Mar 25, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present Nagata Shachu a taiko (Japanese drum) ensemble, on Friday April 17, 2015 at 8:00 in the Milliken Auditorium of the Dennos Museum Center. Tickets for the concert are $27 in advance ($24 for museum members) and $30 at the door. Call the Milliken Auditorium Box office at 231-995-1553 for tickets or purchase on line at www.dennosmuseum.org.
While firmly rooted in the folk drumming traditions found throughout Japan, Nagata Shachu has worked to rejuvenate and redefine this ancient art form ensuring its relevance for the present. The ensemble produces challenging and dynamic works that seek to create a new voice for the taiko. (more…)
Mar 25, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — The Board of Trustees of Northwestern Michigan College invites registered voters of Grand Traverse County who are otherwise legally qualified to apply to fill the vacancy on the Board created by Cheryl Gore Follette’s resignation on March 23.
Michigan law requires the Board to appoint, within 30 days, a replacement trustee for a term until the next regular community college election. The appointment will expire on December 31, 2016. The next regular election is in November 2016.
Commitments include but are not limited to the following:
- Regular board meeting, typically the fourth Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
- Board study sessions and committee meetings scheduled as required
- Annual overnight Board retreat
- Participation in other college functions including commencement, receptions, ceremonies, events
- Travel periodically for purposes of professional development and representing the college at various association meetings, with travel for trustee paid by NMC
- This is a non-compensated position
More information on the position and the college is available here.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest and materials explaining their qualifications for the position of Trustee. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. April 10, 2015, and should be sent or delivered to:
Trustee Search
Office of the President
Northwestern Michigan College
1701 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
Interviews will be conducted in public meetings according to the Michigan Open Meetings Act and application materials are subject to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. Final appointment will be made by the full NMC Board of Trustees at their regular April 20, 2015, meeting.
Additional materials are available upon request and questions may be directed to the President’s Office at Northwestern Michigan College at (231) 995-1010.
Release date: March 25, 2015
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-discrimination
Mar 24, 2015 | Intercom
March 24, 2015
A contingent of NMC students, faculty and staff who depart for Cuba Friday are the leading edge of a new distinction for the college: more study abroad students and destinations than any other Michigan community college.
The Cuba experience is among seven planned study abroad experiences this year. About 80 students from a dozen programs will travel to six different countries, including Cuba, South Africa (also during spring break), Brazil (two trips), Italy, Russia and Costa Rica. According to a survey by NMC’s International Services & Service Learning office, that’s more than any other community college in the state.
Jim Bensley directs that office and also teaches a World Cultures class. He chose Cuba as a destination before President Obama announced a plan to thaw relations with the Communist nation last December. With greater economic development imminent, experiences on the island isolated for half a century becomes even more valuable now.
“It’s rare U.S. residents ever get the chance to visit Cuba,” he said. “With Cuba so inextricably linked to the past, there is a genuine uniqueness that won’t always be as apparent as it is today.”
Looking forward to culture shock
Visual communications student Desiree Morgan is looking forward to that culture shock. She’s never traveled further than Canada, but had an interest in studying abroad. VisComm students are planning to film a documentary during the trip, which counts as academic credit.
Michael Meteer initially signed up by accident, selecting a course code that included the Cuba experience instead of one that did not. But the psychology student is happy with how things turned out.
“I’m most looking forward to the stories I’m going to come back with,” he said.
An increased emphasis on study abroad is part of the college’s strategic direction to ensure that NMC learners are prepared for success in a global society and economy. Next year, Bensley is planning eight student study abroad trips to several new destinations, including Guatemala, Ecuador, Greece and possibly Ethiopia.
For more information visit nmc.edu/study-abroad.
Mar 23, 2015 | Intercom
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will have a public meeting to discuss reconstruction of US-31/M-72 between 3 Mile and Holiday roads in East Bay Township, and resurfacing US-31 from Holiday Road to the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme Township. (more…)
Mar 23, 2015 | Intercom
Two changes have been made to the Innovation Grant process.
- For this round only, the deadline has been moved to Friday, April 10, to avoid spring break.
- For this and all future grant cycles, applications must be submitted by your area Vice President. The stated deadline (for this round, April 10) will be the deadline to submit your application to your VP.
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…)
Mar 23, 2015 | Intercom
NMC has introduced NMC Now, a new biweekly e-newsletter showcasing success stories from across the college.
See the latest issue and subscribe to get the next issue in your inbox March 25.
Have a story idea for NMC Now? Submit it here! (more…)
Mar 23, 2015 | Intercom, Student News, Tech Tips
Tech Tips is presented by our Technology Help Desk and will provide you with simple explanations to tech troubles you may come upon in everyday technology use. These posts will occur regularly and will include a wide variety of topics. If you have further questions regarding the Tech Tips, please contact the Technology Help Desk at (231) 995-3020.
While going green is great, sometimes there is just no replacement for the printed page. The following document is your guide to setting up printers using the printing tools and resources available at NMC. (more…)
Mar 20, 2015 | Intercom
The deadline to respond is April 7, right after Spring Break week.
If you RSVP now to 995-2612 or cpaul@nmc.edu, it’ll be off your list of things to do after the break! 🙂
(more…)
Mar 20, 2015 | Intercom
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Executive Director of Human Resources
Engineering Instructor (more…)
Mar 20, 2015 | Intercom
Kudos to the following people and departments! (more…)
Mar 20, 2015 | Intercom
Please be sure the date you have on your calendar is Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the Hagerty Center. Some mailed invitations had the 2014 date. Apologies for the confusion! (more…)
Mar 20, 2015 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Mar 19, 2015 | Intercom
It’s hard to believe that we’ve just recently “sprung forward” and spring is surely on its way. That also means we’re getting ready to close out the third quarter of FY’15 and move into the home stretch for the year. This is a great time to take stock of both your departmental level operational plan goals as well as your personal goals in myPDCA. (more…)
Mar 17, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
Hey! Do you like FREE money? Does a full tank of gas or two sound like something you want? Then take this short student survey about WNMC Radio’s awareness (it takes 2 minute or less!) and you can be entered in for a chance to win a $60 gas card!
Here are the simple steps:
- Complete the survey here: WNMC Radio Awareness Survey
- Submit your entry for the drawing by emailing: moorhe2@mail.nmc.edu.
- Title the email: WNMC Radio Awareness Survey
- In the body of the email include your preferred method of contact.
- Stay tuned to find out if you win!
Try and win while it lasts! Thanks and good luck! (more…)
Mar 17, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
The NMC Barbecue Board has approved nine projects that will share $40,300 in funds from this year’s 60th annual picnic under the pines, set for May 17.
College employees submit proposals for Barbecue funds to support program and equipment needs, contingent on funds raised that day. A subcommittee reviews and recommends proposals to the Barbecue Board, a group of NMC employees and community volunteers led by new president Gary Carlson. This year’s recipients are: (more…)
Mar 16, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
According to the State of Michigan, 93 children are abused or neglected every day. What can be done to protect our kids? Learn more about causes of child abuse, the state of the child welfare system and community partners collaborating to fight maltreatment from a panel of experts at this Your Health Lecture on Tuesday, March 24, at 9 am in Milliken Auditorium.
The Your Health Lecture Series is a collaborative community event sponsored by Northwestern Michigan College, Munson Medical Center and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Traverse City Campus.
Speakers
- Sacha Mareka Klein, PhD, MSW
Assistant Professor, Michigan State University School of Social Work
- Joe Kozakiewicz, JD, LMSW
Director, Chance at Childhood Clinic
Michigan State University College of Law
- Debra Simms, MD
Assistant Professor, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Child Abuse Pediatrician, Center for Child Protection, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
For more information, call (616) 234-2667.
Mar 15, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
The NMC Children’s Learning Center, which is located in the Oleson Center, will be offering a summer camp for school aged children through the age of 8. The program will be located in Room C of the Oleson Center. The hours of operation will be 6am-6pm, Monday through Friday. It is a recreational based program, spending a lot of time outdoors! Summer camp will be utilizing all of the great outdoor space on campus, as well as walking to the beach, civic center, and other local places. Staff are currently working on a schedule of field trips and guest speakers, as well as fun activities to do in the classroom. (more…)
Mar 13, 2015 | Intercom
New Total Compensation Page in the Employee Site
If you are looking for benefit, pay, career opportunities, recognition, or work/life balance information please visit the updated
Total Compensation Page: https://employees.nmc.edu/depts/human-resources/total-compensation/index.html (more…)
