New Foundations of Leadership cohort to form

Mar 15, 2014 | Intercom

Members of the inaugural Foundations of Leadership cohort at their final meeting.

Members of the inaugural Foundations of Leadership cohort at their final meeting.

Leadership. A critical part of any workplace, it’s easily noticed when absent, but much harder to deliver.
Recognizing the importance of doing so, however, a group of NMC faculty and staff spent the last six months focusing on the foundations of leadership at the college. As the annual employee and professional development review process begins, you’re invited to consider joining them.
Through monthly skill-building sessions, individual goal-setting, application to daily work, and colleague support, the participants gained competencies that will increase their effectiveness as supervisors, managers, and directors or as project leads, shared governance and committee leaders. (more…)

Interested in a career in surgical technology?

Mar 14, 2014 | Intercom, Student News

Surgical TechnologyNMC is exploring a partnership with North Central Michigan College and Munson Medical Center to bring a surgical technologist program to the Grand Traverse area as early as Fall 2014.

To learn more, there is an information session scheduled:

Tuesday, March 25
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Oleson Center (off College Drive on NMC’s main campus)

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NMC Veterans Writing Workshop forming

Mar 13, 2014 | Intercom, Student News

Meeting dates and times have been established for this new workshop.

  • Mondays, 1-3 pm, Beckett 146
  • Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 pm, Osterlin 204

Any veteran who’s interested in writing, including both novices and experienced writers are welcome to drop in at any time.

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Jay Ungar and Molly Mason with the Family Band to perform at the Dennos

Mar 13, 2014 | Intercom, Student News

Jay and Molly Family BandThe Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present the Jay Ungar and Molly Mason Family Band on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 8:00 PM in the Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $25 in advance, $28 at the door, $22 for Museum Members plus fees. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Museum Box office at 231-995-1553 or on line at www.dennosmuseum.org.

While they don’t all live under the same roof, this family makes terrific music and has a rip-roarin’ good time while they’re at it. The Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Family Band features Jay, Molly, Jay’s daughter Ruth Ungar Merenda, and her husband Michael Merenda. (more…)

Free “Intern with the Government” workshop will be held on April 9

Mar 11, 2014 | Intercom

Northwestern Michigan College is hosting “Intern with the Government” on Wednesday, April 9.  This free workshop is open to all college students in this region.  Federal and state government agencies have partnered with the Michigan Career Educator and Employer Alliance, (MCEEA), to increase awareness and knowledge about government careers and develop potential employees that will be needed to fill a significant number of retirement vacancies in various government offices.  This event will cover topics including the Federal Pathways program, career opportunities, application information, and more.  Registration is not required.  (more…)

NMC Magazine call for submissions

Mar 10, 2014 | Intercom, Student News

Hero and villain. Soul and body. Imagination and reality. Dichotomy. The theme of the 2014 Spring edition with inspiration taken from graphic novels and comics. By one definition, dichotomy is a division into two opposite groups. We are seeking submissions from all students, faculty, and staff that explore the multiple definitions of dichotomy, analyze the presence of dichotomy in everyday life, and challenge the acceptance of stereotypical dichotomies. (more…)