The Training Services October 2015 Newsletter is here! Read about lean collaboration, trainer Ken Scott is named in TC Business News 40 under 40, find out how to use Kata in healthcare and everyday life, find out about upcoming training workshops and more. Check it out here! (more…)
The Northwestern Michigan College Jazz Big Band will be appearing at the Workshop Brewing Co. on Wednesday, November 4th from 7:00 -8:00 p.m. FREE admission!
The Northwestern Michigan College Jazz Lab Band will be appearing at the Workshop Brewing Co. on Wednesday, November 11th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. FREE admission! (more…)
JOIN US ONE AND ALL…
at a special Thanksgiving event!
All Day All You Can Eat – $8.99
Get $1.00 off if you bring in a canned good.
Our celebration begins on Wednesday November 18 at 11 a.m–6 p.m. in the West Hall cafeteria.
We are glad you are interested in expanding your learning by participating in a unique opportunity in another part of the world! Time and again, research has shown how beneficial and rewarding it is to engage, to question, and to understand a culture different from your own. Employers value those who have gained international experience. They understand how much it adds to the intricacies of partnerships, business interactions, team building, and the acceptance of those different from one’s self. As you consider your academic plans for spring and summer, take note of how you can participate in one of ten study abroad opportunities offered in Austria, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Greece, Guatemala, Austria, South Africa, Germany, Russia and Switzerland.
It’s time to secure your spring classes! Payment for spring classes is due December 10, 2015.
Online: nmc.edu/selfservice, under Student Billing
In person: Payments by cash, check, or money order can be made at Student Financial Services (Tanis Building, main level)
By mail: Please note your NMC ID on your check and send to:
NMC Student Financial Services
1701 E. Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
Helpful tips:
Spring session begins January 8. Register today!
Explore payment options: nmc.edu/cashier
Questions? (231) 995-1035 or sfs@nmc.edu
November Topic: Human TraffickingStudent led discussion in a comfortable setting. An informal chance to get together each month, share opinions, and open a window on the world! All are welcome.
FREE FOOD and enlightened conversation Wed. Nov. 11 @ 8:30 p.m. or Thurs. Nov. 12 @ 3:30 p.m. in the West Hall Conference Room
Sponsored by International Services & Service Learning, Student Life, and NMC Students for Human Rights
International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education and celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.
NMC’s commemoration of the 15th annual International Education Week includes food from Brazil, Latin America and India; music from Ireland, a South Korean student speaker and a legendary U.S. diplomat; a study abroad fair, and a free film, Poverty, Inc. Read the full list of events here »
Here is an informal account of the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees meeting Monday, October 26, 2015.
Details on the actions items and reports are contained in the Board Packet available online. (more…)
Spend the Summer of 2016 in Brazil Teaching English to Brazilian High School Students!
For the fourth year in a row, NMC will send eight students to Brazil as part of US-Brazil Connect www.us-brazil.org This a powerful opportunity to gain knowledge of a different culture while also giving back to a Brazilian community. We encourage students to visit the USBC web site and learn how to become a “Fellow” If interested, please contact the Office of International Services and Service Learning, at 995-2524.
Learn more about this experience from former NMC US-Brazil Connect fellows as they share their “Pay It Forward” projects from Macapa, Amapa, Brazil. Pizza available for those attending.
Stop by our table outside the Hawk Owl Cafe Wednesday, November 4, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to meet NMC Study Abroad students and hear testimonials of the benefits and impact of their experiences. Last year, NMC sent 80 students abroad. Come learn about the exciting opportunities for 2016!
Sponsored by the Office of International Services and Service Learning
Submit your NMC Study Abroad digital photos (taken on any Study Abroad Experience through NMC) by 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11. (The original deadline was Nov. 5.) Photo categories are scenery and culture/people. Winner and a runner-up in both categories. Prizes include travel luggage & gift certificates to Zakey, Thai Cafe, & Agave restaurants. Winning photos will be displayed in the Hawk Owl Cafe during International Education Week, November 16-20. Contest is open to students that have traveled with NMC. Photos must be taken by contributor, up to two photos in two different categories can be submitted per person.
Photos must be good quality resolution in JPG form.
Submit photos to kcatino@nmc.edu.
In recognition of International Education Week, NMC Office of International Services and Service Learning and the Utopia Foundation are sponsoring a free screening of the award-winning film Poverty, Inc. on Wednesday, November 18 at 7 p.m. in the Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center.
A special guest, Director Michael Matheson Miller, will be on hand for an audience Q& A following the screening.
Poverty, Inc. asks the question, who profits the most from fighting poverty around the globe, big business, or the average citizen? One of the most sought after films world wide and a top selection at this year’s TCFF, Poverty, INC will open your mind to what works and what often causes increased dependency under the banner of “helping the needy.”
Drawing from over 200 interviews filmed in 20 countries, Poverty, Inc. unearths an uncomfortable side of charity we can no longer ignore. From TOMs Shoes to international adoptions, from solar panels to U.S. agricultural subsidies, the film challenges each of us to ask the tough question: Could I be part of the problem?
“A powerful and uncompromising film that strikes at the core of the traditional understanding of development and international assistance.”
Learn more at www.povertyinc.org.
For more information, contact NMC International Services and Service Learning at (231) 995-2524.
Join students from NMC’s communications, social work and sociology programs who are taking part in a series of events to increase hunger and homelessness awareness in November, as part of a service learning project. The events include:
NMCAA Sleep Out
Wednesday, November 4th
DTE Energy is hosting an all night sleep out to raise awareness about utility shutoffs.
Fundraising will take place to support NMCAA (Northern Michigan Community Action Agency) in helping those with a low income cover utility bills in our region.
Located at the Traverse City Civic Center. Set up begins at 4:30pm.
Duration: all night.
Walk for Health and Housing
Monday,November 16th
Join Ryan Hannon, Goodwill Street Outreach Coordinator, for a guided tour of the challenges of those experiencing homelessness in Traverse City.
The walk will begin and end at the Maritime Academy on November 16th at 5:30pm.
Gain a new understanding of how difficult it can be to find a safe place to sleep without a home.
The SNAP Challenge
Food Research and Action Council(SNAP)
Can you survive one week on a food stamp budget? Learn how difficult it is to avoid hunger, afford nutritious foods, and stay healthy for millions of low-income Americans.
For more information, contact John Peterson at peters88@mail.nmc.edu.
Also check out our facebook page: www.facebook.com/nmcnhhaw
Q: How can I make the Gen Ed Outcomes rubrics work for me?
Join the conversation.
DATE: Friday, Nov. 6
TIME: Noon-1:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Founders Hall 110
LUNCH: Provided, good conversation guaranteed
RSVP: By Wednesday, Nov. 4 to rkucera@nmc.edu
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College financial aid staff will hold several information sessions around the region this fall to help high school juniors, seniors and their parents prepare for the cost of college.
“Paying for college: Grow your understanding of the options and opportunities” will be held on the following dates:
NMC Financial Aid office
(231) 995-1035
sfs@nmc.edu
We hit 100,000 water bottle fills in the Biederman Building water fountain!
To celebrate, the NMC Bookstore is featuring 20% off water bottles through Friday, Nov. 6.
By using this machine NMC is contributing to saving the environment by:
Source: conserve-energy-future.com/various-pollution-facts.php
ICHIGAN PURE!Do you have unused Flexible Spending Account funds?
Access your funds administered by Meritain Health. You will need to spend against your balance by March 15, 2016, and have all receipts submitted prior to April 30, 2016 or forfeit your contributions. Please contact Hollie in HR with questions at 995-1350.
Open enrollment meetings are set for Friday, November 13, at the Oleson Center. Choose from two meeting times:
A Vendor Fair will be held in the lobby from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
The open enrollment window is Nov 13-25.
Student jobs can be found on the Student MyNMC page under “Jobs On Campus.” Current positions available for students include: (more…)
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Chemistry Instructor
Annual Giving Specialist
Nurse – Student Health Services
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
| Rob Rider | Maintenance Mechanic | 11 years |
| Chris Ruszel | Assistant Controller | 11 years |
| Dave Sexton | Maintenance Mechanic | 11 years |
| Steve Fewins | Custodian | 9 years |
| Jim Gray | Custodian | 9 years |
| Jeff Sabins | Custodian | 9 years |
| Cathryn Claerhout | Director of Admissions | 3 years |
| Charles Fleis | Adjunct World Languages | 1 year |
Kudos to Zeb McCauley, Sam Foster, Esther Haven, and their departments! (more…)
The Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Business Expo Tuesday, Nov. 3 at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. The event, in the resort’s Governor’s Hall, runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is open to the public.
140+ exhibitors and more than 1,300 attendees take part in this annual event that showcases community businesses, allows large-scale networking, and introduces new products and services to the region each November. Six food vendors including Bistro FouFou, Incredible Mo’s and the Ridge Microbrewery & Restaurant will also be on hand.
See the full list of exhibitors and vendors here »
NMC’s Student Veterans of America group is holding a Veterans Day Silent Auction Fundraiser benefiting the NMC chapter Wednesday, November 11 at Right Brain Brewery. The auction runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Bid on items from these local businesses, and many more!
Right Brain Brewery
Nothing tastes better on a crisp fall day then a hardy bowl of soup and a thick slice of crunchy bread. Unfortunately, the most popular soups are loaded with more than taste. Some have a high fat content in the form of cream and butter. Below are recipes that transform a few fall favorites into tasty heart healthy meals. Add the bounty of local fall vegetables and you have the perfect ingredients. (more…)
NMC students pocketed an extra $137,000 this semester thanks to instructors using free and low-cost textbooks.
Led by Osterlin Library director Tina Ulrich, NMC is piloting an experiment in Open Educational Resources this semester. Ten instructors were selected to receive a stipend of either $500 or an iPad — provided by an NMC Foundation innovation grant — as an incentive to redesign their courses using free textbooks and other resources, often found online.
In the process, Ulrich discovered other instructors already using OERs or low-cost textbooks. In total, NMC has 17 instructors she calls “textbook heroes” teaching 880 students in subjects ranging from math to English to history to social work.