leadership Group during a two week comment period. (more…)
The Training Services October 2015 Newsletter is here! Read about lean collaboration, trainer Ken Scott is named in TC Business News 40 under 40, find out how to use Kata in healthcare and everyday life, find out about upcoming training workshops and more. Check it out here! (more…)
The Northwestern Michigan College Jazz Big Band will be appearing at the Workshop Brewing Co. on Wednesday, November 4th from 7:00 -8:00 p.m. FREE admission!
The Northwestern Michigan College Jazz Lab Band will be appearing at the Workshop Brewing Co. on Wednesday, November 11th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. FREE admission! (more…)
JOIN US ONE AND ALL…
at a special Thanksgiving event!
All Day All You Can Eat – $8.99
Get $1.00 off if you bring in a canned good.
Our celebration begins on Wednesday November 18 at 11 a.m–6 p.m. in the West Hall cafeteria.
International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education and celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.
NMC’s commemoration of the 15th annual International Education Week includes food from Brazil, Latin America and India; music from Ireland, a South Korean student speaker and a legendary U.S. diplomat; a study abroad fair, and a free film, Poverty, Inc. Read the full list of events here »
Here is an informal account of the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees meeting Monday, October 26, 2015.
Details on the actions items and reports are contained in the Board Packet available online. (more…)
Stop by our table outside the Hawk Owl Cafe Wednesday, November 4, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to meet NMC Study Abroad students and hear testimonials of the benefits and impact of their experiences. Last year, NMC sent 80 students abroad. Come learn about the exciting opportunities for 2016!
Sponsored by the Office of International Services and Service Learning