Feb 7, 2012 | Intercom, Student News
Northern Michigan College students, faculty, and staff will have a unique opportunity to become lifesavers on Wednesday, February 8, when the college is hosting a “Be The Match” marrow donor registry drive from Noon to 6 p.m. in the lower level of West Hall on NMC’s campus. Staff from Michigan Blood’s Marrow/Stem Cell program, which is affiliated with the Be The Match Registry of the National Marrow Donor Program, will conduct the special donor registry drive.
Any person between the ages of 18 and 60 years old may be eligible to become a prospective marrow donor. Donors will be asked to fill out a form for contact information, provide a brief health history, and then provide a
blood sample for tissue-typing, which is required for all prospective donors. To encourage students to join the Registry at the Northern Michigan College drive, Michigan Blood will
waive the $25 fee that prospective donors normally are asked to pay to help cover the costs of tissue-type testing.
“Donors between the ages of 18 and 44 are ten times more likely to be chosen as matches for patients who need transplants,” said Kona Kenny, Be the Match representative at Michigan Blood. “These donors generally have
more active stem cells and their donations are more likely to be accepted by the patient’s body. We want to educate young people about the need for marrow donors, and also provide special opportunities, such as this event at Northern Michigan College, for them to join the Registry.”
Each year approximately 35,000 Americans are diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, aplastic anemia or any of 60 other life-threatening diseases that potentially can be treated with marrow transplants. Of that number, about 10,000 become transplant candidates but only about half are able to receive the possibly lifesaving procedures – and fewer than 1,000 are likely to have a family member who can provide a close tissue-type match. The Be The Match Registry helps meet the need for unrelated marrow donors by providing an international database of prospective donors.
Learn more about marrow donation
For more details visit www.miblood.org.
Feb 7, 2012 | Student News
- Have you ever put off telling an instructor how much you appreciated all you learned in class?
- Have you let your instructors know how much you value the help you received during office hours?
- How about the class you HAD to take and assumed you wouldn’t like BUT ended up enjoying it?
- Are you just now realizing how great an instructor from last year really was?
- Has one of your instructors been able to “put the pieces together” for you?
You have the opportunity to do all of these things and more by submitting an online nomination for instructors who have helped you along the way. LINK: www.nmc.edu/cie/awards
Students are invited to submit nominations for NMC’s 2011-2012 Imogene Wise Faculty Excellence Award and Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award recipients. This web link will be available between now and March 12, 2012. Your nomination, along with nominations from other students, will be reviewed by a Student Selection Committee to determine the 2011-2012 Faculty Excellence Awards recipients. Award recipients will be announced at Commencement on May 5.
If the instructor(s) you nominated is not one of the award recipients, the instructor(s) will still be notified that they were nominated, along with anonymous comments from student nominations. You may nominate more than one instructor, but you cannot nominate an instructor more than once.
So give it some thought, don’t delay, go to the website now to submit your nomination(s)!
Feb 7, 2012 | President Updates
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
Activities of Note: Faculty and Staff
I hope to recognize the good work you are doing in this new section of the update. Linkages to the Strategic Agenda, Strategic Directions and Goals will be made where possible. (more…)
Feb 6, 2012 | Student News
Get help filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from NMC’s Financial Aid staff through February.
NMC Locations
February 11, 1-4 p.m., Fabulous FAFSA Saturday, Beckett Building, Main Campus
February 14, 2-6 p.m., University Center room 206
February 15, 2:30-6:00 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Lab
February 16, 2-6 p.m., Great Lakes Campus, room 210
February 22, 3-8 p.m., Center for Learning, Osterlin Building (Library), Main Campus
If available, bring your 2011 tax returns and/or W2s, Social Security card and driver’s license.
For more information contact the NMC Financial Aid Office at (231) 995-1035 or financialaid@nmc.edu.
Feb 3, 2012 | Intercom
“NATO in the 21st Century: Relevance or Irrelevance?”
Thursday, February 16, 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium
Guest speaker is Ian Brzezinski, an international consultant who is widely experienced and respected as a national security consultant.
Free admission for students and instructors. Tickets for the public are $10, in advance and at the door. For tickets or information, call 995-1700.
Feb 3, 2012 | Intercom
Marcus Roberts Trio
Saturday, Feb. 25 in Milliken Auditorium
Feb 3, 2012 | Intercom
Prezi Presentations: Putting New Life in Your Presentations
2 Mondays, February 13 & 20, 6:30-8:30 pm, UC-205
Are you tired of creating the same old presentation? Get out of “slide” mode and learn to use the online zooming presentation editor called Prezi to create dynamic and interactive presentations. Learn how to create a free account, develop and edit a Prezi, and learn how to present and manage your Prezi presentation. Bring a flash drive with images and files to create your presentation. Instructor Adam VanHouten has been using Prezi in his TCAPS classroom since 2009. The cost is $59 ($11 with employee tuition waiver).
Feb 3, 2012 | Intercom
Following are positions currently open at NMC. For detailed information on externally posted positions, please visit NMC’s web page at www.nmc.edu/jobs Information on internal postings has been emailed.
OPEN POSTINGS
Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct Instructor – Clinical Nursing (38-443)
Custodial Staff
Custodian (53-443)
Student Employee
Groundskeeper-Student Employee (55-443)
Tutor (30-443)
Supplemental Staff
Banquet Server-Hagerty Center (41-443)
Technical/Paraprofessional Staff – Full time
Academic Office Manager – Technical Division (56-443)
CLOSED PENDING OUTCOME
Support Staff – Full time
President’s Office Assistant (45-443)
Support Staff – Part time
Administrative Assistant – Center for Instructional Excellence (40-443)
Feb 3, 2012 | Intercom
For more specific event information, call the phone number listed or online www.nmc.edu/news.
Dennos Museum Center exhibits: visit www.dennosmuseum.org for more information.
December 4, 2011 – April 1, 2012
Eric Daigh: Happiness is a Target
January 15 – March 13, 2012
Welcome to Idlewild: The Black Eden of Michigan
January 15-April 1, 2012
Regional Artists Juried Exhibition
FEBRUARY
Friday, February 3 Billy Branch concert, 8 p.m, Milliken Auditorium. 995-1533
Friday, February 3 Public Viewing Night, 9-11 p.m, $2/person; $5/family, Rogers Observatory, 995-2300
Saturday, February 4 Appraisal Day with Don Butkovich, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dennos Museum Center. Reservation required. Call 995-1573
Wednesday, February 8 Lobdell’s, A Teaching Restaurant opens for lunch Tues-Thurs. For reservation, call 995-3120
Wednesday, February 8 Blood Drive, 12-6 p.m., West Hall Conference Room.
Sunday, February 12 NMC Children’s Choirs directed by Jeffrey Cobb, Stephanie Schall-Brazee and Todd Vipond, 3 p.m., Lars Hockstad Auditorium. General admission. $10 adults, $5 seniors (62 and older) and children (12 and younger). Tickets available at the door. 995-1338
Thursday, February 16 International Affairs Forum lecture by Ian Brzezinski, “NATO in the 21st Century: Relevance or Irrelevance?” 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission for current students and educators. 995-1700
Friday, February 17 Luncheon/Lecture, “Michigan and the Civil War,” Noon, University Center. 995-1700
Saturday, February 18 Festival of Foods, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oleson Center. 995-1700
Saturday, February 18 Stanislav performance, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1533
Monday, February 20 Speaker Paula Allen, “Against All Odds: Women Around the World Demand Justice,” 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission.
Friday, February 24 Tasters’ Guild Auction, 7 p.m., Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus. 995-1021
Saturday, February 25 Marcus Roberts concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1533
Monday, February 28 Brown Bay Lunch panel discussion, “A Contemporary Perspective: Artist’s Intent,” 12-1:30 p.m., Dennos Museum Center. 995-1055
Monday, February 28 NMC Board of Trustees meeting, 5:30 p.m., Oleson Center. 995-1010
Intercom is published weekly by NMC Public Relations & Marketing. News and information may be submitted via e-mail by 5 p.m. Wednesday for Friday publication. Martha Griggs, Editor ● 995-1020 ● mgriggs@nmc.edu. Submit kudos at: www.nmc.edu/departments/human-resources/kudos.html
Feb 3, 2012 | Intercom
Stanislav Pronin
Saturday, Feb. 18 in Milliken Auditorium
Feb 3, 2012 | Intercom
Check out a cool new feature for your NMC ID. Register your NMC ID card at nmc.managemyid.com. You will then be able to load funds on your card for use at campus food service locations and the NMC Bookstore. With your NMC ID, you can also receive a discount at participating local businesses.
Instructions
1. Go to nmc.managemyid.com
2. Register your card at the Click here to sign up prompt.
3. An email will be sent to confirm registration.
4. Respond to email confirmation.
5. Follow the instructions within the email.
6. Enter email and password, then log in.
7. To add funds, go to make a deposit.
For assistance call 995-1119 (The Help Desk does not support this program.)
Feb 3, 2012 | Intercom
To Craig Shattuck for helping my students feel welcome for a packed event at the Dennos. He was the perfect host – giving directions to parking, restrooms, and seating. This was key considering many of them had never been to the Museum or Milliken Auditorium. Everything I needed to help them have a great class was in place. Craig was running in several directions all night and never lost his sense of humor or helpfulness.
To Caroline Schaffer, John Pahl and the NMC Magazine staff for the new Thrivability issue of the NMC Magazine. It is beautiful and powerful. Lots of people are saying they think it’s one of the best issues ever. Bravo and a job really well done!
Feb 3, 2012 | Intercom
Mental Wellness: Too Little Light
This article by Joe Sanok appeared in the Record-Eagle, Jan.28, 2012
(In addition to working as a counselor at NMC, Joe is owner of Mental Wellness Counseling.)
This time of year triggers in people a sense of fatigue, sadness, depression, and feelings of blah. Whether you deal with clinical depression, seasonal affective disorder or just those feelings of blah, there are several things you can do that will help you feel better.
Get more light.
Even when it is light outside, it still seems to be cloudy in northern Michigan. A window usually is not enough. Regular lights do not capture the full light spectrum; they usually only have the blues and violets.
Getting outside or sitting by a window will help, but changing some of your bulbs in your office or home to full-spectrum light bulbs can really help. A number of studies have shown that full-spectrum light can help with depression, sadness and the feelings of blah (“blah” is not a clinical term used in research studies). Bulbs usually run $14-$24 dollars, a lot cheaper than therapy.
Get more exercise.
Exercise releases natural endorphins in your body. I was at the University of Michigan Depression Conference last year and one speaker was discussing how some studies are showing that exercise paired with counseling can be more effective than psychiatric medication. Even a short walk or taking the stairs can be helpful.
Get more veggies.
Fruits and vegetables can help with replenishing the body’s nutrients. Loads of colors in your diet are helpful. A diet of reduced processed foods helps to make the brain more receptive to light and exercise during the winter months. WebMD has a number of helpful nutrition suggestions, www.webmd.com.
Get more socialization.
When I work with clients dealing with depression they often get into a cycle of alone time. They don’t feel like going out or doing anything, which makes them feel like they don’t want to go out and do anything. During winter months we often feel like we want to hunker down and stay home. Socialization and new activities help us free up the blah in our brain.
Once you try these tips, you will hopefully see changes. With that said, you also need to know when to talk with your health care provider about pursuing additional options. As with any change, it is better to start small and make little changes. Maybe for you a step would be to change a light bulb, go for a daily walk, eat broccoli again, or plan a potluck with friends or family.
The hardest part is taking a step in the right direction; after that you will pick up momentum and have a blah-free winter.
Feb 3, 2012 | Intercom
VAGINA MONOLOGUE AUDITIONS
Student groups VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood and PRIDE are joining forces with NMC Student Life and Third Level Crisis Center to make a stand against violence towards women by hosting a production of the Vagina Monologues. NMC students, faculty and staff are encouraged to audition.
Auditions will be held in the West Hall Conference room:
February 13, 5-7 p.m.
February 17, 6-8 p.m.
The main event will be April 30, 7 p.m. in Milliken Auditorium.
Feb 3, 2012 | Intercom
Celebrate Good Taste
Saturday, February 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oleson Center
Discover one of the reasons why Traverse City is a a foodie’s dream at the Winter Festival of Foods. Explore cooking techniques with demonstrations by area chefs, get fresh ideas and tips, and taste samples as you savor the local culinary scene.
Area chefs and local specialty food artisans strut their stuff in the Oleson Center kitchen and classrooms on the main campus of NMC. Choose four one-hour sessions from 16 options including Viking Soul Food, Decorating with Chocolate, Vietnamese Summer Rolls, Indian Tempering, Ales & Lagers, and more.
The $69 cost includes four demonstrations and lots of tasty samplings ($29 with employee tuition waiver). Find details at www.nmc.edu/festival-of-foods. To register, call NMC at 231-995-1700.
Feb 3, 2012 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Judy Arnold Financial Aid Specialist 11 years
Amber Casey Custodian 6 years
Shayrrl McCready Assistant – Parsons-Stulen Welcome Desk 15 years
Feb 2, 2012 | Intercom
NMC Director of Aviation Aaron Cook and International Aviation Instructional Coordinator Steve Ursell were featured on a Fox 32 report about the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding between NMC and Beijing Channel Consulting to investigate an aviation exchange with China.
Feb 2, 2012 | Student News
Attend a wellness event or make a lifestyle change and be entered for a chance to win a weekly drawing for a $20 gas card.
Upcoming Events:
- Ladies Night: a Discussion on Sexuality, Jan. 31st, 8pm, East Hall Basement. Speaker Renee Jacobson NP
- Eating Health: On the go & on a Budget, Feb 2nd, 3:30-4:30pm, SH217. Speaker Carol Bell, MSU Masters Candidate
- Getting a Good Night’s Sleep in College, Feb. 9th, 3:30-4:30pm, SH217. Speaker Cindy Nichols, Psychologist & Sleep Specialist
- Stress & Anxiety in College, Feb. 23rd, 3:30-4:30pm, SH217. Speaker Deb Maison, LPC.
Studies show students with heatlh lifestyles are more successful in college!
Contact Health Services at 995-1255 or go to www.nmc.edu/student-services/health-services/index.html for more information.
Free Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine for qualifying female students 19-26 years old at Health Services LB106.
See the brochure for all of the Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds offerings for Spring:
Feb 2, 2012 | Student News
Want to find out more about study abroad, travel clubs, language clubs as well as meet members of Traverse City’s international community? Come to the Hagerty Conference Center at NMC’s Great Lakes Campus from 1-4 p.m. for an afternoon filled with global opportunities Sunday, Feb. 12.
NMC and TCAPS are hosting Traverse City’s first-ever global fair and expo to showcase the number of international learning opportunities available in our community. Northern Michigan may be geographically isolated, but with advances in communications and technology, connections to the broader world are happening every day.
Expo highlights include:
- Area language clubs and conversation groups
- International travel clubs
- Youth exchange programs
- Study abroad opportunities
- NMC International Club
- International Affairs Forum
The event is aimed at families with middle school age students up through retirees. For more information, please contact Lindsey Dickinson at ldickinson@nmc.edu or (231) 995-1082.
Feb 2, 2012 | Student News
Photographer Paula Allen will be at NMC, February 20 at 7 pm to give a speech, “Against All Odds: Women Around The World Demand Justice.” Tickets are free, and can be picked up in the Student Life office.
She has been an ‘activist with a camera’ for more than two decades (www.paula-allen.com). She has concentrated on photographing women around the world in their courageous and often invisible confrontations with violence and oppression. From a ‘safe house’ in Kenya where girls escape female genital mutilation to a village in Kosovo in which only the women and children survived the war; from the streets of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico where women march to demand investigations of the murders of young female factory workers, to Asia, where ‘comfort women’ break silence by telling their stories of military sexual slavery by Japan during World War II — Allen has documented women’s determination in the pursuit of freedom, truth and justice.
What makes Allen especially unique is her long-term approach to her subject matter. As much anthropologist as photographer, she has documented many of her subjects for almost two decades, traveling back year after year to people and plights around the globe.
Feb 2, 2012 | Student News
Student groups VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood and PRIDE are partnering with Student Life and Third Level to bring a production of the Vagina Monologues to Traverse City.
- Auditions will be held Monday, February 13 from 5-7 p.m. in the West Hall Conference room as well as Friday, February 17 from 6-8 p.m.
- The main event will be at the Milliken Auditorium April 30 at 7 p.m.
For more information on the Vagina Monologues auditions contact Nichole Wheelock at Third Level, at nwheelock@thirdlevel.org.
More info on the V-Day and the Vagina Monologues: http://www.vday.org/about
Feb 2, 2012 | Student News
NMC Career and Employment Fair
Wednesday, March 7
3-5 p.m.
Hagerty Conference Center, NMC’s Great Lakes Campus
It’s never too early to start planning for the upcoming Career and Employment Fair. Resources for preparing your “Elevator Pitch”, creating a top notch resume and asking the right questions to employers all take time and preparation. Go to the Advising Center’s website to use the tools to create a successful Career Fair experience. https://www.nmc.edu/student-services/advising-center/career-fair/resources.html
Feb 2, 2012 | Student News
Persistence is important.
- Avoid dropping classes. Students who complete a higher percentage of their attempted courses have more success overall.
- Maintain momentum. Enroll continuously without stop-outs.
- We’re here to help you. Seek academic support quickly. Don’t wait until you feel overwhelmed by challenging coursework to get some help. Meet regularly with advisors and register on time for courses. Students who wait to register often find the courses they need have already filled.
And…don’t forget to apply to graduate if you are within two semesters of completing your degree.
Feb 2, 2012 | Student News
Did you know that you can load money onto your NMC ID and use it to pay for food service on campus and buy things at the NMC Bookstore?
To set up your ID, go to nmc.managemyid.comhttp://nmc.managemyid.com and register your card by selecting “Click here to sign up”
Your NMC ID can also be used for free admission to the Dennos Museum and half price admission for concerts held in the Milliken Auditorium.
Feb 2, 2012 | Student News
NMC Recreation and Intramural Sports intramural basketball tips off Monday, February 20. Sign up now.
The season is five weeks long. Teams will play two games per week, with tipoff times at 2:10 p.m., 3:10 p.m., or 4:10 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Sign up sheets are available at the Intramural Sports Office in room 102 of the Rajkovich Building, or at the East Hall front desk.
A mandatory captain’s meeting will be held Thursday, February 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the West Hall cafeteria.
All players must be a regular student at NMC enrolled in at least one course during the current semester.
For more information contact Tom Kasper, Recreation and Intramural Sports at (231) 995-1199 or tkasper@nmc.edu.
Northern Michigan College students, faculty, and staff will have a unique opportunity to become lifesavers on Wednesday, February 8, when the college is hosting a “Be The Match” marrow donor registry drive from Noon to 6 p.m. in the lower level of West Hall on NMC’s campus. Staff from Michigan Blood’s Marrow/Stem Cell program, which is affiliated with the Be The Match Registry of the National Marrow Donor Program, will conduct the special donor registry drive.