Feb 20, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
Over 30 university representatives will be on NMC’s campus on Wednesday, March 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to talk with students, staff and faculty about their programs and the transfer process. The university representatives will be in two locations:
- Welcome Center in Science/Math Building
- West Hall – Main Level
This is your opportunity to discuss transfer requirements and get information on degrees available at a variety of schools without having to travel to each university. Bring your questions and explore your options! (more…)
Feb 20, 2015 | Intercom
One of our favorite events is on the calendar and will be here soon! Invitations will be sent in a couple weeks, so watch your mailbox for party details. Here is the list of employees who will be receiving a Service Award at this year’s event. Please call Human Resources at 995-2612 by March 4 if you have any additions or corrections to the list. (more…)
Feb 20, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
The Library has purchased 127 new books so far this new year. You can view a handful here or click here to see the full listing. These books are on display in the lobby of the Library’s lobby. (more…)
Feb 19, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
Join fellow writers at NMC’s free weekly writing workshop for folks experienced with housing vulnerability. The public are welcome and you do not need to be a registered NMC student to attend. The workshop take place on Tuesdays from 7 – 9 p.m. in Scholars Hall 209. Writing supplies will be provided.
For more info contact: Susan Odgers at (231) 392-6843, cell/text or sodgers@nmc.edu.
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Feb 19, 2015 | Intercom
The Aero Park Professional Testing Center has added two certification testing partners – Kryterion and Certification Testing Center. (more…)
Feb 19, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — A creative writing workshop for veterans will again be offered in spring semester, with regular monthly meetings held from 10 a.m. to noon the third Friday of the month in Scholars Hall room 101. Future meetings will be held March 20 and April 17.
In addition, open office hours will be offered to veterans weekly, from 3 to 4 p.m. every Wednesday in Scholars Hall room 102. Veterans can get writing support for academic writing assignments or other writing projects.
For more information, contact Teresa Scollon (231) 383-2958.
Release date: January 6, 2015
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-discrimination
Feb 18, 2015 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Christopher Kavran joined NMC as the Lead Accounting Assistant on February 10, 2015. He can be reached at (231) 995-2320 or ckavran@nmc.edu.
Chris was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He met his wife, Jennifer, while they were both finishing their Bachelors’ degrees at Eastern Michigan University (BBA in Accounting for Chris.) They moved to Traverse City in 2005 after Jennifer completed her Veterinary studies at Michigan State University. Chris worked in the accounting departments for health care, automotive, child care, and most recently financial institutions. His position for the last eight and a half years was with 4Front Credit Union (formerly Members Credit Union) before joining the college. Chris enjoy reading, music, and movies in his free time. He stays active by kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing, and practicing Judo here at NMC. In addition, he also volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan. Chris and Jennifer also have three cats and three birds. (more…)
Feb 18, 2015 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Feb 17, 2015 | Intercom, Student News, Tech Tips
Technology grows and adapts at a staggering rate, and as such so does the interaction between office programs. For years Microsoft office was the automatic choice for word processing, image displays, presentations and spreadsheets for the vast majority of users, and while it is still important, there are unique and widely used advantages in using the Google Office equivalent as well. The interaction between the two is very different and as such it is beneficial to know how to go back and forth between the two. (more…)
Feb 17, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
Honor hardworking instructors or colleagues by nominating them for a Foundation Excellence Award.
The NMC Foundation Excellence Awards promote exemplary service to students and clients and recognize the outstanding demonstration of NMC’s values. Multiple awards are granted annually and the recipients are announced at the annual service awards reception in April. All college employees are eligible for this award — regular and adjunct faculty, and staff. (more…)
Feb 13, 2015 | Intercom
Ten NMC faculty will be pioneers in a new effort to bring down the cost of college by using freely available online educational resources instead of traditional textbooks for their classes in the fall. The NMC Foundation’s Innovation Grant will fund stipends in the form of a new iPad or $500. (more…)
Feb 13, 2015 | Intercom
Meritain Health has provided the following instructions to set up access to your on line Flexible Spending Account through their system. (more…)
Feb 13, 2015 | Intercom
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Nursing Instructor – OB/PEDS
Psychology Instructor
Sociology Instructor
CIT Developer Instructor
CIT Infrastructure Instructor
Counselor (more…)
Feb 13, 2015 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Feb 13, 2015 | Intercom
Here is an informal account of the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees meeting, Monday, January 26, 2015.
Details on the actions items and reports are contained in the Board Packet available online. (more…)
Feb 12, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College presents its schedule of public programs happening from February through May 2015. These programs are presented for a variety of audiences, in conjunction with the current schedule of exhibitions. For more information on exhibitions, visit http://www.dennosmuseum.org/exhibitions/index.html.
“This spring the Museum is exploring new collaborations with Habitat for Humanity, NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute, and Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation,” says Jason Dake, Curator of Education. “Each organization has welcomed the opportunity to reach new audiences in unique ways, and we’re excited to build on these relationships to better serve the community.” (more…)
Feb 11, 2015 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Feb 11, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
Hey TC! Wanting to be in the (global) know?–here’s your chance. Say hello to International Affairs Forum Unplugged – a casual, meet-up where real conversations about real-time issues are happening!
Friday, Feb. 20, from 5:30 -6:30 p.m. at The Little Fleet, join us to elaborate, connect, and chat over drinks! First stop? Cuba! No need to bring your passport! Join Cuban blogger, journalist and professor at the University of Havana, Elaine Diaz Rodriguez for a real insider’s perspective. Curious about how long the Castro brothers can hold out against change that is surely coming? Want to hear how Cuba’s new generation is getting around limits on the internet? Wonder what young Cubans think of the future? (more…)
