Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest!

Congratulations to NMC’s Student Life team, winners of the 2018 Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest and the coveted contest trophy!

The winning submission was determined via applause-o-meter at the NMC Holiday Party Friday, Dec. 14. Other outstanding entries included the Business Office, Dennos Museum Center, Extended Education and the University Center! We’re already looking forward to NEXT year!

Media Mentions for December 17, 2018

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.

Culinary institute, chefs celebrate retiring director’s legacy
Record-Eagle, Dec. 15

The “Building Skills Competition” Pits NMC Vs TBA Students
Ticker, Dec. 13

Rotary Charities announces fall grant recipients
Ticker, Dec. 12
Record-Eagle, Dec. 13

Marine industry expects worker shortage. So what are the jobs like?
Cleveland Plain-Dealer, Dec. 11

Yen Yoga and Fitness Classes for NMC Employees

Exclusive offer from Yen Yoga for NMC employees and those authorized for employee tuition waivers! Purchase a 30-class package for $40 with a 100% tuition waiver (normally a $360 value). Start your classes anytime, December through April; expires 12 months after purchase date. Easy 2-step sign-up: 1) call NMC Extended Educational Services at (231) 995-1700 to enroll; 2) then call Yen Yoga and Fitness at (231) 421-5496 to sign up for your first class. With more than 115 classes a week (check schedule at yenyogafitness.com), Yen is Northern Michigan’s largest class-based fitness studio, offering yoga, indoor cycling, group fitness, TRX and more. Teachers and staff at Yen know that walking into a yoga or fitness studio can be intimidating at first, so they strive to create an environment that is welcoming and non-judgmental – emphasizing mind, body, spirit and joy.

Wellness Updates

Tips for how to MAINTAIN and NOT GAIN this holiday season!

Welcome NMC’s new Well-Being Coordinator from Blue Cross:

Marissa Jarrett
mjarrett@bcbsm.com
(313) 296-9306

Marissa’s BIO can be seen HERE.

 

Upcoming Wellness Break- DESK EXERCISES

Join Marissa as she guides you through exercises you can do at your desk to help you maintain posture, calorie burning, and muscle balance. Optional: water bottle to use as a weight.

Monday- December 17, 2018

10 a.m.- University Center 106

12 p.m.-Les Biederman 206

2 p.m.- Great Lakes 111

3 p.m.- Parsons Stulen 112