The Hawk Owl Café
Annual Thanksgiving Feast
November 21st – All Day In The Oleson Center!
Bring an NMC related toy and receive $2.00 off your Thanksgiving Meal for each toy donated! (more…)
TRAVERSE CITY — Registration is now open to all area high school students in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Kalkaska counties for the annual Academic WorldQuest competition. Teams consist of four students and an advisor — and the desire to learn about the world. Participation is free and the deadline to register teams is November 29.
This is the seventh year the International Affairs Forum and Northwestern Michigan College have organized Academic WorldQuest. All participating students will have the chance to win door prizes plus enjoy a free lunch the day of the competition, February 6, 2020 at NMC’s Hagerty Center, noon-4 p.m. The winning team will travel to Washington, DC to compete at the national level in late April, 2020.
Schools can field more than one team. To register, email juliedoyal@yahoo.com to indicate your school’s interest by Nov. 29. Teams will answer ten rounds of ten multiple-choice questions. Study materials are provided. This year’s topics are:
Underwriters, sponsors and prize donors are also sought. Contact Julie Doyal, Coordinator of Academic WorldQuest (juliedoyal@yahoo.com).
Academic WorldQuest is the flagship high school education program of the World Affairs Councils of America of which the International Affairs Forum is an affiliated partner. More than 4,000 students participate in AWQ competitions across the U.S. with the national competition held in Washington D.C. in late April.
Julie Doyal
juliedoyal@yahoo.com
(231) 649-1781
tciaf.com
worldaffairscouncils.org
TRAVERSE CITY — A retirement open house in honor of NMC President Timothy J. Nelson’s 18-plus years of service to students, faculty and staff and community will be held Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Dennos Museum Center, on the main campus of NMC.
Nelson is the longest-serving president of the college and will retire Dec. 31, 2019.
“I have committed myself to our ultimate purpose, which is to provide our learners and communities with the skills, experiences and values that will help them to create social and economic wealth during their lifetimes,” said Nelson. “I am humbled to think that as I look to the future, the people, programs and systems that we have developed together, position this institution for continued success in meeting that purpose well into the future.”
Under Nelson’s leadership, NMC has transitioned from the traditional time-based, place-based and knowledge transfer system to become a community college that is focused on competency-based, content-based knowledge application in pursuit of social, economic and talent development. This includes the implementation of a strategic plan and focusing on five strategic directions: ensuring learners are prepared for success in a global society and economy; establishing national and international competencies; delivering learning through a networked workforce; establishing lifelong relationships with learners; and transcribing learning to establish credentials of value.
Before becoming president in 2001, Nelson served as NMC’s Executive Director of Administrative Services. He was the college’s Residence Hall and Apartment Supervisor from 1975 to 1977.
More information about Nelson’s NMC tenure as well as information about the transition to the president designate is available at nmc.edu/president.
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
With two new endowed veterans scholarships and a ranking as the No. 2 community college in the nation for veteran’s services for the second year in a row, NMC is better equipped than ever to serve those who have served us.
The Staff Sergeant Drew Kostic Veterans’ Scholarship was established in memory of the former Marine and NMC student who died in 2016, by the board of 22-2-NONE, which exists to raise awareness and provide support to end veteran suicide. Initial funds were raised through registration in the DK5K Tough Run (photo right) now in its third year. Additional donations increased it to the $25,000 endowed level — the threshold for the scholarship to be awarded in perpetuity.
“Most of our veterans coming back are looking for better jobs. They’ve got families they’ve got to take care of at the same time,” said board vice president Ray McDaniel. “There’s no one answer to solving the suicide epidemic, but if we can take one more burden, one more stressor off their plate, we’re achieving our goal.”
“It means a great deal,” said Kostic’s father, Jim Kostic, of the scholarship. “It’s a good way to honor his name.”
The scholarship is also available to active duty military students, as is the Class of 1953 Veterans Memorial Scholarship, created by George Comden (left, seated) a member of NMC’s first graduating class (pictured in 2011). Years ago Comden, an Army veteran himself, established his first scholarship. Reading about current veterans in a college publication inspired him to create the new one.
“I got to thinking, that story kind of triggered my time is on the GI Bill® at CMU,” said Comden. “The more I read about it, the more I thought, why not have a scholarship for veterans?”
The Class of 1953 included two other veterans, Ray Cilva (wearing the letter jacket) and Gene Bisson, he added.
“They went the extra mile to take care of us, and it’s now time for us to help take care of them.”
To donate to either scholarship or to find out more about scholarships, contact the NMC Foundation at (231) 995-1021 or foundation@nmc.edu.
About 200 veterans are currently enrolled at NMC, comprising 5 percent of enrollment.
The Best for Vets 2020 ranking comes from Military Times magazine. The publication cites NMC’s “wide array of support services for its student veterans, many of them specially created for vets. This includes academic support, such as tutoring and mentorship, career support, such as resume assistance and job placement, and mental health support.” NMC ranked No. 2 in 2018, and No. 3 in 2018.
NMC will start a new, community-wide veterans project in December. Coffee with Veterans will be held from 8 to 9: 30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13 in Lobdell’s Teaching Restaurant on NMC’s Great Lakes campus, and monthly thereafter. Any veteran in the community is welcome to stop in for complimentary coffee and conversation.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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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.
NMC to Host Veterans Day Ceremonies
The Ticker, November 3 (more…)
International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education and celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. It was first held in 2000 and is now celebrated in more than 100 countries around the world. Read more »
NMC’s 2019 commemoration of International Education Week is Nov. 18-21 and includes three days of global food and music, a guided museum tour, talks from former Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet, and more! (more…)
Thank you for Your Service, a mainstream Hollywood movie based on a true story (from writers or American Sniper and Lone Survivor) will be aired free of charge and in honor of NMC veterans on Monday, Nov 11th (Veterans Day) from Noon-2pm. This will be in the Milliken Auditorium of the Dennos Museum.
Registration is now open to all area high school students in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Kalkaska counties for the annual Academic WorldQuest competition. Teams consist of four students and an advisor—and the desire to learn about the world. Participation is free and the deadline to register teams is November 29.
This is the seventh year the International Affairs Forum and Northwestern Michigan College have organized Academic World Quest. All participating students will have a chance to win door prizes plus enjoy a free lunch provided by Jimmy John’s the day of the competition, February 6, 2020 at NMC’s Hagerty Center, noon-4 p.m. The winning team will travel to Washington, DC to compete at the national level in late April, 2020.
Schools can field more than one team. To register, email juliedoyal@yahoo.com to indicate your school’s interest by Nov. 29. Teams will answer ten rounds of ten multiple-choice questions. Study materials are provided. This year’s topics are:
TRAVERSE CITY — All campuses of Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) are open after a Traverse City Police Department (TCPD) investigation determined there was no threat to public safety.
Late Monday morning, TCPD received a report of a person with a gun at the Parsons-Stulen Building. NMC security immediately locked down all of the buildings on the Aero Park campus. TCPD conducted a room-by-room search of the Parsons-Stulen Building, but did not find a threat to public safety. NMC security lifted the lockdown shortly before 2 p.m. TCPD then did a final search of other Aero Park campus buildings as a precaution.
“We appreciate the quick actions from our students and employees and the quick response from TCPD. Safety is our top priority and everyone’s responsibility,” said NMC president Timothy J. Nelson. “We have increased our safety measures, drills and trainings during my tenure. I am grateful those processes worked today and we will continue to find ways to improve.”
NMC practices safety drills several times a year, most recently on November 1, 2019. NMC also tests its emergency communication system monthly. Possession of weapons, including firearms, is prohibited on NMC’s campuses. The full policy is available here.
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
December 10, 7:30pm (Milliken Auditorium)
NMC Concert Band – Pat Brumbaugh, Director
Enjoy “A Winter Wonderland” featuring the NMC Concert Band.
General Admission. Tickets are $13 for adults, and $8 for students and seniors. Tickets are available from MyNorthTickets.com. Tickets are also available at the door. Call (800) 836-0717 for more information.
December 7, 7:30 p.m. (Milliken Auditorium)
NMC Jazz Bands and Vocal Jazz Ensemble – Laurie Sears and Mike Davis, Directors
Join the NMC Jazz Bands for their Winter Jazz Ensemble Showcase!
General Admission. Tickets are $13 for adults, and $8 for students and seniors. Tickets are available from MyNorthTickets.com. Tickets are also available at the door. Call (800) 836-0717 for more information.
Nov. 20, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. GL 101 (Great Lakes Campus)
Explore careers in Fisheries and Wildlife and Conservation Biology with Dr. Ashley Moerke Director, Center for Freshwater Research and Education at Lake Superior State University and Dr. Constanza Hazelwood, Program Coordinator, Freshwater Studies at NMC’s Great Lakes Water Studies Institute.
Participants will be introduced to career pathways starting at NMC with an Associate’s in Freshwater Studies and transfer up to 70 credits to LSSU where they will complete Bachelor’s programs in Conservation Biology or Fisheries and Wildlife.
These pathways prepare students to become Conservation Officers, Fisheries Managers, Wildlife Managers and Research Biologists and more:
In the face of significant political, humanitarian and developmental challenges around the world, how can a single volunteer or humanitarian hope to make a difference? Carrie Hessler-Radelet, former Peace Corps director, environmental advocate, and global health care expert, returns to her native northern Michigan to tell stories from her four decades of humanitarian service. Tickets are $15, students admitted free, visit tciaf.com or call 231-995-1844.
November 21 – 6 p.m. at the Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus; pre-event reception starts at 5:15 pm.
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff, and congratulating current NMC staff on their new positions!
Join us in promoting Spring and Summer registration this week! Remind your students to see their advisor, make a Plan, and get registered for classes before November 8 (our next New Student Orientation). You’ll see posters, monitor announcements, emails, and banners around campus encouraging students to register. Join in to help make this a big registration PUSH for our students! Contact Advising for more tips! advising@nmc.edu
Go online to your NMC Self Service today to register for Spring and Summer classes! Registration for all students is open and class availability will be best before November 8. Register now! Need help selecting classes? Check in with the Advising Center in the Osterlin Building and use MAP (nmc.edu/MyMap).
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Directions (SD) and Institutional Effectiveness Criteria (IE) are provided where possible.
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past weeks. 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.
Best for Vets: Top Colleges 2020
Military Times, October 28 (more…)
The Health & Science Building atrium on NMC’s main campus will be used as a city polling place for Precinct 9 voters again this year, including on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Some parking in the Cedar lot will be set aside for voters at those times.
(The NMC Bookstore will be closed Nov. 5–6 for system upgrades and will reopen with normal hours Thursday, Nov. 7.)
In an effort to keep our college community safe in the event of an emergency, NMC will be conducting an important safety drill Friday, Nov. 1 from 3:30–4:30 p.m. in Scholar’s Hall.
The goal of the event is to review our roles in an emergency, learn what first responders expect from us and how we can improve our responsiveness.
Scholar’s Hall will be closed during that time except for those participating in the exercise. Participants will include the College’s Leadership Group, Emergency Management Teams and The Traverse City Police Department.
NMC will also be testing its emergency communication system during this exercise, but will indicate that it is only a drill.
Please note this drill will include a reenactment scenario designed to simulate an active shooter situation. During the drill, officers will fire four blank shots. While they are not live ammunition, they will sound real.
NMC follows guidelines set out by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA.) To review emergency training, please use this coursework through FEMA’s National Incident Management System. This information is also available on the NMC employee website under Emergency Management Training Resources.
Thank you for your support in keeping our college safe. If you have any questions please contact NMC Public Relations, Marketing and Communications at (231) 995-1020 or publicrelations@nmc.edu
TRAVERSE CITY — The community is invited to attend the 44th annual Mariners Memorial Service at noon Friday, November 8 in the courtyard of NMC’s Great Lakes Campus.
The memorial service is held to remember and honor mariners who have perished on the Great Lakes and oceans and is sponsored by the Student Propeller Club, Port 150, of the Great Lakes Maritime Academy.
The Great Lakes Campus is located at 715 E. Front Street, at Barlow Avenue (next to the Holiday Inn) in Traverse City. Guests are invited to enter through the glass exhibition hall and proceed into the outdoor courtyard on the north side (harbor side) of the building.
Refreshments will be served following the service. For more information, call the Great Lakes Maritime Academy at (231) 995-1200.
Scott Fairbank
Great Lakes Maritime Academy
sfairbank@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1200
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