NMC’s employee site will see structure change over holidays

Dec 22, 2014 | Intercom

​Our Information Technology Services department has announced that NMC’s employee site, https://intranet.nmc.edu, will be undergoing a substantial change over the holidays, moving to a new framework. Go to https://intranet.nmc.edu/sample to view a copy of​ the new home page, and try the sample page links in the middle under “Login Links for Employees.” ​The site content is not changing, and bookmarks/shortcuts will still work.​ (more…)

Thanks from the Father Fred Foundation

Dec 19, 2014 | Intercom

Cheri Garvin of the Admissions office reports staff at the Father Fred Foundation were overwhelmed at the delivery of coats and other winter gear donated at the NMC holiday party Dec. 12. Winter clothing was in such limited supply that client families had been limited to two coats. The 30 bags that Garvin delivered will help many Father Fred clients have a much warmer winter. Thanks to all faculty and staff who donated to the effort. (more…)

NMC’s 5K course a great way to stay in shape this holiday season!

Dec 15, 2014 | Intercom

5kshirtOur 5K Course is continuing to be well maintained for safe passage, and Zack Light, course manager, would relish the opportunity to take any, and all for a run (or walk) on the course!  Remember, those completing the course will be awarded an AWESOME tee-shirt indicating their achievement!

And with Holiday Parties (and bad eating habits) abounding, take on the course and also contact Zack for any diet/nutrition questions for the Holidays, and (possible) prep for “New Years Resolutions.”

Zack can be contacted at: jlight@nmc.edu  or (231) 995-1154/(231) 995-1379 and by cell at (231) 946-4957 for inquiries/details. (more…)

Jinwon Chang’s Art Installation opens at the Dennos Museum Center

Dec 15, 2014 | Intercom, Student News

Jinwon Chang HWEH - GEEH Dennos Museum Center installationThe Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition HWEH – GEEH Returning Again an installation by Jinwon Chang. The exhibition will be on view through May 17, 2015.

The imagery for the exhibition Hweh – Geeh was inspired by three near death experiences in Jinwon Chang’s life, each as a result of drowning; at age 4 in a river, at age 10 in a swimming pool, and in high school at the sea. These traumatic events were the catalyst that resulted in Jinwon creating imagery based on aquatic creatures and vessels able to survive in water. In their suspended state, as installed in the exhibition, they become for him floating self-portraits. (more…)

NMC Bookstore items make great presents!

Dec 15, 2014 | Intercom

stockingsDon’t forget to stuff those stockings with goodies from the NMC Bookstore.  Shop online or in the store.  Lots of great items Employee discounts will apply to all non sale items. Visit us in the lower level of West Hall or online at nmc.edu/bookstore!

Happy Holidays from all the staff at the bookstore! (more…)