Mar 7, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
If you are curious about GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms) and would like to be informed, please join the NMC Horticulture Club as we investigate the topic of GMO’s with panelists involved in various sectors of Agriculture. The panel will take place Monday, March 21 from 4 – 5:30 pm in the Health and Science Building, room 101.
Our panel will include small farmers, 800 acre+ farmer managers, agronomy agribusiness manager, a dietician, and more. Join us with your questions about GMO’s and hear responses from individuals from the agricultural sector. (more…)
Mar 7, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
The NMC Jazz Bands, directed by Laurie Sears, are coming to the West Bay Beach Holiday Inn, in the View, on Thursdays, March 10 and March 17, NO cover charge. The evenings are hosted by the Jeff Haas Trio with Laurie Sears, and music runs from 7:00 to 9:30 pm each Thursday. The NMC Jazz Big Band (3/10) and Jazz Lab Band (3/17) will each play an 8:00 pm set of swinging big band music during the middle of the evening. For a great combination of small group and big band jazz, please join us these coming Thursdays. On March 17, vocalist Claudia Schmidt will also be a featured guest!
Thanks much for supporting live jazz and your Northwestern Michigan College jazz groups! (more…)
Mar 7, 2016 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Mar 7, 2016 | Intercom
Kudos- Praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved. (defined by Merriam-Webster.com)
Kudos to the following people and departments! If you know of co-workers who are going above and beyond, nominate them for kudos here! (more…)
Mar 7, 2016 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Mar 7, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
On Wednesday, March 9 from 11am-1pm in the Hawk Owl Cafe, we will be serving Uncle Bob’s Big Burger with a side of fries and a fountain drink for $8.99.
We will also be selling Malted Milk Shakes for $2.99 because it’s National Malted Milk Shake Day!
But wait there’s more, get a Malted Milk Shake and Uncle Bob’s Big Burger Meal and Milk Shake for just $10.99! (more…)
Mar 7, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
NMC International Services and Service Learning presents their Passport Student Lecture Series for March with international student Clive Kagande who will speak to attendees about Zimbabwe, his home country. The lecture will take place on Thursday, March 17 from 12:15 – 1:00 p.m. in Founders Hall, room 110. Guests are invited to bring lunch and/or coffee to enjoy while they listen. If you are a Global Endorsement student, please bring your GE passport so that it can be stamped and earn your GE event points! (more…)
Mar 7, 2016 | Intercom
We will be watching a great video on Google Drive, and reviewing concepts and answering questions with the group. The agenda will provide a list of links to resources for follow-up.
Tuesday, March 22 from noon – 1pm in FH110 -OR-
Wednesday, March 23 from noon – 1pm in O205
Look out for other upcoming Quick Bytes Google topics such as Calendar, Contacts, Docs, Sheets. Contact Alison at 5-3020 for more information. (more…)
Mar 7, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
Colleges around the world will be celebrating Open Education Week on March 7-11, 2016 to raise awareness about free and open educational resources that exist for everyone, everywhere, right now.
Join us in the Osterlin Library to learn about how NMC faculty have saved students over $260,000 in the past two semesters. Come over and visit the Open Textbook Petting Zoo – a place for faculty and students to examine and compare open textbooks to their traditional counterparts.
And, yes, there will be cake. Monday at noon! (more…)
Mar 7, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — The NMC Barbecue Board has approved seven projects that will share funds from the 61st annual NMC Barbecue, set for May 22.
College employees submit project proposals for program and equipment needs. A subcommittee reviews the proposals and makes recommendations to the Barbecue Board, a group of NMC employees and community volunteers. This year, $41,720 will support:
- G1000 basic Aviation training device (BATD)
- Apartment and daycare center playground equipment
- Surgical Technology program equipment and library resources
- Dennos Museum art banner project
- NMC Scholarship Open sponsorship
- NMC Observatory telescope drive replacement and upgrade
- Shipwreck research in Northport Harbor for Nautical Archaeology students
The late Gerald W. Oleson and his wife Frances, founders of Oleson’s Food Stores in Traverse City, started the annual fund raiser picnic in 1956. Oleson’s Food Stores continues to donate all the food. Several thousand people attend every year, raising more than $1.8 million for college programs and equipment over the years.
In addition to the traditional menu of buffalo steakettes or hot dog, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw and beverage and ice cream served from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on May 22, free live entertainment is provided throughout the day. Classroom displays and program exhibits offer the public a chance to see what’s going on at NMC. Children’s games and activities will also be provided. The Barbecue will once again strive toward zero-waste, with composting and recycling services available.
Tickets for the event are $6 in advance and $8 on Barbecue Day and are available online at nmc.edu/bbq or by contacting the NMC Office of Public Relations & Marketing at (231) 995-1020.
Release Date: March 7, 2016
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
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
Mar 3, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
Please join Grand Valley State University on April 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University Center to learn more about GVSU health care programs in Traverse City. This opportunity will give you a guided overview of the following programs:
- Allied Health Sciences
- Liberal Studies
- Occupational Therapy
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Social Work
- Public Health
- Nursing
RSVP: gvsu.edu/traverse (more…)
Mar 3, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Roxanne (Roxy) Scrivener, a computer information technology student at Northwestern Michigan College, has been named Michigan’s 2016 New Century Scholar, by achieving the state’s highest score in the All-USA Community College Academic Team competition.
Scrivener, who will graduate this spring with a 4.0 GPA, will receive a $2,000 scholarship, which she plans to use to continue her education in computer information
systems at Ferris State University through NMC’s University Center. She is NMC’s second straight New Century Scholar and the third in the last four years. Kathy Tahtinen of Traverse City won in 2015 and Jessica Abfalter won in 2013.
Scrivener, 27, is from Great Falls, Mont. She started at NMC in 2011 and has earned more than 90 credits. Her extracurricular involvements while a student included serving as a Big Sister though Big Brothers Big Sisters, as an officer in NMC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international community college honor society, tutoring, and serving on the planning board for NMC’s first Welcome Weekend. In her spare time she enjoys disk golf, and practiced on NMC’s course for an amateur world competition in Kalamazoo.
The New Century Scholars Program, sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation, Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Phi Theta Kappa, and the American Association of Community Colleges, and the All-USA Community College Academic Team Program share a common application and together recognize outstanding community college students. More than 1,900 students were nominated from more than 1,000 community colleges for recognition. Judges consider grades, leadership, activities and most importantly, how students extend their intellectual talents beyond the classroom. While working as a tutor Scrivener, for example, helped to program a tracking system for students using NMC’s Tutoring Center.
New Century Scholars are the highest scoring students in each state, with an additional student chosen from among one of the seven sovereign nations where Phi Theta Kappa is represented. Scholars will be recognized in Chicago, IL on April 12 during the American Association of Community Colleges Convention.
Release date: March 4, 2016
For more information:
Kari Kahler
Dean of Learning Services/PTK Adviser
kkahler@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1228
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
Mar 3, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC’s Office of Student Life will host a Take Back the Night march and rally March 16, beginning at West Hall at 5 p.m. and concluding at the Oleson Center at 6 p.m.
Take Back the Night is a movement to support and empower survivors of sexual assault and to spread awareness about this prevailing issue in communities worldwide. The event is free and open to the campus community and general public. Participants will meet at 5 p.m. outside of West Hall on NMC’s main campus to rally and march across campus.
The march will conclude at the Oleson Center around 6 p.m., where participants will gather for music, conversation, and most importantly, the speak out. The speak out gives survivors the opportunity to share their voices and experiences with sexual assault in a safe environment. Professional counselors and survivor advocates will be present and available to help maintain the safe and supportive environment.
The NMC Student Life Office is partnering with the Women’s Resource Center of Traverse City, and NMC student groups to put on Take BAck the Night.
Release date: march 3, 2016
For more information:
Tarah Elhardan
NMC Counselor
(231) 995-1056
telhardan@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
Mar 2, 2016 | Intercom
March 2, 2016
From sweet sixteen to top ten, Northwestern Michigan College is pushing its study abroad standing ever higher.
In 2014, NMC ranked sixteenth among community colleges nationwide for student participation in short-term study abroad experiences, according to the Institute for International Education. Using 2015 numbers NMC would rank tenth, placing among colleges whose enrollments are double or triple, said Jim Bensley, director of International Services and Service Learning.
An increased emphasis on study abroad is part of NMC’s strategic direction to ensure that learners are prepared for success in a global society and economy. This year, 60 students from a dozen academic disciplines will travel to six different countries on three continents, all in the month of May. Here’s a May Madness preview:
Greece
Humanities students are headed to the cradle of Western Civilization for the first time May 9-20. Visual communications student Jennifer VanderVlucht will be along, too, documenting the experience by creating a daily, 60-second video of their travels to Athens and its historic sites, Olympia, Delphi and more.
“It will help me use the skills that I’ve learned,” said VanderVlucht, 30, of Traverse City. “This will be an awesome, challenging experience.”
She’s also anticipating the day student will spend helping Syrian refugees through a Greek humanitarian agency. She’s hoping to capture the refugees’ point of view directly.
“We only hear what the media tells us,” she said.
Ghana
Social work and psychology students are headed to this first-time destination May 6- 18. Students originally planned to go to Brazil, but began seeking an alternative due to concerns about the Zika virus spreading throughout South and Central America. The destination switch offers students a lesson even before departure: Expect the unexpected.
“The world’s an ever-changing place,” Bensley said.
Ecuador
A contingent of culinary and business students will visit here May 6-16. (Zika is not a concern on this trip since the mosquitos that spread the virus don’t live at the higher altitudes students will visit.) They will spend much of their time in Yunguilla, an eco-tourism cooperative.
Culinary student Nick Berden is excited to learn about feeding a community whose remote location forces it to be self-reliant. There won’t be a GFS or Sysco to fall back on.
“Everything’s from where it’s planted to its cultivation and production,” said Berden, 38.
Traveling for the first time outside the U.S. or Canada, he hopes the trip also triggers a desire to see more of the world.
“Everything about the trip interested me,” he said.
South Africa
Pre-med student Shelby Christensen will join a group of nursing students visiting South Africa. She aspires to become a pathologist and work for Doctors Without Borders.
“It’s important to me to understand the other cultures,” she said. “I see this as an opportunity to become a well-rounded person.”
Christensen, 21, was awarded a Global Opportunities scholarship and also raised money on the GoFundMe crowd-funding site to cover the cost of her trip, her first out of the United States.
Read more about study abroad opportunities at nmc.edu/study-abroad »
Mar 2, 2016 | Intercom
March 2, 2016
From sweet sixteen to top ten, Northwestern Michigan College is pushing its study abroad standing ever higher.
In 2014, NMC ranked sixteenth among community colleges nationwide for student participation in short-term study abroad experiences, according to the Institute for International Education. Using 2015 numbers NMC would rank tenth, placing among colleges whose enrollments are double or triple, said Jim Bensley, director of International Services and Service Learning.
An increased emphasis on study abroad is part of NMC’s strategic direction to ensure that learners are prepared for success in a global society and economy. This year, 60 students from a dozen academic disciplines will travel to six different countries on three continents, all in the month of May. Here’s a May Madness preview:
Greece
Humanities students are headed to the cradle of Western Civilization for the first time May 9-20. Visual communications student Jennifer VanderVlucht will be along, too, documenting the experience by creating a daily, 60-second video of their travels to Athens and its historic sites, Olympia, Delphi and more.
“It will help me use the skills that I’ve learned,” said VanderVlucht, 30, of Traverse City. “This will be an awesome, challenging experience.”
She’s also anticipating the day student will spend helping Syrian refugees through a Greek humanitarian agency. She’s hoping to capture the refugees’ point of view directly.
“We only hear what the media tells us,” she said.
Ghana
Social work and psychology students are headed to this first-time destination May 6- 18. Students originally planned to go to Brazil, but began seeking an alternative due to concerns about the Zika virus spreading throughout South and Central America. The destination switch offers students a lesson even before departure: Expect the unexpected.
“The world’s an ever-changing place,” Bensley said.
Ecuador
A contingent of culinary and business students will visit here May 6-16. (Zika is not a concern on this trip since the mosquitos that spread the virus don’t live at the higher altitudes students will visit.) They will spend much of their time in Yunguilla, an eco-tourism cooperative.
Culinary student Nick Berden is excited to learn about feeding a community whose remote location forces it to be self-reliant. There won’t be a GFS or Sysco to fall back on.
“Everything’s from where it’s planted to its cultivation and production,” said Berden, 38.
Traveling for the first time outside the U.S. or Canada, he hopes the trip also triggers a desire to see more of the world.
“Everything about the trip interested me,” he said.
South Africa
Pre-med student Shelby Christensen will join a group of nursing students visiting South Africa. She aspires to become a pathologist and work for Doctors Without Borders.
“It’s important to me to understand the other cultures,” she said. “I see this as an opportunity to become a well-rounded person.”
Christensen, 21, was awarded a Global Opportunities scholarship and also raised money on the GoFundMe crowd-funding site to cover the cost of her trip, her first out of the United States.
Read more about study abroad opportunities at nmc.edu/study-abroad »
Mar 2, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s Professional Communication Class will host its second annual Big Little Hero Race Saturday, April 16. Proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan to help match children with mentors.
This superhero-themed race will start at 9 a.m. at NMC’s West Hall with a course along the Old Mission Peninsula. The Big Little Hero Race will include:
All participants who register before April 1 are guaranteed a collectible technical running shirt. Children will be given a free collectible superhero cape to wear during the fun run. There will be awards for the top three male and female racers in each age category and best male, female, child and team costume.
Following the race there will be fun, family friendly activities including a silent auction, cookie decorating, and balloon animals.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan mission is “to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally-supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better.”
This year’s race will be dedicated to local runner and mentor Tony Anderson, who has completed more than 34 marathons for BBBS. Anderson says he has experienced what the “littles” — the mentored children — are going through and wants these children to have a better future. “I have slept in their tears and walked about in their confusion, the kids are what matter the most to me,” explains Anderson.
This race is a service learning experience for NMC students practicing the professional skills they are learning in the classroom.
To register, go to https://events.bytepro.net/BigLittleHeroRace. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available and needed.
Release date: march 2, 2016
For more information:
Kristy McDonald
NMC Instructor
(231) 995-1059
kmcdonald@nmc.edu
Adam Panek
Student Contact
(231) 564-1855
panekad1@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-discrimination
Mar 1, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present the Matuto, Friday, March 18, 2016 at 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $27 advance, $30 at the door and $24 for museum members are plus fees. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Museum Box office at 231-995-1553 or on line at www.dennosmuseum.org, also at 1-800-836-0717 or www.MyNorthTickets.com.
Rolling drums and quicksilver accordion licks, earthy vibes and thoughtful reflections define Matuto’s Appalachia-gone-Afro-Brazilian sound. In Brazil, Matuto is slang for Country Boy, but this NYC based group of urbanized virtuosos is emerging as one of the world’s hottest international touring acts. Recently awarded the title of “American Musical Ambassadors” by the U.S. State Department, Matuto has been hailed as “seductively cross cultural” by the Chicago Tribune, and praised by the Sun Times as “the height of world music sophistication.” (more…)
Mar 1, 2016 | Intercom, Student News
Charles Culver (American, 1908-1967) Sleeping Fox – 1951 Watercolor on paper. From the collection of the Dennos Museum Center
Two new large scale art banners featuring the work of Michigan artists Charles Culver and Douglas Hoagg are scheduled to be installed by Britten Studios on March 2, 2016 on the walls of the Leelanau Studios building (former Norris School) on NW the corner of Cherry Bend Road and M22.
The two works to be installed Charles Culver’s watercolor Sleeping Fox and Douglas Hoagg’s Untitled pastel are from the collections of the Dennos Museum Center. (more…)
