Apr 5, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s newest publication, Nexus, has been named the top community college magazine by the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations.
Produced by NMC’s Public Relations, Marketing & Communications department, Nexus received the 2017 gold Paragon award from NCMPR at its annual conference in Las Vegas in March. The magazine was commended for its strong NMC success stories shared with a broad audience in a compelling visual presentation. In its print magazine category, NMC bested Randolph Community College in Asheboro, N.C. (silver) and Red Deer College in Alberta, Canada (bronze).
Nexus took the top award in its debut year. In 2017 the college introduced the 32-page magazine to update and replace an eight-page newsletter. It is created in partnership with Traverse City-based MyNorth Media. NMC provides editorial content while MyNorth designs and prints the publication. It mails to about 27,000 college alumni, donors, volunteers and other constituents in January and June.
Awards were made in 53 different categories. NMC’s print, video and special event work has previously been honored by NCMPR at both regional and national levels. NCMPR is the exclusive professional development organization for marketing and public relations staff at community and technical colleges. An affiliate of the American Association of Community Colleges, NCMPR has more than 1,550 members at more than 650 colleges in the U.S., Canada and other countries.
Release date: April 6, 2018
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
NMC Executive Director of Marketing, Public Relations and Communications
(231) 995-1019
dfairbanks@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
Apr 5, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
NMC’s biannual Long Night Against Procrastination (LNAP) is returning to the Osterlin Library!
On Thursday, April 19, 6 p.m. – 2 a.m. the Writing & Reading Center, Tutoring, Advising, Student Success, and NMC librarians will be staying up very, very LATE to help students crush their final papers and exams.
Free pizza at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., a finals-themed “meme cake,” free snacks (including Grand Traverse Pie Company pie) and coffee until 2 a.m. and lots of raffle prizes!
Apr 3, 2018 | Intercom
T
he Global Literature Reading Group will meet on Friday, April 20, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Health & Science room 100 to discuss Nadia Hashimi’s A House Without Windows, a novel set in Afghanistan. Please join us for what is always a lively and informative event!
Copies of the book are available for $5 from Tina Ulrich in the library.
Apr 2, 2018 | Intercom
April 4, 2018, is National Walking Day. This is a great chance to get outside (weather permitting) and connect with your friends and family. Schedule some time with your coworkers to walk on April 4 . Walking can’t possibly be exercise, right? While walking itself is considered an activity of daily living, it can be structured in a way that meets the definition of exercise. In fact, a specific walking routine can help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and dementia.
Try this: Track your steps for a week
- Are you getting more or fewer steps than you thought?
- Which days are better or worse?
- Are there opportunities for you to have walking meetings with your teammates?
- Consider setting a step goal for the end of the work day.
Making lifestyle changes can take time. Our Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Michigan wellness coordinator recommends picking one change per week over the next month. Log in to your member account on bcbsm.com or through the Blue Cross mobile app and click on Health & Wellness to learn more about the health benefits of walking. You can also email our wellness coordinator, Chris Barr, at cbarr@bcbsm.com.
Apr 1, 2018 | Intercom
Read about what our Training Services team is up to including upcoming classes that you may be able to take for free using the tuition reimbursement benefit: https://mailchi.mp/nmc/nmc-training-services-april-2018-newsletter
This month’s topics include Finishing as Lean Champions, Lean Coffee Chat Traverse City, the New Skills for New Jobs Agenda, the new GTAMC Website, upcoming workshops, and more!
Mar 29, 2018 | Intercom
The deadline to RSVP for the April 11 Retirement & Recognition Reception is Wednesday, April 4. If you haven’t responded, please do so as soon as possible. You can RSVP by email to cpaul@nmc.edu.
The reception will be held Wednesday, April 11, 4:30–7 p.m. at the Hagerty Center. The program begins at 5 p.m.
View the full list of honorees here.
Mar 29, 2018 | Intercom
How do I get started?
- Log in to your Blue Cross® Blue Cross Blue Shield® of Michigan account or the Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Michigan mobile app on April 2, 2018.
- Select Blue Cross Health & Wellness.
- Register using the prompts on the home screen.
- Start your team!
- Contact Chris Barr or Hollie DeWalt for instructions if you did not elect medical benefits through NMC.
How many people can be on a team?
- There is a limit of 3 people per team.
How do I log my steps?
- You can sync a compatible device or manually enter the steps under Health Information and Device and App Connection Center within the Blue Cross® Health & Wellness Website
- Those that do not have medical benefits through NMC should contact Chris Barr or Hollie DeWalt for instructions.
When do my steps count?
- Steps count toward your average beginning April 9, 2018 until May 11, 2018.
Want to learn more about the challenge? Attend an informational meeting on April 9, 2018:
- 10 a.m. – UC 106
- 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.- FH 110
- 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.- GL 103
- 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.- PS 106
Mar 29, 2018 | Intercom
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 Sam Foster: Sam went above and beyond to help get a file to me that I had on my desktop at main campus and sent it to me at the University Center so I could access needed information in an apartment related emergency.
He could not get into my computer via remote due to some issues with the computer not turning on automatically so he had to go over to my office and turn on the computer to access and send me the file. While there, he told me he would also check on why my computer does not automatically turn on after shut down. Thanks Sam!
Kudos to the Foundation Staff: Founder’s Hall is where all candidates meet an HR representative prior to an interview. The Foundation staff is always welcoming and ensures our candidates are comfortable while they wait. Thank you for being a friendly face and accommodating.
Kudos to Elizabeth Schwind: I first met Elizabeth several years ago at the Interlochen Writers Retreat. She is an amazingly gifted writer and a deeply good, kind, person. More recently, I was so pleasantly surprised when she joined us as an employee at NMC in the Foundation. I know from many sources; employees, alumni, students, donors and community members dropping by, that she has made the Foundation a warmer, more inviting place. Her personal efforts with the NMC food pantry have inspired many! Some people make a big impact at NMC, in a short amount of time. Elizabeth is one of those people.
Mar 29, 2018 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
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Mar 29, 2018 | Intercom
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find them here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Position Vacancies
- Curriculum and Scheduling Coordinator
- Curriculum and Instructional Designer
- Flight Instructor-Adjunct Faculty
- Clinical Nursing Adjunct Faculty
- GLMA Adjunct Faculty
- Surgical Technology Adjunct Faculty
Supplemental Employment
- Technology Support Assistant
- Custodian
- Banquet Server – Hagerty center
- Banquet Cook – Hagerty Center
- Kitchen Steward – Hagerty Center
Mar 29, 2018 | Intercom
As a member of the NMC community, you understand how education changes lives. But did you know that you can use payroll deduction to make a charitable gift to support the area of the college that you love?
Simply fill out the Google form here (login required). You can make a gift to your favorite NMC program or to the Annual Fund, which addresses the college’s greatest needs, making a difference for every student every day.
The gift of education lasts a lifetime. Thank you for all that you do for NMC and its students!
Mar 26, 2018 | Intercom, President Updates
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
Notable Accomplishments provided by Faculty and Staff
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Directions (SD) and Institutional Effectiveness Criteria (IE) are provided where possible. (more…)
Mar 21, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
March 21, 2018
After graduating from the Great Lakes Culinary Institute and working in three of Traverse City’s top restaurants, chef Susan Patterson knew her way around a kitchen.
But the one she picked to launch her career doesn’t have any ovens, traditional stoves or microwave. In fact there’s only one heat source at Press On Juice – a single induction burner where Patterson concocts soups and quinoa. They’re virtually the only cooked items on the menu at the 95-percent raw food establishment, unique in Traverse City’s ever-expanding restaurant scene.
Owner Kris Rockwood said Patterson, 24, has played a key role in helping Press On flourish in that niche, taking the business from primarily a take-out juice and smoothie operation to a full-fledged café offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts. The café side of Press On Juice, 1125 E. Eighth St., opened in December and seats about 30.
“Susan really owned it,” Rockwood said. “The skill set she has that she came with from the college, I wouldn’t know those small, minute things that make a serious difference.”
Things like how to make walnut taco meat live up to the expectation of taco lovers.
“Raw food is so unique. It needs to be excellent. It needs to be off-the-charts good,” Patterson said.
Patterson views the “steep learning curve” as a challenge, however. She did an internship at Press On Juice last summer, and became convinced it was the place to begin her career.
“We’re trying to help people live happier and healthier lives,” Patterson said, of the restaurant’s mission. For her, that translates to “a lot of research and development, which is a fancy way of saying tasting a lot of food, my favorite part.”
She also prides herself on her efficiency. Time management and organization are major factors in keeping any kitchen running smoothly, and it’s even more true at Press On Juice, where Patterson’s imposed a short shelf life for many items in order to keep quality high.
“The culinary school really helped me build confidence in my abilities,” Patterson said.
She thinks there’s room in the curriculum for one more course, however.
“I think it would be fun down the road to see the culinary school offer an extra class on raw food and these techniques,” she said.
Press on Juice juices are also expected to be on the menu at Café Lobdell’s when it opens June 18 as a morning bakery/café operation.
Mar 21, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
March 21, 2018
After graduating from the Great Lakes Culinary Institute and working in three of Traverse City’s top restaurants, chef Susan Patterson knew her way around a kitchen.
But the one she picked to launch her career doesn’t have any ovens, traditional stoves or microwave. In fact there’s only one heat source at Press On Juice – a single induction burner where Patterson concocts soups and quinoa. They’re virtually the only cooked items on the menu at the 95-percent raw food establishment, unique in Traverse City’s ever-expanding restaurant scene.
Owner Kris Rockwood said Patterson, 24, has played a key role in helping Press On flourish in that niche, taking the business from primarily a take-out juice and smoothie operation to a full-fledged café offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts. The café side of Press On Juice, 1125 E. Eighth St., opened in December and seats about 30.
“Susan really owned it,” Rockwood said. “The skill set she has that she came with from the college, I wouldn’t know those small, minute things that make a serious difference.”
Things like how to make walnut taco meat live up to the expectation of taco lovers.
“Raw food is so unique. It needs to be excellent. It needs to be off-the-charts good,” Patterson said.
Patterson views the “steep learning curve” as a challenge, however. She did an internship at Press On Juice last summer, and became convinced it was the place to begin her career.
“We’re trying to help people live happier and healthier lives,” Patterson said, of the restaurant’s mission. For her, that translates to “a lot of research and development, which is a fancy way of saying tasting a lot of food, my favorite part.”
She also prides herself on her efficiency. Time management and organization are major factors in keeping any kitchen running smoothly, and it’s even more true at Press On Juice, where Patterson’s imposed a short shelf life for many items in order to keep quality high.
“The culinary school really helped me build confidence in my abilities,” Patterson said.
She thinks there’s room in the curriculum for one more course, however.
“I think it would be fun down the road to see the culinary school offer an extra class on raw food and these techniques,” she said.
Press on Juice juices are also expected to be on the menu at Café Lobdell’s when it opens June 18 as a morning bakery/café operation.
Mar 21, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
The healthcare industry is filled with endless opportunities when choosing a career path. Grand Valley State University has proudly partnered with Northwestern Michigan College to showcase programs available in Traverse City that will lead you to your dream job in healthcare.
From 10 a.m. – noon in NMC’s Health & Science building, individuals will have the opportunity to meet local practitioners, advisors and faculty that work in specialized health fields from physicians to physical therapists and many more. Onsite academic advising, as well as financial aid information will be available. Join us April 21 to learn how you can become a part of the largest growing career field in Traverse City!
More information can be found at our website here.
Mar 21, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
March 21, 2018
After graduating from the Great Lakes Culinary Institute and working in three of Traverse City’s top restaurants, chef Susan Patterson knew her way around a kitchen.
But the one she picked to launch her career doesn’t have any ovens, traditional stoves or microwave. In fact there’s only one heat source at Press On Juice – a single induction burner where Patterson concocts soups and quinoa. They’re virtually the only cooked items on the menu at the 95-percent raw food establishment, unique in Traverse City’s ever-expanding restaurant scene.
Owner Kris Rockwood said Patterson, 24, has played a key role in helping Press On flourish in that niche, taking the business from primarily a take-out juice and smoothie operation to a full-fledged café offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts. The café side of Press On Juice, 1125 E. Eighth St., opened in December and seats about 30.
“Susan really owned it,” Rockwood said. “The skill set she has that she came with from the college, I wouldn’t know those small, minute things that make a serious difference.”
Things like how to make walnut taco meat live up to the expectation of taco lovers.
“Raw food is so unique. It needs to be excellent. It needs to be off-the-charts good,” Patterson said.
Patterson views the “steep learning curve” as a challenge, however. She did an internship at Press On Juice last summer, and became convinced it was the place to begin her career.
“We’re trying to help people live happier and healthier lives,” Patterson said, of the restaurant’s mission. For her, that translates to “a lot of research and development, which is a fancy way of saying tasting a lot of food, my favorite part.”
She also prides herself on her efficiency. Time management and organization are major factors in keeping any kitchen running smoothly, and it’s even more true at Press On Juice, where Patterson’s imposed a short shelf life for many items in order to keep quality high.
“The culinary school really helped me build confidence in my abilities,” Patterson said.
She thinks there’s room in the curriculum for one more course, however.
“I think it would be fun down the road to see the culinary school offer an extra class on raw food and these techniques,” she said.
Press on Juice juices are also expected to be on the menu at Café Lobdell’s when it opens June 18 as a morning bakery/café operation.
Mar 19, 2018 | Intercom, Student News
The NMC Fitness Center would like students and employees to be aware that this week some minor drywall repair and painting will take place in the fitness center. Sorry for any inconveniences this may cause.
Mar 19, 2018 | Intercom
How do I get started?
- Log in to your Blue Cross® Blue Cross Blue Shield® of Michigan account or the Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Michigan mobile app on April 2, 2018
- Select Blue Cross Health & Wellness
- Register using the prompts on the home screen
- Start your team!
- Contact Chris Barr or Hollie DeWalt for instructions if you did not elect medical benefits through NMC
How many people can be on a team?
- There is a limit of 3 people per team
How do I log my steps?
- You can sync a compatible device or manually enter the steps under Health Information and Device and App Connection Center within the Blue Cross® Health & Wellness Website
- Those that do not have medical benefits through NMC should contact Chris Barr or Hollie DeWalt for instructions
When do my steps count?
- Steps count toward your average beginning April 9, 2018 until May 11, 2018
