Remember: NMC Employee Holiday Party tonight

Dec 14, 2012 | Intercom

REMEMBER: NMC Employee Holiday Party, Friday, December 12, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Hagerty Center at Great Lakes Campus

Thank you  for your participation in the annual     food drive to benefit Father Fred Foundation patrons.

Here is the list of items most needed in case you plan to shop today and bring your donations to the Holiday Party ~

Pantry Items:

Please help Father Fred Foundation work toward less sugar, salt and fat in pantry foods.

  • Canned pork and beans
  • Canned stews/chili
  • Canned tuna/chicken packed in water
  • Evaporated/powdered milk
  • Lower sodium canned soups
  • Canned fruit packed in water or its own juice
  • Peanut butter
  • Canned kidney/navy beans
  • Canned pastas/hash
  • Rice – all varieties
  • Tomato sauce/diced
  • Hot cereal
  • Unsweetened cold cereal
  • Pancake mixes/syrup
  • Please, no expired food
  • Donations of meat (wild or domestic) require special processing to be used by the food pantry. Please call (231) 947-2055, in advance, for details.
  • Single-serving size options are useful for our homeless guests.

Personal care items:

  • Bar soap
  • Razors
  • Deodorant
  • Shampoo
  • Diapers, especially sizes 4, 5, & 6
  • Baby wipes
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes
  • Laundry soap

United Way campaign update

Dec 14, 2012 | Intercom

DON’T STOP NOW!

So far we’ve raised $3,867, which is 77% of our $5,000 goal for the annual United Way Campaign. Remember, you may designate your gift to the local non-profit organization of your choice – Cherryland Humane Society, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Women’s Resource Center, Northwestern Michigan College’s Annual Campaign – the list is large!

The NMC United Way Campaign will end on Friday, December 21. Please be a hero to a community member or organization struggling to make it back to 100% from recent economic challenges. The whole community will benefit!

If you’ve misplaced the donation form sent to you last month, or need more information, please contact Cheri Paul in Human Resources at cpaul@nmc.edu or 5-1026. Thank you.

Kudos

Dec 14, 2012 | Intercom

Kudos to everyone involved in the remodel of our gym. Just returned today for the first time since the new equipment was installed, and it’s a great improvement and a good deal for employees at $30 a semester! ‘Tis the season…

Employee anniversaries

Dec 14, 2012 | Intercom

The following employees are celebrating an anniversary. Please join us in congratulating them!

Julie Doyal Program Coordinator – Extended Educational Services 7 years
Pete LaCourse Coordinator – Physical Education 22 years
Steve Ursell International Aviation Instructional Coordinator 3 years

Lost and found

Dec 14, 2012 | Intercom, Student News

If you’re missing anything, make sure to check out the lost and found in West Hall.  All manner of items are turned in on a regular basis.  So if you’ve lost it, check and see if someone has found it for you.

 

 

To Friends and Students of Jill Hinds

Dec 13, 2012 | Intercom

We are asking for words of encouragement and support for Jill in this difficult time. Just write whatever comes to mind. It could be a good memory, or kindness, student achievement, or something funny. We know that Jill has touched many lives in a very good and positive way and she would greatly appreciate hearing from all of you. In a recent conversation Lisa had with Jill, she shared that teaching was one of the most important things that she did and she was very proud to hear of her students’ achievements.

Please pass this along to anyone you know who would like to participate.

Please send any email messages to Lisa Schulte or Colleen Zanotti and we will print it out and get it to her.
Or if you may send a card to her home.

Address: 386 Neuman, Traverse City, MI 49684

Thank you all for your participation.

Regards,

Lisa and Colleen, (students and friends of Jill)


There’s still time to support our community!

Dec 10, 2012 | Intercom

We’re at 75% of our $5,000 goal for the annual United Way Campaign. Please consider
a gift to help our neighbors in need.

If you’ve misplaced the donation form sent to you last month, or need more information, please contact Cheri Paul in Human Resources at cpaul@nmc.edu or 5-1026.

Thank you.

Employees are invited to participate in annual food drive to benefit Father Fred Foundation

Dec 7, 2012 | Intercom

Donation boxes can be found in the following locations, you can also bring your donations to the NMC Holiday Party, Friday, December 14:

  • Business Academic Office (Beckett)
  • Humanities Academic Office (Fine Arts)
  • Founders Hall
  • Student Life Office (West Hall)
  • Health Occupations Academic Office
  • Science/Math Academic Office
  • Admissions (Tanis)
  • Academic Advising (Osterlin)
  • Communications Academic Office (Scholars Hall)
  • Social Sciences Academic Office (Scholars Hall)
  • EES (UC)
  • Maritime Academy (GL Campus)
  • Hagerty Center (GL Campus)
  • Parsons Stulen (Welcome Desk)

Here are lists of the items most needed to keep their shelves stocked. Thanks for caring enough to help!

Pantry Items:

Please help Father Fred Foundation work toward less sugar, salt and fat in pantry foods.

  • Canned pork and beans
  • Canned stews/chili
  • Canned tuna/chicken packed in water
  • Evaporated/powdered milk
  • Lower sodium canned soups
  • Canned fruit packed in water or its own juice
  • Peanut butter
  • Canned kidney/navy beans
  • Canned pastas/hash
  • Rice – all varieties
  • Tomato sauce/diced
  • Hot cereal
  • Unsweetened cold cereal
  • Pancake mixes/syrup
  • Please, no expired food
  • Donations of meat (wild or domestic) require special processing to be used by the food pantry. Please call (231) 947-2055, in advance, for details.
  • Single-serving size options are useful for our homeless guests.

Personal care items:

  • Bar soap
  • Razors
  • Deodorant
  • Shampoo
  • Diapers especially sizes 4, 5, & 6
  • Baby wipes
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes
  • Laundry soap

De-stress with dogs at Osterlin during finals week

Dec 7, 2012 | Intercom, Student News

Need a snuggle?

Love on a Leash™ Therapy Dogs will be visiting the Osterlin Library during finals week to nuzzle the stress  right out of you.

Get your unconditional doggy love fix in the Reference Room on:

  • Tuesday, December 11, noon—4 pm
  • Wednesday, December 12, 11 am—3 pm
  • Thursday, December 13, 12:30—4 pm

Catering services closed over the holidays

Dec 7, 2012 | Intercom

Catering Services will be closed from Friday,  December 21st at 1:00 PM till January 2 at 6 AM.  If there is a need for Catering events prior to closing it is advised to book now. For Catering during  the first week in January it is imperative to get it to me prior to the closing date to ensure service. Email catering@nmc.edu or call my direct line at 995-1403.  As a reminder, my office hours are Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 2 PM.  If there is a need for catering events prior to closing it is advised to book now.

For catering during  the first week in January it is imperative to contact Catering Services prior to the closing date to ensure service.

Email catering@nmc.edu or call  5-1403.  As a reminder, office hours are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kudos

Dec 7, 2012 | Intercom

Kudos to Jim Gray for demonstrating good knowledge of policies and procedures to guide fellow workers on and off the job when questions arise. He consistently demonstrates outstanding knowledge and skills that he has learned over time, and uses knowledge and experience to resolve unusual problems/situations. Jim is a well-rounded leader with Professional Specialty knowledge that he has acquired and maintained while working for TCAPS and NMC.

 

Kudos to Jenny Barnes for making time in her busy schedule to share her knowledge, expertise, and advice on Excel.

 

Kudos to Jim Press and Michael Rutledge for their presentation, “The 10 Myths of the Vietnam War” at the History Center in Traverse City on November 29th. The presentation was well attended and prompted a lot of interesting discussion.

 

Kudos to Cathy McCall for organizing and providing materials for Budget Manager Training sessions in November. Kudos also to Cheryl Sullivan, Chris Ruszel, and Carol Kasper for presenting training materials during these sessions. Almost 60 budget managers attended the training again this year.

 

 

Employee Anniversaries

Dec 7, 2012 | Intercom

The following employees are celebrating an anniversary.  Please join us in congratulating them.

Ernie Dunham Warehouse Clerk 16 years
Jim Gaylord Custodian 6 years
Kim Goll Groundskeeper 24 years
Rhonda Greiner Bookstore Manager 22 years
Gail Reeves Bookkeeper Assistant – Payroll/Accounts Payable 19 years

Annual NMC Staff/Faculty/Student Appreciation Days

Dec 3, 2012 | Intercom

From now until the end of December NMC Staff, Faculty & Students will receive 20% off on all items in the Dennos Museum Store (except consignment art is only 10%)

Please show your NMC ID to the store clerk before your purchase is rung up.

The Dennos Museum hours are Monday through Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, open until 8 on Thur and 1-5 on Sun.

The First 20 Minutes of an Emergency

Dec 1, 2012 | Intercom

To ensure safety you must:

      • Recognize that an event has 0ccurred
      • Notify Campus Security at  or 995-1111 and/or 911
      • Director of Security or Director of Facilities (first on the scene as Incident Commander) (assess the event)
      • Director of Campus Security will take appropriate immediate measures for this event.
      • Director of Campus Security or Director of Facilities will notify Executive Director of Communication and Public Relations and give an assessment of the event.
      • Executive Director of Communication and Public Relations will notify the President of the college.

This information along with a comprehensive list of other topics can be found at
https://intranet.nmc.edu/depts/emergency-mngt-plan/