24-hour donor challenge to support NMC set for February 13

Feb 4, 2015 | Intercom, Student News

24hr-youmeNMC-stack-FebWith a $2,400 presidential incentive at stake, the NMC Foundation is aiming for 100 donor gifts in 24 hours on February 13.

The 24-hour donor challenge is a participation challenge that seeks to to inspire gifts from 100 alumni, friends and family who believe in the power of learning at NMC. President Timothy J. Nelson has personally offered the incentive of a matching gift of $24 for each of the first 100 gifts, up to $2,400 total. (more…)

Passport Student Lecture Series continues Feb. 19 with focus on Nigeria

Jan 28, 2015 | Intercom, Student News

Emmanuel-AdenijiNMC International Services and Service Learning presents their Passport Student Lecture Series for February with international student Emmanuel Adeniji who will speak to attendees about Nigeria. The lecture will take place on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 12:15 – 1:00 pm in Founders Hall, room 110. Guests are invited to bring lunch and/or coffee to enjoy while they listen.

The Passport Student Lecture Series is a chance to explore other cultures through the experiences of NMC international students who will give presentations about their home countries. Information during their lectures can include culture, food, fashion, recreation, religion, gender issues, politics, current events, etc. (more…)

CIE’s Friday Forum for February focuses on preparing for unknown situations

Jan 28, 2015 | Intercom

Friday Forums will occur one Friday each month through April. These forums are brought to you by the Center for Instructional Excellence which supports student learning by encouraging faculty-driven initiatives, promoting development of faculty knowledge, and recognizing the achievement of excellence. February’s Friday Forum will take place on Friday, Feb. 6 from noon-1:30pm in Founders Hall 110 and addresses the question: Can we be prepared for unknown situations? How to handle difficult students and situations.  Lunch is provided, good conversation is guaranteed.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 4 to Rita Kucera at rkucera@nmc.edu. (more…)

Student Veterans group will host Chili Cook Off on Feb. 18

Jan 28, 2015 | Intercom, Student News

chili-22The NMC Student Veterans of America group will host a Chili Cook Off on February 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Welcome Center of the Health Science Building. A $1 donation will get you three samples and for just $3 you can buy a bowl. Come vote for your favorite chili and help support the Student Veterans group!

Any student veterans interested in competing in the cook off can contact Scott Herzberg at sherzberg@nmc.edu or (231) 995-2526.

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Community Cinema: American Denial

Jan 26, 2015 | Intercom, Student News

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Untitled, Harlem, New York, 1947 Credit: Photograph by Gordon Parks / Courtesy The Gordon Parks Foundation

The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College and WCMU present Community Cinema on February 12, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., FREE of charge. The program features a documentary film followed by discussion with community leaders and scholars. Visit http://www.dennosmuseum.org/events/community-cinema.html for the full schedule. This film is screened as part of local Embrace the Dream programming. embracethedream.org

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Wellness- Desk stretches for relief

Jan 26, 2015 | Intercom

We all have everyday aches and pains caused by sitting and/or typing for long periods of time but we can find relief. Take a few minutes out of your day to try out the stretches below which can be done at your desk. (more…)

Febraury Wellness Works – Sleep on it

Jan 23, 2015 | Intercom

sleepOver time, chronic sleep deprivation may lead to an array of serious medical conditions including obesity, diabetes, heart disease and even early mortality. While sleep requirements vary by individual, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke reports that most adults need seven to eight hours a night. Though, some people may need as few as 5 hours per night and others may need up to nine or ten hours of sleep each day for proper functioning.

Studies show that people who get the appropriate amount of sleep on a regular basis tend to live longer, healthier lives than those who sleep too few or even too many hours each night. This underscores the importance of making sleep a top priority. (more…)

NMC releases new Community Survey

Jan 23, 2015 | Intercom

The Community Survey is administered every 2-3 years and serves as a pulse check on how the community (NMC’s Service Area) evaluates the college in terms of performance. The 2014 survey results are now available for review on either the employee site located here or on the NMC website located here.  (more…)

Critical Incident Management trainings scheduled for Feb. 6

Jan 22, 2015 | Intercom

For all faculty and staff: There will be two Critical Incident Management training sessions available on Feb 6. College faculty and staff are paramount to the protection of our students in a crisis, being the first line of defense. Faculty and staff will receive instruction in immediate reaction to responses of violence, school lock-downs, bomb threats, shelter-in-place to minimize hazardous material incidents, and hostage survival. These trainings include school security relating to visitor identification, faculty and staff identification and the need for control of school access through a single point of entry. (more…)