Dec 15, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
As a collaborative series of programs in its second year, Embrace the Dream brings together many institutions throughout the Grand Traverse region to provide free or low-cost programming for the public to experience in early 2014. This year’s partners include Dennos Museum Center; Northwestern Michigan College Student Life; History Center Traverse City; Building Bridges With Music; Great Lakes Children’s Museum; State Theater; Traverse Area District Library; Traverse City Human Rights Commission; and the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. As its mission, Embrace the Dream is a collaboration founded upon the values of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., engaging the whole of our community through programming that inspires social justice and equality for all people. (more…)
Dec 14, 2013 | Intercom
Are you a new member of the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) for 2014? Don’t forget that HR needs written documentation of your Health Savings Account (HSA) account number and routing number by Friday, 12/27/13, in order to be ready for the 1/10/14 deposit from NMC. You can scan this information and send it to HR electronically, mail it, or drop it off at HR’s office at the UC. If you will not have your account set up in time or if you cannot set it up because your Flexible Spending Account still has money in it on 12/31/13, please contact HR by emailing Kelly Westphal or Carol Kasper so we can put your deposit on hold.
Dec 13, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College has been gifted a selection of seven original screen prints by the noted American artist Andy Warhol (1928-1987). The prints date from 1970-1986. (more…)
Dec 12, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
Happy Holidays from the Dennos Museum Store! Appreciation days have begun at the Museum Store. NMC staff, faculty and students will receive 20% off all items except consignment (this is always ONLY 10%) through the end of December. Please tell the Museum Store clerk that you are staff or student before they ring the sale.
Museum Store hours are Monday-Saturday 10-5, open till 8 Thursday, and Sunday 1-5.
Dec 12, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
Tony Sauerbrey, NMC’s Unmanned Systems Program Director was interviewed for a piece on Amazon’s plans to use unmanned aerial vehicles to deliver products as soon as 2015. The article appears in USA Today’s Education section.
Dec 12, 2013 | Intercom
The Business Office would like everyone to be aware that the IRS mileage rate has changed to 56 cents per mile for business travel. It is effective January 1, 2014. (more…)
Dec 11, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
The winning Holiday Card was illustrated and designed by NMC Visual Communications student Christine Zoutendyk.About the card Christine says, “Inspiration for the design of this card originates from the ATYPi Typography Conference I attended in Amsterdam, Netherlands. My attendance could not have happened without the generous donors and supporters of the Global Opportunities Fund.”
Congrats Christine!
Dec 11, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
MDOT wants to know how well it’s maintaining northern Michigan highways in the winter and would like your help! Become a “Road Watcher” and you’ll be randomly asked to fill out surveys regarding the conditions of travel along specific routes in the area. If you travel any of these routes with frequency, please consider becoming a watcher. Your input can help improve driving conditions for you, your family and all other travelers along that route. (more…)
Dec 11, 2013 | Intercom
It’s hard to believe we’re half way through the 2013/14 Fiscal Year. The December/January time frame is a perfect time to review your progress both individually and as a department against your FY’14 goals. Tips for how to run a check meeting are included here.
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Dec 10, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center, in partnership with Northwestern Michigan College Student Life, Interlochen Center for the Arts, and Traverse City High School, will present a collaborative exhibition, January 16 – 20, 2014, with an opening reception on Thursday, January 16 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. (more…)
Dec 9, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
Support W.O.W. (Women on the Water) and purchase a gift certificate for a 30 minute massage at Van SkyHock Family Chiropractic for just $15! (more…)
Dec 9, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
The following hours will be observed for food locations for the holiday break.
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Dec 8, 2013 | Intercom
Direct deposits for the December 27, 2013 pay will be handled like they always are and available in your bank account first thing Friday morning. However, paper paychecks for 12/27/13 will be mailed to employees via US postal mail and not delivered to your department for distribution.
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Dec 8, 2013 | Intercom
Kudos to the following individuals! (more…)
Dec 7, 2013 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Dec 7, 2013 | Intercom
Are you looking for career opportunities or a job on campus? Find it here! https://jobs.nmc.edu/
Dec 7, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center, under a contract with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, is providing educational programing opportunities for approximately 130 students with disabilities currently enrolled at the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District. (more…)
Dec 7, 2013 | Intercom
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