Sep 15, 2020 | Intercom, Student Events
We can’t wait for everyone to see it in person, but until then, join us virtually at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18 as we celebrate the opening of NMC’s new West Hall Innovation Center. Highlights include a ribbon cutting ceremony and a video tour of the new 54,000-square-foot, multi-story library and flexible learning space.
The project has received extensive campus, community and legislative support since its 2016 inception and 2018 groundbreaking. Learn more about the project here and view a photo gallery here. And thank you to everyone who helped make it happen!
Sep 15, 2020 | Announcements & News, Intercom, Student News
The Traverse City Parking Patrol will begin issuing citations for parking violations at NMC on Monday, September 21. All NMC students and employees must have their 2020-2021 permits displayed by that date. If you haven’t received your permit, they’re available at the Campus Safety & Security office in the West Hall Innovation Center (#9 on the Main Campus Map).
The Traverse City Police Department has provided the following information on how to avoid parking tickets on campus by properly displaying your parking permit:
- Place your permit in the bottom left-hand corner of your windshield.
- Place your permit right side up. An upside-down permit will be considered invalid.
- Hang tags must be on the rear view mirror.
- Be sure that the expiration date on your permit can be seen from the outside of your vehicle. (Some vehicles have a tint on the edges of their windshield, so be sure your permit is not behind a tint, as it will make it difficult to see from the outside.) When it doubt, get out of your vehicle and be sure you can see the entire permit from the outside.
If you do get a ticket, payment can be made at the red drop-off payment box at the east end of the Cedar lot in front of the Health & Science Building on main campus. You can also mail the fine in to the city, or pay at the parking services office in the public parking garage at 303 E. State St. Payment information is also on each ticket.
If you have any questions about parking enforcement on campus, please call Campus Safety & Security at (231) 995-1111.
Sep 14, 2020 | Student Events
On Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., League of Women Voters – Grand Traverse Area volunteers will be in the West Hall Innovation Center on NMC’s Main Campus (#9 on the Main Campus Map) to register new voters.
Sep 14, 2020 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — In less than six months, Northwestern Michigan College has awarded more than $1 million in CARES Act emergency funding to students facing economic challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic.
705 students had received awards as of September 8, for an average award of $1,500 per student.
NMC received $2.1 million in federal CARES Act funds for emergency student relief and institutional support in late April, which must be spent by May 2021. At least 50% of that is dedicated to providing emergency aid to students for food, housing, course materials, technology, health care and child care expenses. It cannot be used to cover tuition expenses.
“I am so thankful for this fund,” said nursing student Makayla Kramer, 20, recipient of CARES Act funds and scholarships. “It has really lifted a lot of financial issues off of my shoulders during this time.”
“We are incredibly proud of the commitment and care for our students from across the college community and the work to get the help to those in need as quickly as possible” NMC President Nick Nissley said. “This emergency federal relief funding has been an important lifeline to help ensure the continuity of education for students facing tremendous adversity during these challenging times.”
Along with the federal funds, the NMC Foundation announced in May it is raising an additional $1 million to meet the needs of students and the college in response to the pandemic. These funds target three areas: student support including scholarships, food pantry access and flexible funding for emergency needs; academic support to increase capacity of key areas including the Writing & Reading Center and Educational Media Technologies; and program stabilization to ensure programs continue to operate for the benefit of students and the greater community.
The emergency student aid is part of $13.2 million in grants, loans and scholarships that NMC’s financial aid office has awarded to NMC students to date for the 2020/2021 school year, including $1.1 million in scholarships alone.
Release date: SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director, NMC Public Relations, Marketing & Communications
(231) 995-1019
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Sep 14, 2020 | Intercom, Media Mentions
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past two 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.
State rolls out scholarship for frontline workers
Record-Eagle, September 11 (more…)
Sep 14, 2020 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thank you to the International Affairs Forum for reengaging with its audiences for a new season dedicated to Finding Solutions to Global Crises, and for reimagining how that engagement happens in the midst of a pandemic.
The IAF kicks off its 27th season this Wednesday at 5 p.m. with a timely discussion on Grappling With Pandemics: Global Public Health Policy In The 21st Century, hosted by global health expert Dr. Julio Frenk and moderated by IAF board member Kenneth Warner, former dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Anyone can register for the virtual event here and pay what they can to attend, and all are invited to submit questions for the discussion to iaf@nmc.edu.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Sep 14, 2020 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — In less than six months, Northwestern Michigan College has awarded more than $1 million in CARES Act emergency funding to students facing economic challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic.
705 students had received awards as of September 8, for an average award of $1,500 per student.
NMC received $2.1 million in federal CARES Act funds for emergency student relief and institutional support in late April, which must be spent by May 2021. At least 50% of that is dedicated to providing emergency aid to students for food, housing, course materials, technology, health care and child care expenses. It cannot be used to cover tuition expenses.
“I am so thankful for this fund,” said nursing student Makayla Kramer, 20, recipient of CARES Act funds and scholarships. “It has really lifted a lot of financial issues off of my shoulders during this time.”
“We are incredibly proud of the commitment and care for our students from across the college community and the work to get the help to those in need as quickly as possible” NMC President Nick Nissley said. “This emergency federal relief funding has been an important lifeline to help ensure the continuity of education for students facing tremendous adversity during these challenging times.”
Along with the federal funds, the NMC Foundation announced in May it is raising an additional $1 million to meet the needs of students and the college in response to the pandemic. These funds target three areas: student support including scholarships, food pantry access and flexible funding for emergency needs; academic support to increase capacity of key areas including the Writing & Reading Center and Educational Media Technologies; and program stabilization to ensure programs continue to operate for the benefit of students and the greater community.
The emergency student aid is part of $13.2 million in grants, loans and scholarships that NMC’s financial aid office has awarded to NMC students to date for the 2020/2021 school year, including $1.1 million in scholarships alone.
Release date: SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director, NMC Public Relations, Marketing & Communications
(231) 995-1019
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Sep 11, 2020 | Intercom, Student News
NMC Admissions is holding open Zoom sessions for people to get their questions answered regarding the Futures for Frontliners program.
People can register for the sessions online and will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link after registering.
Here is the URL link to go directly to the web page to register: nmc.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Events/List?ID=9
Starting Monday, September 14, sessions will be available each week on the following days/times through the end of December:
- Monday evenings: 5–7 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Saturday mornings: 9:30–11 a.m.
- Sunday evenings: 6–8 p.m.
Sep 11, 2020 | Dennos News, Intercom, Student News
Welcome back to school from the Dennos Museum Store!
All NMC students and employees receive 20% OFF in-store and online during the month of September.
- Shop our new website with both curbside pickup and shipping options. Enter NMC20 at checkout.
- Shop in-store and show your ID.
- All NMC students and employees enjoy 20% off all regular priced merchandise.
The Dennos Museum Store is open during museum hours Tuesday-Thursday, 1-5 p.m. You can shop 24/7 when you visit our website: shop.dennosmuseum.org.
Sep 11, 2020 | HR Corner, Intercom
- Warm up and Sign up Week- 9/14/2020
- Priority Health members instructions HERE
- All others email Hollie DeWalt for access to the Google Sheet
- Challenge 9/21/2020 – 10/18/2020
Meet the challenge and you will be entered into a prize drawing for one of six $50 Visa Gift Cards.
Priority Health members will use the online portal and all other employees can sign up to report their time on a google sheet.
Let Hollie DeWalt know if you would like added to the Google Sheet!
Challenge details
- Week 1- Warm Up- 3000 steps daily
- Week 2- Challenge Begins- 3000 steps daily
- Week 3- 3570 steps daily
- Week 4- 4000 steps daily
- Week 5- 4570 steps daily
Last Date to enter steps is 10/18/2020
You also have to review information about one of the National Parks each week to meet the challenge!
Sep 10, 2020 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Front-line workers may receive a scholarship to attend NMC free of charge starting in January through the Futures for Frontliners program unveiled today by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Futures for Frontliners offers Michiganders who worked in essential industries during the April 1–June 30 period but do not have a college degree free tuition to their local community college. They may pursue an associate degree or a skills certificate on a full-time or part-time basis while they continue to work.
Those without a high school diploma or equivalency are eligible for services to help them prepare for and complete this credential and go on to a community college or job training program. The application period runs through December 31, 2020, with enrollment available beginning in January of 2021.
Essential industries include health care, financial services, food and agriculture, law enforcement and first responders, water and wastewater, transportation and more.
“Providing these front-line workers in essential industries with access to tuition-free community college — even if they don’t have a high school diploma or equivalency — to pursue their career and personal dreams is a wonderful way to say ‘thank you’ — they certainly earned it,” NMC President Nick Nissley said.
To apply and learn more about Futures for Frontliners, visit nmc.edu/frontliners.
Release date: SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director, NMC Public Relations, Marketing & Communications
(231) 995-1019
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Sep 9, 2020 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — As our state continues efforts to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has extended the Stay Home, Stay Safe order through June 12. To support this effort, and comply with the order, Northwestern Michigan College extended the closure of all five of its campuses in Traverse City through June 12.
NMC began a limited reopening of its campuses June 15 in accordance with the college’s 4-stage Reopening Plan and Exposure Control Plan. Learn more here »
NMC’s five campuses include:
- Main – 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City
- Great Lakes – 715 E. Front St., Traverse City
- Aero Park – 2600 Aero Park Dr., Traverse City
- University Center – 2200 Dendrinos Dr., Traverse City
- Rogers Observatory – 1753 Birmley Road, Traverse City
In an ongoing effort to ensure public safety, please see the following list of event cancellations and closures:
virtual
CANCELED
- All Rogers Observatory Public Viewing Nights for 2020
- NMC Transfer Fair – March 17, 2020
- Free Visiting Artist Lecture and Workshop – March 18, 2020
- International Affairs Forum – March 19, 2020
- Panel discussion on legalized marijuana’s implications for health – March 20, 2020
- 2nd Annual Concert for Community Awareness – March 20, 2020
- Blood Drive – April 6, 2020
- Long Night Against Procrastination – April 16, 2020
- International Affairs Forum – April 16, 2020
- A Taste of Success – April 17, 2020
- Mystical Arts of Tibet (Dennos Concert Series) – April 17, 2020
- Big Little Hero Race – April 18, 2020
- T/S State of Michigan open house – April 18, 2020
- NMC Retirement & Recognition Reception – April 22, 2020
- Loudon Wainwright III (Dennos Concert Series) – May 2, 2020
- Nursing Pinning Ceremony – May 3, 2020
- Lifelong Learning Campus Day – May 8, 2020
- Native American immersion camp – June 15-18, 2020
- Kids Free Fishing Day – June 20, 2020
- Mike McIntosh Memorial Car and Truck Show – Sept. 12, 2020
Postponed
- NMC Commencement – May 2, 2020 (TO BE RESCHEDULED)
- NMC’s commencement ceremony will either be delayed until August 2020, or a double ceremony will be held in May 2021.
- All commencement-related activities, including Honors Convocation, will also be postponed.
- NMC Fellows Dinner – June 4, 2020 (TO BE RESCHEDULED)
CLOSED
- The Hawk Owl Café in the Oleson Center (now open in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Innovation Center)
- The Hawks Nest in East Hall
- Northwest Grind–Starbucks (now open in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Innovation Center)
- The NMC Fitness Center
- The NMC Bookstore (now open)
- The NMC Library (now open in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Innovation Center)
- Lobdell’s: A Teaching Restaurant (open Sept. 16)
- The Hagerty Center
- The Dennos Museum Center (now open)
- Aero Park Professional Testing Center (now open)
RELEASE DATE: March 16, 2020; Last updated September 9, 2020
For More Information:
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019 (direct)
231) 995-1020 (office)
(231) 392-6082 (mobile)
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Sep 8, 2020 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thank you to the Dennos Museum Center for launching a virtual, pay-what-you-can version of its The Art Of: _ programming. This series of programs helps connect the visual arts to broader topics in our busy lives.
The next installment, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, features The Art Of: Sally Rogers, an NMC alumna whose sculpture, Nexus, is located on main campus. Join the conversation here.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Sep 8, 2020 | Intercom, Student News
To mark Constitution Day (September 17, 2020), NMC Library is collecting submissions of brief video “appreciations” of the Constitutional amendments, or patches, that have been stitched over the years to span holes in the founding document of our national government.
For more details, check out the submission guidelines. The deadline to submit is this Sunday, September 13.
Sep 8, 2020 | Intercom, Media Mentions
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past two 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.
To Meet Or Not To Meet: The Debate Over In-Person Meetings
The Ticker, September 4 (more…)
Sep 4, 2020 | Student News
Password not working? Received a suspicious email? Need Moodle assistance? Want to use email-to-print? The NMC Technology Help Desk can assist with these and many other technology-related questions or concerns you may have! Better yet, you can receive help 24x7x365, even when our on-site team is gone for the day.
The ways we can serve you are:
- Phone assistance @ (231) 995-3020
- Live chat assistance at nmc.edu/help
- In-person assistance:
Come check out our new location in the West Hall Innovation Center!
- M-W 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Th-F 8 a.m.-5 pm.
- Sat 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
- Sun 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
- (hours subject to change)
- Direct ticket submission using Web Help Desk
- IT Help Desk Knowledgebase
Reach out to us anytime! We’re here to help you have a great Fall 2020 semester.
Sep 4, 2020 | Intercom, International Affairs Forum, Student Events
WED, SEPT 16 @ 5:00 PM EST via ZOOM
With the world still wrestling with the pandemic, the International Affairs Forum opens its 27th Season in conversation with Dr. Julio Frenk, President of the University of Miami, former Minister of Health of Mexico, former Senior Fellow at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, former Executive Director of Evidence and Information for Policy at the World Health Organization, and co-editor of Saving Humanity: What Matters Most for a Healthy Future.
The discussion will be moderated by Ken Warner, former dean, professor, and researcher at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, and current IAF board member.
Join us for a discussion on global responses to the pandemic and the future of public health and social wellbeing. Questions for discussion can be emailed to iaf@nmc.edu.
Join the discussion!
Register here or call (231) 995-1844 for more information.
Sep 4, 2020 | Intercom, Tech Tips
Password not working? Received a suspicious email? Need Moodle assistance? Want to use email-to-print? The NMC Technology Help Desk can assist with these and many other technology-related questions or concerns you may have! Better yet, you can receive help 24x7x365, even when our on-site team is gone for the day.
The ways we can serve you are:
- Phone assistance @ (231) 995-3020
- Live chat assistance at nmc.edu/help
- In-person assistance:
Come check out our new location in the West Hall Innovation Center!
- M-W 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Th-F 8 a.m.-5 pm.
- Sat 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
- Sun 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
- (hours subject to change)
- Direct ticket submission using Web Help Desk
- IT Help Desk Knowledgebase
Reach out to us anytime! We’re here to help you have a great Fall 2020 semester.
Sep 3, 2020 | Intercom, Student News
NOTE: The Oct. 16 event featuring Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has been canceled.
TRAVERSE CITY — Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and several academic speakers will appear at four virtual events this fall commemorating the centennial anniversary of the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote.
An in-person voter registration drive Sept. 22 on NMC’s main campus will also be part of “100 Years of the 19th Amendment: Observing the Past and Looking Toward the Future.” Volunteers from the League of Women Voters – Grand Traverse Area will be available to register new voters from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center.
The virtual events are as follows:
- Thursday, September 17: The Constitution’s Suffrage Amendments: Giving Voice to Those Who Were Not Silent.
7 p.m.— Panel discussion in conjunction with Constitution Day. Presenters and NMC instructors Mindy Morton and John Zachman will discuss the 15th, 19th, and 24th amendments and the individuals and groups whose political actions saw those amendments become political reality, and evaluate how these amendments impact our current political climate and elections. Morton is an adjunct instructor of history and Zachman is an instructor of political science and philosophy. Zoom Link: nmc.zoom.us/j/98632067245
- CANCELED: Friday, October 16: A Discussion on Elections and Voting with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson
7 p.m.— Hosted by Rachel Wilczewski, NMC sociology instructor, Secretary Benson will share information and her expertise on issues surrounding voter access in Michigan as well as information regarding the upcoming election and the recent actions in the state to reduce partisan gerrymandering. Live Q and A to follow a 30-minute presentation. Elected in 2018, Benson is the author of State Secretaries of State: Guardians of the Democratic Process, the first major book on the role of the secretary of state in enforcing election and campaign finance laws.
- Thursday, November 12: “A Century of Gender Justice Activism” with Caroline Heldman, Ph.d. Chair of Critical Theory and Social Justice Department, Chair of Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies at Occidental College.
7 p.m.—Hosted by Shilo Smith, NMC psychology instructor, Heldman will present a timeline of the last century of gender justice activism with a focus on progress and pitfalls. She will analyze the current status of women in the U.S. after a century of pushing for gender justice. Zoom Link: nmc.zoom.us/j/94968308718
- Friday, December 4: “The Lesson of the Lark” Virtual Choral Concert
7 p.m. — Hosted by Jeffrey Cobb, Director of Music Programs
The NMC Music Department, Audio Tech and Visual Communications programs are premiering a new concert work celebrating the centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage. This piece, which is meant to uplift and unify us, is a multi-movement work composed for narrator, soloists, chorus, and jazz orchestra. It is based on local author Laura Knight Cobb’s recently published book of the same name, a dramatic interpretation of the struggle for women’s voting rights.
Release date: September 3, 2020
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
NMC Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
(231) 995-1019
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Sep 3, 2020 | Intercom, Student News
Director of Academic and Career Advising Lindsey Dickinson, Dennos Museum Center Executive Director Craig Hadley and Marine Technology Coordinator John Lutchko (below, left to right) all made this year’s list of Traverse City Business News’ 40 Under 40. The list names those in the five-county region whose professional and community efforts during the past year had the most impact on their community, region and economy. Congratulations!
Sep 2, 2020 | Intercom, Student News
September 2, 2020
Kyle Korson gets food at the Hawk Owl CaféMasked students, faculty and staff members returned to a campus transformed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, as completely overhauled fall classes began last week in new instruction formats, with safety and learner success top-of-mind.
“We know some parts of the college experience will be different,” NMC President Nick Nissley said in a welcome video message to students. “Our faculty and staff are still here for you, in more new ways than ever before, to help you reach your goals.”
NMC’s fall learning plan is safety first, offering most classes remotely. It’s the reverse of 2019, when 83 percent of courses were offered in traditional face-to-face lecture format. This fall, only 13 percent are. Livestream debuts as a brand-new format. More than a third of classes are offered livestream, with an instructor teaching online at established days and times.
“Our instructors spent the summer learning how to make virtual learning even better,” Nissley said.
Classes are also offered in on-demand online format, hybrid, and in person where required for accreditation, such as nursing.
Nursing student Kendall McNitt had planned to transfer to NMC from Saginaw Valley State University pre-pandemic, but the safety and flexibility NMC is offering students in this unique semester has affirmed she made a good decision. She’s closer to her East Jordan home, in smaller classes and paying more affordable tuition. Her classes are a mix of all the formats.
“So far, everyone’s been very on top of the guidelines,” McNitt said of safety requirements like mandatory masks and social distancing in classrooms. “All of the nursing professors, they’re super willing to help.”
First-year student Kyle Korson, an East Hall resident, is taking all his classes online, but is grateful to be living on campus for the reliable wireless Internet connection. He lives in Leelanau County near Northport and said connectivity from his home is poor, and wouldn’t allow for livestreamed classes.
“It’s good to get away,” added the engineering student.
On-campus housing occupancy is at about 50 percent of capacity, to allow for social distancing. Fellow East Hall resident Lukus Herblet is glad to be living on campus and that some of his audio technology classes are in hybrid format, combining online and face-to-face instruction.
“I feel it’s part of the college experience,” he said.
New to this year’s college experience: Hand sanitizer stations in all building entrances, with complimentary face masks available to help visitors comply.
Also, the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center is now open after almost two years of construction. The first-floor Hawk Owl Cafe and the new second-floor library are open to students, faculty and staff, with occupancy limited to about 50 percent of capacity. Public seating areas have also been marked so that visitors maintain a minimum six feet of separation.
“It’s pretty nice to have everything in one place,” Herblet said.
McNitt, settled into one of the booths by the cafeteria, agreed.
“It’s definitely not a normal experience, but so far, it’s been good,” she said.
Sep 1, 2020 | Dennos Events, Intercom, Student Events
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 — 10:30 a.m. EST
Join artist Sally Rogers and Curator of Education Jason Dake for a candid conversation online on Wednesday, September 9th at 10:30 a.m. EST about the artist’s work in the Dennos Museum Center permanent collection, including indoor and outdoor sculptures. In addition, they will talk about current and upcoming projects.
Sally Rogers grew up in the Grand Traverse region and is an alumnus of Northwestern Michigan College. She received her BFA from The Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, followed by her MFA at Kent State University, Ohio. Rogers has completed many large scale commissions and exhibits her work regularly throughout the United States.
Registration tickets are pay what you can, $0 – $15. Tickets must be reserved through the Dennos Museum Store Website. Registration will close at 9:00 a.m. the day of event to allow staff to prepare. After your ticket is reserved, a member of Dennos Staff will email you the details to join us on Zoom. A reminder email will go out the day of the event to all registrants 30 minutes prior to the start time. Registration will close an hour before the event starts.
The Art of :__ is generously supported by Art Bridges.
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Sep 1, 2020 | Intercom, Student Events
Northwestern Michigan College Virtual Event Series
NOTE: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s appearance at the planned October 16 event below has been cancelled.
Thursday, Sept 17, 7 p.m. – Constitution Day Panel Discussion:
“The Constitution’s Suffrage Amendments: Giving Voice to Those Who Were Not Silent”
Presenters Mindy Morton and John Zachman will discuss the 15th, 19th, and 24th amendments and the individuals and groups whose political actions saw those amendments become political reality. Ms. Morton will focus on the role of minority women in pushing for women’s rights at different points in American history. Dr. Zachman will analyze how the 15th amendment fell short of its promise in much of the country and how the 24th Amendment finally put the country on a track towards political equality. Ms. Morton and Dr. Zachman will also evaluate how these amendments impact our current political climate and elections.
Hosted by Mindy Morton, NMC Adjunct Instructor of History and John Zachman, NMC Instructor of Political Science and Philosophy
John Zachman has been an instructor at NMC since 2001. He teaches courses in political science and philosophy. He earned his Ph.D. in political theory in 2006 with a dissertation on the political thought of John Stuart Mill.
Mindy Morton has been an instructor at NMC since 2001, teaching courses in U.S. History, Native-American History and American Women’s History. She is a James Madison Memorial Fellow and earned a MS in Constitutional History in 1999.
Zoom Link: https://nmc.zoom.us/j/98632067245
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Voter Registration Drive
The League of Women Voters – Grand Traverse Area volunteers will be located in the NMC West Hall Innovation Center to register new voters from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. – “A Discussion on Elections and Voting with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson”
Secretary Benson will be sharing information and her expertise on issues surrounding voter access in Michigan as well as information regarding the upcoming election and the recent actions in the state to reduce partisan gerrymandering. Secretary Benson will speak for approximately 30 minutes and then will participate in a live question and answer discussion. Participants can submit questions via the Zoom Q & A function.
Jocelyn Benson is Michigan’s 43rd Secretary of State. In this role she is focused on ensuring elections are secure and accessible. Benson is the author of State Secretaries of State: Guardians of the Democratic Process, the first major book on the role of the secretary of state in enforcing election and campaign finance laws. She is also the Chair of Michigan’s Task Force on Women in Sports, created by Governor Whitmer in 2019 to advance opportunities for women in Michigan as athletes and sports leaders. A graduate of Harvard Law School and expert on civil rights law, education law and election law, Benson served as dean of Wayne State University Law School in Detroit. When she was appointed dean at age 36, she became the youngest woman in U.S. history to lead a top-100, accredited law school.
Hosted by Rachel Wilczewski, Ph.D. Sociology Instructor at Northwestern Michigan College
Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. – “A Century of Gender Justice Activism” by Caroline Heldman, Ph.D., Chair of Critical Theory and Social Justice Department, Chair of Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies at Occidental College. Co-Founder of The Matrix Webinar Series
It’s been 100 years since women earned the right to vote. Dr. Heldman will present a timeline of the last century of gender justice activism with a focus on progress and pitfalls. She will analyze the current status of women in the US after a century of pushing for gender justice.
Hosted by Shilo Smith, MS, Psychology Instructor at Northwestern Michigan College.
Zoom Link: https://nmc.zoom.us/j/94968308718
Friday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m. – “The Lesson of the Lark” Virtual Choral Concert
The Northwestern Michigan College Music Department, in collaboration with the NMC Audio Tech and Visual Communications programs, is pleased to announce the premiere of “The Lesson of the Lark” – a new concert work celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the ratification of Women’s Voting Rights. This piece, which is meant to uplift and unify us during these challenging times, is a multi-movement work composed for narrator, soprano and mezzo-soprano soloists, chorus, and jazz orchestra. The work takes its inspiration from the language of Jazz, including elements of Swing, Blues, Bossa Nova ,Gospel, Salsa, and improvisation.
“The Lesson of the Lark,” is based on local author Laura Knight Cobb’s recently published book of the same name. The book, written to celebrate this year’s 100th Anniversary of the ratification of Women’s Voting Rights, is a dramatic interpretation of the struggle for women’s voting rights, told through the characters of a Girl, a Lark, and a Gardener, in beautiful prose and stunning artwork. A portion of the proceeds from the book’s sales go to the Equal Means Equal organization whose goal is to complete the ratification of the original Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution.
Hosted by Jeffrey Cobb, Director of Music Programs.
Sign up for free tickets to the virtual event at MyNorthTickets. Those who register for the performance will receive a link to view the premiere and pre-premiere talk shortly before the event.
Aug 31, 2020 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
We want to say a huge thank you to YOU in this week’s NMC Helpers and Heroes post! Our college kicked off the new fall semester last week and we could not have done it without each and every one of our faculty and staff rising to meet the challenges and opportunities presented during this time — from retooling courses and procedures to reminding students to wear face masks and practice social distancing. You continue to demonstrate our NMC values in meeting the needs of our students and college community. Thank you for all you do to help our learners succeed and make NMC such a great place to work!
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Aug 31, 2020 | Intercom, Student News
NMC’s Campus Safety & Security office is now located in the West Hall Innovation Center (#9 on the Main Campus Map) and provides a wide range of services, including:
- Emergency “blue light” phones throughout all of our campuses
- Emergency alert text messages (Opt in through NMC Self-Service)
- NMC ID cards and parking passes
- Education and prevention
- Security escorts
Services are available 24 hours a day. Call (231) 995-1111 for access outside the normal building hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
