Jun 1, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog.
Non-fiction
Finna: Poems by Nate Marshall
Sharp, lyrical poems celebrating the Black vernacular and its influence on pop culture, its necessity for familial survival, its rite in storytelling and in creating the safety found only within its intimacy.These poems consider the brevity and disposability of Black lives and other oppressed people in our current era of emboldened white supremacy, and the use of the Black vernacular in America’s vast reserve of racial and gendered epithets.
Conditional Citizens: On Belonging in America by Laila Lalami
Lalami recounts her unlikely journey from Moroccan immigrant to U.S. citizen, using it as a starting point for her exploration of the rights, liberties, and protections that are traditionally associated with American citizenship. Tapping into history, politics, and literature, she elucidates how accidents of birth–such as national origin, race, or gender– still cast their shadows today. Conditional citizens, she argues, are all the people whom America embraces with one arm, and pushes away with the other.
What the Chickadee Knows: Poems in Anishinaabemowin and English by Margaret Noodin
What the Chickadee Knows (Gijigijigaaneshiinh Gikendaan) is a bilingual collection in Anishinaabemowin and English, with the poems mirroring one another on facing pages. The poems build in urgency, from observations of the natural world and human connection to poems centered in powerful grief and remembrance for events spanning from the Sandy Lake Tragedy of 1850 to the Standing Rock water crisis of 2016.
Fantastic Women: Surreal Worlds from Meret Oppenheim to Frida Kahlo. Edited by Ingrid Pfeiffer
Between 1930 and the 1960s many women artists contributed to the Surrealist movement. The male Surrealists mostly saw them only as partners or models, but this volume shows how much more these women artists had to offer. The women artists of Surrealism were searching for a new female identity and incidentally discovered their own language of forms. Painting, drawing, objects, photography and films complement each other to create an overall picture of the women artists of the avant-garde.
Editing Humanity: The CRISPR Revolution and the New Era of Genome Editing by Kevin Davies
Editing Humanity takes readers inside the fascinating world of a new gene editing technology called CRISPR, a high-powered genetic toolkit that enables scientists to not only engineer but to edit the DNA of any organism down to the individual building blocks of the genetic code. Davies introduces readers to arguably the most profound scientific breakthrough of our time and sheds light on the implications that this new technology can have on our everyday lives and in the lives of generations to come.
Fiction
We Run the Tides: a Novel by Vendela Vida
An achingly beautiful story of female friendship, betrayal, and a mysterious disappearance set in the changing landscape of San Francisco. Suspenseful and poignant, We Run the Tides is a masterful portrait of an inimitable place on the brink of radical transformation. Pre–tech boom San Francisco finds its mirror in the changing lives of the teenage girls at the center of this story of innocence lost, the pain of too much freedom, and the struggle to find one’s authentic self. Both a gripping mystery and a tribute to the wonders of youth, in all its beauty and confusion.
2034: A Novel of the Next World War by Elliot Ackerman, Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.).
From two former military officers and award-winning authors, a chillingly authentic, geopolitical thriller that imagines a naval clash between the US and China in the South China Sea in 2034 — and the path from there to a nightmarish global conflagration. 2034 is an imaginative extrapolation from present-day facts combined with the authors’ years working at the highest and most classified levels of national security. A disturbingly plausible work of speculative fiction.
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. But the apothecary’s fate is jeopardized when her newest patron makes a fatal mistake, sparking a string of consequences that echo through the centuries. Meanwhile in present-day London, an aspiring historian stumbles upon a clue to the unsolved apothecary murders that haunted London two hundred years ago.
The Seed Keeper: a Novel by Diane Wilson
Rosalie Iron Wing has grown up in the woods with her father, Ray, who tells her stories of plants, of the stars, of the origins of the Dakota people. Until, one morning, Ray doesn’t return from checking his traps. Rosalie is sent to live with a foster family in nearby Mankato. Many years later, she learns what it means to be descended from women who have protected their families, their traditions, and a precious cache of seeds through generations of hardship and loss. A beautifully told story of reawakening and remembering.
We Begin at the End / Chris Whitaker
Thirty years ago, a teenage Vincent King was sent to prison. But now, he’s served his sentence and is returning to his hometown. The hometown where his childhood best friend, Walk, is now the chief of police. The town where his childhood sweetheart, Star Radley, still lives. The same Star Radley whose sister he killed. A crime thriller that will break your heart and a literary novel with a mystery at its core, We Begin at the End unforgettably examines how the choices we make can nudge us into the dangerous ground between good and evil.
Summaries adapted from publishers.
Jun 1, 2021 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
To the Dennos Museum Center staff and volunteers for enabling the museum to fully open on weekends, just in time for the summer tourism season. Current Dennos hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. New exhibitions open June 6 and July 3.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Jun 1, 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.
High water table flooding NMC’s new Innovation Center
Record-Eagle, May 26
UpNorthLive, May 26 (more…)
May 26, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
Dear NMC community — Thank you for such a positive and strong start to our strategic planning process. We have accomplished an enormous amount in the first two months thanks to your engagement in this critical, fast-paced process, especially at the busy end of semester. NMC is committed to transparency and regular communication, and this message is to update you on progress thus far. You can also visit nmc.edu/strategic-planning at any time.
Since April 16 we have collected feedback from hundreds of participants at 28 focus groups, workshops and other meetings. The points of view collected have been broad and diverse, including the following:
- Steering committee (April 21 and May 12) with work team (May 6 and May 25 data workshop)
- Students, including targeted focus groups for resident students and adult learners (four meetings April 16, 27 and 29)
- Faculty (May 6) and staff (April 28, May 6)
- Internal college groups: Leadership Council (May 10), Policy Council (April 26), Curriculum Committee (April 23) and DEI Committee (May 14)
- Fellow educators, including K-12 partners (May 27) and university partners (May 17)
- Business partners (May 26), and program advisory boards (May 19 and 24)
- Arts organizations, including the Dennos Museum Center and WNMC (May 24)
- Alumni (May 17), NMC Foundation board (May 13), IAF board (May 25), community partners (May 12)
- Board of Trustees – mission workshop (May 11). In addition, trustees are updated at their monthly meeting. Reports available in each monthly agenda packet.
- Community all-call (May 26)
In addition to the qualitative feedback gathered at the above meetings, the process has included quantitative input.
- A SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) survey was sent to a variety of NMC stakeholders and drew 356 responses. Results were prioritized at the steering committee/workgroup joint meeting May 6.
- Students were surveyed in order to draft a Student Experience Statement.
- A survey on a revised mission statement is underway through May 28
This initial phase of strategic planning culminates with the June 23 Future Summit. Please mark your calendars to join us then. We are excited to focus and prioritize the input gathered thus far, and look forward to your continued involvement.
We will continue to provide regular updates on the strategic planning process as we work toward final plan approval by the board in December 2021. You can get updates any time at nmc.edu/strategic-planning and email any questions to strategic-planning@nmc.edu.
May 26, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
Dear NMC community — Thank you for such a positive and strong start to our strategic planning process. We have accomplished an enormous amount in the first two months thanks to your engagement in this critical, fast-paced process, especially at the busy end of semester. NMC is committed to transparency and regular communication, and this message is to update you on progress thus far. You can also visit nmc.edu/strategic-planning at any time.
Since April 16 we have collected feedback from hundreds of participants at 28 focus groups, workshops and other meetings. The points of view collected have been broad and diverse, including the following:
- Steering committee (April 21 and May 12) with work team (May 6 and May 25 data workshop)
- Students, including targeted focus groups for resident students and adult learners (four meetings April 16, 27 and 29)
- Faculty (May 6) and staff (April 28, May 6)
- Internal college groups: Leadership Council (May 10), Policy Council (April 26), Curriculum Committee (April 23) and DEI Committee (May 14)
- Fellow educators, including K-12 partners (May 27) and university partners (May 17)
- Business partners (May 26), and program advisory boards (May 19 and 24)
- Arts organizations, including the Dennos Museum Center and WNMC (May 24)
- Alumni (May 17), NMC Foundation board (May 13), IAF board (May 25), community partners (May 12)
- Board of Trustees – mission workshop (May 11). In addition, trustees are updated at their monthly meeting. Reports available in each monthly agenda packet.
- Community all-call (May 26)
In addition to the qualitative feedback gathered at the above meetings, the process has included quantitative input.
- A SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) survey was sent to a variety of NMC stakeholders and drew 356 responses. Results were prioritized at the steering committee/workgroup joint meeting May 6.
- Students were surveyed in order to draft a Student Experience Statement.
- A survey on a revised mission statement is underway through May 28
This initial phase of strategic planning culminates with the June 23 Future Summit. Please mark your calendars to join us then. We are excited to focus and prioritize the input gathered thus far, and look forward to your continued involvement.
We will continue to provide regular updates on the strategic planning process as we work toward final plan approval by the board in December 2021. You can get updates any time at nmc.edu/strategic-planning and email any questions to strategic-planning@nmc.edu.
May 26, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
Dear NMC community — Thank you for such a positive and strong start to our strategic planning process. We have accomplished an enormous amount in the first two months thanks to your engagement in this critical, fast-paced process, especially at the busy end of semester. NMC is committed to transparency and regular communication, and this message is to update you on progress thus far. You can also visit nmc.edu/strategic-planning at any time.
Since April 16 we have collected feedback from hundreds of participants at 28 focus groups, workshops and other meetings. The points of view collected have been broad and diverse, including the following:
- Steering committee (April 21 and May 12) with work team (May 6 and May 25 data workshop)
- Students, including targeted focus groups for resident students and adult learners (four meetings April 16, 27 and 29)
- Faculty (May 6) and staff (April 28, May 6)
- Internal college groups: Leadership Council (May 10), Policy Council (April 26), Curriculum Committee (April 23) and DEI Committee (May 14)
- Fellow educators, including K-12 partners (May 27) and university partners (May 17)
- Business partners (May 26), and program advisory boards (May 19 and 24)
- Arts organizations, including the Dennos Museum Center and WNMC (May 24)
- Alumni (May 17), NMC Foundation board (May 13), IAF board (May 25), community partners (May 12)
- Board of Trustees – mission workshop (May 11). In addition, trustees are updated at their monthly meeting. Reports available in each monthly agenda packet.
- Community all-call (May 26)
In addition to the qualitative feedback gathered at the above meetings, the process has included quantitative input.
- A SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) survey was sent to a variety of NMC stakeholders and drew 356 responses. Results were prioritized at the steering committee/workgroup joint meeting May 6.
- Students were surveyed in order to draft a Student Experience Statement.
- A survey on a revised mission statement is underway through May 28
This initial phase of strategic planning culminates with the June 23 Future Summit. Please mark your calendars to join us then. We are excited to focus and prioritize the input gathered thus far, and look forward to your continued involvement.
We will continue to provide regular updates on the strategic planning process as we work toward final plan approval by the board in December 2021. You can get updates any time at nmc.edu/strategic-planning and email any questions to strategic-planning@nmc.edu.
May 25, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Registration is now open for two cybersecurity summer camps for students in grades 6-12 that Northwestern Michigan College will host at its University Center campus in June and July.
Scheduled for June 21-25 and July 12-16, the camps are an opportunity for students to get a head start on a STEM career. Held from 9 a.m.–noon, Monday–Friday each week, students will learn the basics of cybersecurity from NMC Computer Information Technology instructor Scott Goethals. On the last day of class, they’ll participate in a national competition that includes all of the summer campers across the country.
Cost is $20. Register online (June camp, July camp) or go to eventbrite.com and search for “CyberPatriot summer camp – Northwestern Michigan College.”
This is the third year NMC has hosted the camps. The 2020 event was virtual due to COVID-19.
Release Date: May 24, 2021
For more information:
Scott Goethals
NMC CIT instructor
sgoethals@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1166
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
May 24, 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.
The Class Of 2021 Speaks Out
The Ticker, May 24 (more…)
May 24, 2021 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
To the NMC Choirs who performed before an outdoor audience for the first time in more than 15 months Sunday. The concert, under the direction of Jeff Cobb, drew nearly 200 music lovers to a tent on main campus. The choirs performed Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and other selections.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
May 24, 2021 | Intercom
Dear Colleagues:
The college is seeking nominations for the following open seats on NMC’s Governance Councils:
Planning and Budget Council
Policy Council
The terms for these positions will commence on September 1, 2021. The term of office is three years, with a limit of two consecutive terms. Terms end August 31 of the third year in office. Further criteria for service and responsibilities for each council are here:
Your active participation in our shared governance system is greatly encouraged. You may also nominate a colleague other than yourself for council membership, but must have the nominee’s permission before submitting their name.
Please email your interest and/or nominations to the President’s Office by Friday, May 28, 2021.
Thank you,
President’s Office
1701 E. Front Street
Traverse City, MI
Phone: (231) 995-1010
May 24, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Registration is now open for two cybersecurity summer camps for students in grades 6-12 that Northwestern Michigan College will host at its University Center campus in June and July.
Scheduled for June 21-25 and July 12-16, the camps are an opportunity for students to get a head start on a STEM career. Held from 9 a.m.–noon, Monday–Friday each week, students will learn the basics of cybersecurity from NMC Computer Information Technology instructor Scott Goethals. On the last day of class, they’ll participate in a national competition that includes all of the summer campers across the country.
Cost is $20. Register online (June camp, July camp) or go to eventbrite.com and search for “CyberPatriot summer camp – Northwestern Michigan College.”
This is the third year NMC has hosted the camps. The 2020 event was virtual due to COVID-19.
Release Date: May 24, 2021
For more information:
Scott Goethals
NMC CIT instructor
sgoethals@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1166
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
May 24, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — As expected, the state is beginning to ease COVID-19 restrictions thanks to increasing numbers of residents receiving the vaccine. NMC is also re-evaluating and updating our COVID-19 protocols as outlined in the staged reopening plan. Following the new state timeline, the college will move to Stage 3 of our reopening plan May 24, 2021. We will continue to communicate updates with you as they are finalized.
Summer scheduled classes will continue as planned and work that can be done remotely, may continue to be done remotely. In Stage 3, employees who have been working from home, who prefer to work on-campus will be able to do so and small, in-person meetings will also be allowed. Protocols for masks and social distancing still remain.
Thank you for your commitment to safety throughout this past year, and into the future. Thank you also for your continued support and patience during this time as we have successfully faced many unknowns together. You can find more information about NMC’s response to the coronavirus and resources at nmc.edu/covid-19.
Release Date: May 11, 2021
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
May 24, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
If you were an employee enrolled in the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan plan through NMC between 2015 – 2019, you likely received a postcard in the mail from BCBS. If you plan to submit a claim please use the instructions below to obtain your Enrollee ID Number. NMC Group ID is 007040422.
Call the BCBS Customer Service Number – (877) 671-2583. When you get to the phone triage, respond that you are “Already a Member” and when they ask for the Enrollee ID, respond that “you don’t have it”.
May 24, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
That’s a wrap!
2020-2021 Wellbeing Program complete
Congratulations to all who participated in the NMC 2020-2021 Wellbeing Program. We hope you enjoyed the information, challenges, and programs throughout the year and we look forward to “seeing” you on the Wellbeing Hub and at the virtual lunch and learn sessions for the 2021-2022 program! An additional congratulations to our final prize drawing winner, Elizabeth Eiden!
Questions on the NMC wellness program?
Contact Priority Health Wellbeing at (877) 689-3161 or Wellness@priorityhealth.com.
May 24, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Dr. Marcus Bennett: Dr. Bennett is always positive, always thoughtful, always holds the line for student integrity issues, and always supports faculty members. Marcus values all students, even those that were caught lying. He brings dignity and respect to all the people he interacts with. He understands that people make mistakes and those mistakes don’t define a person. I can tell that in Dr. Bennett’s view, every person has value.
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!
May 24, 2021 | HR Corner, Intercom
Georgenia Hromada was promoted to the position of Office Manager of the Technical Division. Congratulations to Georgenia!
May 24, 2021 | Intercom
Please be advised that NMC has updated the Exposure Control Plan, which outlines the college’s policies related to Covid-19. NMC is aligning our guidelines with the Grand Traverse County Health Department.
We would like to draw your attention to a few specific changes to the Plan.
- Masks only need to be worn by employees who are not fully vaccinated.
- If you come in close contact with a person who is positive for Covid-19, you only have to quarantine if you are not fully vaccinated.
- If you come in close contact with a person who is positive for Covid-19, and you are not fully vaccinated, you will have to quarantine for 10 days. This is a change from 14 days.
Please continue to complete the Campus Clear App before coming to campus, or review the Self Screening Questions. Additionally, continue reporting to HR if you experience any Covid-19 symptoms whether you are fully vaccinated or not, and if you have close contact with someone who is confirmed positive.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
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Hollie DeWalt PHR, SHRM-CP
Total Rewards Coordinator
Human Resources Department (University Center Campus)
1701 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone: (231) 995-1350
Fax: (231) 995-1590
May 21, 2021 | Intercom, Student News
Good afternoon NMC community,
There have been a lot of recent updates at the state and federal levels to ease restrictions in COVID-19 safety protocols including lifting the mask and social distancing requirements for vaccinated individuals. On Monday, May 24, we also expect the state to announce additional plans to ease restrictions on masks and capacity limits starting in early June.
In light of the increase in vaccination rates, the decrease in COVID-19 cases and the changes in state and federal guidelines, starting Monday, May 24, NMC will move to Stage 3 of the reopening plan as we told you earlier this month.
With the changes in safety protocols, there may be activities that are allowable, but we may not yet be able to do at NMC for a variety of reasons, including staffing levels in some areas.
Scheduled summer classes will continue as planned and work that can be done remotely, may continue to be done remotely. In Stage 3, employees who have been working from home, who prefer to work on-campus will be able to do so and in-person meetings will be allowed.
The “Reimagining Work” committee is engaging with employees throughout the college to get a better understanding of the needs and opportunities to support flexible work while continuing to meet the needs of our students. Managers will assess the preferences and expectations of employees and stakeholders by June 1. Human resources will be sharing additional guidance by June 11.
Vaccines are widely available for those 12 and older. To schedule an appointment near you please visit vaccines.gov.
We will continue to communicate with you as this process evolves. You can find more information about NMC’s response to the coronavirus and resources at nmc.edu/covid-19. Thank you to everyone who helped keep our NMC community safe during the pandemic, and your continued support.
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NMC Public Relations
