Welcome to NMC!
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
NMC Veterans Writing Workshop forming
Meeting dates and times have been established for this new workshop.
- Mondays, 1-3 pm, Beckett 146
- Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 pm, Osterlin 204
Any veteran who’s interested in writing, including both novices and experienced writers are welcome to drop in at any time.
Jay Ungar and Molly Mason with the Family Band to perform at the Dennos
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present the Jay Ungar and Molly Mason Family Band on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 8:00 PM in the Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $25 in advance, $28 at the door, $22 for Museum Members plus fees. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Museum Box office at 231-995-1553 or on line at www.dennosmuseum.org.
While they don’t all live under the same roof, this family makes terrific music and has a rip-roarin’ good time while they’re at it. The Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Family Band features Jay, Molly, Jay’s daughter Ruth Ungar Merenda, and her husband Michael Merenda. (more…)
Resource Development seeks to fill Student Caller student position
Resource Development is looking to fill a position for a Student Caller in their department. They are seeking students who are outgoing and love NMC, are looking to improve their interpersonal communications and marketing skills, as well as help sell the importance of donating to the college. For more information about the position please read the job description here. (more…)
Business students launch Career Kickstart
NMC Professional Communications students and TAHRA are launching Career Kickstart, a campaign to provide the Grand Traverse community with free career assistance and professional attire. (more…)
Personal Care Drive being held by Exceptional Child Development class
The Exceptional Child Development class will be advocating for children and families by holding a Personal Care Drive for the Father Fred Foundation on March 22 from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. The drive will take place at both Traverse City Walgreens at 3900 N. US Highway 31 South and 975 W. South Airport Rd. (more…)
Registration opens March 12
Fall 2014 registration opens Wednesday, March 12. All students have been assigned a registration start time on March 12, 13, or 14 based on earned credit hours. For more information about registration visit: nmc.edu/fall
Free “Intern with the Government” workshop will be held on April 9
Northwestern Michigan College is hosting “Intern with the Government” on Wednesday, April 9. This free workshop is open to all college students in this region. Federal and state government agencies have partnered with the Michigan Career Educator and Employer Alliance, (MCEEA), to increase awareness and knowledge about government careers and develop potential employees that will be needed to fill a significant number of retirement vacancies in various government offices. This event will cover topics including the Federal Pathways program, career opportunities, application information, and more. Registration is not required. (more…)
Passport Student Lecture Series continues on March 20 with focus on Hong Kong
NMC Outreach Services’ Passport Student Lecture Series continues in March with international student Leung Hiu Wai who will speak to attendees about Hong Kong.
The lecture will take place on Thursday, March 20 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. (more…)
NMC Magazine call for submissions
Hero and villain. Soul and body. Imagination and reality. Dichotomy. The theme of the 2014 Spring edition with inspiration taken from graphic novels and comics. By one definition, dichotomy is a division into two opposite groups. We are seeking submissions from all students, faculty, and staff that explore the multiple definitions of dichotomy, analyze the presence of dichotomy in everyday life, and challenge the acceptance of stereotypical dichotomies. (more…)
Destinations: A Choreographic Journey
The Dance Department of Northwestern Michigan College will present a performance entitled “Destinations: A Choreographic Journey” at 7 p.m. March 23 in the Milliken Auditorium of the Dennos Museum Center, on NMC’s main campus. (more…)
NMC Spring College Transfer Fair
Transfer representatives from many Michigan universities will be on hand to answer questions specific to transfer students such as scholarship opportunities, program offerings and transfer deadlines. (more…)
Graduating Spring or Summer 2014 with a degree or certificate?
If you plan on graduating, you should have already applied to graduate. If you have not, please do so right away!!! We are in the process of planning for commencement and the application needs to be received and an audit completed by March 14, 2014 for your name to be in the commencement program. You can print off the application, complete and submit to the Records & Registration Office (fax – 995-1956). The form can be found here! (more…)
NMC Aviation, American Eagle to sign pipeline agreement
NMC aviation students will get a guaranteed job interview with American Eagle and a $10,000 signing bonus upon hire under a pipeline agreement the airline and NMC are scheduled to sign on campus on Thursday, March 6. (more…)
Dodge ball is next intramural activity for students
The next intramural activity for NMC students is dodge ball! Any student interested in participating can contact Jim Szur, Sports and Recreation Supervisor at 995-1199.
Registration forms are available in PE 102 or in East Hall. Looking for six-person teams. (more…)
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom sponsored by Outreach Services and International Club
Next Friday, March 14 at 7 p.m. the Office of Outreach Services and the NMC International Club will be sponsoring the opening night showing of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom at the State Theatre. (more…)
Phi Theta Kappa presents the Women’s History Project
On March 15 in the Fine Arts Building, room 115, beginning at 1:00 p.m. the Phi Theta Kappa NMC chapter will present a free presentation called the Women’s History Project.
The purpose of the project is to preserve and recognize the contributions by women to their families and communities in Northwest Lower Michigan. Come try your hand at guessing what our historic women are fibbing about while they share their stories. Refreshments will be provided. (more…)
Resident Assistant positions for 2014-2015 being sought
The Office of Residence Life is looking for student leaders to be Resident Assistants in the 2014-2015 school year.
If interested please apply online at nmc.edu/jobs and attend the RA information Night. For more info about resident assistant positions and RA information night, click here!
Questions? Contact Marcus Bennett or Cortnie Thompson at 995-1400 (more…)
Welcome to NMC!
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Welcome to NMC Josh!
Joshua Jacobson joined NMC as CRM Recruiter in Admissions on March 3, 2014. He can be reached at (231) 995-1051 or jjacobson@nmc.edu.
Josh grew up in Traverse City. He began college at NMC and transferred to Cornerstone University (Grand Rapids, MI) to earn a degree in Bible. He recently held a position at Christian University GlobalNet (part of RBC Ministries, makers of Our Daily Bread Devotionals) as the Admissions Coordinator and Student Services Administrator. He is married to his hometown sweetheart Diana, and has two beautiful children: Elli (age 2) and Carter (age 1). Josh loves to snowshoe, hike/backpack and fight human trafficking (he currently helps with his sister-in-law’s cupcake business- New Creation Cupcake Co.) (more…)
RUNA – Winner of the Top Group and Top Traditional Group in the Irish Music Awards for 2013 to perform at the Dennos
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present RUNA, Friday, March 14, 2014 at 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $25 advance, $28 at the door and $22 for museum members plus fees. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Museum Box office at 231-995-1553 or on line at www.dennosmuseum.org, also at 1-800-836-0717 or www.MyNorthTickets.com.
RUNA draws on the diverse musical backgrounds of its members to offer a contemporary and refreshing approach to traditional and more recently composed Celtic material. Through its repertoire of both highly energetic and graceful acoustic melodies, along with its fusion of music from Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and the United States, this vocal and instrumental ensemble gives its arrangements of traditional songs and tunes a fresh sound. (more…)
Campus SaVE Act
One year ago today President Obama signed into effect the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (Campus SaVE) as a part of the strengthened and reauthorized Violence Against Women Act. The Campus SaVE Act seeks to address the sexual misconduct that can occur on college and university campuses and has a strong focus on promoting transparency, accountability, education, and community collaboration. (more…)
Planning update: Time to check
It’s hard to believe we’ve just “sprung forward” and spring is surely on its way. That also means we’re getting ready to close out the third quarter of FY’14 and move into the home stretch for the year. This is a great time to take stock of both your departmental level operational plan goals as well as your personal goals in myPDCA. (more…)
Asia: A View from Down Under
Continuing its spring focus on Asia, the International Affairs Forum will present a look at the region from the vantage point of its most Westernized neighbor – Australia– at the next IAF lecture, set for 6 p.m. March 20 in Milliken Auditorium. (more…)
Jesse Dee brings contemporary soul to the Dennos
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present Jesse Dee, Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $25 advance, $28 at the door and $22 for museum members plus fees. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Museum Box office at 231-995-1553 or on line at www.dennosmuseum.org, also at 1-800-836-0717 or www.MyNorthTickets.com.
Boston’s Jesse Dee is a singing, songwriting, guitar-playing soul man—a modern day trailblazer inspired by the old school. Dee’s passion is exploring and updating soul music for contemporary audiences. With his warm and honest sound, his instantly memorable melodies and positive, slice-of-life lyrics (evoking the heyday of the Brill Building songwriters), he accomplishes just that. (more…)