Aug 24, 2012 | Intercom
Over the past few weeks the Hagerty Center has been the site of two successful conferences hosted by NMC’s Training and Research Services.
Last week the MMTC “Proud to Manufacture in Michigan” conference drew over 150 attendees for their inaugural conference.
Fox 32 was there with this report:
Fox 32
NMC’s Vice President of Lifelong and Professional Learning, Marguerite Cotto, gave opening comments and a welcome address to kick off the conference.
Nate Glidden and the Hagerty Center staff went above and beyond in welcoming the attendees and it was noted by all.
Rich Wolin and the Training and Research staff organized the event and put together a dynamic agenda highlighting–great business networking- and Lifelong Learning opportunities.
Aug 24, 2012 | Intercom, Student News
A photo of NMC students on campus has been the featured image on the American Association of Community Colleges web site the week of August 20-26.
Every Monday a new college is featured.
Aug 24, 2012 | Student News
All students, faculty, and staff of Northwestern Michigan College are required to have and display a valid parking permit if they park in the college lots on main campus during the fall and spring semesters. All academic students and NMC faculty and staff are eligible to recieve one parking decal at no cost. Additional and replacement decals are available at a cost of $10.00 per decal.
Student permits are available at the Records/Registion/Cashier’s Office, the Admissions office and the Welcome Center. Apartment resident decals are available in the West Hall Auxiliaries Office.
Decals must be placed in the lower left corner on the driver’s side front window. Please discard expired decals. Get your permit today…before the rush!!
Aug 24, 2012 | Intercom
The Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Parking Permits have arrived. All students, faculty, and staff of Northwestern Michigan College are required to have and display a valid parking permit if they park in the college lots on main campus during the fall and spring semesters.
All academic students and NMC faculty and staff are eligible to recieve one parking decal at no cost. Additional and replacement decals are available at a cost of $10.00 per decal.
Permits for faculty and staff are available in the Records/Registration/Cashier’s office, the Admissions Office, the Parsons-Stulen building (front desk) and the Human Resources office at the University Center. Student permits are available at the Records/Registion/Cashier’s Office, the Admissions office and the Welcome Center. Apartment resident decals are available in the West Hall Auxiliaries Office.
Decals must be placed in the lower left corner on the driver’s side front window. Please discard expired decals. Get your permit today…before the rush!!
Aug 24, 2012 | Intercom
If you, or your area, has information you’d like to get to students, you can submit it to the Public Relations and Marketing office at adolan@nmc.edu. Just like the Intercom, the Student News is updated daily, and appears on students’ myNMC page when they log in. We also send out an e-mail to all students to recap the headlines from the week, just like we do every Friday for the Intercom.
Aug 24, 2012 | Student News
Welcome!
The new semester is beginning–students are buying books and checking out the campus. Part of many of NMC’s departments preparation for the new semester is hiring student workers to be a part of our various teams.
Working at the college comes with many great opportunities. It is awesome to be able to work where you go to school in a fun atmosphere, you are instantly connected to the many resources on campus, it looks great on a resume, but most importantly it is a safe environment to grow professionally with people who really believe in investing in you.
If you are looking for an on campus job, I would encourage you to throw your cover letter and resume into the pool of applicants…don’t be shy! We can’t wait to meet you!
Emily Magner,
Student Life
Aug 24, 2012 | Student News
NMC now has a license with Films on Demand. This is a digital repository and subscription database of academic videos, streamed on demand, to use for research, homework, course presentations, etc. This repository allows you to either play the whole video or select specific segments. The collections available are: Health & Medicine, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science & Mathematics, and Business & Economics.
To Access:
1. Go to Osterlin Library on the NMC website
2. Select A-Z Databases & Resource List (Click here to go there)
3. Select Films on Demand
4. You are there! (Off-campus access requires login with your NMC ID and password).
This is available for use by anyone with an NMC ID and password (note that if you want to use the playlist or the favorites list you will need to create a username and password).
For more information, or if you have any questions, please call Educational Media Technologies at 995-1070.
Aug 24, 2012 | Intercom
NMC now has a license with Films on Demand. This is a digital repository and subscription database of academic videos, streamed on demand, for use in support of online, hybrid, and face-to-face classes. This repository allows you to either play the whole video or select specific segments. The collections available are: Health & Medicine, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science & Mathematics, and Business & Economics.
To Access:
1. Go to Osterlin Library on the NMC website
2. Select Faculty Resources
3. Select Films on Demand
4. You are there! (Off-campus access requires login with your NMC ID and password).
This is available for use by anyone with an NMC ID and password (note that if you want to use the playlist or the favorites list you will need to create a username and password). This includes students! Students can find the Films on Demand link under A-Z Research Tools on the Osterlin Library web page.
For more information, or if you have any questions, please call Educational Media Technologies at 995-1070.
Aug 24, 2012 | Intercom
Congratulations to Cheri Garvin, the Bookstore’s $25 Opening Conference gift card winner. 108 entries were submitted.
The Bookstore staff would like to extend our thanks to staff and faculty for their continued support.
Aug 17, 2012 | Intercom
A reminder that Opening Conference is Monday, August 20 at the Hagerty Center on the Great Lakes Campus from 8 am – noon.
Breakfast will be provided.
See you there!
Aug 17, 2012 | Intercom
A memorial service will be held in honor of Matthew Hazelwood
Saturday, August 18th at 5:00 pm
Dennos Museum Center
A celebrated teacher and conductor, Matthew was Director of the Academy Orchestra at Interlochen Arts Academy from 1993 to 2008. Most recently, Matthew served as the Director of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Philharmonic Youth Symphony of Colombia and the Batuta System of Orchestras of Colombia.
Matthew forged enduring artistic relationships with hundreds of students and professional colleagues around the world. Everyone who worked with him was enriched by his inspiring energy and passion, his humble nature, his devotion and commitment to teaching, his advocacy of young musicians, and his ever-present sense of humor, optimism, and enjoyment of life.
Matthew will be remembered by his family and friends as a devoted mentor and friend, a loving husband and father. He leaves behind his son, Thomas, his daughter, Giuliana and his wife, Constanza.
Aug 17, 2012 | Intercom
Here’s a look at five new arrivals to the Osterlin Library.
Groove music : the art and culture of the hip-hop DJ
Author: Katz, Mark, 1970-
Call number: ML3531 .K37 2012
Pub date: 2012
It’s all about the scratch in Groove Music, award-winning music historian Mark Katz’s groundbreaking book about the figure that defined hip-hop: the DJ. Today hip-hop is a global phenomenon, and the sight and sound of DJs mixing and scratching is familiar in every corner of the world.
The man who left too soon : the life and works of Stieg Larsson
Author: Forshaw, Barry.
Call number: PT9876.22 .A6933 Z68 2011
Pub date: 2011
His best-selling books are violent, terrifying, brilliantly written and have sold millions of copies around the world, but Stieg Larsson was not there to witness any of their international success.
A mountain of crumbs : a memoir
1st Simon & Schuster
Author: Gorokhova, Elena.
Call number: SHELF KK DK543 .G67 A3 2010
Pub date: 2010
1 reserve copy available at Mark & Helen Osterlin Library.
A Mountain of Crumbs is the moving story of a young Soviet girl’s discovery of the hidden truths of adulthood and her country’s profound political deception.
Unfair to genius : the strange and litigious career of Ira B. Arnstein
Author: Rosen, Gary A.
Call number: KF228 .A76 R67 2012
Pub date: 2012
The long and tortured career of Ira B. Arnstein, “the unrivaled king of copyright infringement plaintiffs,” opens a curious window into the evolution of copyright law in the United States.
American Indian stories, legends, and other writings
Author: Zitkala-*Sa, 1876-1938.
Call number: E98 .F6 Z58 2003
Pub date: 2003
The finest stories and nonfiction writings by a Native American author and activist Zitkala-Sa wrestled with the conflicting influences of American Indian and white culture throughout her life.
Aug 17, 2012 | Intercom
There is still time to get some basics under your belt to insure success with your Moodle2 program. Please join us for instruction and hands on work. Q&A at the end of the presentation.
Scholars Hall 218, 3:00-5:00, on Thursday August 23.
Aug 17, 2012 | Intercom
Kudos to Mike Davis for continually going “above and beyond” for the music department! Not only is Mike an incredible educator – giving his students vast and varied opportunities to learn about all genres of music, but he is also an incredible team-player.
Mike gives of his time to perform and arrange live performances for several music classes and he serves an important role as a Music Department Adviser. Mike teaches Music Appreciation and Jazz Appreciation classes and Applied Lessons on saxophone.
On behalf of the Music Department – thank you Mike!
Aug 17, 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 Faculty-Math (46-443)
Adjunct Faculty-English Composition (50-443)
Adjunct Faculty – Sociology (84-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Physics Instructor (98-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Critical Reading Instructor (105-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Biology (108-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Physical Education Basketball (109-443)
Adjunct Faculty-White Pine Press Design Advisor (119-443)
Administrative Staff
Director of Admissions (121-443)
Faculty
HVAC/R Instructor (95-443) (Full time)
Nursing Instructor – Mental Health (91-443) (Part time)
Professional Staff
Master, T-S State of Michigan (99-443)
Curator of Education (124-443)
Librarian (127-443)
Student Employee
White Pine Press Writer-Student Employee (66-443)
Tutor-Student Employee (82-443)
Student Life Office Assistant-Student Employee (94-443)
Groundskeeper-Student Employee (104-443)
Records Office-Student Employee (110-443)
Help Desk Student Assistant (114-443)
Student Ambassador (115-443)
Campus Security-Student Employee (116-443)
Admissions Office Assistant-Student Employee (122-443)
Science/Math Academic Area Office Assistant (123-443)
Student Lab Assistant – Chemistry (128-443)
Student Lab Assistant – Biology (129-443)
Supplemental Staff
Banquet Server-Hagerty Center (41-443)
Busser-Hagerty Center (72-443)
Bartender-Hagerty Center (73-443)
Dishwasher-Hagerty Center (81-443)
Supplemental Custodian (106-443)
Supplemental Fitness Center Floor Monitor (111-443)
Supplemental Open Recreation and Intramural Sports Supervisor (112-443)
Supplemental Welding Assistant (126-443)
CLOSED PENDING OUTCOME
Professional Staff
Employee Wellness Coordinator (103-443) (Part time)
Aug 17, 2012 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary. Please join us in congratulating them!
| Tricia Farrier |
Bar Supervisor – Hagerty Center |
3 years |
| Jo Gallegos |
Banquet Supervisor – Hagerty Center |
3 years |
| Mike Gillett |
Science/Math Instructor |
12 years |
| Nate Glidden |
Director of the Hagerty Center |
3 years |
| Scott Goethals |
Business Instructor |
12 years |
| Nancy Gray |
Communications Instructor |
3 years |
| Gene Jenneman |
Executive Director of Dennos Museum Center |
24 years |
| Coburn MacNaughton |
Executive Chef – Hagerty Center |
4 years |
| John Mauk |
Communications Instructor |
10 years |
| Barcley Owens |
Communications Instructor |
10 years |
| Pam Palermo |
Director of Financial Aid |
3 years |
| Garyn Roberts |
Communications Instructor |
18 years |
| Chad Schenkelberger |
Hagerty Center Assistant Director |
3 years |
| Laura Schmidt |
Director of Nursing Programs |
18 years |
| Cathlyn Sommerfield |
Director of Research Services |
16 years |
| Mike Surgalski |
Maritime Academy Instructor |
17 years |
| Bryce Turner |
Analyst-Network Systems & Data Communications |
12 years |
| Tina Ulrich |
Director of Library Services |
4 years |
| Kelly Zimmerman |
Human Resources Assistant/Benefits |
3 years |
Aug 17, 2012 | Intercom
This week, 9 and 10 interviewed GLMA Instructor Bob Mason about the situation near Neebish Island where a freighter ran aground.
Northern Michigan’s News Leader
Aug 14, 2012 | Intercom
Have you ever wanted a classroom of one? Consider being a Big Brother or Big Sister mentor to a child. There are no tests to administer, no assignments to grade – just a child waiting for a friend.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking volunteers for its community- and school-based mentoring programs. Men: you’re ESPECIALLY needed, as the boys on our waitlists for a mentor are ever-increasing.
In either program, volunteers are able to make an impact by spending a few hours of quality one-on-one time with a child each month. In the school-based program, volunteers visit with the child at school once each week during their lunch/recess break. Time spent together typically involves playing games, doing puzzles, reading, playing in the gym or on the playground, or eating lunch and chatting. The community-based program extends year-round and allows the volunteer the flexibility to meet with the child when convenient each month, outside the school grounds. Your best gift is your time and simply being yourself.
We work closely with our volunteers to match them with a child who will enjoy their time and talents and provide a friendship that is beneficial and rewarding.
Additionally, if you have any students whom you feel would make good Bigs, please encourage them to consider volunteering in one of our nearby school-based mentoring programs.
For more information about becoming a Big this school year, call 231-946-2447 ext. 202 or visit http://
www.bigsupnorth.com/site/c.cuIVJeNXKkL2G/b.7893377/k.FB11/Volunteer.htm
Aug 14, 2012 | Student News
Help wanted!
Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking responsible, reliable, positive-minded NMC students to volunteer as Big Brothers or Big Sisters in the local school-based mentoring programs. Guys: you’re ESPECIALLY needed, as the boys on our waitlists for a mentor are ever-increasing.
Big Brothers Big Sisters has programs conveniently located at Traverse Heights Elementary, Central Grade School, and Eastern Elementary.
Being a Big is simple, really. Just by spending your lunch hour with a child once each week for at least one school year, you can make a difference. And it’s not all about helping the child study. Play a game, shoot some hoops in the gym or on the playground, do a puzzle, read together, eat lunch and chat – your best gift is your time and
simply being yourself.
For more information about becoming a Big this school year, call 231-946-2447 ext. 202 or visit http:// www.bigsupnorth.com/site/c.cuIVJeNXKkL2G/b.7893377/k.FB11/Volunteer.htm
Aug 14, 2012 | Student News
Here’s some information about health insurance offered to students at Northwestern Michigan College.
As you may know, Health Care Reform has created great changes in the insurance industry in the past couple of years. Student health insurance is undergoing those changes beginning this year. The policy now covers you for what is called “essential services” which includes preventive care and routine care. The policy also covers your prescriptions up to the policy maximum.
The plan has changed and we encourage you to review it to see if the policy will meet your needs. You can view the policy at www.sas-mn.com – under COLLEGE click on FIND MY SCHOOL and follow the link to Northwestern Michigan College. You can view the new policy under “2012-2013 brochure”.
You may call Candy Mears at 866-293-6473 to ask any questions regarding the policy.
Aug 10, 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 Faculty-Math (46-443)
Adjunct Faculty-English Composition (50-443)
Adjunct Faculty – Sociology (84-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Physics Instructor (98-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Critical Reading Instructor (105-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Biology (108-443)
Adjunct Faculty-Physical Education Basketball (109-443)
Adjunct Faculty-White Pine Press Design Advisor (119-443)
Administrative Staff
Director of Admissions (121-443)
Faculty
HVAC/R Instructor (95-443) (Full time)
Nursing Instructor – Mental Health (91-443) (Part time)
Professional Staff
Master, T-S State of Michigan (99-443)
Student Employee
White Pine Press Writer-Student Employee (66-443)
Tutor-Student Employee (82-443)
Switchboard Operator Assistant-Student Employee (83-443)
Student Life Office Assistant-Student Employee (94-443)
Groundskeeper-Student Employee (104-443)
Records Office-Student Employee (110-443)
Help Desk Student Assistant (114-443)
Student Ambassador (115-443)
Campus Security-Student Employee (116-443)
Admissions Office Assistant-Student Employee (122-443)
Science/Math Academic Area Office Assistant (123-443)
Supplemental Staff
Banquet Server-Hagerty Center (41-443)
Busser-Hagerty Center (72-443)
Bartender-Hagerty Center (73-443)
Dishwasher-Hagerty Center (81-443)
Supplemental Custodian (106-443)
Supplemental Fitness Center Floor Monitor (111-443)
Supplemental Open Recreation and Intramural Sports Supervisor (112-443)
CLOSED PENDING OUTCOME
Professional Staff
Employee Wellness Coordinator (103-443) (Part time)
Aug 10, 2012 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary. Please join us in congratulating them!
Dave Bajema Automotive Instructor 5 years
Amy Collins Health Occupations Instructor 1 year
Andy Dolan Executive Director, Public Relations and Marketing 1 year
Mary Erickson Science/Math Instructor 1 year
Tim Fader Painter 29 years
Tom Gordon Humanities Instructor 15 years
Lori Hodek Talent Management Coordinator 10 years
Mark Howell Communications Instructor 15 years
Amjad Khan Social Sciences Instructor 6 years
Mella McCormick Humanities Instructor 4 years
Kristy McDonald Business Instructor 6 years
Nate Peplinski Science/Math Instructor 5 years
Tony Sauerbrey UAS Program Manager 6 years
Caroline Schaefer-Hills Humanities Instructor 12 years
Jackie Schenk Office Assistant – Extended Educational Services 18 years
Adam Shafer Science/Math Instructor 5 years
Melissa Sprenkle Communications Instructor 1 year
Mike Torre Humanities Instructor 15 years
Aug 9, 2012 | Intercom, Student News
The next episode of the History Channel series Great Lake Warriors, features footage provided by NMC’s Great Lakes Water Studies Institute of the Lauren Castle, a tugboat that sunk in West Grand Traverse Bay south of Sutton’s Bay on November 5, 1980.
While conducting hydrographic surveys of East and West Grand Traverse Bay in 2009, the Great Lakes Water Studies Institute discovered what they believed to be the Lauren Castle, resting upgright on the floor of West Grand Traverse Bay. While initial attempts to conduct a video investigation of the Lauren Castle were unsuccessful, the Water Studies Institute returned in October, 2010 with a remotely operated vehicle to successfully capture video of the shipwreck. Portions of that video air in this week’s episode.
Great Lake Warriors episode four, “Make or Break” premieres at 10 pm, Thursday, August 9, and re-airs:
- 2 am, Friday, August 10
- 9 am, Sunday, August 12
- 3 pm, Thursday, August 16
Aug 9, 2012 | Student News
HP and Dell computers can be purchased using your Financial Aid. These are dropped shipped to your home.
The last day to charge with your financial aid is Tuesday, Sept 4th.
Aug 9, 2012 | Intercom, Student News
Further Your Health Care Career in Northern Michigan
There is good news for northern Michigan medical professionals: GVSU’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies (M.P.A.S.) program is now available at the Traverse City campus.
Please join us to learn more about our Master of Physician Assistant Studies (M.P.A.S.) degree offered right here in Traverse City.
M.P.A.S. Informational Open House
Friday, September 7, Noon-5 p.m.
NMC University Center, Room 219
If you can’t attend or just can’t wait to learn more about how you can become a physician assistant, visit www.gvsu.edu/pas, or call 231.995.1785
