TRAVERSE CITY — The NMC Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday, April 2 at 4 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Room 14 (lower level), on NMC’s main campus, to discuss the Benzie County annexation. The meeting notice is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
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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.
What’s Next for Nonprofits at Planned Innovation Center Site?
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Immerse yourself in the joyful exuberance of the NMC Jazz Bands under the direction of trumpeter and educator Joshua L Wagner on Saturday, April 20 in the Milliken Auditorium. This concert will feature vibraphonist Jim Cooper as soloist with the Jazz Lab Band, Jazz Big Band, and a special Jazz Combo that will be performing works by Jim. The concert will feature a vibrant mix of music genres, showcasing each band’s versatility. Expect an evening filled with rhythm, melody, and harmony that will leave you spellbound.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. with a brief intermission.
Tickets at the door are $13/advance $15/door for adults, $8/advance $10/door for seniors and free for NMC students with their student ID. Tickets can be purchased at simpletix.com. Exact change cash purchases at the door are appreciated, Contact the NMC Box Office line at (231) 995-1340 for questions or assistance in purchasing tickets.
The Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) Library and Traverse Area District Library (TADL) will host author and chef Abra Berens at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 in the McGuire Community Room at the public library on Woodmere Avenue. The speaking engagement is part of the Library of Michigan’s 2024 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour.
Berens, currently farmer and chef at Granor Farm in Three Oaks, started cooking at Zingerman’s Deli in Ann Arbor, co-founded Bare Knuckle Farm in Northport, and has collaborated with Farm Club in Leelanau County. She currently serves on the advisory board of NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute.
Abra Berens will discuss her latest cookbook Pulp: A Practical Guide to Cooking with Fruit; recently selected as a Michigan Notable Book for 2024. In addition to highlighting recipes using fruits of the northwest lower peninsula, Berens will discuss challenges and opportunities related to area agriculture and food production.
At the April 11 event at TADL, students of NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute will recreate both sweet and savory recipes from Pulp: A Practical Guide to Cooking with Fruit for attendees to sample.
For more information about this free event celebrating a Michigan author, contact NMC Library at (231) 995-1064 or library@nmc.edu.
The 2024 Michigan Notable Books program and Author Tours are made possible by the Library of Michigan, the Library of Michigan Foundation, and Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, visit www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks and www.LibraryofMichiganFoundation.org.
Light up the Night is an evening of awareness and solidarity surrounding sexual assault and sexual harassment. Join fellow NMC community members at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 for a vigil honoring and empowering survivors of sexual assault. Attendees will meet in room 106/107 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. The event is open to students and employees. Refreshments and crafts will be provided.
Kudos to Ali Thornton and the DEIB Advisory Council. On March 13, Ali Thornton and the DEIB Advisory Council hosted a Game Night for NMC students and employees. Participants not only learned new games but also had the opportunity to establish camaraderie with individuals they do not interact with daily. Those who attended had a great time which helped reinforce NMC’s values of inclusion and belongingness.
Kudos to Cathlyn Sommerfield, Eileen Vaughn, Denny Nguyen and Marcus Bennett. Cathlyn, Eileen, Denny, and Marcus, along with the student Multicultural Club, all contributed to the DEIB Game Night for students and employees. They recruited students, made popcorn, played games, facilitated student engagement and just had a lot of fun! The event would not have been possible without them stepping up and being willing to help out. Belongingness is key to a vital culture and these employees and students were willing to contribute to a culture of belonging. Thank you!
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!
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
Nominations for several awards presented at the Honors & Leadership Convocation are now being accepted. All faculty and staff at NMC can nominate students for Adult Student of the Year, Student Leader, and Award for Perseverance. Please also take the opportunity to highlight the work of student groups on campus and work with your Office Manager to nominate students in your area for academic awards. Nominations are being accepted until April 5. The winners will be invited to receive their award at Honors & Leadership Convocation on Friday, May 3.
This award recognizes an adult NMC student that has been an example to the NMC Community of balancing school and outside life obstacles. This person should not only be excelling in the classroom, but also making contributions to the campus community outside the classroom. Criteria for the student include being at least 25 years old and having a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0.
This award recognizes groups on campus making a positive impact at NMC and the greater community. They contribute to belongingness on campus and demonstrate leadership and empowerment on campus, are inclusive and have a shared vision.
Presented by the Department of Student Success, this award will go to a student that has overcome adversity and personal obstacles to continue towards their goals. They demonstrate a growth mindset, resilience, courage, passion and inspire others. The only academic requirement is that they are currently in good academic standing and at least half time enrolled for the last 2 semesters.
This award recognizes 3 students who are contributing to the culture of NMC outside the classroom and creating a community on NMC’s campus. Recipients will be selected based on campus involved in leadership activities and their contributions to move clubs or groups forward. They demonstrate outstanding leadership skills, empowers others, inspires a shared vision, role models inclusive and ethical leadership. The Student does not have to be graduating to be nominated or receive the award.
The Great Lakes Culinary is seeking NMC employees who would like to volunteer to work at A Taste of Success. The event will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, April 26. If interested, contact Les Eckert at leckert@nmc.edu for more information.
NMC Voices is hosting a sticker contest for sexual assault awareness month. Enter for a chance to win one of three prizes and have your design made into stickers! Entries must be submitted by March 31.
Click the forms below to complete your nomination(s) for the:
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Nominations must be received by March 29, 2024. Recipients will receive a monetary award and an engraved plaque at the You Made It Possible Celebration on May 9, 2024.
Thank you for recognizing the great work of your colleagues and showing you care!
NMC Employee Recognition Committee: Marcus Bennett, Hollie DeWalt, Les Eckert, Kim Gourlay, Craig Hadley, Lori Hodek (Chair), Carly McCall, Taylor Nash, Nancy Parshall
Thanks to Lisa Cooper, Ed Bailey, Nathan Bootz and all who participated in the Water Leadership conference in Traverse City March 8-10. The event was part of the AquaHacking the Great Lakes Challenge, an entrepreneurship competition, and brought six Canadian and four U.S. finalist teams to the region. The winners of $35,000 in seed funding will be named May 10. Like the Freshwater Research Center, the weekend showcased NMC’s leadership in water issues.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
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.
Old Mission filmmakers celebrate history arthouse theaters in ‘Marqueetown’
Old Mission Gazette, March 18
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The Hawk Owl Café serves specials daily on Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:30–6:30 p.m. The protein option is $9.99 and the vegetarian option is $7.99.
Entrée: Sausage & mozzarella pasta bake or roasted vegetable tortellini bake
Sides: Broccoli and garlic crostini
Holi celebration menu
Entrée: Tandoori Chicken thighs or tandoori braised tofu with basmati rice
Sides: Indian spiced roasted root vegetables, grilled naan bread and tzatziki sauce
Vegan samosas will be available all day!
Entrée: Chicken or tofu coconut curry with jasmine rice
Side: naan bread
Entrée: Spaghetti with meatballs or red lentils & roasted vegetables
Sides: garlic bread & green beans
No daily special offered. The Hawk Owl Café will be closing at 2 p.m. for spring break.
NMC’s 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. Need help setting up your profile? Look for “EES” in the Help Desk drop down menu.
Want to view upcoming classes at a glance? View the NEW Calendar of Classes.
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Developing the Dream: Writing Any Genre |
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Gentle Yoga |
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Baking Masterclass: Pizza & Focaccia |
Need help setting up your profile? Look for “EES” in the Help Desk drop down menu.
The NMC Bookstore and the Dennos Museum store are both holding an employee appreciation sale! Take 25% off in both stores during April 2–4.
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
