Sep 29, 2023 | Intercom, International Affairs Forum, Student Events
Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum continues its 30th season on Thursday, October 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center.
Join the discussion as Ambassador (ret.) Susan D. Page addresses the structural difficulties Africa faces for the future, including refugee crises, famine, terrorism, foreign influence by Russia & China, and more. This is an in-person event with online livestream available. All NMC students, faculty, and staff are free to attend.
Amb. Susan D. Page is the Director of the Weiser Diplomacy Center & Professor of Practice in International Diplomacy at the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, and Professor from Practice at the University of Michigan Law School. She has deep expertise in international relations, particularly in Africa. Her senior level roles have included Assistant Secretary General/Special Adviser on Rule of Law, Global Focal Point Review Implementation, Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) to the United Nations Mission for Justice Support to Haiti (MINUJUSTH), first U.S. Ambassador to newly independent South Sudan, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to the African Union, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, key adviser to the peace process that resolved Africa’s longest-running civil war through international mediation, head of rule of law programs for the UN, and a foreign service regional legal advisor and political of ficer in East, Central, and Southern Africa.
Stan Otto, a former senior U.S. diplomat and current IAF Board co-chair, will moderate the discussion. Otto was a senior diplomat in the State Department with 40 years expertise in promoting international cooperation and understanding, including policy planning, negotiating and management in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Prior to the Foreign Service, he was a Fulbright lecturer in Taiwan and taught at universities in Iran and Egypt. He also served in the Peace Corps in Morocco and Cameroon.
This event is open to the public and available to livestream online. Admission is $15 per person or free for students and educators. The event includes a welcome reception with appetizers at 5:30 p.m.
In addition to her NMC engagement, Amb. Page has agreed to present to area secondary school students on Friday, Oct. 6. NMC IAF will host the session for 200+ students, including extended Q & A with the Ambassador.
For in-person tickets, online tickets, and all event details, visit TCIAF.com.
Sep 29, 2023 | Intercom
The second annual faculty vs. staff kickball game will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 3:45 p.m. at the NMC athletic field behind East and North Hall.
If you would like to join, please fill out the signup form by Friday, October 6.
In case of inclement weather the game will be held in the Rajkovich Physical Education Building.
Questions? Contact Marcus Bennett at (231)995-1401 or mbennett@nmc.edu
Sep 28, 2023 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — College-bound students can explore their options at more than 45 colleges and universities at two free events set for Oct. 11 in Northwestern Michigan College’s Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on main campus.
2023 College Night: 6–8 p.m. This event is aimed at current high school students making post-graduation educational plans. Information on NMC dual enrollment and Early College, which allow high school students to earn both high school and college credit at no cost while still attending high school, will be available, plus scholarship and financial aid information.
New this year, students are required to preregister. Visit nmc.edu/collegenight or www.strivefair.com
See participating schools.
2023 Transfer Fair: Held from noon–2 p.m., this event is aimed primarily at current NMC students who plan to transfer to a four-year school to complete a bachelor’s degree. See participating schools.
Release date: SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
For more information:
Cari Noga
Communications Director
cnoga@nmc.edu
(231) 392-1800 (Call or text)
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College does not discriminate in admission, campus activities, education, employment, housing, public accommodation or public service on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity/expression, handicap, height, marital or familial status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the military, veteran’s status, weight, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. No act of retaliation shall occur to any person making a charge, filing a complaint, testifying or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Sep 25, 2023 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thanks to the NMC employees who volunteered at the first mobile food pantry of the semester last Tuesday. 110 households were served, or an estimated 400-500 people. The next mobile food pantry will occur on Tuesday, Oct. 17 and it will continue monthly through December.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Sep 25, 2023 | 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.
Northern Living in brief: DMC exhibits
Record-Eagle, Sept. 24
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Sep 25, 2023 | Intercom
Registration is open for October Conference! Click here to view the collaborative projects and to sign up for yours today. Open groups are listed in green and open to anyone. Closed groups are listed in pink and are only open to those with connections to the topic. If your department does not have a closed group, you will sign up for one of the open groups (in green.) Click the Sign up HERE! Link at the bottom of each project description to add your name to the list.
Then, on Tuesday, October 10, you will join your team to learn to apply design thinking concepts to an existing project to move the College forward as we innovate our way through NMC Next.
What is October Conference? October Conference is NMC’s professional development day. Attendance is required for all faculty and staff. Adjunct faculty are encouraged to join us!
Our keynote speaker, Dr. Andy Gold, Vice President of Strategic Engagement for the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCA) will share tools and resources to assist us with moving projects forward using design thinking principles.
If you submitted a project that is not published, or if you have questions about the day, please contact Lori Hodek lhodek@nmc.edu (231) 995-1143 or Janet Lively jlively@nmc.edu (231) 995-1231.
Sep 25, 2023 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
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- Brandi McCrum – Lead Accounting Assistant/ Bookkeeper
- Jade Bailey, supplemental – Food Service, Back of House
- Meigan Lanning, student employee – Science & Math Office Assistant
Sep 22, 2023 | EES Opportunities, Intercom
Did you know that your tuition waiver benefits extend beyond credit classes? Take a fitness class, learn a new hobby, or even enjoy a date night with your partner. Check out these upcoming classes! Place the class in your shopping cart in order to see the discount.
Food for Thought: American Classics (new class!)
Tuesday, Oct. 3; 6–8:30 p.m.
Employee price: $34 (public price: $99)
Ready to revolutionize your waistline and embrace a healthier lifestyle all while eating classic food you love? With an easy makeover, classic American foods can be good for you. Learn how to make a guilt-free potato salad, spicy “buffalo wings,” a Texas barbecue meatless loaf, and a carrot bacon BLT sandwich. You’ll learn tips for how to customize recipes to meet your health goals so you can keep enjoying your go-to meals.
Register here
Birds Up Close – Fall Edition (one seat left!)
Wednesday, Oct. 11; 6–8 p.m.
Employee price: $22 (public price: $59)
When the robins head south and the chickadees huddle in the evergreens, explore the fascinating adaptations of Michigan’s birds in the comfort of the science lab. Using NMC’s incredible collection of over 100 specimens, you’ll examine a broad variety of birds up-close and in your hands. We’ll compare different groups like ducks, hawks, songbirds, owls, and woodpeckers to see how they are well suited for their environments.
Register here
Furniture Making: Windsor Natural Edged Bench
Saturday/Sunday, Oct. 14-15; 9 a.m to 4 p.m.
Employee price: $190 (public price: $449)
Create your own heirloom quality seating ready for a few lifetimes of service in your home, cottage or castle. Students will choose from a variety of wood slabs – walnut, cherry, poplar, ambrosia maple, or pine – featuring curves, wane, and uneven shapes. All projects will be glued up by the end of class, sanded, and ready for a coat of paint or clear finish at home.
Register here
Sep 22, 2023 | Intercom, Student Events
NMC Student Life will be hosting a Fall Festival on October 3 from 12-4 p.m. in the lobby of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center so that students can network and learn more about NMC student groups.
Join us for treats, swag, door prizes and information about NMC’s new and returning student groups.
Sep 22, 2023 | Intercom
The NMC Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 25 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 106/107 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC’s main campus. More information is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
Sep 21, 2023 | Intercom, Student News
Amy Burns-Bailey, Experiential Learning Coordinator, and Lisa Baldyga, Employment Readiness Specialist, are hosting Coffee & Career Chats on the last Wednesday of each month this fall from 9–10 a.m. at the Experiential Learning Institute located in room 103 of the Timothy J Nelson Innovation Center.
Coffee & Careers Chats will be held on these dates:
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- September 27
- October 25
- November 29
Join them for a cup of coffee and donuts while discussing topics involving career readiness. They can answer questions about resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, networking, internships, apprenticeships and more!
Sep 21, 2023 | Emergency Management, Intercom
In the event of a life threatening emergency, call 9-1-1 first, then call Campus Security at (231) 995-1111. All security officers are trained in basic first-aid, adult CPR, and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
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Sep 20, 2023 | Intercom, Student News
NMC will host Applying to College 101, a new event for students beginning their college search, from 6–7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9.
Admissions representatives will guide participants through the college application process, focusing on what to expect and time frames to be aware of. Co-sponsored with Northern Michigan University, the event will be held in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Room 106/107 on NMC’s main campus. Food is provided. Students should RSVP here if they plan to attend.
Event takeaways:
- Understanding application basics: Types of applications, fees, and other requirements like essays and letters of recommendation
- Understanding application decisions: Early, regular and rolling
- How transfer agreements and the Michigan Transfer Association can help you
- How to find scholarships
- What questions to ask a college representative
- What to look for in a college
- Student panel: Hear students’ personal experiences
Applying to College 101 precedes and prepares students for the annual College Night, set for Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 6–8 p.m., also in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. More than 45 colleges, universities and military branches will be represented at College Night, offering northern Michigan high school students a one-stop shop to evaluate their post graduation options.
For more information:
Katie Sommer-Ford
Learning Services
ksommer@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1369
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College does not discriminate in admission, campus activities, education, employment, housing, public accommodation or public service on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity/expression, handicap, height, marital or familial status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the military, veteran’s status, weight, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. No act of retaliation shall occur to any person making a charge, filing a complaint, testifying or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Sep 18, 2023 | 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.
Northern Living in brief: IAF
Record-Eagle, Sept. 17
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Sep 18, 2023 | EES Opportunities, Intercom
Did you know that your tuition waiver benefits extend beyond credit classes? Take a fitness class, learn a new hobby, or even enjoy a date night with your partner. Check out these upcoming classes! Place the class in your shopping cart in order to see the discount.
Sheet Pan Dinners
Thursday, Sept. 21, 6-9 p.m
Employee price: $35 (public price: $99)
Want a dinner that’s easy to assemble and a snap to clean up? These all-in-one dinners will become your new family favorites. Learn how to cook a healthy and family-friendly meal by using a single sheet pan.
Register here
Unlock Your Globe-Trotting Dreams: Master the Art of Travel Hacking
Monday, Sept. 25, 6-9 p.m.
Employee price: $22 (originally $49)
Travel hacking is the art of using points, miles, or special promos to help you achieve your globe-trotting dreams on a budget. Think of it like coupon clipping and rebates, but instead of tripping over yourself to snatch up those $5 savings on paper towels, you could be scoring luxurious villas and first class flights for a fraction of the price! What are you waiting for?
Register here
CPR/AED/Basic First Aid
Saturday, Oct. 14; 9 a.m to 2 p.m.
Employee price: $39 (originally $149)
This interactive class combines video with hands-on practical experience on the latest CPR skills, AED use, and basic first aid knowledge. ASHI Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid training program provides an ideal training solution for schools, child care providers, youth sports coaches, and others required to learn how to respond to medical emergencies involving adults, children and infants.
Register here
Sep 18, 2023 | HR Corner, Intercom
Registration begins soon for October Conference 2023! Get a sneak peek of the projects for this day. Note: You will receive an email when it is time to register for your project group.
If your project is not on the list, please email lhodek@nmc.edu.
Open to Anyone with connections to the topic:
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- Creating DEIB Learning Opportunities for Employees
- Increasing and Expanding Dual Enrollment and Early College (Lisa vonReichbauer)
- Neurodiversity Support Center: Empowering Minds, Embracing Differences (Nancy Gray)
- Creating new Experiential Learning Opportunities and improving your existing ELOs. (Brandon & Kristy)
- Expanding NMC’s Partnerships – throughac you! (Jennifer Hricik)
- Automation of AP Processes (Create Paperless Workflows for Forms and Signatures) (Lindsey Lipke)
- Developing an Informed Withdraw process (Alyssa Irani)
- Program Marketing Strategies for Nothern Michigan (Ed Bailey)
- Thinklocker: Using the Perceptual Learning Application (Tom Gordon)
- NMC’s Future Learning Management System: Student Success as Instructional Design (Terri Gustafson)
- Creating a student space (Hollianne McHugh)
- Writing Across the Curriculum (Melissa Sprenkle)
- Beautification and Restoration of the Tanis building and surrounding grounds. (Todd Haines)
Closed/Pre-identified teams with connections to the topic groups with:
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- Increasing Student Engagement and Belonging within the Business Division (Lisa Balbach)
- EES Prioritization of Portfolio Segments & Timeline Alignment (Laura Matchett)
- USCG Approval Process Jerry Achenbach)
- Create a desmos activity repository and create rubrics for departmental final exams (Tony Jenkins)
- Design and implement a construction trades curriculum with emerging technologies (Carolyn Andrews, Dan Goodchild)
- Accreditation Dental Site Visit Walk Through (Beckie Wooters)
- National Nursing – Tina Rayfield Workshop Part I (Tami Livengood)
- Brainstorm Events Coordinator for the Museum (Megan Holtry)
- Financial Aid Workflow Mapping – internal and external (Linda Berlin)
- Innovation in project management for enrollment marketing (Diana Fairbanks/PRMC)
- Surgical Technology Lab Structure/Simulations (Breana Goodell)
- Academic Area Office Managers Processes (Margaret Fox)
- Promotional Project Builds for NMC Makerspace (Keith Kelly)
- Introduction to Environmental Science course development (Robb Houston)
- Rethinking recruiting & examining potential transfer agreement partners for the Fine Arts & VisComm (Glenn Wolff)
- Emerging EV Battery Technologies & integration (Jeff Morse)
- Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) in Biology (Nick Roster-Science)
- Helping Students Learn: Physics (Mike Franklin)
- Communications Department Outreach and Marketing to Area Majors (Sarah Wangler-Communications)
For questions, email Janet Lively or Lori Hodek.
Sep 18, 2023 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Kim Gourlay & the Facilities department! Kim Gourlay and Facilities helped to welcome our College for Kids summer learning partner, Kids on the Go, in the Beckett Building. Kids on the Go provides children (ages 3-17 years old) who have special needs with physical, occupation, speech and recreational therapies. Thank you for being so warm and welcoming to our College for Kids partners, staff, instructors, and families.
Kudos to Wayne Moody and the Automotive team! Kudos to Wayne Moody and the Automotive Team for another wonderful car show! It was a great day weather-wise and a record-breaking turnout again this year! Great work!
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!
Sep 18, 2023 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
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- Koren Klumpp – Graphic Coordinator
- Lil Anderson – Hagerty Center Event Coordinator
- Aiden Travis, student employee – Audio Technology
- Vickie Hamilton, supplemental employee – Test Proctor
- Tyler Mathie – Adjunct Certified Flight Instructor
- Larry Burdick – Adjunct Business Law Instructor
- Gretchen Davis, student employee – Enrollment Services
- Brittany Tracey, student employee – Fitness Center
- Keaton Wolf – Adjunct Certified Flight Instructor
