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Can one individual change the world? Former Peace Corps director speaks at IAF
TRAVERSE CITY — Former Peace Corps director Carrie Hessler-Radelet will speak at a special International Affairs Forum lecture at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Hagerty Center on NMC’s Great Lakes campus.
Her topic is “Engaging for Good: Can one individual volunteer change the world?” She’ll tackle the question of whether, in the face of significant political, humanitarian and developmental challenges around the world, a single volunteer or humanitarian can hope to make a difference.
Hessler-Radelet, 62, was the director of the Peace Corps from 2014 to 2017. She has deep roots with the organization, starting her career as a Peace Corps volunteer secondary school teacher in Apia, Western Samoa, from 1981-1984. Born in Frankfort, she is an environmental advocate and global health care expert who is now president and CEO of Project Concern International. She returns to her native northern Michigan to tell stories from her four decades of humanitarian service.
Tickets are $15; students and educators admitted free. The Hagerty Center is located on NMC’s Great Lakes campus, 715 E. Front St., Traverse City.
Release date: NOVEMBER 15, 2019
For more information:
Leila Hilal
Director, International Affairs Forum
lhilal@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1847
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discriminationPassport to the Peace Corps
Passport to the Peace Corps with former Director of the Peace Corps, Carrie Hessler-Radelet
If you’ve ever been just a little bit curious about the Peace Corps then join Carrie as she speaks specifically to students about the continued relevance and impact of the Peace Corps and humanitarian work on individuals and the world. Carrie Hessler-Radelet returns to her native northern Michigan to tell stories from her 40 years of humanitarian service and provide takeaways for those curious in this commitment through service.
Thursday, Nov. 21, 12:15-1pm
Scholars Hall, room 109
*Global Endorsement students, please bring your GE passport so that it can be stamped to earn your GE event points!
What’s Up World?! Civil Disobedience
The NMC International Club will facilitate this month’s featured discussion topic of civil disobedience, and what this means and how it’s treated around the globe. What’s Up World is a monthly student-led talk series that investigates current global topics. Join us for free food and beverages with an enlightening conversation. No prior knowledge of the topic is required.
When: November 20, 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: East Hall Lower Study Lounge
NMC trio wins Innovation in Transfer award
TRAVERSE CITY — Three Northwestern Michigan College employees will be honored next week with a statewide award for their work with Michigan Technological University to develop a new 2+2 degree program designed to increase student completion and reduce cost for engineering students.
Faculty members Jerry Dobek and Jay Smith and advisor Deb Maison will receive the MACRAO 2019 Innovation in Transfer Award at the organization’s annual conference, to be held at Shanty Creek Resort Nov. 20-21. MACRAO, the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, works to contribute to the advancement of higher education in the state of Michigan by collaborating on issues of common interest to Michigan’s colleges and universities.
NMC President Timothy J. Nelson and Michigan Tech President Richard J. Koubek signed the seven new articulation agreements in August, and all went into effect this fall. Engineering students are now able to take their first two years at NMC then transfer to Michigan Tech as a junior.
The engineering programs include:
- Biomedical
- Chemical
- Civil
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Electrical Engineering Technology
Dobek, Smith and Maison worked on the agreements for 18 months, building on a strong shared history of collaboration. The first 2+2 program between the schools was created in 1990. This new set of agreements reflects how engineering programs have changed over the years and how graduation requirements have become more specialized.
Dobek said, “This agreement creates a new pipeline for engineering students more likely to complete their 4-year degree at Michigan Tech and provides cost savings for students by allowing them to take their first two years at NMC. These agreements will really give our students a much stronger pathway to success.”
Release date: November 14, 2019
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discriminationSafe Colleges Launch Party
Please assist Student Life as we try to entice students to complete the Safe Colleges Training. Students who complete the online modules with us on Thursday, November 14th in Osterlin 113 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. will be given free pizza and headphones! Please encourage your students to come and participate, together we can make our campus a safer, and happier place!
Media Mentions for November 11, 2019
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.
Robotics manufacturing shows Michigan’s automation leadership
University Business, Nov. 11 (more…)
Last Day for Students to Drop – FRIDAY, November 15
This Friday, November 15 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!
Mel Larimer Concert Series feat. NMC Children’s Choir!
The NMC Children’s Choir will be performing in the Mel Larimer Concert Series on Sat., Nov. 23rd at 7pm and Sun., Nov. 24th at 4pm at First Congregational Church. This spectacular performance will also feature the Grand Traverse Area Festival Chorus and Chamber Orchestra, NMC Grand Traverse Chorale and Chamber Singers, and soloists Laura and Keith Brown – all under the baton of nationally known conductor, Dr. Henry Leck of Butler University. Dr. Leck is the founder and emeritus director of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, one of the most highly acclaimed ensembles of its kind in the world. Tickets are available at MyNorthTickets (search Mel Larimer Concert Series).
Global Tastes and Tunes – International Education Week
Let all your senses join in on the fun of International Education Week. International Club members and Sodexo have developed special lunch menus, that will be paired with music from that culture. Monday, Nov. 18th through Wednesday, Nov. 20th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hawk Owl Cafe, located on campus in the Oleson Center. The featured countries each day are;
Monday: Morocco
Tuesday: Italy
Wednesday: India
NMC OPEN ENROLLMENT for benefit year 2020
Please follow this link to the Benefits web page for Open Enrollment details.
Kudos!
KUDOS- (praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved) defined by Merriam-Webster.com
Maintain Don’t Gain Challenge
Weigh-In on November 20, 2019, and Weigh-Out on January 6, 2020, more challenge and prize details here.
Meet Marissa Jarrett, BCBSM Wellbeing Coordinator to Weigh-In for the Maintain Don’t Gain Challenge at any of the following locations:
- 9:30 – 10 a.m. – Great Lakes 103
- 11 – 11:30 a.m. – Parsons Stulen 112
- 12:30 – 1 p.m. – University Center 211
- 2 – 2:30 p.m. – Founders Hall 110
Hit Your Stride Step Challenge Results are in!
Teams
|
Top 3 Teams |
Members |
Average Steps |
|
2 Good but True |
Dan Goodchild and Joy Goodchild |
703,560
|
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Getting Down to Business |
Lisa Balbach, Jane Zlojutro, and Nicole Fewins |
548,699 |
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LPM |
Lisa Eiden, Paul Schoppe, and Marcus Bennett |
413,200 |
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Winter Talk Series
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Gaylord Michigan, in conjunction with Northwestern Michigan College’s Environmental Science Dept. will be hosting a discussion covering winter weather. The presentation will take a look back at last winter, present an outlook for the coming winter, and discuss taking and reporting snow observations. In addition, NWS staff will cover big storms on the Great Lakes and associated shipwrecks.
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Osterlin Library 205
Innovation Grants are due December 5
The deadline for this semester’s round of Innovation Grant applications is December 5, 2019. 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!
More information about Innovation grants can be found on the intranet under Forms>Resource Development & Foundation.
Please note that ALL applicants are required to do a 5-minute presentation for the committee plus plan 5 minutes for Q&A.
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
When: Nov. 21, 5:30 p.m. meeting at the Hagerty Center/Great Lakes Maritime Campus.
The walk is a mini-guided tour of how people experience homelessness and food insecurity. People can expect to have a glimpse of how challenging it is to get basic needs met. Resources will be highlighted by the people that are assisting those working to end food insecurity and homelessness.