Sep 5, 2023 | 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.
Freshwater research: High hopes for Traverse City’s new Innovation Center
WDC TV News, Sept. 3
(more…)
Sep 5, 2023 | Announcements & News, Intercom, Student News
The Traverse City Parking Patrol will start issuing citations for parking violations on Monday, September 11. All NMC students and employees must have their 2023-2024 permits displayed.
If you haven’t received your permit, they can be picked up at the following locations:
The Traverse City Police Department has provided the following information on how to avoid parking tickets on campus by properly displaying your parking permit:
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- 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 5, 2023 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
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- Kim Dobek – Student Financial Services Office Assistant
- Hannah Diehl, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Rachel Scott, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Kaleigh Conroy, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Loralee Rivett, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Leith Elzie, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Elizabeth Huntley, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Isabella Martindale, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Moira McGuan, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Rory Sirrine, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Lexa Southwell, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Zoe Verhoeven, student employee – Residence Hall Front Desk
- Amos Nickerson – Adjunct Electrical Instructor
- Ferne Koorn – Supplemental Banquet Server
- Lexi Minzey, student employee – Writing and Reading Center
- Emma Marion, student employee – Writing and Reading Center
- Grace Hales, student employee – Writing and Reading Center
- Lindsey Mead – Adjunct Nursing Instructor
- Christina Walsh – Adjunct Social Work Instructor
- Kathy Malone – Adjunct Spanish Instructor
- Barbara Slagel, supplemental employee – Music Ensemble Accompanist
- Leslie Williams – Adjunct Dance Instructor
- Kathleen Shannon – Adjunct Business Law Instructor
- Matthew Anderson – Adjunct Culinary Instructor
- McKenzie Johnson, student employee – Audio Technology
- Gracie Cruz, student employee – Residence Life
- Carlos Gomez, student employee – Residence Life
- Jose Reynoso-Mazoy, student employee – Fitness Center
- William Lewellen, student employee – Audio Technology
- Nicholas Punla Smith, student employee – Writing and Reading Center
- Kierce Janis, student employee – Writing and Reading Center
- Natalie Thayer, supplemental employee – Banquet Server
- Alexander Thayer, supplemental employee – Test Proctor
Sep 5, 2023 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — The Northwestern Michigan College Children’s Choir will hold placement auditions for third through ninth graders this week in the NMC Fine Arts Building, room 102. There are two options:
- Thursday, September 7, 6-8 p.m.
- Saturday, September 9, 10 a.m. to noon
Families can schedule a 5-minute audition time slot on either date online at http://www.nmcchildrenschoir.com/. The audition involves singing the first verse of “America the Beautiful” and performing simple vocal exercises. Student placement in one of the six choirs depends on both chronological age and musical and vocal readiness. Children in grades K-2 do not need to audition. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, Sept. 12.
Founded in 1990, the NMCC consists of six choirs involving over two hundred singers from kindergarten through the ninth grade. Performances are held several times a year. For more information, visit nmcchildrenschoir.com.
Release date: SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
For more information:
Cari Noga
NMC Communications Director
(231) 392-1800 (mobile – call or text)
cnoga@nmc.edu
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
Sep 5, 2023 | EES Opportunities, Intercom
Did you know that your 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.
Welding Fundamentals: Pick Your Process
September 12–October 17 (11 classes), Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5–7:30 p.m.
Price: $169 (originally $899)
Perhaps welding is a future career or hobby, but you want to try it out before making an investment of time and money? Or, already in the field and looking to add new skills? Join NMC instructors at the NMC Welding Lab to learn shop safety along with an understanding of welding aluminum. This experiential welding class is open to anyone over the age of 18. Receive 28 hours of applied training over the course of 7 weeks. Upon completion of the course you will receive an NMC Certificate of Completion.
Register
Functional Fitness (new class!)
September–October 26 (14 classes), Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6–6:45 a.m.
Price: $22 (originally $199)
Early bird exercisers, this one’s for you! Join IT guru, fitness fanatic and fellow colleague, Kyle Morrison, for this early morning workout that blends flexibility, strength training, aerobics, posture improvement, and breathing techniques to increase overall fitness and enhance recovery. Participation in this class will be alongside others with similar goals, abilities and limitations – a personalized experience unique to each individual. Utilize a mix of boxing, kettlebells, and bodyweight exercises, ending with a total body stretch to promote recovery.
Register
Food for Thought: Comfort Foods (new class!)
Tuesday, September 19, 6–8:30 p.m.
Price: $34 (originally $99)
Love comfort food, but struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle? Learn to make your favorite comfort foods nutritious and good for you. Explore the art of creating healthier versions of classic comfort dishes by using healthier alternatives, not sacrificing taste and texture. You don’t have to choose between health and satisfaction – you can have both!
Register
Sep 4, 2023 | Intercom
NEOED Learn is the newest module in NMC’s talent suite. Learn replaces SilkRoad Learning. Explore the 60+ courses in this Professional Development Institute catalog, including:
Go2Knowledge — role-based online training (includes livestream and recorded sessions)
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- 4 Ways Colleges Can Support Adult Learners for Success
- A Supervisor’s Guide to Having Difficult Conversations with Employees
- 20 Emerging Best Practices for Remote Teaching & Learning
- Adapting Frontline Customer Service: Hybrid Support in The Age Of COVID
- 10 Trends for Online Orientation in 2023
- Appreciative College Instruction & The First Year: Creating a Culture of Empowerment to Help our Students Succeed
DEIB
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- Accessible Word documents, PowerPoints, PDFs, Design Concepts
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Modern Workplace
- The Influence of Unconscious Bias
Team Building & General Interest Courses
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- Crucial Accountability (Classroom Course)
- Providing Feedback (for Everyone)
- Brain Bites – Time Management
For questions, please email professionaldevelopmentinstitute@nmc.edu
Sep 1, 2023 | Student News
Drop-in tutoring sessions for GLMA cadets enrolled in deck courses are available in the GLMA student enclave.
Cadets can stop by during these times and receive assistance:
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- Mondays: 1215-1400
- Tuesdays: 0800-0915
- Fridays: 1000-1300
Please call (231) 995-1138 or email tutoring@nmc.edu if you have any questions.
Aug 30, 2023 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — The Executive Committee of Northwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, September 1 in room 106 of the University Center, 2200 Dendrinos Drive, Traverse City. The official meeting notice is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
Release date: AUGUST 30, 2023
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
Aug 30, 2023 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Up to 25 NMC students will be able to obtain a free passport this year, thanks to a $4,000 grant from the Institute of International Education.
NMC is one of 48 schools selected to receive the grant, which will help up to 1,200 Pell grant-eligible students obtain their U.S. passports and start their study abroad journey. Required for travel beyond North America, passports typically cost $160 and are valid for 10 years.
“A passport is the first thing that opens up their world to the possibility of study abroad,” said Courtney Temple, IIE executive vice president and chief administrative officer.
This is the first year NMC has received the funding. In spring 2023, NMC had 53 participants visit Guatemala, Iceland, Morocco and Spain/Portugal on faculty – led programs, said Jim Bensley, director of NMC’s office of International Services and Service Learning. Destinations for 2024 include: Brazil, Costa Rica, Ireland, and India. Bensley said the 2023 trips had waiting lists.
The grant prioritizes first-year students, with limited financial means. NMC will couple the grant funding with engagement and outreach, advising, programming, and additional donor support for the students identified for this program.
In 2017, NMC was one of just 28 institutions of higher education to be awarded the IIE Generation Study Abroad Seal of Excellence for doubling student participation in short-term study abroad by the end of the decade.
Students should submit the Passport Online Application. Studying abroad is encouraged, but not a requirement for eligibility. Selected students will be notified by November 1.
For more information, students should contact Marina Call in the office of International Services and Service Learning at mcall@nmc.edu or (231) 995-2524.
Release Date: August 30, 2023
For More Information:
Jim Bensley
NMC Director of International Services and Service Learning
(231) 995-2527
jbensley@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
Aug 30, 2023 | Intercom, International Affairs Forum, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum will launch its 30th season of events on September 22 at the Dennos Museum Center in Traverse City with a 5:30 p.m. reception followed by a 6:30 program. For in-person tickets, online livestream tickets, and all event details, visit TCIAF.com. IAF events are hybrid format; in-person events are available to livestream online. All events are free for students and educators.
- Can Democracy Win The Cyberwars?
Friday, September 22, 6:30 p.m.
In person at Dennos Museum Center & online
IAF’s 30th season begins with Alexander Evans, Ph.D., Professor in Practice of Public Policy at the London School of Economics. Dr. Evans is a former advisor to the British Prime Minister, Strategy Director in the Cabinet Office, Cyber Director in the Foreign Office, and a senior advisor to Ambassador Richard Holbrooke at the U.S. Department of State. He has been the Henry Kissinger Chair at the Library of Congress, a Senior Fellow at Yale, and a Gwilym Gibbon Fellow at Nuffield College Oxford. He was appointed an officer of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) by the late Queen Elizabeth II and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He has published widely, including in Foreign Affairs and The Economist.
Dr. Evans will discuss cyberwars in relation to Russia’s war in Ukraine, Chinese hacking, digital threats to democracy, data privacy, anticipatory policymaking, and more.
- Africa: Permanent Crises?
Thursday, October 5, 6:30 p.m.
In person at Dennos Museum Center & online
IAF welcomes Ambassador (ret.) Susan D. Page, Director of the Weiser Diplomacy Center & Professor of Practice in International Diplomacy at the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, and Professor from Practice at the University of Michigan Law School.
Amb. Page has deep expertise in international relations, particularly in Africa. Her senior level roles have included Assistant Secretary General/Special Adviser on Rule of Law, Global Focal Point Review Implementation, Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) to the United Nations Mission for Justice Support to Haiti (MINUJUSTH), first U.S. Ambassador to newly independent South Sudan, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to the African Union, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, key adviser to the peace process that resolved Africa’s longest-running civil war through international mediation, head of rule of law programs for the UN, and a foreign service regional legal advisor and political officer in East, Central, and Southern Africa.
Amb. Page will discuss the structural difficulties Africa faces for the future, including refugee crises, famine, terrorism, foreign influence by Russia & China, among other critical issues.
- Mideast Water: When The Well Runs Dry
Thursday, Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m.
In person at Dennos Museum Center & online
IAF will host a discussion on the Middle East and freshwater resources with Kaveh Madani, Ph.D., an environmental scientist, educator, and activist working at the interface of science, policy, and society. He is currently a Visiting Professor at the Centre for Environmental Policy (CEP) of the Imperial College London and a Henry Hart Rice Senior Fellow at the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University.
He has previously served as the Deputy Vice President of Iran in his position as the Deputy Head of Iran’s Department of Environment, and the Vice President of the UN Environment Assembly Bureau. He has co-authored nearly 200 publications with students and research colleagues in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Middle East on issues such as water management, environmental policy, energy systems, food security, climate change impacts and adaptation, sustainable development, and transboundary-conflicts and negotiations.
Dr. Madani will discuss the relentless drought in Iran and water scarcity in the Middle East. His work focuses on policy solutions and governance insights for complex problems involving water, energy, food, climate and environment.
Events
All regular season events are open to the public. Presentations begin at 6:30 p.m. & receptions begin at 5:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Tickets are required and available for purchase at TCIAF.com or at the door. In-person tickets are $15 per person; online livestream access is $10. Current students and educators receive free admission with school I.D. or name badge. For in-person tickets, online livestream tickets, and all event details, visit TCIAF.com.
Membership
The International Affairs Forum is a member-supported global affairs education series and a program of Northwestern Michigan College (NMC). The organization was founded in 1994 by a group of citizens eager to learn more about our nuanced world through speaker events with invited experts. IAF welcomes new members and sponsors for its 30th season September 2023 – June 2024.
Memberships start at $100 for individuals or $160 for families and include in-person admission and online livestream access to all regular season events. A newly offered online membership is customized for viewers outside the region who want to support global affairs education in northern Michigan. Learn more about IAF membership, event sponsorship, and student outreach at TCIAF.com.
Release date: AUGUST 29, 2023
For more information:
Alex Tank
Communications & Production Coordinator
International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College
(231) 995-1844
atank@nmc.edu
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
Aug 29, 2023 | Intercom, International Affairs Forum, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum will launch its 30th season of events on September 22 at the Dennos Museum Center in Traverse City with a 5:30 p.m. reception followed by a 6:30 program. For in-person tickets, online livestream tickets, and all event details, visit TCIAF.com. IAF events are hybrid format; in-person events are available to livestream online. All events are free for students and educators.
- Can Democracy Win The Cyberwars?
Friday, September 22, 6:30 p.m.
In person at Dennos Museum Center & online
IAF’s 30th season begins with Alexander Evans, Ph.D., Professor in Practice of Public Policy at the London School of Economics. Dr. Evans is a former advisor to the British Prime Minister, Strategy Director in the Cabinet Office, Cyber Director in the Foreign Office, and a senior advisor to Ambassador Richard Holbrooke at the U.S. Department of State. He has been the Henry Kissinger Chair at the Library of Congress, a Senior Fellow at Yale, and a Gwilym Gibbon Fellow at Nuffield College Oxford. He was appointed an officer of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) by the late Queen Elizabeth II and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He has published widely, including in Foreign Affairs and The Economist.
Dr. Evans will discuss cyberwars in relation to Russia’s war in Ukraine, Chinese hacking, digital threats to democracy, data privacy, anticipatory policymaking, and more.
- Africa: Permanent Crises?
Thursday, October 5, 6:30 p.m.
In person at Dennos Museum Center & online
IAF welcomes Ambassador (ret.) Susan D. Page, Director of the Weiser Diplomacy Center & Professor of Practice in International Diplomacy at the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, and Professor from Practice at the University of Michigan Law School.
Amb. Page has deep expertise in international relations, particularly in Africa. Her senior level roles have included Assistant Secretary General/Special Adviser on Rule of Law, Global Focal Point Review Implementation, Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) to the United Nations Mission for Justice Support to Haiti (MINUJUSTH), first U.S. Ambassador to newly independent South Sudan, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires to the African Union, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, key adviser to the peace process that resolved Africa’s longest-running civil war through international mediation, head of rule of law programs for the UN, and a foreign service regional legal advisor and political officer in East, Central, and Southern Africa.
Amb. Page will discuss the structural difficulties Africa faces for the future, including refugee crises, famine, terrorism, foreign influence by Russia & China, among other critical issues.
- Mideast Water: When The Well Runs Dry
Thursday, Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m.
In person at Dennos Museum Center & online
IAF will host a discussion on the Middle East and freshwater resources with Kaveh Madani, Ph.D., an environmental scientist, educator, and activist working at the interface of science, policy, and society. He is currently a Visiting Professor at the Centre for Environmental Policy (CEP) of the Imperial College London and a Henry Hart Rice Senior Fellow at the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University.
He has previously served as the Deputy Vice President of Iran in his position as the Deputy Head of Iran’s Department of Environment, and the Vice President of the UN Environment Assembly Bureau. He has co-authored nearly 200 publications with students and research colleagues in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Middle East on issues such as water management, environmental policy, energy systems, food security, climate change impacts and adaptation, sustainable development, and transboundary-conflicts and negotiations.
Dr. Madani will discuss the relentless drought in Iran and water scarcity in the Middle East. His work focuses on policy solutions and governance insights for complex problems involving water, energy, food, climate and environment.
Events
All regular season events are open to the public. Presentations begin at 6:30 p.m. & receptions begin at 5:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Tickets are required and available for purchase at TCIAF.com or at the door. In-person tickets are $15 per person; online livestream access is $10. Current students and educators receive free admission with school I.D. or name badge. For in-person tickets, online livestream tickets, and all event details, visit TCIAF.com.
Membership
The International Affairs Forum is a member-supported global affairs education series and a program of Northwestern Michigan College (NMC). The organization was founded in 1994 by a group of citizens eager to learn more about our nuanced world through speaker events with invited experts. IAF welcomes new members and sponsors for its 30th season September 2023 – June 2024.
Memberships start at $100 for individuals or $160 for families and include in-person admission and online livestream access to all regular season events. A newly offered online membership is customized for viewers outside the region who want to support global affairs education in northern Michigan. Learn more about IAF membership, event sponsorship, and student outreach at TCIAF.com.
Release date: AUGUST 29, 2023
For more information:
Alex Tank
Communications & Production Coordinator
International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College
(231) 995-1844
atank@nmc.edu
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
Aug 29, 2023 | Emergency Management, Intercom
What is the purpose of the Team?
The Behavioral Intervention Report Team is a group of college officials, including mental health staff, that meets on a regular basis to consult and intervene early and provide support and behavioral response to students displaying varying levels of disruptive, disturbed, distressed and/or dysregulated behaviors. (more…)
Aug 29, 2023 | Intercom, Student Events
The Dennos Museum Center is hosting a dance party on Thursday, September 21 from 7-9 p.m. to welcome Hawk Owls back to campus with a joyful celebration of pride. Dance, enjoy snacks, and view art at this 18+ friendly event. Museum members, NMC employees and the public are welcome to attend. Enjoy 0 proof cocktails from Audacia Elixirs. One drink ticket provided with your reservation. Additional drink tickets available for $10 per drink at the bar. Free for NMC students and staff.
Aug 29, 2023 | Intercom, Student News
Student Health Services 2023 Walk-In Flu Shot Clinic will be held in Les Biederman room 106.
Dates:
- Monday, September 11, 10 a.m.–noon
- Tuesday, September 19, 1–3 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 27, 10 a.m.–noon
- Thursday, October 5, 1–3 p.m.
If you can’t make these dates, please call (231) 995-1255 to schedule an appointment. As a reminder, our office does not bill insurance, although we do offer a reduced rate of $20 for staff and $15 per student. If you have NMC insurance, any charges will be processed as in previous years.
Aug 28, 2023 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
NMC’s Dental Assistant program has joined other community partners to open United We Smile, a dental clinic in Traverse City offering free care to children. Beckie Wooters, the Director of NMC’s Dental Assistant program, said that she hopes the partnership with the clinic will inspire more people to become dental assistants, too.
Read the full article here.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Aug 28, 2023 | 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.
Leland filmmaker says go fly a kite
Glen Arbor Sun, Aug. 28
(more…)
Aug 28, 2023 | Intercom
Dear Colleagues:
The college is seeking nominations for the following open seats on NMC’s Governance Councils:
Planning and Budget Council
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- 1 At-Large
- 1 Staff
- 1 Maintenance-Custodial
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- 1 Faculty
- 1 Staff
- 1 Maintenance-Custodial
The terms for these positions will commence on September 1, 2023. The term of office is three years, with a limit of two consecutive terms. Terms end August 31 of the third year in office. Further criteria for service and responsibilities for each council are attached.
Your active participation in our shared governance system is greatly encouraged. You may also nominate a colleague other than yourself for council membership, but must have the nominee’s permission before submitting their name.
Please send your interest and/or nominations to the President’s Office via email by 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
Thank you,
President’s Office
1701 E. Front Street
Traverse City, MI
nmcpresident@nmc.edu
Phone: (231) 995-1010
Aug 28, 2023 | Student News
Make a difference for a local 5th grader this year by joining the NMC and Blair Elementary mentor partnership.
The Blair mentorship program was started by Kari Kahler two years ago. The program pairs each 5th-grader at Blair Elementary with an NMC student to serve as their mentor. NMC students meet with a Blair student for an hour once per week, providing them with undivided attention from an adult role model. The goal is to introduce the benefits of higher education to the next generation of learners and present options for their future.
NMC students benefit by earning service learning hours which are included on their transcript. Students interested in participating will need to commit 1-2 hours per week from mid-October through the end of April.
Aug 25, 2023 | Student News, Tech Tips
Can technology make you a better student? Join Alison Thornton from Technology Support Services as she covers all of the FREE time-saving and life-hacking technology that NMC offers to its students! Download a new set of skills by learning about the technology and features available to you through NMC, how to level up your tech skills, and where you can get support for all things tech-related.
The following classes are offered the first few weeks of school, for FREE. Sign up today!
- Technology @ NMC & Zoom
Monday, August 28, noon or 5:30 p.m.
- File Mgmt. – Network Drives & Google Drive
Thursday, August 31, noon or 5:30 p.m.
- Google Docs – How to create an Essay
Tuesday, September 5 , noon or 5:30 p.m.
- Google Email & Calendar
Thursday, September 7, noon or 5:30 pm
- Google Slides – How to create a Presentation
Monday, September 11, noon or 5:30 pm
- Canva Presentation Basics (New!)
Thursday, September 14 – 12 noon or 5:30 pm
Register at the link below to receive your zoom link to the course you are signing up for; your registration will ensure you receive the zoom link prior to the course. You will receive a zoom link in your student email at least 3 hours prior to the course. Please sign up for a course no later than 3 hours prior to the beginning of the course.
If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Help Desk at (231) 995-3020 or start a chat session at nmc.edu/help.
Aug 25, 2023 | Student News
NMC’s Student Government Association (SGA) is looking for new members and officers! Join SGA to be a part of the leadership of NMC students. Whether you are a current leader, aspiring leader or someone who just wants to learn more about leadership, SGA is for you.
You can help us:
- Organize events for students to gather and participate in
- Make sure student questions are answered by NMC Administration
- Oversee the budget for student group funding
Aug 25, 2023 | Intercom, Tech Tips
Join Alison Thornton at an upcoming Quick Bytes class to learn about technology available to employees at NMC. Each class is one hour, full of information and includes time for questions. To support collaboration and connection, please ensure your camera is on during our session.
Quick Bytes courses can now be found in NEOED. To access the learner catalog:
- From the MyNMC home page select Talent Portal
- Select NeoEd Talent Suite
- On the left-hand menu, click Training
- Select Course Catalog
- From here, you can browse courses or search for the specific course you want to take. All current Quick Bytes classes are listed with an * (asterisk) at the beginning, so they show up at the beginning of the course catalog.
To Enroll, click on View Classes under the course you are interested in to see the session times, then click on the session time you would like (you must CLICK the session to activate the Enroll button) and then click Enroll.
Canva Advanced
Wednesday, September 20, Noon–1 p.m. or Monday, October 23, Noon–1 p.m.
Canva has new and exciting potential! This is an advanced class on using Canva techniques such as photos, frames, color palettes, and filters, as well as, creating a reusable custom template.
Canva New Features
Wednesday, September 27, Noon–1 p.m. or Monday, October 30, Noon–1 p.m.
Covering new features such as presentations and docs, draw, resizing designs, magic features, text to images features, instant styles and layouts, using your designs on Instagram and the campus monitors and more!
Is there a specific topic that you’d like to see featured in an upcoming Quick Bytes class that you don’t see listed above? Email athornton@nmc.edu.
Aug 23, 2023 | Intercom
4:30 p.m., NMC Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus, Room 211
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
Aug 21, 2023 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thanks to the volunteers assisting with Wednesday’s orientation and upcoming Welcome Week activities. We appreciate that you are taking the time to welcome our new students during the start of the semester.
More volunteers are still needed. If you would like to help, please use this form to sign up for specific events/shifts.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Aug 21, 2023 | 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.
Water knows no borders
Northern Express, Aug. 20
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Aug 21, 2023 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Kirk Waterstripe! Kirk was a huge help to Shannon McCann and Annie Callahan, two of our very popular College for Kids instructors (All Aboard the Hogwarts Express and STEM classes). Kudos to Kirk Waterstripe for going above and beyond to assist the College for Kids instructors in the Health and Science Building this summer (showcasing our chemistry labs to the community!). Thank you for being a special friend to Hogwarts and to our super science-y Hawk Owls!
Kudos to Dave Weaver! Thank you to Dave Weaver for supplying keyboards from our NMC e-waste, helping us recycle and learn! The College for Kids students greatly enjoyed the experience of taking them apart and learning how real keyboards work.
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!
