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
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.
NMC Archivist Ann Swaney has written an article for the State of Michigan Archives site about Peter Dougherty and how Old Mission Peninsula got its name.
In an effort to make college more affordable for our students, the Osterlin Library is asking faculty to place a copy of their textbooks on reserve at the library.
The library does not have the funds to buy the textbooks for every class, but if faculty can lend us an extra copy or even an older edition, we can make it available to students during open hours. This will help students whose financial aid has not yet come through, who have ordered books online which have not yet arrived, or who are disciplined enough to do all of their class reading in the library!
Faculty may drop off textbooks at the library any time. Please indicate your name, your class name and number, and length of check-out time (usually 2-hours in-library use.) If you have questions, contact Rochelle Hammontree at 5-1064 rhammontree@nmc.edu
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.
The first of a new set of TV spots for NMC will air locally tonight during NBC’s coverage of the 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony. The spots feature NMC international students talking about their experiences here at the college.
Kudos, to Lisa Dohm for she stepped in under extraordinary circumstances to run the Spanish Boot Camp and the Internship in the Freshwater Management in Costa Rica. Under her leadership, the interns had an amazing journey. Congratulations, Lisa from the Great Lakes Water Studies Institute!
The 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.
•A bust of NMC founder Lester Biederman was unveiled at a special ceremony in the atrium of the Biederman Building. The sculpture was designed by Traverse City artist & NMC alum Verna Bartnik. Les is still in the atrium.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees and myself I want to share with you the results of my annual performance evaluation, which was conducted at the July 23, 2012 Board of Trustees meeting.
We recognize that the marks I receive are not just a reflection on my work, but that of all of us at NMC who are working every day to keep learning at the center of everything we do. The accomplishments are due to the excellent work of every one of you. I encourage you to take a few minutes to read through this document, to see what we are doing well and what we can strive to do even better.
Innovation has been a hallmark of Northwestern Michigan College since before we were founded. Community leaders, seeking a new model for higher education, obtained legislation that helped make NMC the first community college in Michigan.
Innovation remains central to how we operate today, and was formally articulated in our Values by the Board of Trustees in 2007: “We will continuously improve the learning experience and its relevance to those we serve through innovation, agility and thoughtful risk-taking.”
To help encourage and support innovation, the NMC Board of Trustees asked the NMC Foundation to establish Innovation Grant Funds for faculty, staff and students.
The innovation grant program was established to fund innovative initiatives – ideas and opportunities that emerge during the year and occur outside of normal NMC budget sources and processes.
The Rotary Club of Traverse City is currently seeking applications from young professionals (ages 25 t0 40, and not members of a Rotary Club) to be part of a team of five for a four-week group study exchange opportunity to The Netherlands in April 2013.
The team will represent Rotary District 6290 (western Michigan and northern Ontario) for four weeks in Rotary District 1530 (the northwest corner of The Netherlands.) This district includes the city of Amsterdam and its immediate surroundings. Amsterdam and The Netherlands (aka Holland) have a rich and fascinating history, including almost 400 years as an independent and progressive nation in highly developed northern Europe. Members of the team will have the opportunity to experience first-hand the culture and way of life in Holland as well as conduct frequent discussions about their profession with counterpart Dutch practitioners.
Interviews for the team leader position (must be a Rotarian) will take place, Sunday, October 13 in Cadillac. Team member interviews (cannot be members of a Rotary Club) will be held one week later on Saturday, October 20, also in Cadillac.
In recognition of its recycling and composting efforts, NMC’s Hagerty Center has earned three-star designation as a Certified Recycler in the Michigan Recycling Coalition’s growing evaluation and official recognition program.
“Perhaps their proximity to one of Michigan’s greatest water resources drives the Hagerty Conference Center, but they stand out in their commitment to recycling and composting in their facility.” said Kerrin O’Brien, MRC Executive Director. “The Hagerty Center is proactive in pursuit of its sustainability goals and is reaping the benefits of that commitment, its zero waste goal and saving money.”
The Conference Center works closely with Bay Area Recycling for Charities to provide comprehensive recycling and composting services for all its special events. When not washing their own china and flatware the Hagerty Center uses tableware that can be composted along with food scraps and uneaten food to create virtually waste-free events. Nate Glidden leads the team that manages the center’s recycling effort. “We are proud to have received the MRC’s Certification for our facility and for Northwestern Michigan College,” Glidden said. “It takes the hard work of our fine staff in order to maintain the recycling and composting efforts, and the majority of the credit belongs to them.”
Students from the NMC Astronomy Club and the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society host public viewing nights at NMC’s Rogers Observatory. The next one is this Saturday, July 21 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The admission fee is $2/person, $5/family.
Upcoming public viewing nights:
Saturday, July 21, 9-11pm
Friday, August 3, 9-11pm
Saturday, August 25, 9-11pm
Friday, September 7*, 9-11pm
Saturday, September 22, 9-11pm
Friday, October 5*, 9-11pm
Saturday, October 20, 9-11pm
Friday, November 2*, 9-11pm
Friday, December 7*, 9-11pm
*The public viewing session is preceded by a GTAS meeting and program. All are welcome to attend.
The Rogers Observatory is several miles south of NMC’s main campus, at 1753 Birmley Road. (O on Campus Map)
Kudos to Jeff Cobb for his outstanding and well-orchestrated presentation on the new Audio Technology Program he gave to the Curriculum Committee. His presentation and materials may be used as a model for presenting new programs in the future, Very nice job Jeff!
Kudos to Phil Trowbridge for always going above and beyond his job responsibilities. Whenever there is something we need he does it right away. We really appreciate everything that Phil does for us and are so glad to have him at the University Center. Thank you, Phil for all that you do and helping us with our needs.
Kudos to the Peer Guide Task Force – Shannon Owen, Alice Sluss, Bonnie Shumaker, Kay Hall, Stephanie Davis, Shayrrl McCready, Cheri Garvin, Jen Murphey and Lori Hodek.
For their outstanding, collaborative work in designing a Peer Guide program for all new staff. The program provides opportunities to accelerate the new employee’s learning about the college culture and resources, building networks and connections, and feeling like an insider. The team delivered its first peer guide training June 29, preparing prospective guides to welcome new employees. A lot of hard work, very well done!
Special thanks to Kay Hall in Auxiliary Services for coordinating NMC’s always-impressive entry in the Cherry Royale Parade last Saturday. Kay goes above and beyond to make sure things go as smoothly as possible, and everyone who participates appreciates her efforts.
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.
Do you commute from Bellaire to main campus? Want help paying for gas? NMC will be welcoming a new student from Serbia this fall who will be living with a host family in Bellaire. The student is in need of transportation to and from main campus during the week to attend classes. The host family is offering help with gas money to anyone willing to offer this student a ride. This is a great opportunity to get to know one of our international students and to help pay to fill your gas tank!
If you’re interested, please contact Lindsey Dickinson in Admissions, ldickinson@nmc.edu or 995-1082.
