Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
NMC is pleased to announce the Talent Portal for all SilkRoad systems coming this month! This sample homepage shows how the following systems will have one point of access to tasks for:
Watch for more information coming soon!
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Stock up for Christmas at the NMC Bookstore and save! Get $10 off your purchase of $50 or more with promo code TAKE10 or $20 off $100 or more with promo code TAKE20. Applies to all regular priced logo apparel and gifts. Save even more by picking up in store for free!
The promo codes are valid November 21-30, 2016.
Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 3 p.m.Public health professionals promote good health and prevent disease within communities. The Master of Public Health degree provides graduate and community-based education and research grounded in social justice to help meet these goals. Learn more at out interactive web seminar. Visit www.gvsu.edu/traverse to register.
Registrants will receive an email link approximately 1-2 days prior to the online session.
NMC faculty and staff are invited to request funding support from the 2017 NMC Barbecue for an NMC special project. Funding proposals are due by noon on Friday, Jan, 27, 2017.
A subcommittee of the Barbecue Board will review proposals and make recommendations to the full Barbecue Board for final selection based on the guidelines listed in the proposal form. Funds for awarded projects will be available following the May 21, 2017 NMC Barbecue.
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College will again pay tribute to enrolled and employed veterans with several events on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
About 5 percent of NMC students are veterans, and serving those who have served is a year-round priority at NMC, which established an office of Military and Veterans Services in 2012. It works with the larger college community to foster an environment that leads to veteran success. Results thus far:
Scott Herzberg
POC, Military and Veterans Services
sherzberg@nmc.edu
(231) 995-2526
NMC Jazz Big Band performance at West Bay Beach Holiday Inn, Thursday November 10th, 7:30 p.m. Free!
NMC Jazz Lab Band performance at West Bay Beach Holiday Inn, Thursday November 17th, 7:30 p.m. Free!
NMC Jazz Big Band, NMC Jazz Lab Band, and NMC Vocal Jazz Ensemble performances at Milliken Auditorium, Saturday, December 3rd, 7:30 p.m.
The deadline for the fall semester’s round of Innovation Grant applications is December 1, 2016. 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!
Find more information about innovation grants here. Or check out the Innovation Grants quick link on the NMC Foundation’s home page at nmc.edu/foundation.
Please note that ALL applicants are required to do a 5 minute presentation for the committee plus plan 5 minutes for Q&A.
NMC Student Life presents comedian and motivational speaker Judson Laipply, creator of Evolution of Dance, Wednesday, Nov. 9th at the Milliken Auditorium.
The 7-8 p.m. show is free to students.
Laipply has been featured on Good Morning America, the Ellen DeGeneres Show and Oprah, and his YouTube video has been viewed more than 100 million times.
Mark your calendars and clean out your coffee mug. LNAP is returning to the Osterlin Library on Thursday, December 1!
The Long Night Against Procrastination is a chance to nail that paper, crush that project, ace that test, and otherwise triumph over your studies for the semester. The library will be open until 2 a.m. Librarians, the Writing and Reading Center, and tutors will be available to help you.
Free pizza, coffee, and snacks all night! More info coming soon!
Health & Wellness 24-Hour Nurse Line:
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Kudos to all of the Professional Development Day Session Leaders for sharing of their time, energy, and talent with our colleagues. You did a fantastic job leading our groups! Chris Barr, BCBS Wellness Coordinator, Marcus Bennett, Jim Bensley, Linda Berlin,Ryan Bernstein, Cathryn Claerhout, Jason Dake, Ashley Darga, Mark DeLonge, Lindsey Dickinson, Joy Evans, Ann Geht, Dan Gentry, Dan Goodchild, Rachel Gordon, Tom Gordon, Justin Guillard, Terri Gustafson, Joelle Hannert, Kay Harris, Scott Herzberg, Heather Hess, Michele Howard, Mark Howell, Pearl Kinney, Paul Kolak, Lisa Krupp-Wilmeth, Sarah Mavis, Kristy McDonald, Taylor Nash, Deb Pharo, Michelle Poertner, Linda Racine, Steve Rice, Sheila Rupp, Kristen Salathiel, Caroline Schaefer-Hills, Laura Schmidt, Michelle Schneider, Kim Schultz, Jason Slade, Alex Smith, Marjory Smith, Jeff Straw, Lisa Thomas, Cortnie Thompson, Alison Thornton, Mike Torre, Sherry Trier, Tina Ulrich, John Velis, Sarah Wangler, Rachel Johansen-Wilczewski, Ryan Wilson, John Zachman, Leanne Baumeler & thank you also for bringing additional industry experts: Dr. Terry Dickson, and Peter Berg, Great Lakes ADA Center.
Kudos to Georgenia Hromada for being amazing at her job as a Financial Aid Specialist! Georgenia is always approachable and willing to help. She has never made me feel like I am bothering her or wasting her time when I ask for help. I truly appreciate how helpful and considerate she is. She is always going above and beyond to ensure that her co-workers and her customers have all of the information needed, and she does it with a positive attitude. She is a great asset to the Student Financial Services Office and to NMC.
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
TRAVERSE CITY —
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TRAVERSE CITY — Given the chaotic conditions prevailing in Israel’s neighborhood and the profound political changes occurring in both the United States and Israel, where does the US-Israeli relationship go post-election? NMC’s International Affairs Forum provides two opportunities in November to learn about this important relationship.
IAF lectures are rebroadcast on UpNorth TV public access cable television three times a week, and available online for streaming on demand. The IAF is affiliated with NMC and the World Affairs Council of America.
Jack Segal
Co-chair, International Affairs Forum
(231) 715-6300
email (preferred): jackdsegal@yahoo.com
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discriminationIt is critical to the health of your NMC computer, and to the health of the computers of other staff and faculty, that you complete the following step:
At the end of the workday, shut down or restart your NMC computer.
Whatever you do, we request that you DO NOT leave any machine logged in (not even locked). This affects security, updates and patches being applied, clearing of cache, computer refresh, and ensures your computer is ready to go the next time you work.
Thank you for your assistance in this critical matter.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact the NMC Technology Help Desk at (231) 995 – 3020 or via the web at nmc.edu/help
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College is offering a fun and unique way to give back to the community while getting an up-close look at some of the most exciting new technology available on campus.
Saturday Nov. 12, NMC students will host an Exploration Day at NMC’s Parsons-Stulen building (formerly M-TEC) from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. to benefit the NMC Food for Thought “Fill the Pantries: Food Drive Challenge.”
Community members of all ages are invited to explore and play with some of the latest equipment from NMC programs including a 3D printer, unmanned aerial vehicles, flight simulators, robots, computer programming, remotely operated submarine and more! This a family-friendly event with robot face painting, local baked goods and fun events for people of all ages. RE/MAX Bayshore Properties will provide the company’s hot air balloon for short, tethered rides (weather permitting) or a balloon walk inside the balloon.
There will be information and staff to talk to about NMC’s tech programs. Elk Rapids Public Schools will be showcasing their Lego robotics program. All area tech or robotics teams are welcome to showcase their work. Please e-mail us before November 9 to secure a spot.
Suggested admission is 10 non-perishable food/hygiene items or $5 per person. Products and funds collected will help fill shelves at 51 area food pantries.
The NMC Food for Thought “Fill the Pantries: Food Drive Challenge” is a semester long service learning project that pairs NMC students and the Northwest Michigan Food Coalition. In 2014, with the help of the community, the challenge brought in more than 30,000 items to battle food insecurity. Food and hygiene products will be delivered to the pantries in time for Thanksgiving.
Kristy McDonald
NMC Professor
(231) 995-1059
kmcdonald@nmc.edu
Jake Krystyniak
Student Contact
(517) 518-2721
krystyj@mail.nmc.edu
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination