Aug 29, 2023 | Intercom, International Affairs Forum, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum will launch its 30th season of events on September 22 at the Dennos Museum Center in Traverse City with a 5:30 p.m. reception followed by a 6:30 program. For in-person tickets, online livestream tickets, and all event details, visit TCIAF.com. IAF events are hybrid format; in-person events are available to livestream online. All events are free for students and educators.
- Can Democracy Win The Cyberwars?
Friday, September 22, 6:30 p.m.
In person at Dennos Museum Center & online
IAF’s 30th season begins with Alexander Evans, Ph.D., Professor in Practice of Public Policy at the London School of Economics. Dr. Evans is a former advisor to the British Prime Minister, Strategy Director in the Cabinet Office, Cyber Director in the Foreign Office, and a senior advisor to Ambassador Richard Holbrooke at the U.S. Department of State. He has been the Henry Kissinger Chair at the Library of Congress, a Senior Fellow at Yale, and a Gwilym Gibbon Fellow at Nuffield College Oxford. He was appointed an officer of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) by the late Queen Elizabeth II and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He has published widely, including in Foreign Affairs and The Economist.
Dr. Evans will discuss cyberwars in relation to Russia’s war in Ukraine, Chinese hacking, digital threats to democracy, data privacy, anticipatory policymaking, and more.
- Africa: Permanent Crises?
Thursday, October 5, 6:30 p.m.
In person at Dennos Museum Center & online
IAF welcomes Ambassador (ret.) Susan D. Page, Director of the Weiser Diplomacy Center & Professor of Practice in International Diplomacy at the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, and Professor from Practice at the University of Michigan Law School.
Amb. Page has deep expertise in international relations, particularly in Africa. Her senior level roles have included Assistant Secretary General/Special Adviser on Rule of Law, Global Focal Point Review Implementation, Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) to the United Nations Mission for Justice Support to Haiti (MINUJUSTH), first U.S. Ambassador to newly independent South Sudan, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to the African Union, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, key adviser to the peace process that resolved Africa’s longest-running civil war through international mediation, head of rule of law programs for the UN, and a foreign service regional legal advisor and political officer in East, Central, and Southern Africa.
Amb. Page will discuss the structural difficulties Africa faces for the future, including refugee crises, famine, terrorism, foreign influence by Russia & China, among other critical issues.
- Mideast Water: When The Well Runs Dry
Thursday, Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m.
In person at Dennos Museum Center & online
IAF will host a discussion on the Middle East and freshwater resources with Kaveh Madani, Ph.D., an environmental scientist, educator, and activist working at the interface of science, policy, and society. He is currently a Visiting Professor at the Centre for Environmental Policy (CEP) of the Imperial College London and a Henry Hart Rice Senior Fellow at the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University.
He has previously served as the Deputy Vice President of Iran in his position as the Deputy Head of Iran’s Department of Environment, and the Vice President of the UN Environment Assembly Bureau. He has co-authored nearly 200 publications with students and research colleagues in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Middle East on issues such as water management, environmental policy, energy systems, food security, climate change impacts and adaptation, sustainable development, and transboundary-conflicts and negotiations.
Dr. Madani will discuss the relentless drought in Iran and water scarcity in the Middle East. His work focuses on policy solutions and governance insights for complex problems involving water, energy, food, climate and environment.
Events
All regular season events are open to the public. Presentations begin at 6:30 p.m. & receptions begin at 5:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Tickets are required and available for purchase at TCIAF.com or at the door. In-person tickets are $15 per person; online livestream access is $10. Current students and educators receive free admission with school I.D. or name badge. For in-person tickets, online livestream tickets, and all event details, visit TCIAF.com.
Membership
The International Affairs Forum is a member-supported global affairs education series and a program of Northwestern Michigan College (NMC). The organization was founded in 1994 by a group of citizens eager to learn more about our nuanced world through speaker events with invited experts. IAF welcomes new members and sponsors for its 30th season September 2023 – June 2024.
Memberships start at $100 for individuals or $160 for families and include in-person admission and online livestream access to all regular season events. A newly offered online membership is customized for viewers outside the region who want to support global affairs education in northern Michigan. Learn more about IAF membership, event sponsorship, and student outreach at TCIAF.com.
Release date: AUGUST 29, 2023
For more information:
Alex Tank
Communications & Production Coordinator
International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College
(231) 995-1844
atank@nmc.edu
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Aug 29, 2023 | Emergency Management, Intercom
What is the purpose of the Team?
The Behavioral Intervention Report Team is a group of college officials, including mental health staff, that meets on a regular basis to consult and intervene early and provide support and behavioral response to students displaying varying levels of disruptive, disturbed, distressed and/or dysregulated behaviors. (more…)
Aug 29, 2023 | Intercom, Student Events
The Dennos Museum Center is hosting a dance party on Thursday, September 21 from 7-9 p.m. to welcome Hawk Owls back to campus with a joyful celebration of pride. Dance, enjoy snacks, and view art at this 18+ friendly event. Museum members, NMC employees and the public are welcome to attend. Enjoy 0 proof cocktails from Audacia Elixirs. One drink ticket provided with your reservation. Additional drink tickets available for $10 per drink at the bar. Free for NMC students and staff.
Aug 29, 2023 | Intercom, Student News
Student Health Services 2023 Walk-In Flu Shot Clinic will be held in Les Biederman room 106.
Dates:
- Monday, September 11, 10 a.m.–noon
- Tuesday, September 19, 1–3 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 27, 10 a.m.–noon
- Thursday, October 5, 1–3 p.m.
If you can’t make these dates, please call (231) 995-1255 to schedule an appointment. As a reminder, our office does not bill insurance, although we do offer a reduced rate of $20 for staff and $15 per student. If you have NMC insurance, any charges will be processed as in previous years.
Aug 28, 2023 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
NMC’s Dental Assistant program has joined other community partners to open United We Smile, a dental clinic in Traverse City offering free care to children. Beckie Wooters, the Director of NMC’s Dental Assistant program, said that she hopes the partnership with the clinic will inspire more people to become dental assistants, too.
Read the full article here.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Aug 28, 2023 | Intercom, Media Mentions
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. We want to share your media involvement too. Please send information about your NMC-related interview or appearance to publicrelations@nmc.edu. If possible, please include a link to the piece and information about where and when it was used.
Please note access to some stories may be limited by paywalls set up by the media outlet. This includes the Traverse City Record-Eagle, which limits free clicks to five per month. You may also read Record-Eagle articles in the print edition at the NMC Library.
Leland filmmaker says go fly a kite
Glen Arbor Sun, Aug. 28
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Aug 28, 2023 | Intercom
Dear Colleagues:
The college is seeking nominations for the following open seats on NMC’s Governance Councils:
Planning and Budget Council
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- 1 At-Large
- 1 Staff
- 1 Maintenance-Custodial
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- 1 Faculty
- 1 Staff
- 1 Maintenance-Custodial
The terms for these positions will commence on September 1, 2023. The term of office is three years, with a limit of two consecutive terms. Terms end August 31 of the third year in office. Further criteria for service and responsibilities for each council are attached.
Your active participation in our shared governance system is greatly encouraged. You may also nominate a colleague other than yourself for council membership, but must have the nominee’s permission before submitting their name.
Please send your interest and/or nominations to the President’s Office via email by 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
Thank you,
President’s Office
1701 E. Front Street
Traverse City, MI
nmcpresident@nmc.edu
Phone: (231) 995-1010
Aug 25, 2023 | Intercom, Tech Tips
Join Alison Thornton at an upcoming Quick Bytes class to learn about technology available to employees at NMC. Each class is one hour, full of information and includes time for questions. To support collaboration and connection, please ensure your camera is on during our session.
Quick Bytes courses can now be found in NEOED. To access the learner catalog:
- From the MyNMC home page select Talent Portal
- Select NeoEd Talent Suite
- On the left-hand menu, click Training
- Select Course Catalog
- From here, you can browse courses or search for the specific course you want to take. All current Quick Bytes classes are listed with an * (asterisk) at the beginning, so they show up at the beginning of the course catalog.
To Enroll, click on View Classes under the course you are interested in to see the session times, then click on the session time you would like (you must CLICK the session to activate the Enroll button) and then click Enroll.
Canva Advanced
Wednesday, September 20, Noon–1 p.m. or Monday, October 23, Noon–1 p.m.
Canva has new and exciting potential! This is an advanced class on using Canva techniques such as photos, frames, color palettes, and filters, as well as, creating a reusable custom template.
Canva New Features
Wednesday, September 27, Noon–1 p.m. or Monday, October 30, Noon–1 p.m.
Covering new features such as presentations and docs, draw, resizing designs, magic features, text to images features, instant styles and layouts, using your designs on Instagram and the campus monitors and more!
Is there a specific topic that you’d like to see featured in an upcoming Quick Bytes class that you don’t see listed above? Email athornton@nmc.edu.
Aug 23, 2023 | Intercom
4:30 p.m., NMC Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus, Room 211
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
Aug 21, 2023 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thanks to the volunteers assisting with Wednesday’s orientation and upcoming Welcome Week activities. We appreciate that you are taking the time to welcome our new students during the start of the semester.
More volunteers are still needed. If you would like to help, please use this form to sign up for specific events/shifts.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Aug 21, 2023 | Intercom, Media Mentions
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. We want to share your media involvement too. Please send information about your NMC-related interview or appearance to publicrelations@nmc.edu. If possible, please include a link to the piece and information about where and when it was used.
Please note access to some stories may be limited by paywalls set up by the media outlet. This includes the Traverse City Record-Eagle, which limits free clicks to five per month. You may also read Record-Eagle articles in the print edition at the NMC Library.
Water knows no borders
Northern Express, Aug. 20
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Aug 21, 2023 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Kirk Waterstripe! Kirk was a huge help to Shannon McCann and Annie Callahan, two of our very popular College for Kids instructors (All Aboard the Hogwarts Express and STEM classes). Kudos to Kirk Waterstripe for going above and beyond to assist the College for Kids instructors in the Health and Science Building this summer (showcasing our chemistry labs to the community!). Thank you for being a special friend to Hogwarts and to our super science-y Hawk Owls!
Kudos to Dave Weaver! Thank you to Dave Weaver for supplying keyboards from our NMC e-waste, helping us recycle and learn! The College for Kids students greatly enjoyed the experience of taking them apart and learning how real keyboards work.
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
Aug 21, 2023 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
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- Bilal Sheikh – Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
- Megan Bylsma – Major Gifts Officer
- Ruby Barden – Audio Technology Assistant
- Laura Korch – Ceramics/Fine Arts Instructor
- Corbin Thompson – Residence Hall Manager
- Keith Kasper – Adjunct Flight Instructor
- Abby Sprenkle – Adjunct Communications Instructor
- Zak Peter – Adjunct Culinary Instructor
- Bernadette Stremlow – Student Writing Center
- Brian Grossnickle – Adjunct Ceramics Instructor
- Benjamin Herman – Adjunct Construction Technology
- Heidi Hess – Adjunct Culinary Instructor
Aug 21, 2023 | HR Corner, Intercom
The following NMC employees were recently promoted. Congratulations!
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- Grant McKay – Health Occupations Instructor
- Katy Knight – Student Life Office Manager
Aug 18, 2023 | Intercom, Student News
The family of Dr. Kari Kahler has made the following arrangements to celebrate her life as a wife, mother and more than four-decade employee of Northwestern Michigan College:
Saturday, Aug. 26
Visitation for family and friends: 1- 2 p.m.
Celebration of life service: 2 p.m.
Both at Hagerty Conference Center, NMC’s Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front St.
Read her obituary and leave a tribute here. Donate to a memorial scholarship in her honor here. Read NMC President Nick Nissley’s message to campus here and find out about grief support service here.
Aug 16, 2023 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY— Northwestern Michigan College congratulates the 190 students who made the summer semester Dean’s List, earning a grade point average of 3.5 or above out of a possible 4.0 while taking five or more credits.
The full list is available here.
Aug 15, 2023 | Intercom
Good Day NMC Employees,
We here at NMC are here to support you through this difficult time of losing our friend and colleague Kari Kahler and want to offer a reminder about Ulliance Life Advisor EAP services (800-448-8326). These services are free to you to use as needed and completely confidential. You can call 24/7 to set up an appointment with a counselor or coach.
In addition, we are arranging a grief group this week (Friday, Aug. 18 at 1–2 p.m. in TJNIC 106/107) with Ulliance and we hope that you are able to attend. Please add the date/time/location to your calendar. A Masters Level Clinician will conduct a critical incident stress debriefing on site and offer 1:1 support following the group. If you would like to meet with Megan from Ulliance after the group meeting please reply to this email (including myself only) and she will work on scheduling time with you between 2–5 p.m. Let me know the window of time that you are available and I will get back to you with your scheduled time.
Please review as needed the following PDF materials sent to us by Ulliance on grief and let us know if you need extra support.
Please share this information with any other employees that might benefit from this opportunity if they did not receive it.
Sincerely,
Hollie
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Hollie DeWalt (she/her) PHR, SHRM-CP
Total Rewards Coordinator
Human Resources Department (University Center Campus)
1701 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone: (231) 995-1350
Fax: (231) 995-1590
Aug 14, 2023 | Intercom
Traverse City — The Building & Site committee of Northwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August 17 in the President’s Conference Room of the Tanis Building on NMC’s main campus, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City. The official meeting notice is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
