Nov 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
TRAVERSE CITY — Lakes Michigan and Huron have risen more than three feet in two years, going from all-time record lows in 2013 to slightly above long-term averages today. Great Lakes property owners, boaters, government officials and anyone with an interest in what those rapid fluctuations mean for the lakes are invited to learn more at a May 18 seminar.
Sponsored by NMC’s Great Lakes Water Studies Institute, the seminar will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. May 18 at the Hagerty Center and is the first of a three-part series focused on understanding Great Lakes water levels and how future trends may influence our region. Subsequent seminars will be held June 22 and a future date. In an effort to help decision-makers address the challenges and opportunities posed by Great Lakes water level variability, this integrated assessment (IA) focuses on Lakes Michigan, Huron, and Erie and asks:
What environmental, social, political, and economical policy options can be implemented to better enable people, businesses, and governments to adapt to Great Lakes water level variability both now and in the future? What management actions can be implemented?
This work is part of a Great Lakes-wide investigation awarded to seven teams of U.S. and Canadian researchers for six-month planning grants. Planning grants began in March and run through August 2015. Potential adaptive strategies will be examined, and appropriate localities and partners willing to collaborate in the IA funding from the Graham Sustainability Institute at the University of Michigan will be identified.
This first community stakeholder event will include presentations and discussions from leading experts and scientists focused on Great Lakes water levels. Learn about the latest developments of a new International Great Lakes Datum (IGLD – 2020), the benchmark of how lake levels are measured, and the importance of this effort for the entire Great Lakes. Speakers and topics include:
Water Levels in the Lakes, Upcoming International Great Lakes Datum (IGLD) Update
Laura Rear McLaughlin – Mapping and Charting Program Manager
Colleen Roche, PE – Design and Development Engineering Team Lead
NOAA, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS)
Relationship of the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88) and the IGLD, Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS), Updates to Datums
Dave Rigney – Michigan geodetic advisor
NOAA, National Geodetic Survey (NGS)
Updates on Nautical Charts in the Great Lakes
Tom Loeper – Regional Navigation Manager – Great Lakes Region,
NOAA, Office of Coast Survey (OCS)
Communicating Long-term Great Lakes Regional Water Budget and Water Level Data
Dr. Drew Gronewold Ph.D. PE – Physical Scientist,
NOAA, Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL)
The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required as space is limited. Please RSVP to: water@nmc.edu and provide names of attendees and a contact number.
Release date: May 6, 2015
For more information:
Hans VanSumeren
Director, Great Lakes Water Studies Institute
(231) 995-1793
hvansumeren@nmc.edu
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Nov 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
TRAVERSE CITY — A science instructor and a social science instructor were named the 2015 winners of NMC’s annual Faculty Excellence awards at commencement ceremonies May 2.
Dr. Jerry Dobek, who teaches math and astronomy and also heads NMC’s Joseph H. Rogers Observatory is the Imogene Wise Faculty Excellence Award winner. Brian Heffner, who now leads NMC’s Police Academy, is the Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award winner. Chosen by a student selection committee, criteria for both awards include teaching excellence, rapport with students, innovation in the classroom and a sense of dedication.
Dobek began at NMC in 1989 as an adjunct instructor, and in 2002 won the Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award. He is also an NMC alumnus. In their nominations students said:
- “This professor has a ‘leave no one behind’ mentality which is evident from the beginning of each new semester. With the teacher’s consistent mentorship, you will have no doubt that you will pass.”
- “This instructor has an amazing gift and ability to teach in a way that is fun.”
- “With his real-life way of looking at math from all angles, you see and learn that yes, we use math all the time.”
Heffner began in 2007 as an adjunct instructor as well, and was hired as director of NMC’s Police Academy this past January. In their nominations, students said:
- “This instructor shows a real interest in the students and is always a positive and wonderful role model.”
- “The instructor does an excellent job engaging students from the start of class.”
- “The course material is clearly organized and I feel people that have taken these classes have learned more from the way the instructor teaches the material.”
The Faculty Excellence award was initiated by a contribution from longtime NMC benefactors Harold and Imogene Wise in 1970 and first awarded to a full-time faculty member in 1971. The Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award was created in 1999 as a companion.
See previous Imogene Wise winners »
See previous Adjunct Faculty Excellence winners »
Release date: may 5, 2015
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
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Nov 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
TRAVERSE CITY — Students entering kindergarten through grade 9 this fall who love to sing and want to improve their abilities are invited to participate in NMC’s award-winning Children’s Choir program for its 25th season beginning fall 2015.
Auditions will be held Tuesday and Thursday, June 9 and 11 from 6–8:30 p.m. in Fine Arts room 102 on NMC’s main campus. The audition involves singing the first verse of “America the Beautiful” and performing simple vocal exercises. Student placement in one of the six choirs depends on both chronological age and musical and vocal readiness. Students in kindergarten through second grade may enroll in prelude or dolce choirs without an audition. Schedule a 5-minute audition by calling (231) 995-1700.
A second round of auditions for the 2015-16 season will be held in September. Learn more about the Children’s Choir here »
Release date: May 26, 2015
For more information:
Jeff Cobb
Director of Music Programs
(231) 995-1338
jecobb@nmc.edu
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Nov 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC’s performance ensembles will take the stage for several concert this winter.
February 15: NMC Choral Concert featuring NMC Chamber Singers, Canticum Novum and the NMC Children’s Choirs. 3 p.m., Lars Hockstad Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and children (ages 12 and younger) and available at the door. Call (231) 995-1553 for more information.
February 22: NMC Music Department Recital – Chamber and choral music featuring the NMC Music Faculty and Grand Traverse Chorale. 3 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Donations taken at the door for the NMC Music Student Scholarship Fund.
February 27: NMC Concert Band – Enjoy an evening of concert band favorites. 7:30 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and children (ages 12 and younger). Admission for NMC students with student ID is free. Call the Milliken Auditorium box office at (231) 995-1553 for more information.
March 1: Pure Acappella. Join Canticum Novum and other regional a cappella groups. 3 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets available at mynorthtickets.com.
Release date: FEbruary 5, 2015
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
NMC Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
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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, 2015 | Uncategorized
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC’s performance ensembles invite you to join them for one of five upcoming holiday-themed concerts:
December 5 – The NMC Jazz Ensembles for present their Winter Jazz Ensemble Showcase! Laurie Sears directs the Jazz Lab Band and Jazz Big Band. 7:30 p.m, Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and children (ages 12 and younger). Admission for NMC students with student ID is free. Call the Milliken Auditorium box office at (231) 995-1553 for more information.
December 6 – NMC Chamber Singers and NMC Vocal Jazz Ensemble present “Sounds of the Season” featuring holiday music for voices. Jeffrey Cobb and Mike Davis direct. 7:30 p.m., Central United Methodist Church. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and children (ages 12 and younger). Tickets are available at the door. Call (231) 995-1338 for more information.
December 9 – The NMC Concert Band presents Traditional Music of the Holiday Season. Pat Brumbaugh directs a joint concert with the Northport Community Band. 7:30 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and children (ages 12 and younger). Admission for NMC students with student ID is free. Call the Milliken Auditorium box office at (231) 995-1553 for more information.
December 13 -14 – The NMC Grand Traverse Chorale and Children’s Choir join the Traverse Symphony Orchestra for “Home for the Holidays.” Come be a part of this wonderful tradition! 7:30 p.m Dec. 13, 3 p.m. Dec. 14, both at Lars Hockstad Auditorium. Call the TSO at (231) 947-7120 for more information.
Release date: November 19, 2014
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
