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This month’s topics include Heather Fraizer’s top five lessons learned, new tech programs at TBAISD, manufacturing industry issues, upcoming workshops, and more!
A big thank you to all of our NMC staff and community members who served our incoming NMC students by volunteering on move-in day last Friday, August 25th. We had a record 55 volunteers give of their time and energies (and strong backs 🙂 ) to help around 350 students move into North and East Hall last Friday. Between the beautiful weather and the excitement of a new residential facility, we got to see a great deal of happy students and their families experience our campus last weekend. Thanks again!
The September Newsletter is available here!
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 Tricia Stevens: Tricia has been working really hard during one of the busiest months of the year for Human Resources. With being down one, and now two team members in HR, Tricia has been making herself available for extra hours to ensure that faculty, staff, and student employees are hired in time for the upcoming semester. Additionally she organized face to face orientation and two first day group orientations for new employees.
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
North Hall ribbon cutting ceremonyNMC’s fall semester will be bookended by celebrations of new campus facilities, with last week’s opening of the North Hall residence hall and a grand re-opening of an expanded Dennos Museum Center targeted for November.
“It’s an exciting time at NMC as we see years of hard work begin to materialize and we continue to invest in the future of education,” said President Timothy J. Nelson. “These projects will increase NMC’s ability to serve our learners and the community, while also updating outdated campus infrastructure.”
The $8.8-million, 135-bed North Hall is the first new student housing on campus in more than 40 years and was built in response to demand, since on-campus housing has been at capacity for four years. Units are designed in quad suites with shared kitchen and living space. (See a 360-degree view of the shared space.) Laundry facilities and study or meeting space is available on each floor, with a fitness center on the ground floor.
Located on the eastern end of main campus, North Hall has also been designed with a flexible format where sections could be used for workforce development housing in off-peak times.
In July, the Dennos Museum Center re-opened on a limited basis, with exhibitions in the Sculpture Court and Inuit gallery. Admission is reduced while the rest of the 15,000-square-foot expansion is completed. Construction of two new galleries and other renovations are scheduled to be finished this fall, with a grand re-opening of the entire museum planned for November. The expanded galleries were funded by generous donations from Richard and Diana Milock and Barb and Dudley Smith.
Meanwhile, construction of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center is set to begin in May 2018 after funds were committed in the state of Michigan fiscal 2018 budget.
Once complete, the center will combine state and NMC investments of more than $7 million each for renovations and modernizations of the 50-year-old West Hall into a new multi-story library and flexible learning space.
“Combined, these projects show the dedication of our NMC employees, donors, community, business and governmental partners all working together to help ensure our learners are successful,” Nelson said.
North Hall ribbon cutting ceremonyNMC’s fall semester will be bookended by celebrations of new campus facilities, with last week’s opening of the North Hall residence hall and a grand re-opening of an expanded Dennos Museum Center targeted for November.
“It’s an exciting time at NMC as we see years of hard work begin to materialize and we continue to invest in the future of education,” said President Timothy J. Nelson. “These projects will increase NMC’s ability to serve our learners and the community, while also updating outdated campus infrastructure.”
The $8.8-million, 135-bed North Hall is the first new student housing on campus in more than 40 years and was built in response to demand, since on-campus housing has been at capacity for four years. Units are designed in quad suites with shared kitchen and living space. (See a 360-degree view of the shared space.) Laundry facilities and study or meeting space is available on each floor, with a fitness center on the ground floor.
Located on the eastern end of main campus, North Hall has also been designed with a flexible format where sections could be used for workforce development housing in off-peak times.
In July, the Dennos Museum Center re-opened on a limited basis, with exhibitions in the Sculpture Court and Inuit gallery. Admission is reduced while the rest of the 15,000-square-foot expansion is completed. Construction of two new galleries and other renovations are scheduled to be finished this fall, with a grand re-opening of the entire museum planned for November. The expanded galleries were funded by generous donations from Richard and Diana Milock and Barb and Dudley Smith.
Meanwhile, construction of the West Hall Innovation Center is set to begin in May 2018 after funds were committed in the state of Michigan fiscal 2018 budget.
Once complete, the center will combine state and NMC investments of more than $7 million each for renovations and modernizations of the 50-year-old West Hall into a new multi-story library and flexible learning space.
“Combined, these projects show the dedication of our NMC employees, donors, community, business and governmental partners all working together to help ensure our learners are successful,” Nelson said.
The Ellucian GO mobile app that was launched in April, 2015 to let NMC students and staff check grades, track courses, receive notifications and keep up with campus news via their smartphones will no longer be supported at the end of September due to limited usage and improvements in NMC’s other online platforms.
The mobile app’s functions can be duplicated using the NMC website at nmc.edu and the password-protected employee and student sites at employees.nmc.edu and students.nmc.edu, all of which have been made more mobile-friendly since the mobile app’s launch.
NMC librarians were busy throughout the summer acquiring ALL the textbooks required for ALL the NMC courses. Are you a student waiting for your financial aid to come through? An instructor with a student who cannot afford the course text? Send them to the library! Most textbooks are available for a 2-hour checkout within the Osterlin building–and some are available longer.
August Newsletter is available here!
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 Sheila Rupp: Sheila was able to rescue 7 feral cats (momma and 6 kittens) that were living outside of the Tanis building. She was able to take them to a foster family that will be able to socialize them as well as have them fixed and then they will be able to be adopted to loving homes. By doing so, Sheila was able to help protect NMC property while providing the kittens with the opportunity for a brighter future of not living under an air conditioner. She did this on her own time on the weekend.
Kudos to Sodexo Catering, Central Scheduling, Media Tech, and Facilities: HUGE thanks go to the very large group of people who made the August 1st Rotary Meeting an enormous success. All plans were made prior to the event, but as everyone knows, small changes are usually made on the fly during setup. Everyone involved never hesitated when a change was discussed and executed. From picnic table location, to wiring for sound, to securing posters and pull-up banners from the wind, to the perfect buffet station, to securing the walkway……NMC really shined and the Rotarians had a lovely cookout under the tent. Many thanks to ALL the folks who made it possible!
Kudos to Betsy Williams: Pulled off an amazing, record breaking MLC conference last week at the Hagerty Center showcasing her leadership and event planning skills. Her efforts brought great recognition to NMC and our awesome community establishing us as a Lean force in the state. KUDOS!!!
Kudos to NMC Grounds Crew: A special kudos from a community member who walks her dog on main campus daily. She called in to let us know that she appreciates how beautiful our grounds are kept and gave a special nod to Michelle Yeider, Phil Trowbridge and Brian Lewis. She said she can tell how vested this crew is in keeping the grounds looking their best. Kudos to our Grounds crew. Your efforts are notice and appreciated not only by the NMC community but by our neighbors as well! Great Job!
Kudos to Sodexo Catering: A huge thanks goes to the Sodexo team for once again doing a wonderful job on the college-wide picnic this year! Robert Scott, Roy Bartle-Thomas, Chef David Happala, Lynn Edson, Mary Dainton, Rob Russel, Casey Seagraves, Steve Anderson, Matthew McCann, & Diana Buchler each deserve our sincere appreciation for all of their hard work. The food was delicious, the setup and cleanup was perfect, and they do it all with a smile! Thank you, also, for being so easy to work with. We can’t wait until next year’s picnic!
Kudos to NMC Grounds Crew: Kudos to Campus Services, in particular Brian Lewis, Phil Trowbridge, and Michelle Yeider, for their friendly assistance in setting up for the picnic. They moved picnic tables, not once, but twice, to create the perfect space for employees to gather to celebrate. Thank you for all of your hard work to make this event a success, and all you do throughout the year!
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Michigan State University, MSU College of Human Medicine and NMC have a cooperative program of premedical education by which NMC students who transfer as undergraduate premedical students to Michigan State University will have the opportunity to be granted an enhanced opportunity for admission to MSU College of Human Medicine.
Does your Program of Study reflect your education plan and goals (Pre-Med)? Verify your degree path with Enrollment Services.
STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, and COMMUNITY MEMBERSTuesdays at 12:30 p.m. in the James Beckett Building Room 215 (new location!) or Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at the University Center Campus – Room 213
TRAVERSE CITY, MI — See cool cars and trucks and support students at NMC’s 12th annual Mike McIntosh Memorial Car and Truck Show.
On Saturday, September 9, car enthusiasts will display their classic cars, 4X4s, dragsters, sports cars, modified late models, motorcycles and more. The show, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will be held at NMC’s Automotive Services Building at 2510 Aero Park Drive. Admission is free for spectators. There is a $10 entry fee per vehicle for contestants. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Trophies are awarded for best of show in each class. Enjoy food, music, prizes and a silent auction. Student projects and vehicles will also be on display. Proceeds benefit NMC’s Automotive Program and scholarships.
The show is named for the late NMC Automotive instructor Mike McIntosh, who retired in 2004 after 34 years of service. McIntosh organized the first car show for the Automotive Program in 2004. Learn more here »
Wayne Moody
NMC Automotive Chair
(231) 995-1316
wmoody@nmc.edu
Date: September 9, 2017
Check-in: 8:45-10:15 a.m.
Opening Ceremony: 10:30 a.m.
Race start: 11 a.m.
Location: Twisted Trails
Off Road Park
19405 Read Rd.
Copemish, MI
On average, 22 veterans take their own lives every day. This is a pandemic that can be solved simply by letting people know there are answers to their questions.
The DK5K Tough Run is a 5K obstacle course aiming to raise awareness about the challenges veterans face every day and the issue of suicide. There will be two divisions — competitive and recreational.
Funds raised will benefit the NMC chapter of Student Veterans of America (SVA) and 22-2-None, two local organizations offering free services for veterans.
For more information go to facebook.com/DK5Krun or email runDK5K@gmail.com.
To become a sponsor or volunteer, contact Scott Herzberg at sherzberg@nmc.edu or (231) 995-2526.
The Traverse City Parking Patrol will begin enforcing parking at NMC on Monday, September 11. All faculty, staff and students must have their 2017-2018 permits displayed by that date.
The Traverse City Police Department has provided the following information on how to avoid parking tickets on campus by properly displaying your parking permit:
If you do get a ticket, payment can be made at the red dropoff payment box at the east end of the Cedar lot in front of the Health & Science building. You can also mail the fine in to the city, or pay at the parking services office in the public parking garage at 303 E. State St. Payment information is also on each ticket.
If you have any questions about parking enforcement on campus, please call (231) 995-1111.
As to provide even better service, Admissions, Records/Registration, and Student Financial Services have combined and is now Enrollment Services. Meeting all your enrollment needs from Admissions to Graduation. Find It Here!