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Employee Anniversaries
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Where Great Powers Meet: America and China in Asia
TRAVERSE CITY — Dr. David Shambaugh, director of the China Policy Program at George Washington University will speak at a June 28 International Affairs Forum global hot spot event on the current state of U.S.-China relations.
Shambaugh opened a 2014 conference convened by IAF, bringing together 40 experts on foreign policy, business, education, art and culture to debate what China’s emergence would mean for northern Michigan. Since then, China’s economic, military and political clout has grown enormously. Shambaugh has just returned from an extended study tour of key Asian countries and will discuss how the continuing growth of China’s influence is shifting the dynamics of U.S. and China relations.
In addition, NMC President Tim Nelson will provide an update on connections between northern Michigan and China. What has grown? What has withered? And what are the “next big things” between our region and Asia.
The presentation is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Hagerty Center. Reception begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 for IAF members and $20 for non-members and available at MyNorthTickets.com.
Release date: June 1, 2017
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-discriminationSmart Commute Week – NMC team
We had 15 NMC participants on team “Parliament of Hawk Owls” during Traverse City’s (largest ever) Smart Commute Week. Our team came in a respectable 7th place in the medium team division, logged a lot of smart commute miles, enjoyed some free breakfasts and had a lot of fun along the way!! Some of our teammates even raked in some cool prizes at the end. Thanks to those who participated:
- Anna Bachman
- Mary Beeker
- Alan Beer
- Jason Dake
- Judy Druskovich
- Terri Gustafson
- Rochelle Hammontree
- Kristy Jackson
- Shayrrl McCready
- Lisa Molmen
- Craig Mulder
- Iryna Narolska
- Cari Noga
- Dennis Schultz
- David Weaver
I hope you can join us next year!
Success Story: New baking certificate is perfectly done
June 13, 2018
Becky TranchellCulinary students in a new baking certificate program will cap off their studies in delicious fashion, opening the revamped Cafe Lobdell’s at the Great Lakes campus June 19.
Customers can enjoy coffee, pastries and breads three mornings a week through July 26. For the six-week cafe class duration, Lobdell’s Teaching Restaurant, located on the second floor overlooking West Grand Traverse Bay, will be converted from a table-service establishment to a cafe/coffee bar open from 7-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Comfortable furniture has been installed and newspapers will be on hand. Outdoor tables will also be available. Culinary instructor Becky Tranchell and service lead Kerry Fulcher will oversee daily operations.
“I’m hoping it’s a spot where people can come in and linger for a few minutes or an hour,” said Patty Cron-Huhta, front-of-the-house coordinator for NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute. “The espresso machine is cranking all morning.”
Also on the menu: croissants, tarts, cookies, cakes, four different kinds of bread and a variety of coffee drinks for take out or dine-in.
The summer season operation will enable Lobdell’s to continue its commitment to use local foods, Cron-Huhta said, including Higher Grounds coffee.
She expects loaves of the multi-grain bread, popular during the restaurant’s fall and spring semester lunch service, to be a hot item. Customers will also be able to personalize cakes.
“This is our first run at this. We’re excited to see how it all turns out,” she said.
The baking certificate expands the offerings of the Great Lakes Culinary Institute, which already offers a comprehensive culinary certificate as well as a culinary degree. Institute director Fred Laughlin said it will serve the needs of a growing number of students interested specifically in baking and pastry.
Cafe Lobdell’s will be open from 7–11 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 19–July 26, except July 4.
Kudos
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Kudos to Gary Schettek: While Gary is the only painter in the facilities division, he still finds time to help out the other departments. Gary has helped with snow plowing during heavy snows this winter and with mowing and trimming to help grounds get caught up after all the moves associated with the construction coming soon. Gary is always helpful and does all of this with a smile.
Kudos to Dan Murphy, Jeff Send, Brian VanSipe, Rob Rider, Todd Haines, Dave Sexton, Gary Schettek, Phil Trowbridge, Brian Lewis, Michelle Yeider, Christian Turner: This team did set-up, day of preparation, tear down in support of the NMC annual BBQ. Every year this group of employees spends the better part of two weeks achieving this endeavor. Thanks for all your efforts.
Kudos to Dan Murphy, Jeff Send, Brian VanSipe, Rob Rider, Todd Haines, Dave Sexton, Gary Schettek: This group of employee’s completed several small construction projects, so that the day-care could move into the upstairs PE building, opening space up in the Oleson Center for the Food Services department operations before students return. This team’s efforts save time and resources.
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Cafe Lobdell’s opens
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s bayside teaching restaurant will revamp itself into Cafe Lobdell’s, serving coffee, pastries and breads three mornings a week from June 19-July 26.
Cafe Lobdell’s is the “capstone class” of a new one-year baking certificate that began last fall, said Patty Cron-Huhta, front-of-the-house coordinator for NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute.
For the six-week class duration, Lobdell’s Teaching Restaurant, located on the second floor of NMC’s Great Lakes campus overlooking West Grand Traverse Bay, will be converted from a table-service establishment to a cafe/coffee bar. Customers can order croissants, tarts, cookies, cakes, four different kinds of bread and a variety of coffee drinks for take out or dine-in.
Comfortable furniture will be installed and newspapers will be on hand. Outdoor tables will also be available. Culinary instructor Becky Tranchell and service lead Kerry Fulcher will oversee daily operations.
“I’m hoping it’s a spot where people can come in and linger for a few minutes or an hour,” Cron-Huhta said. “The espresso machine is cranking all morning.”
Cafe Lobdell’s will serve Higher Grounds coffee, continuing the restaurant’s commitment to use local foods as much as possible. The summer operation will also enable that.
“It’s going to be during a season when we can use local products. Local berries are readily available,” she said.
She expects the multi-grain bread loaves, popular during the restaurant’s fall and spring semester lunch service, to be a hot item. Customers will also be able to personalize cakes.
“This is our first run at this. We’re excited to see how it all turns out,” she said.
The baking certificate expands the offerings of the Great Lakes Culinary Institute, which also offers a comprehensive culinary certificate as well as a culinary degree. Institute director Fred Laughlin said it will serve the needs of a growing number of students interested specifically in baking and pastry.
Cafe Lobdell’s will be open from 7-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday mornings June 19-July 26, except July 4.
Release date: June 6, 2018
For more information:
Patty Cron-Huhta
Front-of-the-house Coordinator, GLCI
pcron-huhta@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1376
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-discriminationGovernance Vacancies – Policy Council and Planning and Budget Council
The college is seeking nominations for for one open faculty seat on Policy Council, two open faculty seats on Planning and Budget Council, and one open staff seat on Planning and Budget Council. For more information on Policy Council and Planning and Budget Council, please review the Governance Policy (nmc.edu/about/policies/board-staff/D-502.01.html).
The term of office is three years, with a limit of two consecutive terms. Terms end August 31 of the third year in office.
You are encouraged to seriously consider this opportunity to actively participate in our shared governance system. You may also nominate a colleague other than yourself for the council membership but must have the nominee’s permission before submitting their name.
Please send your interest to the President’s Office at nmcpresident@nmc.edu.
Sad News
It is with my deepest regret that I share with you that Deb Patterson of NMC’s Central Scheduling passed away unexpectedly last night in her home. Deb has been a member of NMC’s family for more than 30 years. (more…)
NMC employees can golf at a special price
You are cordially invited to play in the 2018 NMC Scholarship Open on Thursday, August 2, at Grand Traverse Resort. This day of fun and friendly competition provides vital support for Honors, Presidential, Founders, and Academic Area Merit Scholarships at NMC.
Golfer fees are $225 per golfer for the public, but NMC employees and retirees will receive a special price of $200!
Registration fees may be paid through payroll deduction. Contact the NMC Foundation at 995-1021 to learn more or to register.
NMC Scholarship Open Registration Form »
Payroll Deduction Form »
IAF lecture: “U.S.-Mexico: A Border in Turmoil”
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC’s International Affairs Forum wraps up its 2018 season June 21 with a presentation titled, “U.S.-Mexico: A Border in Turmoil” presented by Alfredo Corchado and Angela Kocherga, award-winning journalists who call the border home.
The duo were originally scheduled as IAF’s kickoff speakers in September 2017, but the earthquake in Mexico prevented their travel. Corchado is the Mexico City bureau chief of the Dallas Morning News, author of two books about U.S.-Mexican relations, and a noted expert on immigration, drug violence and the myriad issues facing the U.S. and Mexico. His latest book, Homelands, releases this month.
As a TV journalist, Kocherga reported from the El Paso-Ciudad Juarez border region. She is currently borderlands director of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. Discussion topics will include immigration, the changing Mexican-American community, the drug war in Mexico and America’s opioid crisis, and plans for the wall along the U.S.-Mexican border.
All lectures begin at 6 p.m. and are preceded by a reception in the Dennos Museum Sculpture Court at 5:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door and free to students and educators.
Release Date: June 5, 2018
For more information:
Karen Segal
International Affairs Forum co-chair
(231) 715-6064
karenpsegal@gmail.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-discriminationJune 30 Flying Pancake Breakfast benefits Aviation scholarship
Support a good cause and enjoy a flipping good time as Chris Cake’s pancakes soar through the air in support of the Kevin Copeland Memorial Scholarship. Top your cakes with Herkner’s Cherry Topping & Out of the Woods Maple Syrup at this National Cherry Festival event sponsored by Molon Excavating.
Kevin Copeland was a graduate of NMC’s Aviation program and an NMC aviation instructor. He competed and flew in airshows all over the region, including the National Cherry Festival. At the time of his death last July, Kevin was an aircraft captain with Air Services, Inc. Friends, colleagues, and family members created the Kevin Copeland Memorial Scholarship in memory of his life and love of flying to inspire other students with a similar passion.
Learn more here »
Moving Sale at the NMC Bookstore
The NMC Bookstore is having a moving sale! Check out the great deals on merchandise and apparel. There are sales in every department.
Stop by the current location in the lower level of West Hall before it’s gone!
Kudos
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Kudos to EMT Team Members Dennis Schultz, Chris Hanna, Colin Kreh, Alan Beer and Albert Buchanan: The tech team for EMT was instrumental in providing support for commencement, multiple orientations, Campus Day, several video recording requests, technical issues at the Hagerty Center, repairing computers, assisting with presenters and providing support for the BBQ in the last several weeks while I was consumed with TEDx. I’m both grateful and proud that my team is so responsive and diligent. From my experience, our success is often overlooked, because people tend to only notice technology when it isn’t working. Thanks guys!
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Position Vacancies & Supplemental Employment
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find them here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Position Vacancies
- Custodian
- Flight Instructor – Adjunct Faculty
- Clinical Nursing Adjunct Faculty
- Surgical Technology Adjunct Faculty
- Chemistry Adjunct Faculty
- Developmental Math Adjunct Faculty
- Math Adjunct Faculty
- Electrical Instructor
- HVAC and Plumbing Instructor
Supplemental Employment
- Technology Support Assistant
- Banquet Server – Hagerty Center
- Banquet Cook – Hagerty Center
- Kitchen Steward – Hagerty Center
- Summer Conference Crew
- Test Proctor
- Learning Services Office Assistant
Michigan Clean Energy Conference and Expo June 21-23
NMC will host and co-sponsor the Michigan Clean Energy Conference and Expo at the Hagerty Center and Aero Park campus June 21-23. Local speakers including NMC VP Marguerite Cotto and Tim Pulliam, who co-founded Keen Energy Solutions with former NMC instructor Steve Morse, will join headliners Ken Davies, director of renewable energy for Microsoft (and who also started Google’s renewables program) and Al Hildreth, General Motors global manager of energy efficiency. The panelists range from industrial energy auditors to advocates providing net-zero energy home solutions to people of low and middle income. Students will receive a 50% discount on tickets.