Jun 10, 2024 | Intercom, Media Mentions
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. 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 NMC Library.
Letter to the editor: About NMC master plan
Record-Eagle, June 9
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Jun 10, 2024 | Intercom, Student News
Dino Hernandez (download high-resolution photo)TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College is excited to announce the selection of Dino Hernandez as its first Chief Advancement Officer, following a six-month national search.
Hernandez brings three decades of strategic leadership in philanthropic resource management at multiple institutions of higher education to NMC. Currently at the University of The Bahamas, where he increased giving 148 percent, he will return to his native Michigan when he starts Aug. 1. He grew up in southeast Michigan and began his fundraising career there, working at Oakland University, the University of Michigan-Flint and Lawrence Technological University.
As CAO, Hernandez will lead all fundraising endeavors for the NMC Foundation and report directly to President Nick Nissley. Additionally, he will oversee executive administrative functions for public relations, marketing and communications (PRMC) in collaboration with the AVP of PRMC. Also within his oversight are the Dennos Museum Center, International Affairs Forum, and WNMC radio. As a key member of President’s Council, he will work closely with the entire executive team.
Nissley said the appointment of Hernandez comes at a crucial juncture for NMC. A 10-year campus master plan is nearly complete and will be presented to the Board of Trustees later this month. The Freshwater Research & Innovation Center, NMC’s joint venture with the Discovery Center and Pier in collaboration with other partners, is gaining momentum. A major building campaign supporting NMC Aviation will break ground this fall.
“The CAO position marks a strategic shift within our college community, redefining the former leadership roles of the NMC Foundation to enable NMC to take a bigger step forward in our pursuit of excellence, innovation and stewardship. With the selection of Dino Hernandez, I’m even more confident those goals are within reach,” Nissley said.
Prior to joining the University of the Bahamas, Hernandez spent 13 years at Lawrence Tech in Southfield, where he directed and led two comprehensive campaigns. One had a goal of $20 million that closed at $46.6 million, while the second goal of $75-$100 million closed at over $110 million. His teams have been honored with seven CASE Circle of Excellence Awards for fundraising improvement and innovation. with a goal of $75-$100 million. Dino and his wife, Amy, are excited to join other family members already living in Traverse City.
Release date: June 10, 2024
For more information:
Cari Noga
NMC Communications Director
cnoga@nmc.edu
(231) 392-1800 (Call or text)
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College does not discriminate in admission, campus activities, education, employment, housing, public accommodation or public service on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity/expression, handicap, height, marital or familial status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the military, veteran’s status, weight, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. No act of retaliation shall occur to any person making a charge, filing a complaint, testifying or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Jun 10, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thanks to the volunteers who organized the Pride carnival on campus Saturday, including members of the student group NMC Pride.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Jun 7, 2024 | Intercom
Please welcome Cristin Hosmer as Michigan State University’s Institute of Agricultural Technology program coordinator for NMC. Hosmer has an extensive background in value-added agriculture, grape growing, entrepreneurship, land use, and pollinator habitat. She has been a trusted advisor and instructor for IAT and VESTA for nearly a decade.
Hosmer has her pulse on current issues at the local, state and national levels, including sustainable agriculture, new technologies and trends in the job market. She brings with her a passion for supporting students and future farmers in their educational and career goals. She is excited to join the NMC Hawk Owl Plant Science team and, as an ’03 & ’09 Spartan grad, she is glad to be back on her home team in Agriculture, Food, and Resource Economics. Welcome, Cristin!
Jun 7, 2024 | HR Corner, Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
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Jun 7, 2024 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Carolyn Andrews, Lisa Eiden, Alyssa Irani, Tam Livengood, Denny Nguyen, Molly Norville and Hannah Rodriguez. Congratulations to the following employees who completed Crucial Conversations for Accountability training. The skills these learned support a positive, culture of open communication and promote building strong relationships through respect across the college. Congratulations and thank you for being part of NMC’s positive culture and community!
Kudos to Ali Thornton. Ali helped me with an embedding issue in a PowerPoint where we were trying to show a video. She worked tirelessly to find a solution to get the video to play straight from the PowerPoint slide. She enlisted her coworkers to test the various solutions she found from searching online forums. She showed me how to embed videos in the future and some reasons why this particular video was giving us so much trouble. Her directions were clear and easy to understand, and now we have a PowerPoint that plays multiple videos seamlessly. I also have the skills to do this in the future. Than you, Ali, for taking so much time out of your day, over multiple days, to help me solve this problem!
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
Jun 7, 2024 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
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- Claire Durling – Food Services Office Manager
- Dylan Schaub – Instructional Systems Technician
- Gavin Tulgetske, supplemental employee – GLMA Culinary Intern
- Kayla Burt – Adjunct Certified Flight Instructor
- Seth Crompton – Adjunct Certified Flight Instructor
- Julieanna Frost – Humanities Instructor
- Malachi Sullivan, supplemental employee – GLMA Vessels Deck Crew Able Body
Jun 7, 2024 | Intercom, Student News
Read while you stroll—the NMC Library is presenting two StoryWalks® on the Front Street Campus this month.
Find When We Love Someone, We Sing To Them by Ernesto Javier Martínez along the walkway between the Dennos Museum and Osterlin building (and stop by the library to pick up an accompanying ‘Mad Lib Love Song’ if you’d like!) and find A Flag for Juneteenth by Kim Taylor between Founder’s Hall and the clocktower.
These two StoryWalks® are presented in support of NMC’s Pride Carnival and Juneteenth events and are another way to engage kiddos in this month’s celebrations.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
Jun 6, 2024 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — More than 250 young anglers and their families are expected at the annual Kids Free Fishing Day, set for 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at Northwestern Michigan College’s Great Lakes campus.
Kids accompanied by an adult are invited to join in the free fishing fun. Under the supervision of the Department of Natural Resources, 700 rainbow trout 10 inches or longer will be stocked in the campus harbor for the event. Fishing rods, reels and bait are all provided. Children may also bring their own fishing gear. Experienced volunteers will help with baiting hooks, fishing skills and cleaning the fish.
The Great Lakes Children’s Museum will host a free fish painting activity for kids waiting to fish. There will also be a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter flyover. Parking is available at NMC’s Great Lakes Campus, located just east of the Delamar Hotel, 715 E. Front St. Detours are in place due to construction on Grandview Parkway/ Front Street. Entry to the Great Lakes campus can be made from westbound Front Street, and northbound Barlow Street (traffic signal) or Hope Street.
Free Fishing Day is sponsored by Traverse City Rotary Clubs, Rotary Camps & Services, NMC, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Mike and Rhonda Estes, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, and the Northwest Michigan Fishing Club.
Release date: June 6, 2024
For more information:
Chris DeGood
cdegood@bria2.com
(231) 420-5601
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
Jun 3, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
65 students and 10 faculty members completed study abroad experiences last month. Groups traveling to India (humanities) and Ireland (audio tech) returned last week. Earlier experiences visited Brazil (biology), Costa Rica (nursing) and Switzerland (culinary). Much more than a trip, all study abroad is faculty-led, experiential learning for academic credit. Four of this year’s study abroad experiences involved an aspect of service learning. Partial support is provided by the Global Opportunities Scholarship ($1,000 per student) and the NMC Foundation.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Jun 3, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
NMC’s 3rd annual Juneteenth celebration will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19 in the courtyard outside of Founders Hall* on the Front Street campus. Food trucks, games and activities will be available. All are welcome. Contact Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu for further information.
*In the event of inclement weather, the celebration will be held inside the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center.
Jun 3, 2024 | Intercom, Media Mentions
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. 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 NMC Library.
Oh, the places they’ll go: Traverse City’s graduating class of 2024
Ticker, June 2
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Jun 3, 2024 | EES Opportunities, Intercom
NMC’s tuition waiver benefits extend beyond credit classes—take a fitness class, learn a new hobby, or even enjoy a date night with your partner. Check out these upcoming classes! Place the class in your shopping cart in order to see the discount.
Want to view upcoming classes at a glance? View the NEW Calendar of Classes.
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Date Night: Sip & Savor Southern Italy
Tuesday, June 11; 6–7:30 p.m,
Employee price: $46 for two people (public price $149)
Crave the magic of southern Italian flavors? Embark on a food and wine pairing journey with Christa and Brian, fresh from their Food and Wine Tour of Italy in 2023! Uncork the secrets of pairing peppery Aglianico with savory pizzas and juicy Primitivo with rustic orecchiette. Learn the art of pairing like a pro and discover the perfect match for every dish.
Register here
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Instant Piano (or Guitar) for Hopelessly Busy People
Piano: Tuesday, June 18; 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Guitar: Wednesday, June 19; 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Employee price: $19 (Public price $89)
Do you have a piano, keyboard or guitar that you’ve been meaning to learn to play, but never seem to have the time? Enter Craig Coffman, creator of Chords Are Key. His one one-night, virtual workshops will teach you chords that will have you playing instantly and enjoying music for years to come!
Register here
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Confronting Racism: A Visit to the Jim Crow Museum
Note: NMC Employees – this one-day trip could count toward your DEIB goal. Seats limited!
Fri, Nov 1; 10a – 5:30p
Employee price: $75 (public price $199)
Step into community and conversation with your fellow citizens here in Northern Michigan to explore the history of race relations in America through a unique lens at the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery at Ferris State University.
Register here
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May 31, 2024 | Intercom, Tech Tips
Zoom has some great AI companion tools offering meeting summaries, smart recordings and whiteboard content generation. These tools are not activated for all, but are available for all. Please follow these instructions if you wish to turn on these tools. They fall under Zoom’s license and do not sell users’ information as many platforms do. Enjoy the AI!
May 31, 2024 | Intercom
Focus on Professional Development Literature
Start your summer reading list with new titles related to education and teaching. To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog.
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May 31, 2024 | HR Corner, Intercom
Rafe Poelman recently started working at the college as a GLMA Culinary Intern. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
May 31, 2024 | HR Corner, Intercom
You may have received a random set of ID cards in the mail from Priority Health recently. They are duplicates that were sent out accidentally. The information is correct and either your original card or the new one will work for your needs.
May 31, 2024 | Intercom
Please refer to the timelines for your employee group and complete your self-review as soon as possible if you haven’t already done so.
Adjunct Faculty:
- 5/12/24 – Adjunct self-evaluations due
- 6/26/24 – Supervisors evaluations finalized & meetings conducted
- 6/26/24 – Acknowledge Meeting Sign-off Electronically (Both)
Staff:
(Note: The staff performance evaluation due date of 6/30/2023 is incorrect.)
- 5/17/24 – Staff self-evaluations due
- 6/24/24 – Supervisor evaluations & meetings due (forms signed electronically by supervisor and employee)
- 6/24/24 – Staff goal planning meetings completed
- 7/19/24 – Staff goal plans due to supervisors (electronically)
- 7/26/24 – Supervisors approve staff goal plans
- 7/26/24 – Staff begin working on their new goals
Faculty (FEP Dates):
- 5/24/24 – Faculty self-evaluations due
- 7/22/24 – Supervisors evaluations finalized & meetings conducted
- 9/13/24 – All Faculty annual goal plans submitted to supervisor
- 10/11/24 – Annual Plan goals approved by supervisors
- 10/11/24 – Faculty begin working on goals
For additional support, please contact Human Resources at hr@nmc.edu, (231)995–1143 or enter a HelpDesk ticket.
May 29, 2024 | EES Opportunities, Intercom
NMC’s tuition waiver benefits extend beyond credit classes—take a fitness class, learn a new hobby, or even enjoy a date night with your partner. Check out these upcoming classes! Place the class in your shopping cart in order to see the discount.
Want to view upcoming classes at a glance? View the NEW Calendar of Classes.
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Date Night: Paris in Springtime
Tuesday, June 4; 6-9 p.m.
Employee price: $46 for two people (public price $175)
Celebrate the wonders of spring with the tantalizing flavors of French cuisine. Learn how to properly cook salmon and make an accompanying white wine pan sauce. Experience making herbed butter, savory soufflés, lemon mousse, and more! This will be a fun meal to prepare and a delicious one to share with someone special.
Register here
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Explore Pen & Watercolor
Wednesdays, June 5 & 12; 6:30–9 p.m.
Employee price: $39 (Public price $99)
Have you dabbled in sketching or watercolor painting? Are you an addicted doodler? Are you intrigued about adding an illustrative perspective to your work? Join Jan Oliver, watercolor artist, and look at nature, close up, and capture what you see using pencil, pen, and watercolor paint.
Register here
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Weight Strengthening
16 sessions; Tuesday/Thursdays, June 18-August 15; 7-8 a.m.
Employee price: $25 (public price $175)
Aerobic exercise is not enough to keep the body well-conditioned; research shows the need for the addition of weekly weight strengthening. We will focus on all major muscle groups resulting in increased strength, better posture, greater mobility, improved metabolism, and a slowing of the development of osteoporosis. All levels are welcome.
Register here
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May 29, 2024 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Kudos to the more than 7,000 runners as well as all the volunteers who participated in Saturday’s Bayshore Marathon, which started at the Front Street campus. NMC is proud to be a partner in this community tradition, which marked its 42nd anniversary this year.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
May 28, 2024 | Intercom, Media Mentions
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. 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 NMC Library.
Adapted in TC: The patient revolution is here
Instructor Susan Odgers’ monthly column on living with disability, Record-Eagle, May 26
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May 28, 2024 | Intercom, International Affairs Forum, Student Events
The International Affairs Forum’s 30th season concludes at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 with a fascinating presentation by Jennifer Sciubba, Ph.D., President & CEO of Population Reference Bureau, political demographer, and author of 8 Billion and Counting: How Sex, Death, and Migration Shape Our World. As one of the foremost experts in the field of political demography, Dr. Sciubba’s work argues that “a deeper understanding of fertility, mortality, and migration trends points us toward the investments we need to make today to shape the future we want tomorrow.”
Dr. Sciubba is affiliated with the Wilson Center and the Hess Center for New Frontiers at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, both in Washington, DC. She is formerly a tenured professor at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges. She has studied at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in Rostock, Germany, and served as a demographics consultant to the U.S. Office of the Secretary of Defense (Policy).
This event is sponsored by TentCraft. Books will be available for purchase and signing, provided by Brilliant Books.
The event will be held at the Milliken Auditorium in the Dennos Museum Center. There will be a welcome reception at 6 p.m., with the program following at 7 p.m. The program is also available to livestream online.
Visit TCIAF.com for event details and to secure in-person & online tickets. Event admission is free for students, educators, and all NMC employees.
May 28, 2024 | Intercom, Student Events
NMC will host the annual Pride Carnival in partnership with Up North Pride on Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. at NMC’s Front Street Campus.
The family-friendly event is open to the public and will feature food trucks, games, activities and giveaways.
May 28, 2024 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Alex Walsh. Since partnering with NMC through MCAN nearly two years ago, Alex has consistently gone above and beyond for every student he meets. Over the past year alone, he took two veterans to a national conference and organized a day of free activities at Jacobs’ Farm for all veterans on Veterans’ Day. Additionally, Alex assisted a refugee from Afghanistan in becoming an NMC student and mentored them through a successful year, culminating in the student receiving the Student Award for Perseverance just a few weeks ago. Thank you, Alex, for all you have done for NMC. We wish you the best as you embark on your next journey in law school.
Kudos to Amy Burns-Bailey, Carolyn Andrews, Ryan Deering, John Lutchko, and Hans Van Sumeren. Kudos to Amy Burns-Bailey for coordinating NMC sessions at the Spring MEATA (Michigan Educators Apprenticeship & Training Association) Conference. Thank you to Carolyn Andrews, Ryan Deering, and the APL crew for the pre-conference activities and to John Lutchko and Hans Van Sumeren for showcasing the Great Lakes Water Studies Institute in a conference session. It was wonderful to see NMC highlighted!
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
May 28, 2024 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
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- Tyler Bristol, supplemental employee – Marine Technology Research Assistant
- Katherine Grace, supplemental employee – Dennos Museum Assistant
- Megan Dagen, supplemental employee – Learning Services Office Assistant
- Aris Tarcinski, student employee – Aviation Line Crew
