Feb 20, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
NMC is hosting several upcoming training opportunities for employes. Seats are limited! Register for all courses through NeoEd Training using these instructions. For questions, contact professionaldevelopmentinstitute@nmc.edu.
Exploring the Evolving AI Landscape
Wednesday, February 25, 3–4 p.m.
Instructor: Alison Thornton
This advanced workshop is designed for employees who are already familiar with AI LLM’s and basic AI prompting but want to deepen their understanding of the newest developments in AI. Participants will explore powerful new tools and features—including Gemini Flash 2.5 Image, ChatGPT-5, Study and Learn, Agent Mode, storybooks, real-world applications that are reshaping education and productivity and other new launches. (Please take AI Prompting before signing up for this class or ask athornton@nmc.edu for a waiver, if you are familiar with AI Prompting.)
AVIRT (Active Violence Immediate Response Training)
Monday, March 16, 4–6 p.m.
Osterlin Building, room 205
Instructor: Eric Darling, Fife Lake Fire Chief
When acts of violence occur, you can’t always wait for EMS to arrive. AVIRT Training was developed with law enforcement and medical experts to empower everyone to become an immediate responder. This course is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to respond effectively to active violence and emergency situations. AVIRT teaches both active shooter response skills and emergency bleeding techniques. Certification period: 2 years. For questions, contact Garrett Croon at gcroon@nmc.edu or (231) 995-1747.
Feb 20, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom, Student Events
Bring your team and join us in February for these Food For The Soul Events as we continue to Embrace the Dream and celebrate Black History Month.
Thursday, February 26, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 4:30–6 p.m.
Hawk Owl Café
$6.00/NMC staff & students; $12.00/community members
- Shrimp and Grits or blackened tofu (vegetarian)
- Collard Greens (with and without ham)
- Corn bread (Jiffy)
- Cherry cheesecake
- Drink option (sweet tea)
For full details, to add events to your Google Calendar, or to watch for new opportunities, visit the NMC Embrace the Dream calendar.
If you have an event or activities to add, please contact lhodek@nmc.edu. Thank you for supporting inclusion and community at NMC!
Feb 20, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
Step up and join the fun! Compete in our upcoming cornhole tournament for a chance to win the trophy and a free one-year membership to the NMC Fitness Center. Gather your colleagues and get ready to toss your way to victory!
Sign up here today and let the games begin!
Feb 20, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Lynne Moritz and Terri Gustafson! Kudos to Lynne and Terri for co-organizing the Curling Watch Party! What a fun way to celebrate the Olympics and to learn more about curling.
Feb 20, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
- Redick Powell, student employee – Aviation Line Crew
- Amanda Sanchez, student employee – Tutor
- Gracie Gross, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
Feb 20, 2026 | Intercom
The NMC Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, February 23 at 5:30 p.m. in Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Room 106/107. More information is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
Feb 19, 2026 | Intercom, Student Events
NMC is hosting a mobile pantry from 2:45–5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23 in the Maple Lot on the Front Street campus.
The menu includes oranges, grapefruit, honeydew melons, apples, potatoes, kidney beans, poptarts and juice. NMC’s mobile pantry program is designed specifically for NMC students and their families though all members of the community are welcome. Drive-thru and walk-up options are both available. If a student is unable to attend the distribution due to a class conflict, they may send a friend or family member to pick-up on their behalf.
We ask that recipients queue up in the car line in a counter-clockwise circle around the edge of the parking lot. Please do not block the main access roads, be aware of other students using the parking spaces and watch for children being picked up at the Oleson Learning Center adjacent to the Maple Lot.
Feb 18, 2026 | Intercom, Student News
Campus Safety and Security has completed multiple CPR training sessions at NMC with more to follow.
Kindly watch this important video on providing hands only CPR.
Keep in mind:
- The most likely emergency you will encounter on a college campus is a medical emergency.
- Good Samaritan laws protect bystanders from civil liability when providing voluntary and reasonable emergency assistance to injured or ill individuals.
Feb 18, 2026 | Intercom, Student News
February 18, 2026
More area high school students are getting a head start on degrees and careers through record enrollment at NMC this spring.
Combined, 613 high school students were dual enrolled or in Early College at NMC this spring, up from the previous record of 544 set just last fall. High school students now constitute 19.3%, or nearly one in five, of the 3,188 students enrolled.
The increase comes despite the fact that overall spring semester enrollment is lower than fall’s, as is typical. Spring-to-spring overall enrollment is up 1.2% from spring 2025.
“More students continued on, and we were able to get more students interested and enrolled,” said NMC Admissions director Lisa vonReichbauer.
Offering opportunities for high school students is one of the top two priorities of local residents, according to NMC’s latest Community Attitudes & Awareness survey.
Hence NMC put an all-out effort on financial, communication and programming fronts into affording residents those opportunities, including a special tuition rate. Tuition for both dual enrollment and early college is paid by local school districts, but until two years ago, the tuition rate for students outside Grand Traverse County left a difference that families paid out of pocket. In January 2024, NMC trustees approved a rate for out-of-district dual enrolled students that eliminates that out of pocket expense.
Equipped with that new rate, vonReichbauer said NMC has improved outreach to both high schools and families, including home school families.
“We’ve communicated better about the opportunities, so we’re seeing more people taking advantage of that,” she said.
Beyond saving money and a head start, research shows that students who dual-enroll in a college class or Early College students, who earn an associate degree in just one year, are more likely to get to the finish line – graduation.
“It increases college going skills, college success and college completion,” vonReichbauer said.
Most students can dual enroll as early as their sophomore year, take up to 10 classes and choose from more than 100 courses. However, each high school handles dual enrollment differently and NMC defers to each individual high school’s requirements.
Fall enrollment for all students, including dual enrolled, starts March 11. Find out more about opportunities for high school students.
Feb 16, 2026 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thanks to the International Affairs Forum, whose winter-spring series of events gets underway this week with “Long Arm or Strong Arm? Executive Power in Foreign Policy and at Home,” Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. in Milliken Auditorium. NMC faculty, staff and students are admitted free. The winter season also includes Academic World Quest, a quiz show style competition for high school students. Find out more at tciaf.com
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Feb 16, 2026 | 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.
Forum on democracy and foreign policy hosted by NMC and CMU
9&10 News, Feb. 14
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Feb 16, 2026 | Intercom, Student Events
Campus Life is hosting a volleyball tournament at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 27 in the Rajkovich Physical Education Building. This tournament is open to all employees and current students.
Feb 16, 2026 | Intercom, Student News
Campus Life is exploring the possibility of hosting a Curling Night on March 6 in partnership with the Traverse City Curling Club. To help make it happen, please complete the interest survey by Wednesday, February 18. Your input will directly shape event planning and scheduling.
Curling survey
Keep an eye out for updates — and get ready to sweep your way into a memorable winter experience!
Feb 16, 2026 | 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 exclusive employee passes and browse classes for you and yours this winter!
Radar, satellite & Maps – Oh My! 
Have you ever seen weather maps, radar, or satellite images and thought, “what in the world is that?” Over two classes, we will look at the imagery that meteorologists use to create a weather forecast. Read more about Radar, Satellites & Maps – Oh My!
Instructor: Tiffani Wilke
2 sessions; Fridays, Feb. 20 & 27; 1–3 p.m.
Tuition Waiver Price: $22 per person (public price $99)
In this four-session drawing class, you’ll build a strong foundation in drawing techniques, from basic shapes to more complex subjects. Each session focuses on a different aspect of drawing, covering topics from exploring basic shapes to perspective, texture, light and shadow, and adding dimension. Read more about Drawing Fundamentals.
4 sessions; Saturdays, Feb. 21 – March 14; 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Tuition Waiver Price: $22 per person (public price $199)
One seat (for two) left! What is better than a festive exploration of sparkling wines, from celebratory Champagne to versatile Prosecco and Cava? Begin to understanding the diverse food pairings that go surprisingly well with sparkling wine—it’s not just for appetizers! Read more about Date Night: Brilliant Bubbles.
Wednesday, Feb. 25; 6–7:30 p.m.
Tuition Waiver Price: $46 per person (public price $149)
Feb 16, 2026 | Intercom, Student News
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials during the fall and spring semesters from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:40 to 6:30 p.m. The protein option is $9.99, and the vegetarian option (V) is $7.99. Learn more at nmc.edu/dining.
Menu
Monday, February 16
Traditional Beef Lasagna served with garlic crostini & green beans
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna (V) served with garlic crostini & green beans
Tuesday, February 17
Beef Tacos with lettuce, cheese and chipotle ranch served with refried beans, tortilla chips & queso blanco
Tofu Tacos (V) with lettuce, cheese and chipotle ranch served with refried beans, tortilla chips & queso blanco
Wednesday, February 18
Chicken Coconut Curry served with red onions and peppers served with yellow rice & grilled naan bread
Tofu Coconut Curry (V) served with red onions and peppers served with yellow rice & grilled naan bread
Thursday, February 19
Food for the Soul
$6 for NMC Students & Staff, $12 for Community Members
- Country-Fried Steak
- Mac & Cheese (V)
- Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
- Red Beans and Rice
- Yellow Pound Cake
- Lemonade
Friday, February 20
Hawk Owl Café Sliders with bacon, cheese and onion straws served with asparagus & sweet potato fries
Impossible Burger (V) with brioche bun, cheese and onion straws served with asparagus & sweet potato fries
Feb 13, 2026 | Intercom
The NMC Board of Trustees Executive Committee will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 in the President’s Office confernence room in the Tanis Building on NMC’s Front Street campus. More information is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
Feb 13, 2026 | Intercom
The NMC Board of Trustees Executive Committee will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 14. More information is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
Feb 13, 2026 | HR Corner, Intercom
Gather your colleagues and get ready to toss your way to victory!
Compete in the cornhole tournament at 11 a.m. on March 18 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 106/107 for a chance to win the trophy and a free one-year membership to the NMC Fitness Center.
Sign up today
Questions? Email bhanbury@nmc.edu
