Mid-terms got you stressed?
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Come enjoy FREE BAGELS, COFFEE & other light breakfast food on your way to class!
WHEN: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
#GOHawkOwls!
The Global Literature Reading Group will meet on Friday, April 21, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Scholars Hall Room 104 to discuss My Son’s Story, by Nadine Gordimer. Set in 1980s Johannesburg, South Africa, this novel examines the lives of an anti-apartheid activist and his family.
Everyone is welcome to join the discussion. Copies of the book are available from Tina Ulrich in the library for $5.
What’s new with NMC’s Wellness program? Find out here in the March Newsletter!
March is National Nutrition Month and you are being challenged to track one day of your calorie intake, and submit it to HR (Chris Barr or Hollie DeWalt) by April 1, 2017 (email submission is fine). We will enter you name into a drawing for an Alta FitBit (2 people will be selected from the entries).
Spring brings training opportunities to grow your knowledge on campus safety topics. Watch your NMC email for compliance training in these areas:
For all employees:
Job Specific Training:
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find them here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
A representative from Ferris State University, located at the NMC’s University Center, will be available in the Health & Science Building on NMC’s main campus on Wednesday, April 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more about all the degrees Ferris offers transferring locally or to the main campus in Big Rapids.
On Thursday, April 6th, Cary Vajda, transfer admissions counselor for Northern Michigan University, will be available to meet with students considering a future transfer to NMU. He will be located at a table in the lobby of the Health & Science Building from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Thanks to all who have attended training sessions for the new online registration system! As a reminder, this system will go “live” on Friday, April 7. Students will receive an email this week notifying them of the upgrade to online registration.
An open session has already been scheduled for Tuesday, March 21 from noon to 1 p.m. in O113. Contact our Registrar, Sheila Rupp, if you need to schedule additional training time. We’re excited to use this new and improved system with students at new student orientation on April 7!
Hopefully you have already registered for your Fall 2017 classes. If not, we want you to know that online registration will be getting an upgrade on April 7!
We’re excited to roll out a new and improved online registration system that, in addition to a new look, will have some great new features including:
Here’s a sneak peak at the new and improved look:
It’s easy to use! Need help? Meet with your academic advisor, stop by the Advising Center, or the Records & Registration Office for assistance. We’re happy to help!
Looking for a place to live fall semester? Soon you will have even more options!
Check out the new North Hall, and all on-campus housing at nmc.edu/housing
Considering pursuing a Bachelor’s at GVSU? Advisors from GVSU – Traverse City will be available to speak to you in the Health/Science lobby on Wednesday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to discuss your personalized educational plans.
Derrick English (engli2dm@cmich.edu) from Central Michigan University will be on NMC’s campus on Friday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to answer students’ transfer questions.
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
Notable Accomplishments provided by Faculty and Staff
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Directions (SD) and Institutional Effectiveness Criteria (IE) are provided where possible. (more…)
Students in NMC’s art department are now taking part in the annual NMC Student and Local Area High School Student Art Shows, which will be displayed at the Dennos Museum Center for the first time. The exhibition runs from March 12 through March 23, with an Opening Reception Friday, March 17, at 1:30 p.m.
Categories for student entries included Interactive Animation, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Illustration, Watercolor, 3D Design/Sculpture, Painting, Drawing, Photography and Printmaking.
Congratulations, 2017 Graduates!
Caps, gowns, and tassels are available for purchase at the NMC Bookstore. Stop by to pick up yours today!
Questions? Call the bookstore at 995-1285.
Announcement from the NMC Green Team: 
GT County Household Hazardous Waste 2017 Event Schedule:
GT COUNTY RESIDENTS
Appointments are required for all HHW events and can be made:
What can you bring to a Household Hazardous Waste event? Click HERE.
Spring brings training opportunities to grow your knowledge on campus safety topics. Watch your NMC email for compliance training in these areas:
For all employees:
Job Specific Training:
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KUDOS- (praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved) defined by Merriam-Webster.com
Submit a Kudos here.
Kudos to Angie Baisden- I appreciate all the work Angie has done with the Gainful Employment Disclosure data. She has done an excellent job collecting the proper data and working through the complexities of understanding Gainful Employment reporting.
Kudos to Katie Malone and Marcus Bennett- Katie and Marcus planned, coordinated, and hosted the 2nd Annual Professional Prep Dinner in partnership with TBA Credit Union, the evening of February 22, 2017. This event was held from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Students had the opportunity to learn business etiquette, as well as make connections to those already working in their program of study in the Traverse City area! The guest speaker discussed how to find their career path using a combination of intentional and accidental event. Students also identified and evaluated how opportunities and personal strengths can help lead to a successful job. Their commitment to providing opportunities to our students and engaging with community partners to enhance these opportunities is extremely innovative and supportive for our students.
Kudos to Patty Cron-Huhta- Patty has done an amazing job accommodating numerous requests for reservations at Lobdell’s, and preparing servers to provide an outstanding experience for special guests, including those with food allergies. Her efforts ensure that our experience hosting donors at Lobdell’s are always positive!
Kudos to Nancy Durecki- Nancy was given my set of keys by security when I foolishly lost them. Instead of throwing them in the lost and found box, she went above and beyond and tracked me down and called me personally. I was impressed and vehemently relieved. Panic attack aborted. Thank you Nancy!
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Open textbooks are free online, cheap to print, and have saved NMC students $481,000 since Fall 2015! Come learn more about the Open Educational Resources movement on Tuesday, March 21, all day in the library.
Textbook Petting Zoo: Compare quality and prices of traditional textbooks and their OER counterparts.
Student/Faculty Textbook Forum: A discussion between faculty and students about choosing, buying, & using textbooks at 12:30.
Thank your Textbook Hero: Vote for your favorite OER instructor to receive this year’s Textbook Hero Award.
Cake served at 12:00.
OER & Library swag available all day.
The NMC Jazz Big Band and Jazz Lab Band groups, directed by Laurie Sears, will be performing at the West Bay Beach Holiday Inn on Thursday, March 16 at 8:00 p.m., no cover charge and open to all ages.
Our final concert, with the addition of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble, is on Saturday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Milliken Auditorium, free of charge to NMC students with ID. Join us for an evening of swinging, Latin and funky jazz compositions by the great Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock, Thad Jones and many more!
NMC is participating in GeoCache for College Cash on April 12, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. starting in the Health & Science Building Lobby. GeoCache for College is a Scavenger Hunt to 7 different locations on campus to answer a Financial Literacy question. The Scavenger Hunt will only take about 25 minutes to complete so you may begin at any time before 1:45pm.
Why should you participate?
For a wide variety of prizes of course! The Federal Reserve will be offering a $1,500 statewide prize/scholarship. NMC will be offering a variety of prizes ($25 Gas Cards, $10 That’sa Pizza gift cards and 2 $50 gift card from TBA Credit Union!). Also enjoy the snack station at the end!
If you have any questions please contact Student Financial Services at 231-995-1035.
We look forward to seeing you there!