Student Health Services will close for winter break

Student Health Services will be closed for winter break, from December 19 through January 3. They will reopen January 4, 2016 at 1:00 pm. If you need refills, please stop by or call 995-1255 by Thursday.

Emergency medical services may be obtained at:

  • Munson Walk-In Clinic, 550 Munson Ave 995-8686
  • Bayside Docs, 501 Munson Ave 933-9150
  • The Walk-In Clinic, US 31 S 929-1234
  • Munson Medical Center, 1105 6th St 935-5000  (more…)

Thank you…

On behalf of my family, I wish to thank my NMC family for the plant that was sent as well as your thoughts and prayers at the passing of my father, Arvi Jukkala.

Rita Kucera (more…)

Get your copy of the Global Literature Reading Group’s spring semester book now!

House of Stone coverThe Global Literature Reading Group will meet on Friday, April 15, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the West Hall Conference Room. This semester’s book, House of Stone: A Memoir of Home, Family, and a Lost Middle East, by Anthony Shadid, tells the story of a Lebanese-American journalist who stumbles upon the ruins of his grandfather’s estate while covering the war in Lebanon. Copies of the book are available for the subsidized price of $5.00 from Tina Ulrich in the library (995-1063 or tulrich@nmc.edu.)  (more…)

President’s Update for December 15, 2015

Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”

Activities of Note: Faculty and Staff

This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Agenda, Strategic Directions and Goals are provided where possible. (more…)

Study Abroad opportunities still available!

red square jumpIf you are interested in traveling with NMC during May 2016, please check out the unique opportunities HERE!

Currently, we are looking to fill our experience in Russia with The Russian Language and Culture course (SOC 221 or HUM 221), and Western Civ. (HUH 102). In addition, spaces still remain for Ecuador (Business students), and Costa Rica (Water Studies). If you are interested in any of our experiences, please fill out a STUDY ABROAD FORM and drop it off by Friday, Dec.18 in the Office of International Services and Service Learning.
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Winter clothing drive hosted by S.E.A.D.A.

girls-hat-scarf-glovesHelp those in need of winter clothing! Hosted by Students for Education and Disability Awareness. Boxes for donations are located in the Hawk Owl Café (in West Hall), The Osterlin Library, Scholars Hall, and the Welcome Center Located in the Health & Science Building. Donations will be accepted till December 17. Items suggested for donation include: (more…)

New art banner installed in downtown Traverse City

 

A new large scale art banner featuring the internationally recognized portrait of Ernest Hemingway by Yousuf Karsh (1908–2002) is scheduled to be installed by Britten Studios on December 14, 2015 at 10 AM on the north side of the Snowden Building on Park Street in downtown Traverse City.

Due to the heavy rain, the installation of the Hemingway Banner has been delayed until 10 AM Tuesday Dec 15, weather permitting.
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MDOT looking for northern Michigan Road Watchers

Fast Facts:

– For the third season in a row, MDOT again is seeking “Road Watchers” to report on winter highway conditions in the northern Lower Peninsula.

– Volunteers will be polled about highway conditions following winter storm events.

– Comments gathered will be used to more efficiently deploy winter maintenance forces and identify best practices. (more…)

Benefits corner- Affordable Care Act Reporting with your 2015 TAXES

You will be receiving Form 1095-C from NMC this year to file with your taxes.  This is a requirement of the IRS under the Affordable Health Care Act.  This form will allow you to report required information about the health insurance coverage offered to you by NMC.

The form will be provided to you by the end of January, so you can use it in the preparation of your 2015 taxes.  You will have an option of electronic delivery or paper copy, just as you do for delivery of your W-2. (more…)

Kudos!

Kudos- Praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved. (defined by Merriam-Webster.com)

Kudos to the following people and departments! If you know of co-workers who are going above and beyond,nominate them for kudos here! (more…)

Celebrating Gale Cook’s retirement

Basic RGBJoin us in celebrating Gale Cook’s retirement and her contributions to the Dennos and NMC.

The celebration will take place Friday, Dec. 11 from 3-5 p.m. in the Dennos Museum Center Sculpture Court. (more…)

Make a gift that lasts a lifetime

As a member of the NMC community, you understand how education changes lives. But did you know that you can use payroll deduction to make a charitable gift to support the area of the College that you love? Simply fill out this form. You can make a gift to your favorite NMC program or to the Annual Fund, which addresses the College’s greatest needs—making a difference for every student every day.

The gift of education lasts a lifetime. Thank you for all that you do for NMC and its students! (more…)

Extreme Fiber Fashions exhibition and sale at the Dennos Museum Center

rowan 4If you are looking for a unique handmade gift of art for that special someone, or if you want something original for yourself this holiday season, then consider shopping Extreme Fiber Fashions, an exhibition and sale of wearable art by Michigan fiber artists at the Dennos Museum Center.

This sale of wearable art is being presented by the Dennos Museum Store in association with the installation of Extreme Fibers: Textile Icons and the New Edge the next exhibition opening at the Dennos December 13, 2015. The sale will open Friday, December 11 at 10 am and continue through Sunday, December 13, 5pm, in the Museum Sculpture Court. (more…)

Don We Now Our Worst Apparel!

eric's sweater closeupDo you and your team have the style swagger and seasonal spirit to rock an ugly sweater this holiday? Send a group selfie wearing your best/worst/tackiest and totally over the top sweaters.

The winning team will get a fitting prize and a year of bragging rights! Email your entries to publicrelations@nmc.edu by 5 p.m. Thursday, December 17. We will announce the top team at the NMC Employee holiday party December 18. Good luck and have fun!

Here’s a sneak preview of one sweater from a group submission…think you can top this? Send in your office’s entry today!

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Benefits corner- Affordable Care Act reporting with your 2015 TAXES

You will be receiving Form 1095-C from NMC this year to file with your taxes.  This is a requirement of the IRS under the Affordable Health Care Act.  This form will allow you to report required information about the health insurance coverage offered to you by NMC.

The form will be provided to you by the end of January, so you can use it in the preparation of your 2015 taxes.  You will have an option of electronic delivery or paper copy, just as you do for delivery of your W-2. (more…)

Kudos!

Kudos- Praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved. (defined by Merriam-Webster.com)

Kudos to the following people and departments! If you know of co-workers who are going above and beyond, nominate them for kudos here! (more…)