May 2, 2019 | HR Corner, Intercom
Friday May 10 Wellness Presentation
Desk Ergonomics for Back Health
Please welcome Dr. Bradley Schiller from Back on Track Chiropractic.
He will review proper ergonomics for your office environment- we will use computer labs so everyone has a desk and chair to practice!
- 10:00 a.m. Main Campus– Les Biederman 35/37 Computer Lab
- 12:00 p.m. Great Lakes Campus 210 Computer Lab
Monday- May 20
WALK FOR WELL-BEING
Join your well-being consultant, Marissa.
- Walking strengthens your heart and lungs and tones your muscles.
- When walking, your feet land with less impact than in other sports. This reduces chances of muscle, bone, and joint injury
- Regular walking improves your cholesterol levels and lowers your risk of heart disease. And it helps you control your blood sugar if you have diabetes.
- Walking is a weight-bearing activity, which helps maintain bone density. This can help prevent osteoporosis.
- Taking walks can help you relax and manage stress.
- 10 a.m.- Great Lakes- meet in front of main entrance
- 12 noon- Parsons Stulen- meet in front of main entrance
- 2 p.m.- University Center- meet in front of entrance to EES
- 3 p.m.- Main Campus meet in front of Founders Hall
May 1, 2019 | Intercom
Read about what our Training Services team is up to including upcoming classes that you may be able to take for free using the tuition reimbursement benefit: https://mailchi.mp/nmc/nmc-training-services-may-2019-newsletter
This month’s topics include the Michigan Lean Conference, local “Companies To Watch”, SMI Aerospace, upcoming workshops and more!
May 1, 2019 | Intercom, Student News
May 1, 2019
It’s never too late to finish what you started.
Marilyn Dear, 70, (right) will exemplify that truth Saturday, when she accepts her associate degree at NMC’s 2019 commencement ceremony, finishing what she started more than 50 years ago.
“I’m so excited,” said the Traverse City mother of five sons, whose grade point average entitles her to wear the yellow stole of Phi Theta Kappa, the international community college honor society, with her cap and gown. “I’m going to hang this diploma up on the wall and be proud I finished.”
Until Saturday, Dear shared the position of more than 1 million fellow Michigan residents — some college, but no credential to show for it. Helping that group of people attain credentials is key to closing Michigan’s talent gap, says Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. NMC President Tim Nelson agrees.
“It’s a big need for the state, and community colleges are in position to help figure out how to meet that need,” he said in a recent interview.
Dear started at Schoolcraft Community College immediately after high school graduation in 1966, but dropped out after two semesters to join a friend on a trip to California. In Denver she met the man who would become her husband, Jerry Dear. A move back to Michigan, marriage, family, a move to Traverse City and work occupied the next four decades, and the 28 credits she’d earned at Schoolcraft sat parked on a shelf.
In 2011 her job was eliminated. Her children were grown. Dear seized her opportunity.
“I thought, ‘let’s go back to school,’ “ she said.
She was pleasantly surprised to discover the Schoolcraft credits transferred to NMC. “That was part of the reason I was encouraged to finish,” she said.
NMC Director of Advising Lindsey Dickinson said her office works with each student to make the most of any existing credits.
“We know how crucial it is for incoming students,” said Dickinson, who transferred from NMC herself in 2002. “We work one-on-one with students to help them maximize transfer credits towards completion at NMC.”
After taking just one business class, Dear found a new job, at Knorr Marketing in Traverse City. She’s been a working student ever since, taking one or two classes a semester, once taking a year off when work was busy, but always returning. She finds school invigorating.
“It’s healthy, because it’s making my brain work,” she said. “As I get older, I think that’s only a plus.”
Dear will miss some of her favorite instructors — business instructor Nicole Fewins and Tom Gordon in history. She’s not sure how she’ll celebrate. She will have more time to train for the triathlons she does annually. She might visit her son who lives in New York City. Her sons might have something planned, too.
“My kids want to celebrate big,” she said.
Apr 30, 2019 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC’s Dance department will present Dance Mix 2019 at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 5 in Milliken Auditorium.
Under the director of Dorothy Eisenstein, the annual end-of-year concert will feature choreography by NMC faculty, students and guest artists.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for students and seniors and available at mynorthtickets.com at and the door. Call (800) 836-0717 for more information.
For more information:
Dorothy Eisenstein
NMC Dance Department
deisenstein@nmc.edu
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
Apr 29, 2019 | Intercom, Media Mentions
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past week. 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 Osterlin Library.
From script to screen
Record-Eagle, April 28
International Sculpture Day at the Dennos Museum
TV 9 & 10, April 26
Area educators honored at OPIEs
Record-Eagle, April 25
Push for free books at NMC
Record-Eagle, April 25
BBQ tickets now on sale
UpNorthLive, April 22
Apr 29, 2019 | Intercom, Tech Tips
Your amazingly powerful browser can carry you through the ocean of public and private web sites, and be the vessel that provides you directions (bookmarks), new lands (extensions), care (clear browsing data), maintenance (settings), and more as you journey through the vast ocean of the web.
Professional Development Institute is pleased to announce a new training on internet browsers. The focus of this training will be the Chrome browser with comparisons to Firefox and Edge browsers. If you don’t know the capabilities of browsers, you are missing key components to sailing the high seas of the web with ease! Come join me as we delve into browsers. What is the experience YOU are missing if you are not using your browser to its full capacity?
Pick from one of these upcoming training dates:
- Wednesday, May 15 in Osterlin 113 from 12-1 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 21 in Great Lakes 210 from 12-1 p.m.
- Thursday, May 23 in University Center 205 from 12-1 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 28 in Osterlin 113 from 3-4 p.m.
Register Here for Unleashing Your Amazingly Powerful Browser
Apr 25, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
Dear Staff,
Thank you for your input and involvement at our last Staff Council forum in November; we found it very insightful and informative, and hope that you also found it beneficial. As it is our goal to facilitate a culture of transparency and communication, your Staff Council would like to invite you to attend our next all-staff forum Thursday, May 9 at 3 p.m. in the Scholars Hall auditorium (SH 109).
At this forum, we will review the following topics:
- The Experiential Learning Institute (Brandon Everest & Kristy McDonald)
- Staff’s role in the EL process, areas of application and participation
- Benchmarking updates (Mark Liebling)
- Plus staff compensation questions and concerns
- Presidential search committee and updates
- Professional Development
- Staff-specific professional development ideas
- Feedback to the Staff Council
- General Q & A
- Thoughts about holding future Staff Council forums on other campuses
We on the Staff Council look forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
Staff Council
Dan Goodchild, Chair
Lisa Thomas, Vice-Chair
Kevin D’Alessandro, Secretary
Steve Kellman
Sarah Mavis
Heather Robinson
Hollie DeWalt, At-Large Member
Chad Schenkelberger, PBC Rep.
Judy Arnold, Policy Council Rep.
Mark Liebling, POC
Apr 25, 2019 | Intercom, Student Events, Student News
Join the NMC Magazine staff on Wednesday, May 1 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in Fine Arts 115 to celebrate our creative community at the “In Brief” magazine release party. Come meet the staff and enjoy short readings, visual art, and light refreshments.
Apr 25, 2019 | Announcements & News, Intercom
The new summer catalog of NMC lifelong learning classes is now available at nmc.edu/ees. There are 317 enrichment opportunities for adults and children of all ages. Informal, short classes are taught by local experts on topics ranging from cooking to fitness, recreation, dance, dog training, watercolors, woodworking, fiction writing, QuickBooks and more. The popular Northern Naturalist classes explore area habitats, wildlife, mushroom and tree identification, birding, and more. Four new Botany Tours highlight ecosystems at Port Oneida, Lost Lake Bog, Kehl Lake Natural Area and Good Harbor Beach. To use your NMC Employee Tuition Waiver, you must register by phone with Extended Education at 995-1700. Subscribe to NMC EES e-newsletters here.
Apr 25, 2019 | HR Corner, Intercom
April Wellness Newsletter- go here
May Wellness Breaks
Friday- May 10- Desk Ergonomics for Back Health
Please welcome Dr. Bradley Schiller from Back on Track Chiropractic.
He will review proper ergonomics for your office environment- we will use computer labs so everyone has a desk and chair to practice!
- 10 a.m. Main Campus- Les Biederman 35/37 Computer Lab
- 12 p.m. Great Lakes Campus 210 Computer Lab
Monday- May 20 Walk for Well-being
Join your well-being consultant, Marissa.
- Walking strengthens your heart and lungs and tones your muscles.
- When walking, your feet land with less impact than in other sports. This reduces chances of muscle, bone, and joint injury
- Regular walking improves your cholesterol levels and lowers your risk of heart disease. And it helps you control your blood sugar if you have diabetes.
- Walking is a weight-bearing activity, which helps maintain bone density. This can help prevent osteoporosis.
- Taking walks can help you relax and manage stress.
- 10 a.m.- Great Lakes- meet in front of main entrance
- Noon- Parsons Stulen- meet in front of main entrance
- 2 p.m.- University Center- meet in front of entrance to EES
- 3 p.m.- Main Campus meet in front of Founders Hall
Apr 25, 2019 | HR Corner, Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Apr 25, 2019 | HR Corner, Intercom
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find them here! jobs.nmc.edu. (more…)
Apr 23, 2019 | Intercom, Student News
On Thursday, April 25, between 2 and 5 p.m., the Null Squad Paintball Team will hold a food drive in the Health & Science Building lobby near the NMC Bookstore to help fill the NMC Food Pantry. Please bring items to donate.
Apr 23, 2019 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC’s International Affairs Forum will mark World Press Freedom Day Tuesday, April 30 with a presentation by Rami Khouri, Beirut-based journalist and international commentator and professor of journalism at the American University in Beirut.
Set for 6 p.m. at Traverse City’s State Theatre, the event is an opportunity to evaluate press freedom around the world and pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession. In 2018, 53 journalists were killed in the line of duty and more than 250 imprisoned.
Dialogue on stage will be facilitated by Jacob Wheeler, NMC journalism instructor and adviser to the student-run White Pine Press newspaper. The event will include recognition of local journalists. Tickets are $5 and free to students, educators, and journalists.
Release date: April 23, 2019
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Karen Segal
International Affairs Forum co-chair
(231) 715-6064
karenpsegal@gmail.com
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
Apr 23, 2019 | Intercom, President Updates
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
Notable Accomplishments provided by Faculty and Staff
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Directions (SD) and Institutional Effectiveness Criteria (IE) are provided where possible. (more…)
Apr 22, 2019 | Intercom, Media Mentions
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past week. 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 Osterlin Library.
Building Skills showdown May 1
Record-Eagle, April 17
MTM on the road: Great Lakes Culinary Institute
TV 9 & 10, April 17
Technology Career Fair April 23
Record-Eagle, April 17
Great Lakes Maritime Academy shows off ship at open house
UpNorthLive, April 14
Recognizing our volunteers, this month and every month
Record-Eagle, April 12
Apr 22, 2019 | Intercom, Student Events, Student News
Tuesday, April 30 at 6 p.m. at the State Theatre
Rami Khouri, internationally acclaimed journalist, commentator, author, and professor at American University of Beirut, speaks with clarity and authority on the challenges facing journalism — and journalists — today.
Tickets are $5.00 and FREE to students, educators and journalists. Call (231) 947-3446 to reserve your seat.
Apr 18, 2019 | HR Corner, Intercom
KUDOS– (praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved) defined by Merriam-Webster.com
Submit a Kudos here.
Kudos to Sharon Angel, Custodial Staff: Throughout the year, Sharon has gone above and beyond her job requirements/duties in maintaining the Fine Arts Building. Concrete illustrations of Sharon’s commitment to the college were displayed in the tremendous amount of additional work she put into preparing the Fine Arts Building for our Re-dedication Celebration in September, as well as our Humanities Open House in November. Not only did Sharon work tirelessly in the evenings to prepare the building for these special events, she also showed her support for the Humanities Area by attending both of these events during her off-hours. We are so fortunate to have someone who not only cares about her work, but also cares about her work impacts others!
Kudos to the NMC Foundation Office: The Annual Taste of Success Scholarship Event was held on Friday April 12, 2019. This group of people embody what a collaboration should look like. From planning throughout the year, to the night of the event, all of the members of the department were willing to go the extra step to make sure the event was top notch. Special “night of kudos” to handling all the details from silent auction to check in and check out, as well as being willing to stand out in the cold and wind and direct traffic.
Kudos to Lindsey Lipke and Troy Kierczynski: Kudos to Troy and Lindsey for their work to streamline and organize travel financials/reimbursements for the China Trip. This was a bit more complicated than the typical business trip. We appreciate your help.
