Passport Student Lecture Series continues Oct. 16 with focus on Zambia

Sep 23, 2014 | Intercom, Student News

Zambia pic 4NMC International Services and Service Learning presents their Passport Student Lecture Series for October with international students Chito Sumbwe (on left side of photo) and Kalizya Nseluka (on right) who will speak to attendees about Zambia.

The lecture will take place on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 12:15 – 1:00 pm in Founders Hall, room 110. Guests are invited to bring lunch and/or coffee to enjoy while they listen.

The Passport Student Lecture Series is a chance to explore other cultures through the experiences of NMC international students who will give presentations about their home countries. Information during their lectures can include culture, food, fashion, recreation, religion, gender issues, politics, current events, etc. (more…)

New interim Executive Director of Public Relations will begin on Sept. 24

Sep 22, 2014 | Intercom

NMC is pleased to welcome Diana Fairbanks to her new position as interim Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications. She will begin a one-year appointment Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014.

Previously, Diana worked on-air as an anchor at WPBN/WTOM (TV 7 and 4) for 12 years. She moved to WIBV in Buffalo, N.Y., in 2012. She and her family recently relocated back to northern Michigan.

Diana succeeds Andy Dolan, who resigned July 7, 2014. By filling the position on an interim basis, NMC sought to efficiently meet the needs of the department. Planning & Budget Council approved the interim appointment, with support from President’s Council.

Diana can be reached at (231) 995-1019. (more…)

Parking stickers must be displayed properly to avoid tickets

Sep 17, 2014 | Intercom, Student News

As of Monday, Sept. 15 parking enforcement began at NMC in all parking lots. The Traverse City Police Department has passed along some information for everyone on how to avoid parking tickets on campus by having your parking sticker displayed correctly:

  • Place your sticker in the bottom left hand corner of your windshield.
  • Place your sticker right side up. An upside-down sticker will be considered invalid.
  • Be sure that the expiration date on your sticker can be seen from the outside of your vehicle. (Some vehicles have a tint on the edges of their windshield, be sure your sticker is not behind a tint, as it will make it difficult to see from the outside.) When it doubt, get out of your vehicle and be sure you can see the entire sticker from the outside.

If you have any questions about parking enforcement on campus please call (231) 995-1111. (more…)

Front Street/US 31 construction causing delays, some BATA routes closed during construction

Sep 16, 2014 | Intercom, Student News

Construction is currently taking place in the proximity of our main campus location. It is occurring on Munson Ave./Front St. The construction is causing backups throughout the area, especially in spots where traffic is reduced to one lane.

In addition, BATA has released this statement concerning changes in their routes:

From Tuesday, September 16 at the time of this release until construction is complete on Munson Ave./Front St. BATA bus stops on the main campus of Northwestern Michigan College at the following locations will be CLOSED:

  1. Dennos Museum on College Drive – Stop #364/328
  2. Cedar Parking Lot on College Drive – Stop #366/326

Please use the following BATA bus stop:

  1. Rajkovich Physical Education Building – Stop #330: Picking up and dropping off at :07/:37
  2. NMC Campus Apartments – Stop #362/332: Picking up and dropping off at :06 and :36

These are inbound loops only.  If you intend to travel towards Tom’s East Bay you will have to ride out to the Hall Street Transfer Station and back around to your destination.  Please plan accordingly. Please contact the BATA Customer Service Center with any questions: (231) 941-2324. (more…)

Celebrate Constitution Day on September 17

Sep 11, 2014 | Intercom, Student News

NMC will be celebrating Constitution Day on Wednesday, September 17, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Osterlin Library’s government documents collection.  A video of NMC students, faculty, and staff reading the entire Constitution will play in the library lobby all day.  Join in the celebration with free pocket Constitutions and cake at noon.  NMC’s History faculty will also be holding a discussion forum at 6:00 p.m. in Scholars Hall, room 109.  Everyone is welcome! (more…)