Info Sec Alert! Keep Our Data Safe, Update Your Personal Devices

Sep 19, 2019 | Intercom, Student News

 Keep Safe, Stay Updated

Here at NMC we work rigorously to keep our software up-to-date to provide students and employees with a quality experience while using the software and ensuring that data is secure. Although NMC’s devices are kept up-to-date on campus, users frequently access NMC services from personal devices. Consider this: When was the last time you delayed an update on your smartphone or your personal computer? These updates give you the current version of your operating system and fix bugs. More importantly, updates fix security flaws. For this reason, it is important to keep your personal devices up-to-date. Security is an extremely important concern in all workplaces, classrooms, businesses, etc. At NMC, protecting employee and student privacy, including personal information, class information, files and documents, is always our priority.

Personal Devices to Keep up-to-date on:

Smartphones/Tablets

• iPhone IOS or Android OS
• Installed Apps

Laptops

• Windows or MacOS
• Installed Programs
• Webcam, Mouse, and Keyboard drivers

To start with, navigate to your device’s settings menu and look for the updates page.  Update your device and explore the different features that the new updates brings. What are you waiting for? Take a deep dive into your phone or laptop and see what you can learn.

Music community mourns Dave Parrish’s passing

Sep 19, 2019 | Intercom, Student News

The NMC family, as well as the larger Traverse City music community, mourn the passing of Dave Parrish. Dave lost a heroic eight-year battle with cancer last Friday, passing away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends.

Dave made an enormous impact on the community — bringing joy, love and wonderful music to all who knew him and worked with him. Dave wore many hats in the TC music community — NMC Children’s Choir Director, TCAPS Music Department Chair, TCAPS Choir Director, TCCHS Humanities Instructor, NMC Extended Education lecturer… the list goes on and on.

There will be a Memorial Service at Central United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 12, at 11 a.m. to celebrate Dave’s life and legacy.

NMC’s Women in Aviation Chapter hosts Girls in Aviation Day 2019

Sep 19, 2019 | Intercom, Student News

TRAVERSE CITY — The NMC Chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI) will host a free program Oct. 5 to introduce local girls ages 8 to 17 to the career possibilities available in the aviation field. The day’s activities will take place at 2600 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City from 9 am to 1 pm. More than 40 girls along with their chaperones are expected to attend.

“We want our local girls to see that there are exciting careers available to them as engineers, astronauts, pilots, dispatchers, air traffic controllers, and dozens of other jobs with the aviation community,” says NMC’s WAI President Kate Hauch. “We will introduce girls to role models and educate them in a fun and supportive atmosphere.”

Limited to the first 50 girls, the NMC Chapter will join Women in Aviation International chapters around the world for this outreach event on Oct. 5, seeking to inspire the next generation of women in aviation. Chapters all over the world are putting on their own unique programs, and the U.S. states are proclaiming October 5, 2019 to be Girls in Aviation Day in their state. Attendees will also be able to earn the WAI Aviation Girl Fun Patch. Please reserve tickets through EventBrite.com.

“This program is free for participants and their chaperones with lunch provided,” added Kate Hauch. “We just want to see girls interacting with positive role models and considering aviation as they make their college and career plans.”

Women in Aviation International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing networking, mentoring, and scholarship opportunities for women and men who are striving for challenging and fulfilling careers in the aviation and aerospace industries. This is the second year the NMC chapter has hosted the event.

Release date: September 19, 2019

For more information:

Kate Hauch
Women in Aviation International NMC Chapter
(989) 450-9910
kmhauch@gmail.com

NMC names leaders for Dennos, nursing, Police Academy, library

Sep 16, 2019 | Intercom, Student News

TRAVERSE CITY — Four new directors have taken the helm at key divisions of Northwestern Michigan College continuing the college’s regional leadership in arts and culture, workforce development, and information/media technology.

All will facilitate the college’s shift to experiential learning and continue to forge connections between campus and community. They are:

Craig Hadley, Dennos Museum Center: Hadley comes to NMC from DePauw University in Indiana where he was director/curator with rank of assistant professor. He oversaw the recently accredited University Galleries & Collections, which serves as a hub for undergraduate teaching and research. Hadley also regularly taught independent studies and capstone courses, introductory museum workshops, and reading topics in the program’s museum studies minor. The NMC search committee highlighted Hadley’s understanding of the higher education landscape, passion for the mission of museums and desire for interconnected learning and building bridges as some of his strengths. Hadley succeeds Gene Jenneman, who retired. Read more and download a high-resolution photo of Hadley »

Amy Jones, Nursing and Allied Health: With a lifelong commitment to education and nursing, Jones served at Mercy Hospital-Springfield (Missouri) in a variety of roles, from bedside nurse to risk management, over 18 years. Mercy held one of the few remaining hospital-based nursing programs in the United States, and Jones led the associate degree nursing program there for several years. An RN since 2000, Jones says her passion is patient-centered care. Her plans at NMC include maintaining the amazing work that has been laid as a foundation and continuing to seek opportunities for the nursing program to grow and serve the needs of the community. She succeeds Laura Schmidt, who retired. Read more and download a high-resolution photo of Jones »

Gail Kurowski, Police Academy: Kurowski now leads the department she graduated from in 1983. She spent 20 years with the Michigan State Police, serving as a field training officer, as a legislative liaison in the executive division and in the recruiting and selection unit. The first woman to lead NMC’s Academy, Kurowski aspires to make it a destination program for anyone interested in the law enforcement profession. She succeeds Brian Heffner, who is now director of NMC’s Business Academic Area. Read more about Kurowski (photo not available) »

Kerrey Woughter, NMC Library: Woughter comes from Traverse City Central High School, where she was the teacher-librarian since 2004. During her tenure with TCAPS, Woughter was instrumental in developing the Front Street Writers Program, in partnership with the National Writers Series. An educator of more than 20 years, Woughter has high school library and classroom experience, served as adjunct-Communications faculty for Spring Arbor University and provided supplemental reference library services at NMC from 2009-13. One of Woughter’s first tasks will be planning the library’s move from the Osterlin Building to the West Hall Innovation Center, set for early 2020. Woughter succeeds Tina Ulrich, who retired. Read more and download a high-resolution photo of Woughter »

Release date: September 17, 2019

For more information:

Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director, NMC Public Relations, Marketing & Communications
(231) 995-1019
dfairbanks@nmc.edu

Success story: Hawk Owls soaring

Sep 11, 2019 | Intercom, Student News

September 11, 2019

One-third of the region’s 40 under 40 winners have something in common beyond being young professionals who positively influence their community — they’ve attended classes at NMC.

Thirteen of the region’s 40 most influential leaders under age 40, as named by the Traverse City Business News this month, attended or graduated from NMC.

Illustrating the breadth of programs NMC offers, they work in a wide range of fields including banking and financial services, restaurants and hospitality, nonprofits, real estate, education, health care, government, and tourism. They are:

• Max Anderson, assistant vice president, Honor Bank;
• Andrea Deibler, co-owner, Raduno;
• Lindsey Dickinson, director of academic and career advising, NMC;
• Ashley Halladay-Schmandt, clinical manager, Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency;
• Brandon Hunt, president, Mid-American Title;
• Nicholus Kopacki, site director, GVSU Physician Assistant Studies program;
• Courtney Lorenz, founder, Cultured Kombucha;
• Ben Marentette, city clerk, City of Traverse Clerk;
• Katy McCain, manager, Traverse City Tourism;
• Julie Moore, Physician Assistant, Addiction Treatment Services;
• Christopher Radu, partner, Elemint Wealth Management;
• Amy Shamroe, Jenkins Group and elected city commissioner;
• Nicole VanNess, parking director, Traverse City DDA.

Their resumes point to the value of NMC in the community. Through NMC’s University Center, Traverse City city clerk Ben Marentette earned both his bachelor’s and MBA degrees.

“You get a lot for your money. NMC allowed me to build a career without having to leave the city,” Marentette said.

Other list highlights:

• Seven of NMC-connected are also repeat winners: Anderson, Halladay, Hunt, Lorenz, Marentette, McCain and Shamroe.
• The eight women and five men among the NMC-connected is similar to the gender balance among the entire 40 over 40 list (22 women and 18 men.) NMC’s enrollment, however, is nearly 50-50 male-female.