Sep 21, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
Autumn days may be shorter, but they bring expanding solar energy education opportunities at NMC.
This October, NMC is bundling solar energy education classes, offering four progressive courses that provide the training participants need to obtain nationally-recognized industry credentials and enter the expanding solar workforce.
Participants with prior electrical experience will find it beneficial, but the courses aren’t only for electricians. Sales and installation are the fastest-growing niches in the solar industry.
“Come in, get the training, get out and get working,” said Bill Queen, energy programs specialist at NMC, which has offered solar training since 2006.
Programs include:
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Midwest Renewable Energy Program Solar Site Assessment Certificate, Oct. 10-11
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North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioner (NABCEP) Entry Level Exam Preparation, Oct. 28-Nov. 1
The Solar Site Assessment program requires one to two courses depending on prior level of experience and training.
The NABCEP entry level exam assures employers that a student has specific knowledge and skill required for entry level solar industry work. The 40-hour, one-week intensive preparation course provides a broad overview of the solar industry, markets, technical equipment, operation, site assessment, systems, and much more. The exam is offered on the Saturday following the course.
Students who already have entry level knowledge and experience may be interested in new Solar Design and Installation training, Oct. 14-18. Participants will gain system design installation experience while working on battery charging and grid connected systems in the lab.
This course utilizes NMC’s newest 3.8 KW grid connected solar array, which will be dismantled and reassembled as part of the course. Upon completion students will receive 32 hours of credit toward the advance training requirements for NABCEP installer certification exam.
For more information and to register, visit www.nmc.edu/energy or call the NMC Extended Education office at 231- 995-1701.
Sep 20, 2013 | Intercom
Sep 19, 2013 | Intercom
Joseph R. Sanok’s new book, Mental Wellness Parenting: A Remarkably Simple Approach to Making Parenting Easier is now available in paperback. Here are some of the comments about the book:
“Joseph’s book is invaluable! The book covers common parenting concerns without bogging you down with lengthy case examples and it delivers simple techniques parents can use, it gets to the point and gives parents quick summaries that they can return to as they practice the skills!!”
MERCEDES STANLEY, MSW, Family Therapist/Coach, Founder, The Parenting Skill
“Joe has taken the complicated task of navigating through parenthood and simplified it with practical ideas and simple approaches. It’s a great quick read and easy enough for anyone to follow. As an added bonus, you will also get some great articles that he has written on other topics.”
JENNA FLEMING, School Counselor, Mom, and Founder of LiveWell North Austin
“No one teaches us how to be parents. As a counselor and a parent, I’ve read tons of parenting books. This one is by far, the simplest, and easiest to understand and implement. Mental Wellness Parenting just makes sense. It’s like having Joe as your own personal parenting coach. I really felt like I could take this information and apply it right away in my own home and with all my clients who are in search of parenting help.”
JANEEN HERSKOVITZ, Counselor, Mom, and Founder Puzzle Peace Counseling
Sep 19, 2013 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Allie Bayster joined NMC as Materials Clerk in the Bookstore on September 16, 2013. She can be reached at 995-1289 or abayster@nmc.edu.
Allie grew up and graduated from high school in East Jordan. She has a son who is four years old. Previously Allie worked at LexaMar Corporation working in the quality department. In her free time she enjoys reading, hiking, watching movies and spending time with her son. A fun fact about Allie: she’s a Harry Potter fanatic!
Sep 18, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present the return of The Golden Dragon Acrobats from China on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $25 in advance, $28 at the door, $22 for Museum Members plus a $2 processing fee. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Museum Box office at 231-995-1553 or on line at www.dennosmuseum.org. Also at www.MyNorthTickets.com or 1-800-836-0717.
The ancient art of Chinese acrobatics has developed as one of the most popular art forms among the Chinese people, one that has evolved into many forms of performance – including dance, opera, martial arts and sports. The impact of Chinese acrobatics, however, goes far beyond the boundaries of performance, and serves an important role in the cultural exchange between China and Western nations.
The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than 25 centuries ago, and are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premier Chinese acrobatic touring company of today.
The reputation of The Golden Dragon Acrobats is solidly rooted in their attention to artistic details that are unparalleled in the art form. By combining award-winning acrobatics, theatrical techniques and traditional dance with spectacular costumes, the Golden Dragon Acrobats present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.
“We are very excited to have the Golden Dragon Acrobats return” says Gene Jenneman, Museum Director. ”There are still foot prints on the acoustical ceiling panels of Milliken Auditorium from their first performance here and last year’s show had everyone’s heart stopped over the amazing “tower of chairs” act. I have seen numerous Chinese acrobatic acts at the Performing Arts Fair in Guangzhou, China. This group matches the quality and performing capacity of any acrobatic group I saw there.”
This concert season is made possible at the Dennos Museum Center with support from the Begonia Foundation, the Robert T and Ruth Haidt Trust, and the Osterlin Performance Endowment with media support from WNMC 90.7 and TV 29&8. Housing for the performers is provided by the Cambria Suites and Country Inn.
The Dennos Museum Center is open daily 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursday’s until 8 PM and Sundays 1-5 PM. For more information on the Museum and its programs, go to www.dennosmuseum.org or call 231-995-1055.
Sep 18, 2013 | Intercom
A HUGE THANK YOU to the team that set up and took down the tables/chairs, infrastructure and equipment for the 80 volunteers/participants who served our students during the 2013 Pine Palooza event (in almost 90 degree heat). The team includes Ed Blough, Brian VanSipe, Tony Hansen, Tony MacGirr, Jerry Cook, Dave Sexton, Todd Haines, Steve Dix, Robert Scott, Patrick Tesner, Jim White, and Paul Perry. We served over 700 students with free food and student services information/resources during Pine Palooza. We want to thank all involved who made this event possible (we know we’ve missed some names along the way). Thank you again!!!
Sep 17, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College presents the 2013-2014 Community Cinema series of films in partnership with WCMU. All films will be shown at 7:00 pm in Milliken Auditorium free of charge, and include light refreshments and a panel discussion led by area leaders and scholars. More info can be found at: http://www.dennosmuseum.org/events/community-cinema.html
Community Cinema is a community outreach project of CMU Public Television and the Dennos Museum Center. These screening events are part of the ITVS (Independent Television Service) Community Cinema program. Free screenings of Independent Lens films will be held the first Thursday of most months October 2013 through May 2014. For more on the Independent Cinema series, including upcoming dates and films, visit WCMU.org/TV.html.
Films are screened with captions. Milliken Auditorium now features a hearing loop for those with hearing impairments. Additional arrangements for a sign language interpreter can be made by contacting Linda Dielman at dielm1lk@cmich.edu or 989-774-3562. Interested in being a panel member for a discussion? Contact Jason Dake, Curator of Education, at jdake@nmc.edu.
Thursday, October 3, 2013 – 7pm
The Graduates/Los Graduados (2013) – The Graduates/Los Graduados, a new documentary from filmmaker Bernardo Ruiz, explores the many roots of the Latino dropout crisis through the eyes of six inspiring young students from across the United States who are part of an on-going effort to increase graduation rates for a growing Latino population. Much more than a survey of contemporary policy debates, the student profiles in The Graduates offer a first-hand perspective on the challenges facing many Latino high school students, including over-crowded schools, crime-ridden neighborhoods, , teen pregnancy, and pressure to contribute to the family finances. The Graduates/Los Graduados is an eye-opening introduction to many of the determined and resilient young people who will shape America’s future.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 – 7pm
The State of Arizona (2013) – This vérité documentary captures the explosive emotions and complex realities behind Arizona’s headline-grabbing struggle with illegal immigration. Tracking the year after Arizona passes SB1070, its controversial “papers please” law, the film tells the stories of Arizonans on all sides of this divisive issue and depicts a state and its people testing the edges of our democratic values.
Thursday, December 5, 2013 – 7pm
TBD
Thursday, February 6, 2014 – 7pm
Las Marthas (2014) – Las Marthas is a documentary about an extraordinary rite of passage in Laredo, Texas where Mexican-American debutantes are presented at a grand Colonial ball dressed as American revolutionaries – a border tradition that’s 114 years old.
Thursday, March 6, 2014 – 7pm
The Trials of Muhammed Ali (2013) – The Trials of Muhammad Ali is a feature-length documentary film covering Ali’s toughest bout, his battle to overturn the five-year prison sentence he received for refusing U.S. military service. This is not a boxing film. It is a fight film tracing a formative period in Ali’s life, one that is remarkably unknown to young people today and tragically neglected by those who remember him as a boxer, but overlook how controversial he was when he first took center stage.
Thursday, April 3, 2014 – 7pm
Medora (2013) – Medora follows the down-but-not-out Medora Hornets varsity basketball team over the course of the 2011 season, capturing the players’ stories both on and off the court. The Hornets were riding a brutal losing streak when we arrived, and the team’s struggle to compete bears eerie resonances with the town’s fight for survival.
Thursday, May 1, 2014 – 7pm
The New Black (2013) – The New Black is a documentary that tells the story of how the African-American community is grappling with the gay rights issue in light of the recent gay marriage movement and the fight over civil rights. The film documents activists, families and clergy on both sides of the campaign to legalize gay marriage and examines homophobia in the black community’s institutional pillar—the black church and reveals the Christian right wing’s strategy of exploiting this phenomenon in order to pursue an anti-gay political agenda.
The Dennos Museum Center is open daily 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursdays until 8 PM, and Sundays 1-5 PM. Admission is $6.00 adults, $4.00 for children and free to museum members. For more information on the Museum and its programs, go to www.dennosmuseum.org or call 231-995-1055. The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1410 College Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686, at the entrance to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.
Sep 17, 2013 | Intercom
If you are currently covered by one of NMC’s medical plans, remember that our insurance does not cover accidents involving a motor vehicle. Language about this exclusion is listed on the Benefit Summary for both Core and HDHP plans, located on the HR Intranet page at https://intranet.nmc.edu/depts/human-resources/salaries-benefits/index.html. This change took place on 7/1/09, when we had several meetings to explain it. If you would like to read the communication which was sent out at that time, you can find it at S:\Human Resources\Public.
What does this mean for you? This exclusion means that you need to be sure that your automobile insurance is indicated as primary for injuries due to an accident. If you have any questions regarding this or other benefits, feel free to contact HR at 995-1362 or 995-1025.
Sep 17, 2013 | Intercom, Tech Tips
If you are you responsible for ordering toner (HP, KM and other) and copy paper (white and colored) for your department, read on…
- There is a special FOAPAL Organization to charge for toner and paper purchases: Org 2332. Use your Fund, Account, and Program, but substitute 2332 for the Org.
- Requisitions for toner (all except KM) or special colored paper need be completed in Banner under the Purchase Order form FPAREQN.
- To order HP toner, there is a new link to find pricing from Laser Printer Technologies. Find the list here.
- Requests for KM toner or white or colored paper need to be made internally. For KM toner model numbers, contact Ernie Dunham at 5-1128 or edunham@nmc.edu. Refer to the Stores Catalog for paper options. To order, complete a Stores Requisition.
- If you do not have Banner Finance Access to Org 2332, you just need to enter a Help Desk ticket. Create your Technology Help Desk ticket using Request Type: Security Access – 2. Finance
Questions? Contact Alison @ 5-1044 or athornton@nmc.edu
Sep 17, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
The stars have aligned! This October 4-5 the inaugural Midwest Space Fest will be hosted in Traverse City, in conjunction with World Astronomy Week. Carolyn McKellar, executive director of the new festival, attended NMC and enjoyed countless visits to Rogers Observatory. She later went on to attend Michigan State University.
From a free solar viewing at Open Space Park hosted by the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS), to free indoor exhibits, activities and more, the event is sure to spark the interest of space novices and experts alike. The Fest will culminate with Alex Filippenko’s presentation on “Dark Energy and the Runaway Universe.” A member of the National Academy of Sciences, Filippenko is best known for his many appearances in the popular History Channel series, “The Universe,” and in the History Channel documentary, “STAR TREK: Secrets of The Universe.”
The festival concludes Saturday evening at the Open Space with a public “Star Party” that offers participants multiple telescope viewings of the night sky.
We hope you’ll come out to support this exciting new star-crossed event!
For information about tickets and to learn more about the event, read this article from CBS.
Sep 15, 2013 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating anniversaries soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Jerry Achenbach Superintendent of Maritime Academy 3 years
Aaron Beach Director of Human Resources 3 years
Laura Carmickle Senior Programmer/Analyst & Solution Architect 25 years
Margaret Fox Office Manager – Health Occupations Academic Area 16 years
Julie Hansen Veteran Affairs & Records/Registration Assistant 14 years
Jim Nelson Science/Math Instructor 11 years
Jan Neumann Office Manager – Resource Development 16 years
Cari Noga Writer – Public Relations Specialist 7 years
Donna Palmer Executive Assistant – University Center 15 years
Jean Rokos Health Occupations Instructor 32 years
Joseph Sanok Counselor 3 years
Krissy Steinebach Bookkeeper – Accounts Payable 5 years
Sep 15, 2013 | Intercom
Are you looking for career opportunities or a job on campus? Find it here! https://jobs.nmc.edu/
Sep 13, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
This is the final week to take the journey to New Guinea and the exotic world of birds-of-paradise with “Birds of Paradise: Amazing Avian Evolution,” a National Geographic Traveling Exhibition now at the Dennos Museum Center of Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, Michigan.
This spectacular exhibition that reveals all 39 species of these elusive birds for the first time showcasing the groundbreaking research of photographer Tim Laman and Cornell Lab of Ornithology scientist Edwin Scholes, featuring the extravagant plumage, crazy courtship dances and bizarre behaviors of these extraordinary birds closes Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 5 PM.
Admission to the Dennos Museum Center during the run of this special exhibition is $10 for adults and $5 for children and museum members.
The Dennos Museum Center is open daily 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursday’s until 8 PM and Sundays 1-5 PM. For more information on the Museum and its programs, go to www.dennosmuseum.org or call 231-995-1055. The Dennos Museum Center is located at 1410 College Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686, at the entrance to the campus of Northwestern Michigan College.
Sep 12, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
NMC’s 2013 Constitution Day seminar
The United States’ Response to the Chemical Weapons Attacks in Syria: Charting a New Course in Foreign Policy or just Stumbling Along?
This event will be hosted by John Zachman with distinguished guest speaker Jack Segal. Zachman is a political science instructor at NMC. Segal is the former principal foreign policy and political advisor to the NATO Joint Force Commander in Afghanistan.
Attendees will be asked to participate in a thoughtful discussion after Zachman and Segal present key information and analyses regarding the conflict in Syria, the American response, and the roles of other actors in the world community. All are welcome.
When: 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17
Where: NMC Main Campus, Osterlin Bldg Rm 203
For more information: jzachman@nmc.edu
Sep 12, 2013 | Intercom
When the International Affairs Forum held its first lecture twenty years ago, a fresh-faced politician named Bill Clinton occupied the Oval Office. In New York, the World Trade Center had been bombed—for the first time. An expanding NATO and the European Union ushered in a new era in Europe. NAFTA changed the Western Hemisphere’s economic formula. Middle East adversaries shook hands at the White House, while the Soviet Union’s demise raised hopes of a new era of peace and stability.
The pace of worldwide events shows no sign of slowing down in the next two decades. Neither does the IAF, whose membership stands at an all-time high as its twentieth anniversary season kicks off this month.
“For two decades, northern Michigan has been able to interact firsthand with some of the most important voices* in international affairs, from policy makers to journalists, from academics to diplomats and generals,” said IAF board co-chairman Jack Segal. “Today, the reality of the decade-long struggle against radicalism and a new spectrum of challenges underscore the important role the IAF must play.”
The IAF will renew its commitment to that role with special events throughout the 2013-14 season, which begins Sept 19 with “Putin’s Russia: Partner or Adversary,” presented by John Beyrle, U.S. Ambassador to Russia from 2008-2012. The Muskegon native will explore how US-Russian relations have arguably dipped, in the last year, to their lowest point since the Cold War.
Beyrle will be followed by retired diplomat Michael Metrinko speaking on “Iran and the United States: Time for a Reset?” on Oct. 17. With a deep background in Persian culture, language and history, Metrinko served in Iran during the two-year period leading up to the Iranian Revolution in 1979 and was held as a hostage for 444 days. During captivity, he gave no ground to his captors despite threats, beatings and months of solitary confinement.
A special Founders reception honoring original IAF board members will be held before the Oct. 17 lecture.
The fall half of the 2013-14 series concludes Nov. 21 with Robert Rehak, cultural attaché at the Czech Embassy in Washington, speaking on “The Czech Nation: From Nazi and Communist Oppression to Democracy.”
Audiences will notice a revamped lecture format this season – shorter, more focused lectures with more audience interaction, a la the popular live and online TED talks. Board member Debbie Rough said that’s an effort to reach out to new target audiences, including younger professionals.
“We want to create new opportunities for younger people to understand the global forces that are shaping their lives. Because this audience is extremely busy, our challenge is to package information in a way that will be appealing and informative,” Rough said.
To make its content yet more accessible, IAF lectures are now rebroadcast on UpNorth TV public access cable television three times a week, and available online for streaming on demand. Board members also produce “Beyond the Headlines,” a roundtable-style interview program that focuses on current foreign affairs issues and airs on UpNorth TV.
In the winter/spring half of the series, the IAF will turn its attention to Asia, leading up to the culminating event of the anniversary season: the area’s first two-day conference on China. “China Today: Competitor or Partner” is set for June 5-6, 2014 at the Hagerty Center and Dennos Museum.
The conference will showcase the ties that are rapidly expanding between northern Michigan and China in the areas of business, education and cultural exchanges, and bring in speakers to address topics that will help northern Michigan better understand and benefit from these growing cross-Pacific ties.
The IAF is part of the NMC Foundation and is an affiliate of the World Affairs Council of America. As a non-profit, any extra funds collected go toward NMC student scholarships.
All lectures are held in the Dennos Museum Center’s Milliken Auditorium on the NMC campus at 6 p.m., with a reception prior to the lecture from 5:15 to 6 p.m. Admission is free to all students and educators, and $10 for others. Subscriber tickets for the entire season are available; visit www.nmc.edu/iaf or call (231) 995-1700 for more information.
* Prominent past IAF speakers:
- James A. Baker, Chief of Staff to Presidents Reagan and George H.W.Bush (2003)
- Actor, soldier and author Benjamin Busch, a northern Michigan resident (2012)
- David Broder, the late Washington Post political journalist (2006, 2009)
- Rajmohan Gandhi, grandson of India’s Mohandas Gandhi (2011)
- Dr. Terrie Taylor, of Traverse City and Malawi, on her work battling malaria in Malawi (2012)
- Ambassadors to Brazil, Greece, Iraq, Israel, Pakistan, Russia, Ukraine, the former Soviet Union and multiple African nations
- Noted professors from Dartmouth, Yale, Barnard College/Columbia University, Michigan and Michigan State
Sep 12, 2013 | Intercom, Student News
NMC Outreach Services proudly present their Passport series showcasing 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.
The first lecture of the series will be in Founders Hall, room 110, on Thursday September 19 (tomorrow) at 12:15 p.m. and will feature Edris Fana, a student who is studying here from Afghanistan. Guests can bring lunch and/or coffee to enjoy while they listen.
Sep 12, 2013 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Cortnie Thompson joined NMC as the Associate Supervisory in Residence Life on September 3, 2013. She can be reached at 995-1401, or cthompson@nmc.edu.
Cortnie grew up in Ithaca, MI and went to college at Saginaw Valley State University where she graduated with a degree in Communication. She held a retail job for a year after college while also volunteering at the Child and Family Services of Saginaw as a Sexual Victim Advocate before coming to NMC. Cortnie loves to read, go out to see movies, and do just about anything outdoors! A few interesting facts about Cortnie: She can say the alphabet backwards from memory, and she was on the SVSU Club Dodgeball team for four years and in her third year her team took the National Title!
Sep 11, 2013 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Steve Rice joined NMC as an Accounting Instructor in the Business Academic Area on August 15, 2013. He can be reached at 995-1163, by knocking on the door of Beckett Building, Room 114, or srice@nmc.edu.
Steve and his family have lived in Traverse City for the last 8 years. He is one of a family of four which includes his wife, Kimberly, age ? and two sons, Benjamin, age 9 and Samuel, age 6. In addition, they have a pet Small Mouth Bass, appropriately named, “Billy.”
Steve’s background is in business, teaching at the university level, and ministry (both church and para church settings). His real love is teaching and seeing the light bulb come on. His hobbies include reading, writing, exercising, and “coffeeing out loud”, also known as heart felt dialogue over coffee.
