Feb 12, 2021 | Intercom
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC’s International Affairs Forum presents a virtual lecture, ”Outlooks on U.S. National Security,” with speaker Karen Greenberg at 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 18th.
Greenberg is the director of the Center on National Security at Fordham University School of Law and author of “Rogue Justice: The Making of the Security State and The Least Worst Place: Guantanamo’s First 100 Days.” She is a permanent member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a renowned expert on national security, terrorism, and civil liberties. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times and on major news channels. The event will include a question and answer session.
For more information and to register for this virtual event go to tciaf.com. A Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Suggested donation is $10 for non-IAF members. Free to students and educators.
Release date: FEBRUARY 12, 2021
For more information:
Alex Tank
IAF Communications & Events officer
atank@nmc.edu
(231) 995-2527
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Feb 12, 2021 | Intercom
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC’s International Affairs Forum presents a virtual lecture, “Outlooks on U.S. National Security,” with speaker Karen Greenberg at 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 18th.
Greenberg is the director of the Center on National Security at Fordham University School of Law and author of “Rogue Justice: The Making of the Security State and The Least Worst Place: Guantanamo’s First 100 Days.” She is a permanent member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a renowned expert on national security, terrorism, and civil liberties. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times and on major news channels. The event will include a question and answer session.
For more information and to register for this virtual event go to tciaf.com. A Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Suggested donation is $10 for non-IAF members. Free to students and educators.
Release date: FEBRUARY 12, 2021
For more information:
Alex Tank
IAF Communications & Events officer
atank@nmc.edu
(231) 995-2527
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
Feb 11, 2021 | Intercom, Student News, Tech Tips
If you’re tired of the constant barrage of ads all over the World Wide Web, then you will want to get uBlock Origin installed on your favorite web browser. uBlock Origin will stop videos from automatically playing on news sites and ads from appearing on YouTube when you need to show your class or coworkers information on the web.
Feb 11, 2021 | Intercom, Student Events
The International Affairs Forum presents Outlooks on US National Security with Karen Greenberg at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18. Greenberg is the director of the Center on National Security at Fordham University School of Law and author of Rogue Justice: The Making of the Security State and The Least Worst Place: Guantanamo’s First 100 Days. She is a renowned expert on national security, terrorism, and civil liberties whose work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Nation, Mother Jones, and on major news channels. She is a permanent member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Join the discussion about national security challenges facing the Biden-Harris administration.
For more information and to register for this virtual event, go to TCIAF.com.
Suggested donation $10 for non-members. Free to students and educators.
Feb 9, 2021 | Intercom
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College on Monday awarded more than 900 students an average of $964 apiece in the second round of federal coronavirus relief funds, which they may use for educational and emergency-related expenses.
Awards ranged from $275 to $1,600 and were based on student financial need and enrollment status. Students enrolled in at least 12 credits and who demonstrated greater financial need received higher amounts. Eligible expenses include tuition, fees, housing, food, transportation, books, health care (including mental health care), technology and child care.
The funding is part of the $22.7 billion Congress allocated to higher education in the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) passed in December 2020. NMC received $4.1 million total, of which $1 million was earmarked for direct student aid. Monday’s awards totaled $898,000, meaning 85 percent of the direct aid will be in the hands of students by Feb. 15.
“This financial support is critical to helping NMC meet the needs of the learners of our region. In 2020, we pivoted quickly and made major changes to keep delivering education, while also keeping our students and employees safe, all without raising tuition,” said Nick Nissley, NMC president. “While we are proud of the work we’ve done to balance the budget so far, we know that some of those adjustments are one-time fixes. The pandemic will have a longer lasting impact on many industries, including higher education and we need to continue to look for ways to right the ship.”
An application for students who were not in the auto-award group is expected to be available by Feb. 18, and students will be notified by email. Awards are expected to be complete by mid-March.
The CRRSAA funds follow the first round of pandemic relief funding, known as the CARES Act, awarded in April 2020. As with the CARES Act, NMC has one year to disburse and spend the funds.
The $3 million NMC will receive in institutional funds this round must be used for expenses that are directly related to COVID. NMC will look at infrastructure improvements related to health and safety in buildings, and technology improvements.
NMC received $2 million in 2020 from the $14.7 billion earmarked for higher education in the CARES Act. NMC awarded the $1 million in direct student aid within six months, half the allotted time.
Release date: February 9, 2021
For more information:
Linda Berlin
NMC Director of Financial Aid
lberlin@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1533
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
Feb 8, 2021 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thank you to all at NMC who are helping to lift up Black voices as we celebrate Black History Month, including the library staff who dedicated their most recent book recommendation list to Black voices in fiction and poetry.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Feb 8, 2021 | Intercom, Student Events
February 24, 5:30-7 p.m.
Zoom
Enrollment Services at Northwestern Michigan College is pleased to offer a virtual financial aid fair for current college students, prospective students, and parents. This is open to anyone, regardless of which college they are planning to attend.
The fair will consist of three 20-minute virtual sessions with questions and answers following each session. Attendees are welcome to come and go at any time to catch a topic of interest.
- Counting the Cost of College – comparing schools (5:30-6 p.m.)
- Types of Financial Aid (6-6:30 p.m.)
- How to Find and Apply for Scholarships (6:30-7 p.m.)
Feb 8, 2021 | Intercom, Media Mentions
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. We want to share your media involvement too. Please send information about your NMC-related interview or appearance to publicrelations@nmc.edu. If possible, please include a link to the piece and information about where and when it was used.
Please note access to some stories may be limited by paywalls set up by the media outlet. This includes the Traverse City Record-Eagle, which limits free clicks to five per month. You may also read Record-Eagle articles in the print edition at the NMC Library.
Northwestern Michigan College partners with Virtual Office Academy
Record-Eagle, Feb. 3 (more…)
Feb 8, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College is seeking nominations for the 2021 Outstanding Alumni awards. Nominations will be accepted through March 1, 2021.
Since 1988, NMC’s Outstanding Alumni award has recognized graduates and former students for their significant professional achievements and/or exemplary leadership on the local or global level. The 2021 recipient(s) will be announced in early summer.
More information and the nomination form can be found on the NMC website at nmc.edu/outstanding-alumni. Nominations may be submitted online. To have a paper nomination form mailed, those interested can call (231) 995-2825 or email alumni@nmc.edu.
The 2020 Outstanding Alumni recipients were Lorraine Beers, George Comden, and David Milarch. A complete list of past honorees may be found online. For more information about NMC’s Alumni program, visit nmc.edu/alumni.
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Northwestern Michigan College is a publicly funded community college that serves more than 50,000 learners annually throughout the Grand Traverse region and beyond. NMC offers associate degrees, professional certificates and bachelor’s degrees. The college is home to the Great Lakes Water Studies Institute, the Great Lakes Maritime Academy, the Great Lakes Culinary Institute as well as nationally recognized aviation and unmanned systems programs. For more information, visit Northwestern Michigan College at nmc.edu.
Release date: February 8, 2021
For more information:
Carly McCall
Campaign Coordinator & Acting Director of Engagement
camccall@nmc.edu
(231) 995-2825
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
Feb 5, 2021 | Intercom
Northwestern Michigan College is seeking nominations for the 2021 Outstanding Alumni awards. Nominations will be accepted through March 1, 2021.
Since 1988, NMC’s Outstanding Alumni award has recognized graduates and former students for their significant professional achievements and/or exemplary leadership on the local or global level. The 2021 award(s) will be announced in early summer.
More information and the nomination form can be found on the NMC website at nmc.edu/outstanding-alumni. Nominations may be submitted online. To have a paper nomination form mailed, those interested can call (231) 995-2825 or email alumni@nmc.edu.
The 2020 Outstanding Alumni recipients were Lorraine Beers, George Comden, and David Milarch. A complete recipients of past honorees may be found online. For more information about NMC’s Alumni program, visit nmc.edu/alumni.
Feb 5, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Feb 5, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
Read the Being on Time in 2021- Wellbeing Newsletter HERE.
Wellness Tip- Receiving Graciously
“To graciously receive is an expression of the dignity of giving.” – Deepak Chopra
When we wholeheartedly receive a gift of any kind, we show gratitude, but there’s more to it. A simple ‘thank you’ is nice but learning to cultivate the art of receiving graciously is an emotional paycheck to the giver. Expressing your appreciation in a unique and personal way might look like this: “I have the perfect spot for this picture!”, or “This mug will remind me of you every morning when I drink my coffee”, or “Your hospitality made me feel right at home.” A genuine and meaningful reflection has an energy that uplifts both the giver and the receiver.
Daily Practice: Observe the gift givers and receivers in your life. What do you notice?
Wellness Lunch & Learn- Beating the Winter Blues
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Noon–12:30 p.m.
Please join Wellbeing Coordinator Chrissie Gonzales for this virtual discussion.
HERE is the link to the call. You should have received a calendar invite as well!
Feb 5, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
Honorees’ Names: Constanza Hazelwood & Marguerite Cotto
Honorees’ Dept./Division: Great Lakes Water Studies Institute
Reason for Kudos: Thank you for presenting the Faculty Report at the NMC’s Board of Trustees meeting! Thank you for taking the time to put together a thoughtful presentation that showcased how you use teaching excellence and experiential learning to engage students in experiences that connect students to the real-world work of Freshwater Studies! Your leadership and program pivots during the pandemic are examples of how NMC Faculty, Staff, and Administrators serve our students, community, and environment!
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. During our “Stay Home, Stay Safe” directive, please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
Feb 4, 2021 | Intercom, President Updates
Dear NMC community,
We’ve undergone significant change during the last year in many aspects of our world and here at our college. Later this year the President’s Office will also face a significant change when Holly Gorton retires from NMC on June 30, 2021. As Chief of Staff to the President and the Board of Trustees she has been instrumental in many critical areas of our institution. While much of her work is done behind the scenes, her warm and engaging personality fills every room she enters and she will be greatly missed at the college. (more…)
Feb 4, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
Here’s an update on COVID-19 vaccinations at NMC’s Hagerty Center.
- The Hagerty Center vaccination site has delivered 7,500 vaccine doses so far, with 8,400 forecasted by end of the week according to the Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD).
- The State of Michigan has delivered 1 million vaccinations; 50,000 vaccinations were delivered statewide last Friday.
The biggest limiting factor at this point in delivering vaccinations is the amount of vaccine available.
To schedule an appointment, and check if additional appointments are available, please visit gtcountycovid19.com/vaccine/.
Learn more about the Hagerty Center vaccination site below:
Feb 2, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College is joining the state in offering Michigan Reconnect, an opportunity for residents over age 25 who do not have a college degree to earn it tuition-free as an in-district student or at a reduced rate if out of district.
For eligible students, the program will pay the in-district tuition rate at Michigan community colleges. NMC’s in-district tuition rate applies to Grand Traverse County residents, who also support the college through property taxes. For out-of-district students from other Michigan counties, Michigan Reconnect will pay the in-district portion of tuition. At NMC, that means about half the tuition cost is subsidized for out-of-district students.
Statewide, more than 4.1 million Michiganders are eligible. Michigan Reconnect is a step toward reaching the state’s Sixty by 30 goal, which calls for 60 percent of working-age Michiganders to have college degrees, industry-recognized certificates or other quality credentials by 2030.
Funding for Michigan Reconnect was introduced in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s fiscal year 2020-21 budget proposal. A bipartisan group of legislators approved $30 million in state funding.
Submit applications and find out more at nmc.edu/reconnect.
Release date: February 2, 2021
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director, NMC 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
Feb 2, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
The Les Biederman Building on NMC’s main campus will reopen tomorrow (Wednesday) after a structural engineer assessed the building and determined it is safe. Restrooms in the building will remain closed for now while facilities make any needed repairs.
Overnight, a custodian noticed an usual situation with tiles in the 2nd floor men’s restroom and alerted facilities. The college closed the building out of an abundance of caution to investigate the cause. The structural engineer did a thorough assessment of the building today and said it is safe and can be reopened to students and employees.
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NMC Public Relations
Feb 2, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
After two semesters and countless Zoom hours, the most recent issue of the NMC Magazine, Bootleg, is available digitally at https://issuu.com/nmc_magazine/docs.
Along with the traditional written and visual pieces, the staff worked with NMC’s Audio Tech department to record many of the lit submissions for an additional media element.
Check out the talented artists, writers, and designers we have in our NMC community!
