Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Ask Students : What’s Your Plan?
Which classes are you taking next semester? What do you have left to finish your degree? When will you graduate? All of these questions can be answered when students create an academic plan through MAP with an advisor. As you’re talking with students, ask them about their Plan and encourage them to meet with an advisor to create a Plan in MAP. Questions? Want some additional tips and training for your area? Contact the Advising Center at 5-1040 or advising@nmc.edu
Is America in Retreat? Film premiere benefits AWQ team
TRAVERSE CITY — Northern Michigan will get a preview of a new documentary, Is America in Retreat? at a benefit premiere screening set for 6 p.m. March 6 at the State Theatre. Admission to the film and filmmaker Q & A to follow is free but donations will accepted to help send Petoskey high school students to the national Academic WorldQuest competition in Washington DC in April.
The International Affairs Forum, sponsor of AWQ, is presenting the film, based on the book, America in Retreat by Bret Stephens, a Pulitzer Prize winning columnist for the Wall Street Journal, as an opportunity to discuss the U.S. role in the world from a non-partisan perspective. It will air on PBS stations March 24.
“This film goes beyond politics to look at U.S. foreign policy strategy in the world. American action or inaction abroad – it all has huge ramifications,” notes IAF Co-Chair Karen Segal.
Since WWII, the United States has been at the forefront of a Pax Americana – a period of relative peace guaranteed by U.S. military might. According to the film producers, including Leland-based Executive Producer Tom Skinner, today that peace is threatened from multiple directions: Ambitious and aggressive foreign policy by China in Asia, Russian territorial claims and occupations in Eastern Europe, and deteriorating conditions in the Middle East. More than half of Americans polled today believe we should “mind our own business.”
“Our documentary explores those questions with Bret, other foreign policy scholars and political and military leaders,” Skinner said.
“Whether or not you agree with every aspect of the film, it does an outstanding job of laying out the issues which the audience can then discuss after the film,” Segal said.
Petoskey won the regional AWQ competition Feb. 3. Made up of four Juniors, the team has been competing in AWQ since they were freshmen. They won this year with the highest point score ever awarded in the competition organized by the IAF and NMC.
Release date: february 13, 2017
For more information:
Karen Segal
International Affairs Forum co-chair
(231) 715-6064
jsegal_kpuschel@yahoo.com
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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-discriminationSuccess Story: Culinary alumnus carves career path at retail market
February 8, 2017
Consider the ideal working conditions for a chef, and Randy Weed has it all: Recipe development responsibility, gigantic pantry full of top-quality ingredients, and satisfied, often repeat customers.
The twist is that Weed wields his talents in the kitchen of an upscale grocery store, rather than a restaurant. The 1996 NMC culinary graduate is the vice president of culinary at Plum Market, an upscale retail grocer with six locations in metro Detroit and Chicago.
Weed’s career path illustrates the options available to current Great Lakes Culinary Institute students, who on Feb. 24 will host A Taste of Success, a strolling dinner of international cuisines and the program’s biggest scholarship fundraiser.
“When I started out in this career, the last place I ever wanted to work was a grocery store,” said Weed. But he’s found his passion for food, kindled at NMC by instructors like the late Lucy House and Pete Peterson, is stoked daily at Plum.
“My goal has always been to have the highest quality food we can get. There is no better pantry than what I could access here,” said Weed, who supervises eight other chefs and creates the recipes served up at six different stations in the store, from an all-organic salad bar to a hot bar to a carving station whose all-natural meat entrees change themes daily, from Asian to chophouse to Latin. Plum also offers in-store cafes and catering.
“It’s the next step in the evolution of what’s going on with food,” Weed said. “We don’t look at other retail markets as being our competition. We look at other fine restaurants.”
He would know. As a student, Weed did an internship at Tapawingo, Peterson’s legendary restaurant in Ellsworth, which closed in 2009. He later worked at other high-end northern Michigan restaurants including Latitude in Bay Harbor and the Garland Resort & Country Club east of Gaylord. After moving downstate, he cooked in top-tier restaurants including the now-closed Golden Mushroom and Roast in Detroit.
The interior of a Plum Market storeHe’s thrilled to have landed at Plum, which has doubled its locations since he joined the company seven years ago. Besides his daily kitchen duties, Weed enjoys tasks like last year’s trip to Spain, to develop a partnership with the world’s largest purveyor of Spanish olive oil.
“Everything I learned at NMC and all the different experiences prepared me for it,” he said.
Weed’s advice to current culinary students?
“Work for the job that you want, not the job that you have. You can always do a little more, learn a little more, try to be a little better.”
And remember that even with a VP in your title, certain tasks in the kitchen always need to be done.
“That’s an example of Lucy House. She was never afraid to sweep and mop the floor.”
Tickets to A Taste of Success are $100 each. Sponsor tables are also available. Buy online and support culinary student success.
Success Story: Culinary alumnus carves career path at retail market
February 8, 2017
Consider the ideal working conditions for a chef, and Randy Weed has it all: Recipe development responsibility, gigantic pantry full of top-quality ingredients, and satisfied, often repeat customers.
The twist is that Weed wields his talents in the kitchen of an upscale grocery store, rather than a restaurant. The 1996 NMC culinary graduate is the vice president of culinary at Plum Market, an upscale retail grocer with six locations in metro Detroit and Chicago.
Weed’s career path illustrates the options available to current Great Lakes Culinary Institute students, who on Feb. 24 will host A Taste of Success, a strolling dinner of international cuisines and the program’s biggest scholarship fundraiser.
“When I started out in this career, the last place I ever wanted to work was a grocery store,” said Weed. But he’s found his passion for food, kindled at NMC by instructors like the late Lucy House and Pete Peterson, is stoked daily at Plum.
“My goal has always been to have the highest quality food we can get. There is no better pantry than what I could access here,” said Weed, who supervises eight other chefs and creates the recipes served up at six different stations in the store, from an all-organic salad bar to a hot bar to a carving station whose all-natural meat entrees change themes daily, from Asian to chophouse to Latin. Plum also offers in-store cafes and catering.
“It’s the next step in the evolution of what’s going on with food,” Weed said. “We don’t look at other retail markets as being our competition. We look at other fine restaurants.”
He would know. As a student, Weed did an internship at Tapawingo, Peterson’s legendary restaurant in Ellsworth, which closed in 2009. He later worked at other high-end northern Michigan restaurants including Latitude in Bay Harbor and the Garland Resort & Country Club east of Gaylord. After moving downstate, he cooked in top-tier restaurants including the now-closed Golden Mushroom and Roast in Detroit.
The interior of a Plum Market storeHe’s thrilled to have landed at Plum, which has doubled its locations since he joined the company seven years ago. Besides his daily kitchen duties, Weed enjoys tasks like last year’s trip to Spain, to develop a partnership with the world’s largest purveyor of Spanish olive oil.
“Everything I learned at NMC and all the different experiences prepared me for it,” he said.
Weed’s advice to current culinary students?
“Work for the job that you want, not the job that you have. You can always do a little more, learn a little more, try to be a little better.”
And remember that even with a VP in your title, certain tasks in the kitchen always need to be done.
“That’s an example of Lucy House. She was never afraid to sweep and mop the floor.”
Tickets to A Taste of Success are $100 each. Sponsor tables are also available. Buy online and support culinary student success.
University Center Campus Goes Red
The University Center Campus Goes Red for Go RED for Women Day to break the barriers against heart disease and stroke Feb 3:
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Human Trafficking Conference Free to the Community March 10
NMC Student Life and Students United for Gender Rights (SUGR) present a FREE Human Trafficking Conference on Friday, March 10.
Human trafficking is a local issue that requires our attention. This all-day conference will prepare attendees to recognize the signs, and learn ways to get involved to stop trafficking.
Join us for presentations from noted guest speakers including Grand Rapids based advocate Theresa Flores, founder of the SOAP Project. The conference is open to the community and will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hagerty Center; check in will begin at 8 a.m. Food will be provided.
Taste of Success
TRAVERSE CITY — Tickets are now on sale for the Feb. 24 Taste of Success, the largest annual fundraiser for students at NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute.
Patrons will enjoy a strolling dinner of international cuisine with local wine and craft beers, all prepared and served by culinary students. An online auction with unique options such as private parties and restaurant dinners will be offered in conjunction with the event.
The 2016 Taste raised $87,000. GLCI Director Fred Laughlin said the funds raised by the event, first held at the Park Place Hotel in 1994, are vital to many students.
“The event goes a long way to showcase the talent of our students and providing them with needed funds to continue their education,” he said.
The Great Lakes Culinary Institute at Northwestern Michigan College is designed to provide rigorous and concentrated study for students planning careers in the rapidly growing food service industry. The program’s main emphasis is to prepare students for entry-level chefs and kitchen management positions. It is accredited by the American Culinary Federation, one of fewer than 200 U.S. colleges to receive that distinction. Students are eligible to become ACF Certified Culinarians upon graduation.
Tickets are $100 each. Table sponsorships are also available. Buy online at nmc.edu/taste-of-success.
Release Date: February 1, 2017
For more information:
Paris Morse
NMC Foundation
pmorse@nmc.edu
(231) 995-2822
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-discriminationNMC Water Bottles For Sale!
The NMC Student Green Team is selling reusable water bottles to reduce one-time plastic bottle usage on campus. They are $5 each and can be purchased in the Student Life Office in the lower level of West Hall.
Proceeds will benefit future environmental or social justice pursuits at NMC.
Upcoming Events at the Hawk Owl Café
Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m.: Come join us! Watch the game, play some games and win some awesome prizes.- Valentine’s Day Dinner Tuesday, Feb. 14: Make reservations now at the cashier’s stand at the Hawk Owl Café! Limited seating for this elegant three-course meal.
- Oodles and Oodles of Noodles every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Bodacious Thursday! Big Burgers every Thursday night from 4 to 9 p.m. or while supplies last.
- 16-inch thin crust pizza! Everyday from 2 to 9 p.m.
- Curve all day! Enjoy unique dishes everyday all day starting at 11 a.m.
- The Northwest Grind is now open until 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday!
- Need a “Bite” to eat? Download our free app from the App Store or Google Play and know what is being served ahead of time! Use code: G2HP8
Important Message from the NMC President regarding Global Initiatives
NMC community:
One of the greatest characteristics of NMC and our community of learners is the foundational values and beliefs upon which we rely. Among those are beliefs that we must prepare our learners to be successful in a global economy and society, that we value all people, that we will seek others who share these thoughts and collaborate with them to improve learning and understanding.
Since I became president of NMC in 2001 I have remained dedicated to the belief that our students must have access to international experiences. This belief is such an integral part of who we are, and what we do, that it is written into our Strategic Directions. I personally believe so strongly in the importance of a global experience that my wife Nancy and I established the Global Opportunities Fund. With support from many others, that fund has awarded more than $100,000 to over 200 of our learners allowing them to experience our world first hand. Additionally, the NMC Board adopted a strategic goal to have 5% of our students be international, thus enriching our capacities to share those experiences and to understand the values we each have.
The uncertainty caused by the recent executive order signed by the President of the United States on Friday does not change those values nor my belief in them. I want you each to know the following:
- NMC is committed to preparing our students for success in a global society and economy.
- NMC values all people.
- NMC expects people to operate in a civil manner and work to build collaborative relationships.
- NMC values the importance of people with ideas that differ from our own and encourages open dialogue and discussion to achieve learning.
As a point of information, NMC currently has no students from the countries listed in the executive order. We always have and will protect and support students, faculty, staff and members of the community and work with them within the context of applicable laws.
What this executive order actually means and how it will be applied over the next 90 days is still unfolding. As things become clearer, I will continue to communicate with you on what it means for our community. It is my promise to you that NMC will continue to value all people and work to connect our learners with the world. I ask you to make the same commitment for the good of our community.
Thank you.
Tim
Timothy J. Nelson, President
1701 E. Front Street
Traverse City, MI
Phone: (231) 995-1010
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-discriminationNMC Magazine Announces Spring 2017 Theme
Every night, our mind runs amok, shaping visions and warping reality. It creates a new past, strange present, or unique future. Ideas grow exponentially and laugh at convention, materializing as the happiest times or the darkest nightmares. Then we wake up, and the illusion fades.
NMC Magazine wants to see your dreams. Under cover of night, do you don a cape or a tuxedo to fight crime? Are you an animal, or can you talk to them? Can you lift the hopes of the community with your own? Let your writing or art rally fellow dreamers to make a difference for generations to come.
Students, faculty, and alumni are welcome to send us your stories, poems, illustrations, photos, artwork, film, or other designs either in person or via email by Friday, February 24, 2017. Bring hard copies to the Communications Office, Scholars Hall 214, to Alissia Lingaur -OR- to the Humanities Office, Fine Arts Building, to Caroline Schaefer-Hills. Email submissions to nmcmag@mail.nmc.edu. Be sure to attach the Submission Form found here.
Check In with Students
We’re into week three of the semester and hopefully you’re settling into your semester routine, just as our students are. Take this week to ask students, “How has your semester started off?” and listen for opportunities to connect them with resources or advice Remind them of the importance of attending class, meeting with instructors during office hours, knowing their class grades, and spending enough homework/study time outside of class.
If you’re concerned about a students’ academic engagement or performance, use this Student Success Referral Form. Students will receive follow up from the Student Success Center. Thank you!
Wellness News for January
Please check out the January Wellness Newsletter HERE!
Friday, February 3 is GO RED for Women Day
Sponsored by the American Heart Association.
1 in 3 women die of heart disease and stroke each year- the #1 killer of women!
Wear your best RED to raise awareness!
Mark your calendars for Monday, February 20 Lunch and Learn
Heart Healthy Lifestyle
Blood Pressure Challenge
Details coming soon!
Kudos!
KUDOS- (praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved) defined by Merriam-Webster.com
Submit a Kudos here
Kudos to Don Cunningham and Maureen Carlson- They are in the process of implementing new software for managing the scheduling, registration, and billing for continuing education courses. They have embraced this challenge and mastered the software quickly. They both are flexible and innovative when it comes to thinking of new ways to do business to best utilize the software and streamline their processes. It’s a beautiful thing to behold.
Position Vacancy
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find them here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
- Clinical Nursing Adjunct Faculty
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!