New books at the NMC Library — May 2022
The library has recently purchased many new books. You can view a handful of them here along with descriptions or go to the library catalog to see the full listing.
Thank you Commencement volunteers!
Thank you to the volunteers who will welcome the Class of 2022 to Milliken Auditorium on Saturday, May 7 during three separate Commencement ceremonies.
These ceremonies are for graduates and invited guests only — others may watch at youtube.com/
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Welcome our newest hires
Welcome to NMC!
- Chris Little — Client Systems Administrator
- Roger Bernal-Jimenez — Supplemental GLMA Vessels
Kudos!
Kudos to Kristy Jackson: Thank you to Kristy Jackson for referring our newest Client Systems Administrator, Chris Little!
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
Internal Promotions
Trisha Strahan was recently promoted to Events Coordinator at the Hagerty Center, Frank Jabour was recently promoted to Chief Flight Instructor, and Chuck Miller was recently promoted to GLMA Deck Officer. Congratulations on the promotions!
Success Story: Skilled trades to transfer, grads showcase NMC’s breadth
April 27, 2022
Commencement 2022 means a quadruple celebration for the Myers-Rockwood family, whose four NMC graduates also illustrate the breadth of learning opportunities at the college.
Bridget Bernhard, David Myers and Olivia RockwoodOn May 7, the blended Traverse City clan will celebrate the graduations of brothers David and Jack Myers, stepsister Olivia Rockwood, and David Myers’ fiancee, Bridget Bernhard. All four arrived at NMC via different routes, studied vastly different subjects and have distinctly different future plans. Yet the college was able to serve them all.
“I really enjoyed it with the vast amount of curriculum I could take,” said Olivia Rockwood, 21, who enrolled in everything from anthropology to life drawing. She enrolled at NMC in the fall of 2020 to “reassess” after a year at Michigan Technological University, which wasn’t a good fit. Armed with her associate degree, this fall Rockwood will transfer to the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in product design.
Stepbrother David Myers, 26, started at NMC in 2013 as a dual-enrolled high school student. Now finishing “my 10-year, two-year degree,” he said being able to attend at his own pace was important to his persistence.
“I’ve had a lot of great classes. (But) I don’t think I’ve ever had a full-time semester,” said Myers. His next big step is marrying Bernhard in July.
Bernhard, 28, is earning two associate degrees, one of which is in electrical renewable energy. She chose the field after taking time following her 2012 Traverse City West High School graduation to travel in the developing world. At NMC, Bernhard especially appreciated the female instructors she had in the typical male world of skilled trades. She completed an apprenticeship and is considering either pursuing a journeyman electrician’s license or transferring for a four-year degree after her wedding to David Myers.
Youngest sibling Jack Myers, 19, studied computer science and will transfer to a four-year school next year.
Parents Bill Myers and Kris Rockwood have NMC connections, too. Myers is a former NMC trustee and Rockwood, the owner of Press On Juice, has employed NMC culinary graduates.
More than 600 graduates will earn degrees and certificates from NMC in 2022. In-person commencement ceremonies will be held Saturday, May 7 in Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center.
Ross Childs, Ann Rogers named NMC Fellows
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s highest honor, the NMC Fellow award, has been bestowed for 2022 on former trustee K. Ross Childs and longtime college supporter Ann Rogers.
Ross Childs (download a high-resolution version here)The two Traverse City residents each have supported the college for decades. Childs (right) served as a member of the NMC Foundation Board from 1990–1999 and as an elected member of the Board of Trustees from 2001-2020. He bookended those two decades by serving on the search committees that led to the selections of both immediate past NMC president Tim Nelson and current president Nick Nissley.
Childs epitomizes NMC values including integrity, collaboration, respect, stewardship and excellence. During his trustee service, which included two years as board chair, NMC continued to grow and flourish. Childs and his late wife, Helen, have also supported NMC philanthropically for 35 years.
Ann Rogers’ support and advocacy for NMC spans more than six decades and three generations of family. Her late husband, science instructor and 1985 Fellow Joe Rogers, spearheaded the construction of the Rogers Observatory, and she created a science scholarship as a birthday gift to him. She went on to create four scholarships, the most recent being in support of students who are active in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work at the college.
Ann Rogers (download a high-resolution version here)Environmental advocacy is Rogers’ (right) other passion. She is a longtime member of the Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council, and can frequently be found walking across campus, taking stock of the native plants and trees she helped to plant, including clones of champion trees propagated by NMC’s 2020 Outstanding Alumnus David Milarch. Rogers is the mother of two former NMC students, and grandmother to three.
The Fellow is Northwestern Michigan College’s highest honor, awarded since 1964. Fellows may be nominated because they have demonstrated influential networking on behalf of the College, have demonstrated a pattern of outstanding financial or personal time contributions to NMC, or as a retiree of the College continue to contribute back to their academic or professional fields as volunteers, mentors or advisors. Exceptional contributions in one or more of these areas may justify nomination
See a list of past recipients.
Release date: April 25, 2022
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Associate Vice President 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-discriminationRoss Childs, Ann Rogers named NMC Fellows
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s highest honor, the NMC Fellow award, has been bestowed for 2022 on former trustee K. Ross Childs and longtime college supporter Ann Rogers.
Ross Childs (download a high-resolution version here)The two Traverse City residents each have supported the college for decades. Childs (right) served as a member of the NMC Foundation Board from 1990–1999 and as an elected member of the Board of Trustees from 2001-2020. He bookended those two decades by serving on the search committees that led to the selections of both immediate past NMC president Tim Nelson and current president Nick Nissley.
Childs epitomizes NMC values including integrity, collaboration, respect, stewardship and excellence. During his trustee service, which included two years as board chair, NMC continued to grow and flourish. Childs and his late wife, Helen, have also supported NMC philanthropically for 35 years.
Ann Rogers’ support and advocacy for NMC spans more than six decades and three generations of family. Her late husband, science instructor and 1985 Fellow Joe Rogers, spearheaded the construction of the Rogers Observatory, and she created a science scholarship as a birthday gift to him. She went on to create four scholarships, the most recent being in support of students who are active in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work at the college.
Ann Rogers (download a high-resolution version here)Environmental advocacy is Rogers’ (right) other passion. She is a longtime member of the Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council, and can frequently be found walking across campus, taking stock of the native plants and trees she helped to plant, including clones of champion trees propagated by NMC’s 2020 Outstanding Alumnus David Milarch. Rogers is the mother of two former NMC students, and grandmother to three.
The Fellow is Northwestern Michigan College’s highest honor, awarded since 1964. Fellows may be nominated because they have demonstrated influential networking on behalf of the College, have demonstrated a pattern of outstanding financial or personal time contributions to NMC, or as a retiree of the College continue to contribute back to their academic or professional fields as volunteers, mentors or advisors. Exceptional contributions in one or more of these areas may justify nomination
See a list of past recipients.
Release date: April 25, 2022
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Associate Vice President 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-discriminationNMC event organizers — we appreciate you!
Thank you to the organizers of the numerous spring events occurring around campus including:
- Audio Tech for hosting the Earth Day concert
- the NMC Green Team and Student Success for organizing the Earth Week events
- Kristy McDonald for coordinating the Big Little Hero Race
- NMC Library for hosting the Long Night Against Procrastination
- NMC Foundation for coordinating A Taste of Success To Go
- Experiential Learning Institute for hosting their first annual Learning Symposium
- Human Resources for organizing the You Made it Possible: 2022 Employee Picnic and Recognition Celebration
The hard work that you have put into these events helps to enrich our lives and unite our community.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
First Annual NMC ELI Learning Symposium
The First Annual NMC ELI Learning Symposium is set to occur from May 2—May 5 and will feature a variety of student and faculty artifacts, experiences and scholarship, including oral and poster presentations on research and community engagement projects, external programs, academic courses, service learning experiences, internships or community partnerships. The symposium will exhibit the diverse ways NMC students and faculty engage in high-impact teaching and learning.
Click here to learn more and see the full list of programming.
You Made It Possible: 2022 Employee Picnic and Recognition Celebration
We’re excited to invite you to You Made It Possible: 2022 Employee Picnic and Recognition Celebration! Please join us on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m. in the courtyard between West Hall and Founder’s Hall to celebrate this year’s service award recipients, retirees, and NMC Excellence Award recipients. Lunch will be provided.
Please Please RSVP by May 2, 2022. We hope to see you all there!
RSVP here.
2021-2022 Retirees
The following employees are retiring. Congratulations on your retirement!
- Sam Foster
- Mindy Morton
- Maureen Carlson**
- Laura Carmickle**
- Barbara Assendelft
- Shayrrl McCready**
- Taoufik Nadji
- Jeff Send**
- Dan Murphy**
- Dave Bajema
** Emeritus
Crucial Conversations for Accountability
Learn how to talk to anyone about anything and build relationships in the process. This course is a step-by-step process for enhancing communication while building accountability, and improving clarity around expectations and performance. During this 2-day, in-person training, learn how to have difficult conversations in a way that solves problems while improving relationships. Develop your skills and earn your certificate now at no cost to you!
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 & Thursday, May 26, 2022, 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Location: Nelson Innovation Center (West Hall), Room 106/107
Click here for more details and to register
Space is limited. For questions contact professionaldevelopmentinstitute@nmc.edu or call 231-995-1143.
New Artisan Bread Masterclass offered through EES & GLCI
Extended Education, in partnership with Great Lakes Culinary Institute, is pleased to offer an Artisan Bread Masterclass for bakers of all levels. Students will explore bread making techniques in this two-and-a-half day intensive course by creating six different styles of bread, including focaccia, balloons, baguettes, ciabatta, country loaf, and sourdough seed bread. Additionally, students will also learn to create the perfect bite of bread with tastings of different oils, butters, and vinegars.
As a special bonus, you will take home a recipe packet, a container of sour culture, and a collection of baking tools so you can continue your bread baking journey at home.
Employees can apply their tuition waiver (the class is $149 with the waiver versus $499), which includes lunch on Saturday and Sunday, all materials, plus a starter and bread making kit!
register here
Strategic Plan Objective Leads Workshop
Join us for this two-part, hands-on workshop facilitated by Ed Bailey and sponsored by the Professional Development Institute in collaboration with the Office of Strategic Initiatives. These sessions will give you a framework to use for your objective project work and allow time for you to begin working on your strategic objective.
Session 1: Strategic Objective Implementation: Planning for Success
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 11, 12—2:30 p.m. (2.5 hours)
Location: West Hall Innovation Center, Room 123
Click here for more details and to enroll
Session 2: Strategic Objective Implementation: Implementation Tools
Date/Time: Thursday, May 12, 12—2 p.m. (2 hours)
Location: West Hall Innovation Center, Room 123
Click here for more details and to enroll
Space is limited. For questions contact professionaldevelopmentinstitute@nmc.edu or call 231-995-1143.
Priority Health resources
Reminder — if you are a Priority Health member these resources are available to you:
- My Strength (emotional and mental wellbeing)
- Virtual Care Access
- TruHearing (hearing aid discounts)
Ulliance (Employee Assistance Program) webinars
Ulliance offers free confidential support & resources including counseling, coaching and crisis support. Check out the following upcoming webinars they are offering:
Reframe the Brain: Tapping Your Full Potential
Thursday, May 12, 2022, 1:30–2 p.m.
REGISTER HERE
Women’s Emotional Wellbeing – 3 Key Factors
Thursday, May 19, 2022, 11:30–12 p.m.
REGISTER HERE
Practicing What You Preach – Mindfulness at Work
Thursday, June 9, 2022, 1:30—2 p.m.
REGISTER HERE
Kudos!
Kudos to Grounds & Facilities: Over spring break, Learning Services did a clean out day of our storage in the basement of Osterlin. This amounted to LOTS of trash. Thank you to Grounds and Facilities for helping us dispose of 25 years of stuff, involving multiple truck loads of trash being taken away. We appreciate you!
Kudos to Brittany Hanbury and Rachel Colby: Brittany and Rachel brought the Voices student group back to life during the fall semester as a way to support, advocate for, and bring awareness to survivors of sexual assault. Throughout the last two semesters they have grown the group, requested funding for night caps (as seen on Shark Tank), held weekly meetings, planned and executed a sticker creation contest, Rachel advocated for and made happen new light poles on a dark sidewalk of campus and last night they helped run a very successful Light Up the Night event put on by Student Life. They are a group who is making a difference here on campus!
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!