Nov 18, 2014 | Intercom
The NMC Holiday Party will be held Friday, December 12, 2014 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hagerty Center on our Great Lakes Campus.
Employees and retirees are asked to please remember to RSVP by December 5, 2014 if you plan to attend. RSVP to Cheri Paul at (231) 995-1026 or cpaul@nmc.edu.
New this year: Instead of our usual food drive, we’ll be collecting winter clothing at the party (coats, hats, scarves and gloves) to donate to the Father Fred Foundation. Update: New and gently used items are acceptable! Also, beginning Monday, December 1, you’ll find large red barrels in various campus locations for the collection of clothing drive items. Feel free to use them to donate whether or not you can attend the party!
Also NEW this year: A photographer will be at the party to take a group shot of everyone, including guests! Immediately following the 6 p.m. prize drawing, we’ll gather to have our picture taken.
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Nov 17, 2014 | Intercom
Peggy Shinn recently transitioned to the full-time position of Accounting Assistant in the Business Office on November 2, 2014. Peggy can be reached at (231) 995-11942 or pshinn@nmc.edu. (more…)
Nov 15, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Copies of A Colorful Cast, a newly-published retrospective chronicling the rise of visual arts in the Grand Traverse Region and the legacy and rich history of the NMC Art Department, are now available for purchase.
Conceived by retired NMC art department chairman Paul Welch, written by local author Heather Shumaker, stewarded by NMC archivist Ann Swaney and designed by NMC Visual Communications students, A Colorful Cast highlights the men and women who created a wave of visual arts in the Grand Traverse Region and celebrates the role that NMC played in building regional interest in visual arts. The galleries, the studios and the festivals that now draw thousands to our region all were influenced by the vibrant learning environment of Northwestern Michigan College and the artists who have gathered and learned here.
Copies of A Colorful Cast are $29.95 and are available at the NMC Bookstore, Dennos Museum Store, at Horizon Books in downtown Traverse City and through the NMC Foundation by calling (231) 995-1021. Proceeds from the sale of A Colorful Cast will go to support visual arts scholarships at Northwestern Michigan College.
Release date: November 25, 2014
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
Nov 14, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
What is it?
#GivingTuesday is a worldwide call to action to celebrate generosity during the holiday season. NMC is joining the third annual event December 2, and invites you to do so, too.
But I’m not wealthy.
You don’t have to be a world leader or a millionaire to give back. #GivingTuesday is about everyday people coming together to do extraordinary things with small acts of philanthropy.
Hmm. Tell me more.
Getting involved is easy. Watch the video for ideas. Give a tweet, give a dollar, give the gift of education! Follow the hashtags #GivingTuesday and #YouMeNMC on Facebook and Twitter to join the fun, spread the word to your friends and give because it helps. Please join us on December 2!
Nov 14, 2014 | Intercom
Kudos to the following individuals and departments!
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Nov 14, 2014 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Nov 14, 2014 | Intercom
Zack Light will be away from NMC until Dec. 5 while he teaches master’s classes with fellow NMC faculty member Doug Zernow, in Kunzelsau, Germany. Jean Rokos (jrokos@nmc.edu or [231] 995-1248) has graciously stepped-in to cover any Employee Wellness-related questions/initiatives in Zack’s absence.
Wellness “kudos” to Alan Beer, Becca Richardson, Jean Rokos, and Trish Strahan who all continue to run/train outdoors in the pursuit of wellness. (more…)
Nov 12, 2014 | Intercom
TRAVERSE CITY — A panel of experts from Michigan State University will discuss “Understanding Autism” as the Your Health Lecture Series revisits Traverse City on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
The program will be at 9 a.m. in the Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College and streamed live online at nmc.edu/video. Panelists include:
- Sarah N. Douglas, Ph.D., assistant professor in MSU College of Social Sciences’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies
- Laurie L. Linscott, M.A.,director of Child Development Laboratories in MSU College of Social Science’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies
- Anthony J. Richtsmeier, M.D., associate professor in MSU College of Human Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics and Human Development
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that one in 68 American children are identified with autism spectrum disorders. Expanded awareness of the condition and the application of new diagnostic criteria have contributed to the increase in prevalence over the past 40 years. The panel will discuss its effect on individuals, their families, and the health care system.
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.
The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1701 E. Front St. in Traverse City. The lecture will also be recorded and archived for later viewing.
Release date: November 12, 2014
For more information:
Dale Killingbeck
Munson Healthcare
Corporate Communications
(231) 935-3393
dkillingbeck@mhc.net
Nov 12, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
The annual Thanksgiving Day Lunch will be Thursday, November 20 at the West Hall cafeteria.
It will be an all-you-can-eat buffet running all day for $7.99
The annual lunch is sponsored by Student Life. (more…)
Nov 12, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
Join us for different cuisines from around the world during International Education Week. (more…)
Nov 12, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
For four days straight in the first week of December, managers from Sodexo will be featured each day creating culinary masterpieces at the West Hall cafeteria. Vote for your favorite manager to win Meal Madness!
- Monday, December 1: Robert Scott
- Tuesday, December 2: Roy Bartle
- Wednesday, December 3: Susan Gross
- Thursday, December 4: Patrick Tesner
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Nov 12, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — A panel of experts from Michigan State University will discuss “Understanding Autism” as the Your Health Lecture Series revisits Traverse City on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
The program will be at 9 a.m. in the Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College and streamed live online at nmc.edu/video. Panelists include:
- Sarah N. Douglas, Ph.D., assistant professor in MSU College of Social Sciences’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies
- Laurie L. Linscott, M.A.,director of Child Development Laboratories in MSU College of Social Science’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies
- Anthony J. Richtsmeier, M.D., associate professor in MSU College of Human Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics and Human Development
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that one in 68 American children are identified with autism spectrum disorders. Expanded awareness of the condition and the application of new diagnostic criteria have contributed to the increase in prevalence over the past 40 years. The panel will discuss its effect on individuals, their families, and the health care system.
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.
The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1701 E. Front St. in Traverse City. The lecture will also be recorded and archived for later viewing.
Release date: November 12, 2014
For more information:
Dale Killingbeck
Munson Healthcare
Corporate Communications
(231) 935-3393
dkillingbeck@mhc.net
Nov 11, 2014 | Intercom
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC will host an open house for prospective students interested in a new, short-format ROV pilot technician certificate program at 6 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Parsons-Stulen Building on the Aero Park campus.
Classes for the ten-week program begin Jan. 12. Students will learn the basic skills and competencies required to gain entry-level employment in the offshore marine industry as a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Pilot Technician. Graduates of the program will find:
- Global opportunities for employment in an extremely fast growing industry
- Immediate industry interviews on site upon successful completion (presently scheduled for March 19-20, 2015)
- Starting salaries range from $40,000–$50,000 with excellent benefit packages
- Applied training in electronics, hydraulics, safety, and mechanical/ROV systems
- Industry-aligned curriculum following International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) guidelines included in IMCA R 002 and IMCA R 004 standard
Highly-trained instructors have experience in the industry. Training competencies can be applied toward credit at NMC for completion of Marine Technology degrees. Prospective students must be able to obtain a U.S. passport and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card prior to enrollment.
Food will be provided. Interested students are asked to RSVP online at nmc.edu/rovtech.
Release date: November 11, 2014
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
Nov 11, 2014 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Nov 11, 2014 | Intercom
As you know, NMC embarked on a new planning process some four years ago. Our current process – Aligned Planning – utilizes the Plan, Do, Check, Adjust approach to continuous improvement and has yielded a strategic plan that is regularly reviewed and updated based on new information. These revisions help ensure that NMC is agile in responding to new opportunities and shifting priorities. (more…)
Nov 11, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
Northwestern Michigan College has been selected by Military Times magazine for its “Best for Vets: Colleges 2015” list recognizing NMC’s commitment to providing opportunities to America’s veterans.
NMC was ranked 68th out of the top 100, four-year schools nationwide. The college was placed in that group because NMC now offers three baccalaureate degrees. Other notable schools in that category include the University of Michigan which was ranked 56th. (more…)
Nov 11, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
Grand Traverse area girls will learn how to make strides in non-traditional careers at the thirteenth annual GirlTECH Friday, November 21, 2014 at NMC’s Parsons-Stulen Building.
GirlTECH was developed to encourage high school girls enrolled in any Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District school to consider non-traditional careers, defined as those careers in which women comprise 25 percent or less of the workforce.
Multiple speakers will discuss their career paths network with students. Non-traditional students from NMC and the TBA Career-Tech Center will present students with information about local training programs for high school junior and seniors and NMC programs.
Event sponsors include NMC, the American Association of University Women, Traverse Bay Area Career-Tech Center, Benzie Area Zonta Club and the Zonta Club of Leelanau County.
Nov 10, 2014 | Intercom
Here is an informal account of the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees meeting, Monday, October 27, 2014.
Details on the actions items and reports are contained in the Board Packet available online at www.nmc.edu/about/board-of-trustees/agendas/2014/102714-board-regular.pdf. (more…)
