May 31, 2019 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — More than 500 young anglers are expected at the fourteenth annual Rotary Kids Free Fishing Day, set for 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at NMC’s Great Lakes Campus, 715 E Front St., Traverse City.
This is a free event for kids to fish with the help of caring community volunteers. It is a collaborative event, offered to the community since 2006 by several partner organizations. Last year, more than 500 kids participated. This year, even more kids are expected to hook one of the 750 rainbow trout to be stocked in in the Great Lakes Campus harbor.
More than 60 volunteers assist with equipment set-up, fish cleaning, and kids’ safety. The event also features fish painting by the Great Lakes Children’s Museum, free pizza and new this year the GOREC ~ Greilick Outdoor Recreation & Education Center’s — Mobile Fishing Camp. U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City will perform an air rescue by helicopter demonstration (as scheduling allows).
Release date: May 31, 2019
For more information:
Christopher DeGood
Kids Free Fishing Day Committee
cdegood@bria2.com
Mobile: 231.420.5601
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May 29, 2019 | Intercom, Student News
May 29, 2019
Long known as a smart financial choice, NMC is increasingly simply the smart choice, as determined by students well-positioned to know best.
So far, 13 valedictorians and 3 salutatorians from northern Michigan’s Class of 2019 have been admitted to NMC for fall. More than 120 students have a grade point average of 3.9 or better, on a 4.0 scale.
“We’ve had a good run this year,” said Cathryn Claerhout, director of admissions. “We’ve got people who are not (just) looking at us to save money, it’s because we’ve got their program.”
Manton High School valedictorian Isabela Bivens (left) is one. She also received the Founder’s Scholarship, worth $8,000. Bivens is member of the National Honor Society who runs cross country and track and field, has a black belt in tae kwon do and works as an assistant martial arts instructor and on a farm. Her older sister Catherine attended NMC, too, and her positive experience also influenced Bivens.
“I know she was challenged there so I’m pretty excited to go,” she said, adding she plans to take general classes, perhaps focusing on sciences.
Ellsworth High School valedictorian Kevin Dickinson (right) is likewise following in a sibling’s footsteps. His brother Roger graduated with a degree in visual communications in 2016. Dickinson considered attending a four-year school but decided he’d prefer to stay closer to home. Like Bivens, his favorite subject is math and he’s a member of the National Honor Society. Dickinson also plays basketball and participates in Little Buddies, a mentoring program with the local elementary school.
“We hang out with them and try to be a good influence on them,” said Dickinson, who will study creative writing at NMC.
There’s still time to apply and register for fall classes. Upcoming orientation dates are June 10 and 25. Sign up here.
May 28, 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.
Education newsmakers: Faculty excellence award winners
Record-Eagle, May 27
NMC faculty, administration remain at odds over salaries
Record-Eagle, May 27
Edsons receive award
Record-Eagle, May 26
Matching milestones: Mother, son graduate together
Record-Eagle, May 26
NMC names 2019 honorees of highest honor
Ticker, May 25
It’s a wrap: for real, this time
Record-Eagle, May 24
NMC names three outstanding alumni
Ticker, May 22
Record-Eagle, May 22
NMC inks articulation agreements with LSSU, MTU
Record-Eagle, May 22
Enrollment slide continues at NMC
Record-Eagle, May 22
Presidential profile approved by NMC Board
Record-Eagle, May 21
NMC Barbecue coverage
UpNorthLive, May 20
TV 9 & 10, May 19
NMC barbecue to be held Sunday
UpNorthLive May 19
Record-Eagle, May 16
May 28, 2019 | HR Corner, Intercom
May Newsletter- Click here
Did you receive your $50 e-gift card yet?
This is a reminder that the physician qualification form and health assessment are due on May 31, 2019, for those employees enrolled in Blue Cross with NMC.
If you have already completed your requirements, please make sure you check your Rewards page on your BCHW portal to verify you received credit for your activities. In order to receive credit and earn your $50 e-gift card for your completed activities, you must have a registered account on bcbsm.com.
Check out the instructions under “Challenges” on the Wellness page here.
May 28, 2019 | Intercom, Student Events
This year’s Smart Commute Week is June 3-7! The week consists of events that promote cycling, walking, taking the bus and carpooling. Smart Commute is for everyone. Free daily breakfasts are hosted at various locations around town for smart commuters. NMC will be hosting a breakfast stop at The Dennos on Tuesday, June 4 from 7-9 a.m.!
Every year community members challenge each other to a friendly competition known as the Smart Commute Week Challenge. Last year NMC came in 7th place and we hope you join the team this year and help us reach the top!
To join NMC’s Smart Commute team, fill out the brief Google Doc form here.
View the flier here.
