Terry Tarnow, Dennos Museum Store Manager, is retiring after 27 years of service to the museum.
Join us in celebrating Terry’s accomplishments and wish her a happy retirement!
Friday, November 16
4-6 p.m.
Dennos Museum Center
Sculpture Court
If you have any questions, please call 231-995-1055.
The Dennos Staff
The spirit of Thanksgiving and the holidays is extending out from campus to the community, with several charitable projects now underway. There’s still time to pay it forward with a donation of food or a warm jacket, and mark your calendar to enjoy a free family day at the Dennos Museum Center Nov. 23.
Student Blake Bandrowski, marketing director for NMC Professional Communications students’ sixth annual Food for Thought food drive, said students will take a wallet full of $5,500 in donations on a mega grocery shopping trip this weekend, aiming to fill up a semi-truck before Monday’s distribution.
“On Sunday we will be spending all the money we got through donations,” Bandrowski said.
Since mid-October, students have also collected food on campus and at special events. This year’s drive benefits four pantries that help students and their families. A 2016 Northwest Food Coalition survey revealed more than 2,000 children in the region are food insecure, which can be a barrier to learning.
The food drive is an experiential learning project that enables students to help the community by practicing professional communications skills — like soliciting donations.
“That’s the great thing about the class. Not only are you helping people, but you’re learning the skills by actually using it,” Bandrowski said. “It is legitimate work experience.”
Through Monday, community members can donate non-perishable food and personal hygiene items at red collection bins in the Tanis Building and Osterlin Library on main campus; University Center; Hagerty Conference Center and Parsons-Stulen on Aero Park campus. More info »
In addition to the food drive:
NMC’s Bookstore is leading the third annual Hoodies for the Homeless through November 21. Donate new or gently used outerwear — hoodies, coats, snow pants all welcome — at the bookstore, now located in the Health & Science Building, and get a coupon for 30 percent off one regular priced apparel item. All items donated will go to the Goodwill Street Outreach program for distribution to people in need.TRAVERSE CITY — NMC business students will host Distribution Day, the culmination of the sixth annual Food for Thought food drive, at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, at the Aero Park Laboratories parking lot, on NMC’s Aero Park campus, 2525 Aero Park Drive.
During the month-long food drive, the professional communications class collected a semi-truckload of food and hygiene products to benefit four local pantries serving students. At the distribution event, students will form a human chain to unload the truck and equally distribute the donations among the four pantries.
The NMC Food for Thought “Fill the Pantries: Food Drive Challenge” has been a semester-long experiential learning project that pairs NMC students and the Northwest Michigan Food Coalition. Following the food distribution, students will move to a new, second part of the giving-back project: Thanksgiving dinner distribution to Big Brothers Big Sisters families. NMC students sought complete traditional meal donations, led by donations of turkeys from Family Video. Meals will be distributed to 50 families at Traverse Heights Elementary School at 5 p.m.
The holidays are a time for gratitude, not only is the class grateful to be working on such an important project but we have all been overwhelmed by how gracious and giving our community really is.” said Kristy McDonald, NMC instructor.
Blake Bandrowski
Marketing Director
bandro3@mail.nmc.edu
(231) 633-8813
Kristy McDonald
NMC Instructor
kmcdonald@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1059
This Wednesday, Nov. 14, between 1-6 p.m., the Michigan Blood Drive Bus will be taking blood donations in the Maple Lot on NMC’s main campus.
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past week. 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 Osterlin Library.
NMC honors local veterans
TV 9 & 10, Nov. 12
Newsmakers
Community College Daily, Nov. 12
NMC students fly to TC New Tech pitch night win
Northern Express, Nov. 10
GLMA anchored by past, sails toward future
Record-Eagle, Nov. 8
Former Bangladesh supreme court justice speaks at NMC
TV 9 & 10, Nov. 5
Pop-up paradise: Temporary eateries let restaurateurs test their wares
Record-Eagle, Nov. 3
NMC works hard to welcome veterans
Editorial, Record-Eagle, Nov. 3
The Annual Thanksgiving Feast will take place in the Hawk Owl Cafe In the Oleson Center November 14 from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Student Life and Sodexo.
Cost: $7.99 Per Plate
This Friday, November 16 is the LAST DAY for your students to drop regular 15-week classes. Please encourage those students in your classes who may benefit from exercising this option to check with Student Financial Services prior to dropping. Dropping by Friday means the student receives a ‘W’ on their academic transcript instead of a grade for the class. Questions? Contact a professional advisor in the Advising Center at 5-1040. Thank you!
Colleagues:
Out of respect for our campus community and in light of shootings that have occurred around the nation, I wanted to inform everyone that a Three-Volley Salute will be performed as part of the NMC Veterans Day Activities. It will commence shortly after the flag is raised on Monday, November 12, between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. (more…)
NMC students, faculty, and staff:
I thank all of you who exercised your right to vote yesterday in our country’s mid-term election. In Michigan, voters approved the recreational use and possession of marijuana covered under Proposal 18-1 and it will become law ten days after the Secretary of State certifies the election and changes the state law regarding marijuana possession in Michigan.
Please be aware of the following:
Proposal 18-1 does not change NMC policies or federal laws. The use, distribution or possession of marijuana by students, employees or any person on college property or at college events is prohibited.
Using, distributing and possessing marijuana remains illegal under federal law. NMC must comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989. As a recipient of federal funds, NMC takes measures to combat the use of drugs and alcohol.
Violating NMC policies may be grounds for discipline up to and including dismissal. Thank you for continuing to adhere to college policy and federal law.
Sincerely,
Timothy J. Nelson, President
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC invites the public to attend Veterans Day ceremonies on campus Monday, Nov. 12, to offer special recognition to student, faculty, and staff veterans. The schedule includes:
Serving those who have served the nation is a year-round priority at NMC. Last month NMC was ranked as the No. 2 community college in the country for veterans by Military Times magazine in its 2019 Best for Vets list, rising from third place this year. Most recently, NMC’s services to veterans have been augmented by a $10,000 gift to the NMC Foundation to offer unrestricted assistance to student veterans.
To be awarded by a committee, the “Got Your 6” funds are intended to help student veterans overcome obstacles — such as medical emergencies or unexpected home expenses — that might deter their persistence toward a degree. Funds were donated by Veterans in Crisis, a northern Michigan organization dedicated to veterans, founded by NMC alumnus and veteran David Mikowski
“It’s incredible to have a dedicated fund to tap when unexpected situations arise,” said Scott Herzberg, POC, Military and Veteran Affairs. “The support of our community will allow our veterans to keep their focus on school, as well as the other things in life that really matter.”
Scott Herzberg
POC, Military and Veterans Affairs
sherzberg@nmc.edu
(231) 995-2526
The deadline for the spring semester’s round of Innovation Grant applications is December 1. Applications must be submitted to your area Vice President by this date.
It is strongly recommended that you discuss your proposal idea with your Vice President before developing the full proposal. VPs do have the authority to reject an application but can also provide valuable feedback to help develop great proposals that are more likely to be successful!
Find more information about innovation grants here: nmc.edu/about/
Please note that ALL applicants are required to do a 5-minute presentation for the committee plus plan 5 minutes for Q&A.
Come visit us this Friday, November 9, from 4-5 p.m. at Scholars Hall 102 for a weekly black student union meeting!
Calling all progressive and active students for a collective of young adults geared toward socially and economically empowering people of color and marginalized youth!
Come help plan events, watch movies, and enjoy a snack. For more information call or text Maya James, NMCBSU president at 231.392.1684
The third annual Hoodies for the Homeless will be held at the bookstore November 12-21. Donate a new or gently used hoodie or coat at the bookstore, and get a coupon for 30% off one regular priced apparel item. All items donated will go to the Goodwill Street Outreach program for distribution to people in need.
View the video of the Nov. 1 Town Hall meeting where NMC President Tim Nelson announced his decision to retire at the end of 2019 below. Read the news release here and his letter to NMC employees here.
TRAVERSE CITY — Four current members of NMC’s Board of Trustees were elected to new or to complete terms in the Nov. 6 general election. They are:
All candidates ran unopposed. More information on the board and its meetings is available at nmc.edu/trustees.
NMC President’s Office
(231) 995-1010
TRAVERSE CITY – The community is invited to attend the 43rd annual Mariners Memorial Service at noon Friday, November 9 in the courtyard of NMC’s Great Lakes Campus.
The memorial service is held to remember and honor mariners who have perished on the Great Lakes and oceans and is sponsored by the Student Propeller Club, Port 150, of the Great Lakes Maritime Academy.
The Great Lakes Campus is located at 715 E. Front Street, at Barlow Avenue (next to the Holiday Inn) in Traverse City. Guests are invited to enter through the glass exhibition hall and proceed into the outdoor courtyard on the north side (harbor side) of the building.
Refreshments will be served following the service. For more information, call the Great Lakes Maritime Academy at (231) 995-1200.
Scott Fairbank
Great Lakes Maritime Academy
sfairbank@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1200
TRAVERSE CITY — Tickets are now on sale for the annual Great Lakes Great Chefs dinner benefitting NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute, set for Nov. 9.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails, champagne, and a raw bar on the Great Lakes Campus catwalk, then moves to Lobdell’s Teaching Restaurant at 7 p.m. for five amazing courses and a spectacular view. Guest chefs working in collaboration with GLCI students include (pictured top to bottom) GLCI alumna Brooke Mallory (3030 Ocean, Fort Lauderdale, Florida), Adam McMarlin (Nine Bean Rows, Suttons Bay), and Jeff Brandon (Superior Foods).
Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased online or by calling (231) 995-1021.
Proceeds will be used to bring talented chefs and others from the culinary world to the Great Lakes Culinary Institute to teach and work side by side with students. Great Lakes ~ Great Chefs is presented by the Great Lakes Culinary Institute and Superior Foods.
Patty Huhta
Great Lakes Culinary Institute
(231) 995-1376