(Caption reads: The juke box placed in the cafeteria by the College Council at students‟ request stands silent. The box has been turned down low because of faculty pressure. Students will not play the machine because it is impossible to hear it. It looks like students will have to wait until the Union is built to have a place of their own. – Nor’Wester, January 19, 1962)
25 Years Ago:
Celebrity lecture speaker was author (Paper Lion), amateur athlete, and actor George Plimpton.
NMC saved $60,000 in interest by the early payoff of the federal loans which had helped finance the building of East and West Halls.
Last week, 7 and 4 News invited both NMC President Timothy J. Nelson and Traverse City Chamber of Commerce President Doug Luciani to watch and comment on President Obama’s State of the Union Address.
For more specific event information, call the phone number listed or online www.nmc.edu/news. Dennos Museum Center exhibits: visit www.dennosmuseum.org for more information.
Tuesday, January 31 Brown-bag panel discussion led by Eric Daigh, “A Contemporary Perspective: Heroes & Inspiration,” 12-1:30 p.m., Dennos Museum Center. 995-1055
FEBRUARY
Thursday, February 2 WCMU Community Cinema, More Than a Month, 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission.
Friday, February 3 Billy Branch concert, 8 p.m, Milliken Auditorium. 995-1533
Friday, February 3 Public Viewing Night, 9-11 p.m, $2/person; $5/family, Rogers Observatory, 995-2300
Wednesday, February 8 Lobdell’s, A Teaching Restaurant opens for lunch Tues-Thurs. For reservation, call 995-3120
Wednesday, February 8 Blood Drive, 12-6 p.m., West Hall Conference Room.
Sunday, February 12 NMC Children’s Choirs directed by Jeffrey Cobb, Stephanie Schall-Brazee and Todd Vipond, 3 p.m., Lars Hockstad Auditorium. General admission. $10 adults, $5 seniors (62 and older) and children (12 and younger).
Tickets available at the door. 995-1338
Thursday, February 16 International Affairs Forum lecture by Ian Brzezinski, “NATO in the 21st Century: Relevance or Irrelevance?” 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission for current students and educators. 995-1700
Friday, February 17 Luncheon/Lecture, “Michigan and the Civil War,” Noon, University Center. 995-1700
Saturday, February 18 Festival of Foods, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oleson Center. 995-1700
Saturday, February 18 Stanislav performance, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1533
Monday, February 20 Speaker Paula Allen, “Against All Odds: Women Around the World Demand Justice,” 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission.
Friday, February 24 Tasters’ Guild Auction, 7 p.m., Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus. 995-1021
Saturday, February 25 Marcus Roberts concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1533
Monday, February 28 NMC Board of Trustees meeting, 5:30 p.m., Oleson Center. 995-1010
The deadline is approaching for NMC faculty and staff to submit a 2012 NMC Barbecue Proposal for funding a special NMC project. Proposal submission forms are available online at www.nmc.edu/barbecue.
The deadline for submitting proposals is noon on Friday, January 27, 2012.
Last month, the Wellness Committee survey sent to NMC regular employees on wellness; following are two questions we asked, along with the responses:
1. Have you recently given thought to making lifestyle changes that would result in better health (such as smoking cessation, better eating habits, increased physical activity)?
Yes 82%
No 18%
2. If yes, how far did you get in making lifestyle changes for better health?
I thought about making a change but went no further. 14%
I started to make changes but they didn’t last for more than a week. 16%
I made changes that lasted for a few months. 17%
I made lifestyle changes that I’m still following. 52%
KUDOS to the 52% who said they have made lasting lifestyle changes! The Wellness Committee wants to help the remaining 48% achieve their goal!
NMC counselor Joseph Sanok will facilitate an interactive learning session on how to make lasting changes this year. Food, diet, exercise, or other lifestyle changes will be discussed. This is the first of an ongoing series by multiple presenters to meet your wellness needs as expressed on the Wellness Survey.
Joseph Sanok is also owner of Mental Wellness Counseling and is a frequent speaker about a variety of psychological issues. He has Master’s degrees in Counseling Psychology and Community Counseling from Western Michigan University. As well, he is no stranger to making goals in the New Year as he successfully formed the habit of flossing his teeth in 2009.
Date: Friday, January 27
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Place: Oleson Center Room 112
Bring your lunch if you’d like – healthy snacks will be provided.
Please accept this invitation from the Wellness Committee as we work toward bringing a “Culture of Wellness” to NMC! We will videotape the session for those unable to attend.
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Jerry Cook Custodian — 13 years
Stephanie Davis Librarian — 2 years
Jan Oliver Director of Educational Media Technologies — 11 years
POSITION VACANCIES
Following are positions currently open at NMC. For detailed information on externally posted positions, please visit NMC’s web page at www.nmc.edu/jobs Information on internal postings has been emailed.
Carol Zaremba sends a “hello” from Florida to her friends at NMC. She and her husband are renting a home on a nature preserve in The Villages for five months this winter. She wrote, “I do enjoy the Intercom. I sit here and read it and think about the cold weather and lack of sunshine and wonder if I should go back inside and put on some sunscreen.”
Managing and Organizing Your Digital Photos Wed, Jan. 25, 6-9 pm., in University Center Rm. 205 Learn how to store, organize, and work with all those digital photos on your computer (or still in your camera) in this hands-on workshop with Steve Stanton. $45 ($12 with employee tuition waiver).
Intro to Photoshop Elements Wed, Feb. 1 & 8, 9 am-noon, in University Center Rm. 08 Using Photoshop Elements software, instructor Tom Auch will show you how to sharpen out-of-focus pictures, touch up faces, fix red-eye, enhance outdoor shots, and prepare photos to send via email. $85 ($18 with employee tuition waiver).
iPhotography Basics Thurs, Feb. 23, 1-4 pm, in University Center Rm. 216 Got an Apple iPhone? Want to know how to take pictures and share them via email or text message? You can even improve image quality with a review of editing apps. Bring your iPhone. $39 ($9 with employee tuition waiver).
Call 995-1700 to register for a class. About 20 noncredit classes begin each week throughout January, February and March. Browse all the classes at www.nmc.edu/ees.
Friday, January 20, 2012 8:00 PM If you’re not already a “Haggis Head” you will be after hearing this traveling band of musicians who play the music of Ireland and Scotland in a multi-influence style of Celtic rock. Music that will have lovers of both Irish music and rock raising their glasses with cheerful abandon.
Saturday, January 28, 2012 8:00 PM As America’s premier gospel choir, every concert is an enthusiastic roller coaster ride of singing & dancing; a gospel celebration! Their harmonious songs of love hope & inspiration will touch the depths of your soul, lift your spirit & take your breath away!
Friday, February 3, 2012 8:00 PM Billy Branch is an award winning blues harp player who has recorded and/or performed with an incredible list of Blues legends including: Muddy Waters, Big Walter Horton, Son Seals, Lonnie Brooks, Koko Taylor, Johnny Winter, and Albert King. “Billy Branch is a Bluesman; Billy Branch is the Blues.”
Tickets may be purchased online wwww.dennosmuseum.org or call the box office at 231-995-1553.
Just a reminder note: When giving someone a temporary tag, please mention to them that it allows them to park in the regular parking lots, but not in meter, handicap, loading and service vehicle spaces, or any other specifically-designated spaces.
Tuesday, January 31 Brown-bag panel discussion led by Eric Daigh, “A Contemporary Perspective: Heroes & Inspiration,” 12-1:30 p.m., Dennos Museum Center. 995-1055
FEBRUARY
Thursday, February 2 WCMU Community Cinema, More Than a Month, 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission.
Friday, February 3 Billy Branch concert, 8 p.m, Milliken Auditorium. 995-1533
Friday, February 3 Public Viewing Night, 8-10 p.m, $2/person; $5/family, Rogers Observatory, 995-2300
Sunday, February 12 NMC Children’s Choirs directed by Jeffrey Cobb, Stephanie Schall-Brazee and Todd Vipond, 3 p.m., Lars Hockstad Auditorium. General admission. $10 adults, $5 seniors (62 and older) and children (12 and younger). Tickets available at the door. 995-1338
Thursday, February 16 International Affairs Forum lecture by Ian Brzezinski, “NATO in the 21st Century: Relevance or Irrelevance?” 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission for current students and educators. 995-1700
Friday, February 17 Luncheon/Lecture, “Michigan and the Civil War,” Noon, University Center. 995-1700
Saturday, February 18 Festival of Foods, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oleson Center. 995-1700
Saturday, February 18 Stanislav performance, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1533
Monday, February 20 Speaker Paula Allen, “Against All Odds: Women Around the World Demand Justice,” 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission.
Friday, February 24 Tasters’ Guild Auction, 7 p.m., Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus. 995-1021
Saturday, February 25 Marcus Roberts concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1533
Monday, February 28 NMC Board of Trustees meeting, 5:30 p.m., Oleson Center. 995-1010
Here are some highlights from the December 23, 2011 issue of the NMC Intercom.
The full issue is linked below. You’ll need an NMC ID and password to download it.
During the holidays, consider introducing your visiting family and friends to the wonders inside the Dennos Museum Center (closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1), then don your warm apparel to stroll main campus to enjoy the array of outdoor sculptures.
THIS MONTH IN NMC HISTORY FOR DECEMBER
50 Years Ago:
Sunday December 3, 1961 was the date of the Dedication Ceremony for the Mark Osterlin Library. Bernard Rink, College Librarian, urged the public to “participate in the dedication of this new cultural asset.” (Right: photo of the architect handing over the library key to Les Biederman and Mr. Rink).
25 Years Ago:
The Welding Program began an “open enrollment” policy, enabling students to begin taking the course at a choice of three-week intervals throughout the year.
NMC banned smoking in buildings, with the exception of private offices and a designated smoking area in each building.
NMC closed for a half-day in remembrance of founder Les Biederman, who died on November 29, 1986.
10 Years Ago:
In early December, there was no snow and temperatures rose to above 60 degrees, a near-record (See photo).
White Pine Press ran an article quoting international students concerned that the post-9/11 heightened airport security might impact their getting back into the United States after semester break.
From the NMC Archives at the Osterlin Library
A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the NMC Giving Tree program, which helped provide gifts for 49 students and their family members. 183 In all, we helped 49 families totaling 183 people, 139 of whom were children.
**WELLNESS, IT’S A CHOICE**
Wellness can be defined as an active process through which we become aware of and make choices toward a more successful existence. Wellness is a positive approach to living that emphasizes the whole person – the integration of the body, mind and spirit; and the appreciation that everything we do, think, feel and believe has an impact on our state of health.
As a part of embracing a culture of wellness at NMC, your Wellness Committee plans to provide weekly information and tips for healthy living – presented in a lively and engaging format. We’d like to start with a short YouTube presentation by Dr. Mike Evans. Called “23 1/2 Hours;” it addresses one lifestyle change that can enhance the quality of your life the most. Enjoy!http://www.youtube.com/user/DocMikeEvans#p/a/u/0/aUaInS6HIGo
Give a gift that lasts with a gift certificate for an Extended Education class! Choose from cooking, photography, computers, dance, fitness, and much more. Browse the selections atwww.nmc.edu/ees. Call 995-1700 to purchase a gift certificate for a specific class or an amount ($25 or more) towards any class in the “Learn for Life” schedule. Employee tuition waivers apply.
ACTION PLAN IN PROCESS
Over the past five months, President’s Council, Planning & Budget Council and the Leadership Group with the help of the Office of Research, Planning & Effectiveness (ORPE), have been working hard to implement the work of the Alignment of Planning Action Project team. This work began in August 2011 with the Grasp the Situation work, moved into the development of Strategic Outcomes and Strategic Goals, and lead to eight Board approved Strategic Goals for FY’12 and FY’13 at the November Board meeting. We now have a Strategic Plan that moves us further along in our ability to take action on our Strategic Directions and Institutional Effectiveness Criteria.
On December 9, the Leadership Group engaged in a work session whereby we turned from strategic to operational planning. Department leads will be engaging their teams in the process of developing Operational Plan A3’s for 2012-13. These plans will be due January 30, 2012. Additional materials on the planning process, including templates and key strategy documents, are available on the new ORPE intranet site and can be accessed at: intranet.nmc.edu/depts/orpe/planning/index.html
We’ll be checking and adjusting the process as we go: If you have feedback or input at any time, please feel free to send your thoughts to Karen Ruedinger at kruedinger@nmc.edu.
ACCREDITATION VISIT UPDATE
In preparation for our January 25-27 visit by a Higher Learning Commission (HLC) review team, we were required to submit two pre-work documents titled the Federal Compliance Report and the Quality Program Summary. These were released on December 14. You can access the documents on the IR website located here: www.nmc.edu/ir/accreditation/index.html under the Check Up Visit by HLC portion of the table.
The public comment period continues to run through December 25, 2011. Additional information about the process for commenting about NMC directly to the HLC is available on the website located here: www.nmc.edu/news/ (see blue panel on the right).
Here are some highlights from the December 9, 2011 issue of the NMC Intercom.
The full issue is linked below. You’ll need an NMC ID and password to download it.
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY: HOST AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Do you have a spare bedroom available? Would you like to share your culture and experiences with a student while learning about theirs? Become a host for an international student attending NMC! We have an immediate need for a host family for January for a great new aviation student from England. He is a male student who has already completed an honors degree in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire and is coming to NMC to earn his Aviation degree and get his pilot’s license. The student will have his own transportation, but would like to stay with a family during his time here. For more information please contact Lindsey Dickinson (ldickinson@nmc.edu or 5-1082).
ACCREDITATION VISIT UPDATE
As we learned at Mid-Year Opening Conference, the next step in our quality journey will be a check- up visit by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) on January 25-27, 2012. As part of that process, we are required to offer an opportunity for the community to provide comment about NMC directly to the HLC. Therefore, you might notice an ad that will run next week in the Traverse City Record- Eagle announcing this comment period. Additionally, there is a link on our NMC website www.nmc.edu/news where you and other members of the community are provided the details for sending comments directly to the HLC. Comments must be received by December 25, 2011.
The intent of the check-up visit is to provide constructive feedback on our institution, designed to help accelerate our continuous improvement journey. HLC’s motivation will be to help us improve. We are gearing up to take full advantage of their expertise and experience.
Here are some highlights from the December 2, 2011 issue of the NMC Intercom.
The full issue is linked below. You’ll need an NMC ID and password to download it.
ERIC DAIGH EXHIBITION OPENS SUNDAY, DEC. 4
NMC‟s Dennos Museum Center will host the exhibition Eric Daigh: Happiness is a Target, December 4, 2011 – April 1, 2012.
Portraitist Eric Daigh of Traverse City presents a collection of works spanning his career to date. Claiming to be a photographer sometimes and a painter at others, Daigh is probably best placed in the category of mosaic. His works often include an arrangement of small pixels, most notably pushpins that form a larger picture. Daigh won acclaim in 2009 by taking 3rd place in the inaugural ArtPrize competition, held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Since then,
Daigh has gone on to group and solo shows nationwide, commissions, collections, larger works, etc. This show will features works from the very beginning of Daigh’s career in pushpins, as well as recent work involving sculptural installations and street art.
Daigh states of his own work, “In my work I aim to explore themes of individuality and representation. My subjects are imprisoned, diluted, marginalized. Their escape, however, is imminent. Whether a symptom of corporate and social homogenization, or the four base pairs of DNA, we are products of just a small handful of variables. In five colors of plastic, you can be reproduced. I enjoy very much making something digital with my hands. I enjoy making work that requires a physical proximity. I enjoy the fact that this work travels from the intangible, the binary, to the tactile, the singular. By invoking these mediums, I hope to generate a dialogue and sentiment that has something to do with the effort, repetition, focus, discipline, absurdity, and love that went into its making. Ultimately, then, I hope those themes come crashing through the human in front of you, and spill over onto those you’re standing next to, those you know and those you have yet to know. I hope you spend more time staring at people’s faces and that you feel something in the process.”
The Dennos will host a number of programs with Eric Daigh in January 2012. For more information on the programs, call Diana Bolander, Curator of Education and Interpretation at 995-1029 or check online at www.dennosmuseum.org.
Running out of original gift ideas for family and friends?
A donation to the college on behalf of a friend or family member is meaningful and unique.
The NMC Foundation will acknowledge your tax-deductible contribution and provide you with a holiday gift card that you can present to your friend or family member.
To give the gift of learning as a tribute, please include a note with the honoree‟s name and your completed Faculty/Staff payroll pledge form (available at s:\resource development\public\fac staff gift form.doc) and send to the NMC Foundation, Founders Hall.
Thank you to those faculty and staff who have given to date. We are 25% of the way toward our 100% participation goal! Pledge your gift before December 18 and be entered in the drawing to win a free lunch for two at Lobdell’s. For more information, call 995-1021.
