Great Lakes Culinary Institute named among best culinary schools

Aug 17, 2018 | Intercom

TRAVERSE CITY — The Great Lakes Culinary Institute at Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) has been named among the 30 best culinary schools for 2018 by Best Value Schools.

This ranking was created using the National Center for Education Statistics’ College Navigator database to identify the 30 best culinary schools in the United States based on the following methodology:

• Variety of Degree Programs
• Program Length
• Methods of Preparedness
• Facilities
• Reputation
• Cost

The Great Lakes Culinary Institute’s facility is located on NMC’s Great Lakes Campus. It is comprised of four culinary labs including a bakery, introductory and food skills kitchen, an advanced cooking kitchen, a garde manger kitchen, a beverage management outlet and Lobdell’s, a 90-seat training restaurant.

“NMC is proud to have grown the Great Lakes Culinary Institute from its beginning to the impressive program it is today, producing incredible chefs and culinary entrepreneurs practicing throughout our region and around the world,” says Timothy J. Nelson, NMC President. “We are also excited to be a leader in the future of this field, developing new ways to engage with and educate the culinary leaders of tomorrow.”

The Great Lakes Culinary Institute at NMC offers both an associate’s degree in culinary arts and various certificate programs. Regardless of the program, students get hands-on training in state-of-the-art kitchens, as well as an internship opportunity for professional networking. Read more about the program at nmc.edu/culinary.

Best Value Schools researches and provides objective, accurate, and up-to-date facts about colleges and universities that deliver the best overall value for the educational dollar. The site addresses relevant and important topics, including financial aid and assistance, support and service for the student, and return on investment (ROI). Best Value Schools answers frequently asked questions and offers tips and information related to college savings and more. Read the full article at the following link: www.bestvalueschools.com/rankings/culinary-schools/

RELEASE DATE: August 17, 2018

For More Information:

Fred Laughlin
Great Lakes Culinary Institute Director
flaughlin@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1197

Walk In Advising

Aug 13, 2018 | Intercom

Have students who need fall schedule help?! Walk-In Advising sessions will be available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 13-29. These 15-minute sessions are offered on a first-come-first-served basis in the Advising Center (Osterlin). Call (231) 995-1040 or advising@nmc.edu with questions.

NMC to use renewable energy source for new Innovation Center

Aug 9, 2018 | Intercom

TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College will install a geothermal system to support its new West Hall Innovation Center, currently under construction.

The Board of Trustees Building and Site Committee voted unanimously to support the recommendation from the construction project manager, citing research into the long-term cost savings to the college and the positive environmental impact.

The geothermal system is estimated to cost an additional $400,000 initially, with an expected payback period of 14.5 years and continued savings to the college for up to at least 30 years.

Committee members felt the renewable energy option was the right thing for the college to do environmentally with the cost data supporting that decision.

Vice President of Finance and Administration Vicki Cook said, “This project is another example of how the college works to strengthen our long-term commitment to our community by seeking out additional opportunities to build systems that are responsible both financially and environmentally.”

Geothermal systems use heat from the earth to provide a clean renewable source of power.

The multi-million-dollar 21st century West Hall Innovation Center is in its early stages of construction with a groundbreaking ceremony planned for September 2018.

RELEASE DATE: August 9, 2018

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Vicki Cook
Vice President of Finance and Administration
vcook@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1144

NMC receives $1 million gift to advance college initiatives

Aug 8, 2018 | Intercom

TRAVERSE CITY – Northwestern Michigan College announced today it has received a $1 million gift from Casey and Dana Cowell.

This gift will provide financial assistance to advance the college’s current work in several key areas. These include:

• considering the community’s economic future in decision making throughout the organization;
• improving regional healthfulness through providing wellness opportunities and education specifically for NMC students, faculty and staff as well as for our greater community at large;
• expanding career training, leading to higher paying jobs and increased skill levels of workers in our region;
• attracting high-paying companies to our region by leveraging NMC programs and faculty expertise;
• extending our reach to new and broader audiences through technology; and
• strengthening our region as a destination for experiential and professional learning.

This gift comes from long-time NMC supporter and local philanthropist Casey Cowell and his wife, Dana Cowell. “I am always struck by how education is often at the core of any solution in the community,” said Casey Cowell. “That’s why we have committed $1 million to advance a few key initiatives that I’m most excited about at NMC.”

In recent years, Cowell has supported other NMC offerings including the International Affairs Forum, the Dennos Museum Center, and NMC’s Annual Fund.

“For more than 67 years, NMC has been creating opportunities to grow social and economic wealth for people in this area. The Cowells’ support of NMC will provide transformational opportunities to our students and our whole community,” said NMC President Timothy J. Nelson. “NMC continues to expand as a destination for experiential learning and this gift will enable more of these opportunities to be possible here.”

The Cowells’ gift supports NMC’s vision to be the resource of choice for higher education, lifelong learning and cultural experiences. NMC strives to be an essential contributor to quality of life and a vibrant economy, demonstrating collaborative and inventive approaches and training for liberal studies, careers, interests, and emerging learner markets.

“Casey and Dana Cowell truly represent lifelong learners—always ready to ask tough questions and dig deep into any topic,” said Executive Director for the NMC Foundation Rebecca Teahen. “It has been an honor to work with them to realize this gift for the college, which will impact all of the students and learners who come through our doors and those who benefit from all that NMC offers to the community.”

RELEASE DATE: August 8, 2018

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Rebecca Teahen
Executive Director of Resource Development and the NMC Foundation
rteahen@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1855

Global Literature Reading Group

Aug 7, 2018 | Intercom

The Global Literature Reading Group meets twice a year to discuss a book about another culture. This year’s books are Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, by Trevor Noah (Nov. 15, 2018), and Tears of Salt: A Doctor’s Story, by Pietro Bartolo & Lidia Tilotta (Apr. 11, 2019).

The cost of the books is subsidized by the Center for Instructional Excellence and the Helen Osterlin Library Endowment. Faculty and staff can purchase a copy of the book for $5 from Tina Ulrich in the library (tulrich@nmc.edu, 995-1063.)

This fall’s book, Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, is a memoir by Daily Show host Trevor Noah about growing up the child of a Swiss white man and an African woman whose very relationship was a crime punishable by five years in prison. (New York Times Book Review, 11/28/16.) The discussion will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, in Scholars Hall 103. Save the date on your calendar, order your copy of the book, and plan to join us for a brown bag lunch and a great discussion!