Apr 25, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s highest honor, the NMC Fellow award, has been bestowed for 2022 on former trustee K. Ross Childs and longtime college supporter Ann Rogers.
Ross Childs (download a high-resolution version here)The two Traverse City residents each have supported the college for decades. Childs (right) served as a member of the NMC Foundation Board from 1990–1999 and as an elected member of the Board of Trustees from 2001-2020. He bookended those two decades by serving on the search committees that led to the selections of both immediate past NMC president Tim Nelson and current president Nick Nissley.
Childs epitomizes NMC values including integrity, collaboration, respect, stewardship and excellence. During his trustee service, which included two years as board chair, NMC continued to grow and flourish. Childs and his late wife, Helen, have also supported NMC philanthropically for 35 years.
Ann Rogers’ support and advocacy for NMC spans more than six decades and three generations of family. Her late husband, science instructor and 1985 Fellow Joe Rogers, spearheaded the construction of the Rogers Observatory, and she created a science scholarship as a birthday gift to him. She went on to create four scholarships, the most recent being in support of students who are active in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work at the college.
Ann Rogers (download a high-resolution version here)Environmental advocacy is Rogers’ (right) other passion. She is a longtime member of the Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council, and can frequently be found walking across campus, taking stock of the native plants and trees she helped to plant, including clones of champion trees propagated by NMC’s 2020 Outstanding Alumnus David Milarch. Rogers is the mother of two former NMC students, and grandmother to three.
The Fellow is Northwestern Michigan College’s highest honor, awarded since 1964. Fellows may be nominated because they have demonstrated influential networking on behalf of the College, have demonstrated a pattern of outstanding financial or personal time contributions to NMC, or as a retiree of the College continue to contribute back to their academic or professional fields as volunteers, mentors or advisors. Exceptional contributions in one or more of these areas may justify nomination
See a list of past recipients.
Release date: April 25, 2022
For more information:
Diana Fairbanks
Associate Vice President of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
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Apr 25, 2022 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thank you to the organizers of the numerous spring events occurring around campus including:
- Audio Tech for hosting the Earth Day concert
- the NMC Green Team and Student Success for organizing the Earth Week events
- Kristy McDonald for coordinating the Big Little Hero Race
- NMC Library for hosting the Long Night Against Procrastination
- NMC Foundation for coordinating A Taste of Success To Go
- Experiential Learning Institute for hosting their first annual Learning Symposium
- Human Resources for organizing the You Made it Possible: 2022 Employee Picnic and Recognition Celebration
The hard work that you have put into these events helps to enrich our lives and unite our community.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Apr 22, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
The First Annual NMC ELI Learning Symposium is set to occur from May 2—May 5 and will feature a variety of student and faculty artifacts, experiences and scholarship, including oral and poster presentations on research and community engagement projects, external programs, academic courses, service learning experiences, internships or community partnerships. The symposium will exhibit the diverse ways NMC students and faculty engage in high-impact teaching and learning.
Click here to learn more and see the full list of programming.
Apr 22, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
We’re excited to invite you to You Made It Possible: 2022 Employee Picnic and Recognition Celebration! Please join us on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m. in the courtyard between West Hall and Founder’s Hall to celebrate this year’s service award recipients, retirees, and NMC Excellence Award recipients. Lunch will be provided.
Please Please RSVP by May 2, 2022. We hope to see you all there!
Apr 22, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
The following employees are retiring. Congratulations on your retirement!
- Sam Foster
- Mindy Morton
- Maureen Carlson**
- Laura Carmickle**
- Barbara Assendelft
- Shayrrl McCready**
- Taoufik Nadji
- Jeff Send**
- Dan Murphy**
- Dave Bajema
** Emeritus
Apr 22, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Learn how to talk to anyone about anything and build relationships in the process. This course is a step-by-step process for enhancing communication while building accountability, and improving clarity around expectations and performance. During this 2-day, in-person training, learn how to have difficult conversations in a way that solves problems while improving relationships. Develop your skills and earn your certificate now at no cost to you!
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 & Thursday, May 26, 2022, 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Location: Nelson Innovation Center (West Hall), Room 106/107
Click here for more details and to register
Space is limited. For questions contact professionaldevelopmentinstitute@nmc.edu or call 231-995-1143.
Apr 22, 2022 | Intercom
Extended Education, in partnership with Great Lakes Culinary Institute, is pleased to offer an Artisan Bread Masterclass for bakers of all levels. Students will explore bread making techniques in this two-and-a-half day intensive course by creating six different styles of bread, including focaccia, balloons, baguettes, ciabatta, country loaf, and sourdough seed bread. Additionally, students will also learn to create the perfect bite of bread with tastings of different oils, butters, and vinegars.
As a special bonus, you will take home a recipe packet, a container of sour culture, and a collection of baking tools so you can continue your bread baking journey at home.
Employees can apply their tuition waiver (the class is $149 with the waiver versus $499), which includes lunch on Saturday and Sunday, all materials, plus a starter and bread making kit!
Apr 22, 2022 | Intercom
Join us for this two-part, hands-on workshop facilitated by Ed Bailey and sponsored by the Professional Development Institute in collaboration with the Office of Strategic Initiatives. These sessions will give you a framework to use for your objective project work and allow time for you to begin working on your strategic objective.
Session 1: Strategic Objective Implementation: Planning for Success
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 11, 12—2:30 p.m. (2.5 hours)
Location: West Hall Innovation Center, Room 123
Click here for more details and to enroll
Session 2: Strategic Objective Implementation: Implementation Tools
Date/Time: Thursday, May 12, 12—2 p.m. (2 hours)
Location: West Hall Innovation Center, Room 123
Click here for more details and to enroll
Space is limited. For questions contact professionaldevelopmentinstitute@nmc.edu or call 231-995-1143.
Apr 21, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Reminder — if you are a Priority Health member these resources are available to you:
Apr 21, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Ulliance offers free confidential support & resources including counseling, coaching and crisis support. Check out the following upcoming webinars they are offering:
Reframe the Brain: Tapping Your Full Potential
Thursday, May 12, 2022, 1:30–2 p.m.
REGISTER HERE
Women’s Emotional Wellbeing – 3 Key Factors
Thursday, May 19, 2022, 11:30–12 p.m.
REGISTER HERE
Practicing What You Preach – Mindfulness at Work
Thursday, June 9, 2022, 1:30—2 p.m.
REGISTER HERE
Apr 21, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Grounds & Facilities: Over spring break, Learning Services did a clean out day of our storage in the basement of Osterlin. This amounted to LOTS of trash. Thank you to Grounds and Facilities for helping us dispose of 25 years of stuff, involving multiple truck loads of trash being taken away. We appreciate you!
Kudos to Brittany Hanbury and Rachel Colby: Brittany and Rachel brought the Voices student group back to life during the fall semester as a way to support, advocate for, and bring awareness to survivors of sexual assault. Throughout the last two semesters they have grown the group, requested funding for night caps (as seen on Shark Tank), held weekly meetings, planned and executed a sticker creation contest, Rachel advocated for and made happen new light poles on a dark sidewalk of campus and last night they helped run a very successful Light Up the Night event put on by Student Life. They are a group who is making a difference here on campus!
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!
Apr 21, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Welcome to NMC!
- Stacy Kinney — Business Office Supplemental Employee
- Sam Briggs — Supplemental GLMA Assistant Engineer
- Evan Wallace —Supplemental GLMA Assistant Engineer
Apr 21, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Brittany Hanbury was recently promoted to HR Office Manager. Congratulations on the promotion!
Apr 20, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
Come to the NMC Library and the 1st floor of the West Hall Innovation Center Wednesday, April 27 from 4—10 p.m. for an evening of snacks and support to power through the finals crunch!
We’ll have snacks and beverages throughout, and a big stack of pizzas arriving at 6pm.
Come for the snacks and solidarity, stay for the support. Peer study groups, student success coaches, Writing and Reading Center staff, and librarians will all be on hand to help you knock out your assignments and exam prep.
We’ll also have an on-site child care room for kids Pre-K and up to give you some uninterrupted focus time (parents must remain reachable and in the building).
Apr 20, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
NMC Campus Life will be hosting a 3-on-3 basketball tournament next Thursday, April 28, from 6—10 p.m. This Tournament is open to all NMC staff, students, and faculty and will be played in the Rajkovich Physical Education Building.
Teams must sign up by Wednesday, April 27th.
For any questions or concerns please reach out to idedenbach@nmc.edu or mbennett@nmc.edu.
Apr 19, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
This free, in-person event will provide local industries and manufacturers with the opportunity to experience the NMC Learning Lab firsthand. You will see an overview of the collaboration robot, milling operation, and the integration required to allow them to successfully work in tandem. Lab demonstrations, training opportunities, and more will be showcased.
Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Place: Parsons-Stulen Building, Room 151, 2600 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City, MI
Time: 3—4:30 p.m.
This is a great chance to see the Learning Lab in action and continue to bring Industry 4.0 to the region!
Apr 18, 2022 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Congratulations to Kari Kahler, a recipient of Phi Theta Kappa’s 2022 Continued Excellence Award for Advisors. She was formally recognized on stage during PTK Catalyst, the annual Phi Theta Kappa convention in Denver, Colorado, April 7-9.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Apr 18, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
Women on the Water (WoW) Student Club wishes to thank the NMC Community and the Great Lakes Maritime Academy alumni for their generous support of the bottle and can drive fundraiser in support of Richard Gray. The drive began in February and concluded in early April. WoW collected nearly $380, and “rounded up” the amount to donate a total of $400.00.
American Steamship Company (ASC) established a Trust to provide for future expenses for Richard Gray’s children’s education and extraordinary medical costs, if any. Richard was a valued employee of ASC and a dedicated alumni of Great Lakes Maritime Academy. He lost his life in a tragic accident on January 17, 2022 leaving behind an expectant wife and three young children.
If you would like to donate, funds may be directed to:
Richard Gray Trust
Attn: Jess Ashmore
430 S. Union Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
Apr 18, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
Join us for a swinging jazz concert featuring the NMC Jazz Bands, directed by Laurie Sears with guest artist Josh Lawrence, trumpet and new Director of Jazz Studies at Interlochen Center for the Arts. The concert is Saturday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Milliken Auditorium.
Free to NMC students with ID, tickets at simpletix.com.
Apr 14, 2022 | DEI Insights and Conversations, Intercom
Check out this article to learn how certain tech companies in Austin are making a difference by expanding their diversity and inclusion efforts beyond hiring quotas and PR-friendly statistics. Read the article here.
Please fill out this DEI Intercom Post Feedback Form to be part of our conversation and offer feedback or suggestions on what is being shared.
Apr 14, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Dan Murphy for his 40+ years of service at NMC and for serving on the Planning and Budget Council for the past 4 years. Thank you for all of your hard work over the years and always with a smile!! You will be missed!
Kudos to Jerry Dobek for working double duty and picking up courses from another faculty member who had to be out for several weeks. Your dedication and work for NMC are appreciated Jerry. Thank you.
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!
Apr 14, 2022 | HR Corner, Intercom
Bob Hammond was recently hired as a Veteran Student Success Coach. Welcome him to NMC!
Apr 14, 2022 | Intercom, Tech Bytes
Making Gmail labels and filters can help keep your Gmail inbox organized! Click here to see a brief overview on how to use labels and filters.
Apr 13, 2022 | Intercom, Student News
April 13, 2022
Entrepreneurship is poised to take a giant leap forward at NMC this year, with five student teams in the final stage of developing products they’ll pitch during Northern Michigan Startup Week.
The student pitch competition is one of many events planned for NMSW May 9–15. It’s the region’s largest endeavor to date to teach and promote entrepreneurship, showcase local talent and foster a culture of entrepreneurship.
In the process, students practice experiential learning, an impactful and engaging learning style that NMC has embraced collegewide as part of its strategic plan.
Marine technology student Max Streeter, 21, and engineering technology student John Monaghan, 35 (left and right), are partners on one of the products. It’s a color ink cartridge – tentatively named the Prism – and kit that allows customers to adapt clear, 3D printer filament to the color of their choice.
The idea originated with Streeter, a longtime 3D printer user. Through five different iterations in which they focused on making the Prism more user-friendly, adaptable to multiple printers and less expensive, however, it’s truly become the pair’s joint venture. (The photo to the right shows the kit, installation and results.)
“It wouldn’t be where it is today without someone to bounce things off of,” Streeter said.
“He could take this to be the Amazon of 3D printing,” said Monaghan.
Monaghan and Streeter are enrolled in a special topics course sponsored by the NMC Foundation through an innovation grant. The course requires a problem or issue to be selected, customers to be identified, a solution to be created, and value to be validated. Keith Kelly is the instructor. He said students have embraced the spirit of NMSW in their work this semester.
“There is so much great work around ideation, design thinking, project management, and communication,” he said.
A start-up weekend was held in 2014. This year’s week-long event reflects the growth of the area’s entrepreneurial culture since then, with many partners and collaborators.
“Community engagement has been huge,” Kelly said.
“You don’t need to be working at a startup to attend these events,” said Keri Amlotte, director of marketing at 20Fathoms and spokesperson for Northern Michigan Startup Week. “Everyone is invited and the events will be of interest not only to startup veterans, but to anyone who is curious about entrepreneurship, has an idea for a new business they want to explore, or those who simply want to learn about some of the exciting things happening in our local startup scene.”
Besides the pitch competition, other events include Space Night at the Hagerty Center, a “Funding Innovation” lunch, a Startup Expo at 20Fathoms in downtown Traverse City, and a showcase of startups from Michigan universities. The NMC Innovation Center will also host the final event, TechStars, on May 13–15. The experience of building a startup will be condensed to a weekend. Peruse and register for all NMSW events here.
Apr 12, 2022 | Intercom, Student Events
Are you interested in finding out more about GVSU’s Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program? Come to the Physician Assistant Program Preview Day on Friday, April 22, from 9-11 a.m. During the session, you will have a chance to hear from the PA program director and the chair of admissions, who will answer any of your admission and/or program related questions. You will also tour the labs used by the PA program in Traverse City and meet with the site director. Current GVSU PA students and an advisor will also be available to answer questions.
This event is open to anyone interested or curious about the PA program and will be held at the NMC University Center in room UC 09.
Please RSVP here if you plan to attend.
