Benefits corner
Read about open enrollment dates and employee wellness in this edition of the HR benefits corner. (more…)
Employee anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Aero Park Professional Testing Center announces approval to deliver FCC exams
The Aero Park Professional Testing Center has received approval to deliver the written licensure and certification exams for the Federal Communications Commission (www.fcc.gov). Inquiries about exams offered and the application process can be directed to David Crawford at 231-995-2247 or dcrawford@nmc.edu. (more…)
International Education Week event scheduled announced
International Education Week is November 16-22. The week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education and celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. It was first held in 2000 and is now celebrated in more than 100 countries around the world. Read more about International Education Week’s beginnings here.
The following scheduled events are sponsored by NMC Office of International Services & Service Learning, Dennos Museum Center, NMC Student Life, Sodexo, International Affairs Forum, TCAPS, and the NMC International Club. See our Schedule of Events here.
US-Brazil Connect Fellowship Program seeking applicants
Attention faculty! Do you know a student that might be interested in the US-Brazil Connect Fellowship Program? This trip is for those who enjoy traveling and exploring world cultures. For those who have a passion for teaching, making new friends, and helping others. For those who would enjoy the role of global leadership and linguistic ambassadorship. If so, they may be a strong candidate for our 2015 US-Brazil Connect Fellowship Program! Please pass this information along to them.
For the third year, NMC is offering an exciting foreign study and cultural exchange opportunity with US-Brazil Connect (USBC). Students (Fellows) will travel to beautiful Brazil in the summer of 2015, where they will assist in teaching English skills to high school students, take part in enriching travel excursions and educational activities, make life-long friends and invaluable cross-cultural connections, and experience one of the most gracious and vibrant societies in modern Latin America. (more…)
Welcome to NMC!
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff!
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Black Friday Fun Day at the Dennos Museum Center
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College presents its second annual Black Friday Fun Day on November 28, 2014, 10:00am – 5:00pm. Regular museum admission applies – $4 for children 3-12; $6 for individuals 13+; free for members and NMC students with ID. (more…)
CIE’s Friday Forum for November focuses on the cost of textbooks
Friday Forums will occur one Friday each month through April. These forums are brought to you by the Center for Instructional Excellence which supports student learning by encouraging faculty-driven initiatives, promoting development of faculty knowledge, and recognizing the achievement of excellence. November’s Friday Forum will take place on Friday, Nov. 7 from noon-1:30pm in Founders Hall 110 and addresses the question: Textbooks cost how much?! Lunch is provided, good conversation is guaranteed.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 5 to Rita Kucera at rkucera@nmc.edu.
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Forum to be held Nov. 10- Ebola: What you need to know
A panel of medical experts and NPR’s global health correspondent will discuss the Ebola epidemic in western Africa and what northern Michigan residents need to know about the disease at a special free International Affairs Forum event Nov. 10 at the Hagerty Center. (more…)
NMC Technology Help Desk- Tech tips: Google Hangouts
Google Hangouts is now available on all NMC accounts! Google Hangouts lets you send messages (text and chat), make voice and video calls and share photos with friends and colleagues. Google Hangouts allows you to get messages and calls directly through your NMC Google account on your computer, phone or tablet so you can get connected when you want. Use Hangouts in your NMC Email to chat when at your desk and use the App on your mobile devices when you’re on-the-go. (more…)
Tech program exploration day and food drive
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College is offering a fun and unique way to give back to the community while getting an up-close look at some of the most exciting new technology available on campus
Saturday Nov. 8, business communications students will host an Exploration Day at NMC’s Aero Park Laboratory building from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. to benefit the NMC Food for Thought “Fill the Pantries: Food Drive Challenge.”
Community members of all ages are invited to explore and play with some of the latest equipment from NMC programs including a 3D printer, unmanned aerial vehicles, flight simulators, robots, remotely operated submarine and more!
Suggested admission is 10 non-perishable food items or $5 per person. Food and funds collected will help fill shelves at 51 area food pantries.
The NMC Food for Thought “Fill the Pantries: Food Drive Challenge” is a semester long service learning project that pairs NMC professional communications students and the Northwest Food Coalition. In 2013, with the help of the community, the challenge brought in more than 25,000 items to battle food insecurity. Food will be delivered to the pantries in time for Thanksgiving.
Release date: October 31, 2014
For more information:
Kristy McDonald
NMC Instructor
(231) 995-1059
kmcdonald@nmc.edu
Sara Goodchild
Student Media Contact
(231) 492-5825
goodch2@mail.nmc.edu
Tech program exploration day and food drive
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College is offering a fun and unique way to give back to the community while getting an up-close look at some of the most exciting new technology available on campus
Saturday Nov. 8, business communications students will host an Exploration Day at NMC’s Aero Park Laboratory building from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. to benefit the NMC Food for Thought “Fill the Pantries: Food Drive Challenge.”
Community members of all ages are invited to explore and play with some of the latest equipment from NMC programs including a 3D printer, unmanned aerial vehicles, flight simulators, robots, remotely operated submarine and more!
Suggested admission is 10 non-perishable food items or $5 per person. Food and funds collected will help fill shelves at 51 area food pantries.
The NMC Food for Thought “Fill the Pantries: Food Drive Challenge” is a semester long service learning project that pairs NMC professional communications students and the Northwest Food Coalition. In 2013, with the help of the community, the challenge brought in more than 25,000 items to battle food insecurity. Food will be delivered to the pantries in time for Thanksgiving.
Release date: October 31, 2014
For more information:
Kristy McDonald
NMC Instructor
(231) 995-1059
kmcdonald@nmc.edu
Sara Goodchild
Student Media Contact
(231) 492-5825
goodch2@mail.nmc.edu
Man Up: Stopping Violence towards Women through Youth and Social Advocacy
This presentation will be led by Jimmie Briggs, an Athena Fellow, Barnard Medal of Distinction recipient, and award-winning journalist and educator. It will take place Wednesday, November 19, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in the Milliken Auditorium. The event is free to students and $15 for community members. Tickets can be purchased at the Dennos Museum Box Office.
This is an NMC Global Opportunities event in partnership with the NMC Student Life Office and NMC’s International Education Week. Please join us to address shared challenges and concerns, to listen to fellow community members, and engage with one another. (more…)
Passport Student Lecture Series continues Nov. 20 with focus on China
NMC International Services and Service Learning presents their Passport Student Lecture Series for November with international students Sichong Yan (on left side of photo) and He Sen Cai (on right) who will speak to attendees about China.The lecture will take place on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 12:15 – 1:00 pm in Founders Hall, room 110. Guests are invited to bring lunch and/or coffee to enjoy while they listen.
Innovation Grants deadline extended to Jan. 15
The deadline for the fall semester’s round of Innovation Grant applications has been extended to Thursday, January 15, 2015.
To submit an innovation grant click here »
Or check out the “quick links” on the NMC Foundation’s home page at www.nmc.edu/foundation
Please note that ALL applicants are required to do a 2-5 minute presentation for the committee plus plan 5 minutes for Q&A. (more…)
Welcome to NMC!
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Veterans Day events on campus Nov. 11
NMC will pay tribute to its enrolled and employed veterans with a series of events set for Veterans Day, November 11. Here is a list of the events taking place on Veterans Day. (more…)
Mariners Memorial to take place Nov. 10
The community is invited to attend the 39th annual Mariners Memorial Service at noon Monday, November 10 in the courtyard of the Great Lakes Maritime Academy on NMC’s Great Lakes Campus. (more…)