Oct 8, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
Via the American Association of Community Colleges we extend this invitation to take part in a National Moment of Silence in honor of the victims of the shooting at Umpqua Community College. Here’s the invitation from Dr. Walter Bumphus, president and CEO at AACC:
Dear Community College Colleagues,
We ask that your college participate in a National Moment of Silence in honor of the victims of the shooting at Umpqua Community College. Please join us this Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. (PT)/2:00 p.m. (ET) in observing a moment of silence.
As a show of solidarity and support for our friends and colleagues who are working tirelessly to pick up the pieces on the UCC campus, please use the #IamUCC hashtag and share your support via social media. Please encourage your students, staff, and faculty to participate in these efforts and let’s show Umpqua that we all stand with them as they begin the process of healing their campus community. (more…)
Oct 7, 2015 | Intercom
Telephone Operations will be updating the voice mail system on Friday October 9, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m. The voice mail system and any lines answered by automated messages will be down for approximately 1 hour. (more…)
Oct 7, 2015 | Intercom
The Global Literature Reading Group will meet on Friday, November 20, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the West Hall Conference Room. This semester’s book is Telex from Cuba, by Rachel Kushner. It chronicles the last days of the American ex-pats living in Cuba on the eve of Castro ‘s revolution in the 1950s. Copies of the book are available for the subsidized price of $5.00 from Tina Ulrich in the library (995-1063 or tulrich@nmc.edu.) (more…)
Oct 7, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College in collaboration with Interlochen Center for the Arts will present Barbara Furtuna & Constantinople on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 7:30 PM in the Milliken Auditorium of the Dennos Museum Center. Tickets for the concert are $30 in advance ($27 for museum members) and $35 at the door. Call the Milliken Auditorium Box office at 231-995-1553 or MyNorthTickets: 800-836-0717 for tickets or purchase on line at www.dennosmuseum.org or http://tickets.interlochen.org/pas.
Witness two outstanding ensembles combine their talents for one powerful evening of music. Listen to the groups here and here.
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Oct 6, 2015 | Student News
Complete a CashCourse or Life Skills lesson each week and be placed in a drawing for a prize every Friday.
Need help becoming familiar with these resources? Stop in to room O113 anytime for 20 Minutes October 14 from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. For participating at this event you be placed in an additional drawing that day. (more…)
Oct 6, 2015 | Student News
NMC Soccer Club will host Ferris State University Soccer Club this Saturday, October 10, at the Traverse City Coast Guard Soccer Fields. Kick off is 2:45 pm. Come out and support your Hawk Owls! (more…)
Oct 6, 2015 | Student News
Join us in the West Hall conference room for the exciting NEW student talk series! October 21 from 8:30-10 p.m. or October 22 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. October’s topic: Barriers to Women’s Education Around the World: What Can You Do?
Come join fellow students for a living room-style discussion on a specific global hot topic each month. This month’s discussion will be hosted in partnership with Phi Theta Kappa. This program is student-led with discussion prompts as well as a short video clip or news feature as a lead in. These events are designed to inform students, pique curiosity, build community and keep you in the know. No prior knowledge on the topics is required or expected. We will also provide snacks at each event so bring your friends and let’s start asking, “What’s Up World?” (more…)
Oct 6, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Tickets are now on sale for the annual Great Lakes Great Chefs dinner benefitting NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute.
The Nov. 6 evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails, champagne, and a raw bar on the Great Lakes Campus catwalk, then moves to Lobdell’s Teaching Restaurant at 7 p.m. for five amazing courses and a spectacular view. Guest chefs include GLCI alumni Chris Hoffman (Towne Plaza) and Jim Morse (The Boathouse) as well as Joseph George (Lochenheath), Dan Flynn (Barrel Back Inn) and Jeff Butzow (Fish Lads).
Tickets are $95 per person and can be purchased online or by calling (231) 995-1021.
Proceeds from this event will be used to bring talented chefs and others from the culinary world to the Great Lakes Culinary Institute to teach and work side by side with students. The event is presented by the Great Lakes Culinary Institute and Superior Foods.
Release date: october 6, 2015
For more information:
Patty Huhta
Great Lakes Culinary Institute
(231) 995-1376
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
Oct 5, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
Food Literacy encompasses the ideas of the community and access to good food, understanding where our food comes from, and the health of the people and environments as it relates to food. Express your Food Literacy with a story, poem, journalistic article, film, photograph, illustration, or design for the NMC Magazine. Deadline for submissions is October 26. (more…)
Oct 5, 2015 | Student News
Make the world your classroom! Check out NMC academic study abroad opportunities for spring and summer 2016 at nmc.edu/study-abroad.
As part of NMC’s Global Awareness initiative we offer opportunities in the following areas for short-term (less than three week) opportunities abroad. Each option has different criteria and may be associated with different programs: Austria, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Russia and South Africa. Current students are also eligible to receive up to $1000 in Global Opportunities Scholarships. Some experiences require a $250 deposit by November 20, 2015. (more…)
Oct 5, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
NMC faculty, staff and students can now use one of two online templates (first option shown to the right, Hawk Owl variation also available) to quickly create an email signature with contact information, the NMC logo and links to NMC’s main social media channels. Email signatures are automatically added to outgoing email messages and to email message responses. To see and copy the email signature template, and to learn more about customizing it, click here.
Note that not everyone will be able to view your email signature depending on their email program and settings. The Public Relations department is not able to troubleshoot issues with email signatures. (more…)
Oct 5, 2015 | Student News
The NMC Soccer Club dropped a hard fought match on the road at Cornerstone University JV. After going down 1-0 mid way through the first half, Cornerstone scored two goals within 5 minutes of the half to pull ahead. Noah Withey made a number of great saves in goal and Ryan Haworth, Andrew Bump and Nick Armour played very well in the back line despite the goals.
The Hawk Owls next soccer match is this Saturday, October 10, 2:45 kick off against Ferris State University soccer club. Game is at Traverse City Coast Guard Soccer complex. (more…)
Oct 5, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
Did you miss TEDxTraverseCity or would you like to experience highlights from this year’s event? If this sounds like you, by all means, join us for the first TEDxTraverseCity Salon event of 2015. The event will take place Friday, October 16 and runs 9 a.m.-noon at the State Theatre. Reserve your free ticket here. Join the conversation! (more…)
Oct 5, 2015 | Intercom
Recruiting materials and swag will be available within the next week in the Admissions Office. Quantities are limited.
In addition, we created a Materials Request Form for staff/faculty that would like materials for Recruiting events. Quantities are limited.
The Admissions Front Desk will be able to assist you with your request!
Happy Fall!
-NMC Admissions team (more…)
Oct 5, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
The 2015 College Night, a MACRAO sanctioned event, is brought to you by the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District and Northwestern Michigan College. It will take place Tuesday, October 13 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Hagerty Center (715 East Front St . Traverse City.) High school students throughout the region have the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 50 colleges, universities and military branches and learn about financial aid opportunities and scholarships.
Questions? Contact Scott Herzberg at (231) 995-2526, Josh Jacobson (231) 995-1051, or Cathy Meyer (231) 633-4710 (more…)
Oct 5, 2015 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Oct 5, 2015 | Intercom
Kudos to the following people and departments! (more…)
Oct 5, 2015 | Student News
Student jobs can be found on the Student MyNMC page under “Jobs On Campus.”
Grounds
Lab Assistant – Biology
Lab Assistant – Chemistry
Security Officer
White Pine Press Production Manager
White Pine Press Staff Designer
White Pine Press Staff Writer
White Pine Press Distribution Manager
Student Employee Office Assistant – President’s Office Assistant
Hawk’s Nest Front Desk Assistant
Financial Aid Office Assistant
Maritime Office Assistant (more…)
Oct 5, 2015 | Intercom
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Dennos Museum Operations Manager
President’s Office Administrative Coordinator
Supplemental Banquet Server
Supplemental Banquet Bartender
Nurse – Student Health Services (more…)
Oct 5, 2015 | Intercom
Would you like to show your NMC pride? Looking for some free NMC decoration to add to your office? The Public Relations and Marketing Department is now taking orders for the following FREE items…see below for details on picking up/having your items delivered.
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Oct 2, 2015 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Oct 2, 2015 | Student News
Dear NMC Community,
I am writing to you this morning with a heavy heart after the tragic shooting Thursday at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. An event of this kind is always unsettling, but occurring as it did on a community college campus makes it hit closer to home for us at NMC. (more…)
Oct 2, 2015 | Intercom
Dear NMC Community,
I am writing to you this morning with a heavy heart after the tragic shooting Thursday at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. An event of this kind is always unsettling, but occurring as it did on a community college campus makes it hit closer to home for us at NMC. (more…)
Oct 2, 2015 | Intercom
Fall is a great time of year to get outside and enjoy our local parks and hiking trails. The crowds have dissipated, the temperature is just right and the leaves are turning gold and bronze. A relaxing stroll through a peaceful park or trail settles the mind and body. Besides, hiking is a fun, healthy, and affordable. The Grand Traverse Hiking Club is offering a 100 mile challenge which can be completed over weeks or months. Visit them at www.northcountrytrail.org/gtr/ to find out more information. You can also learn about group hikes, the North Country Trail including printable trail brochures and general hiking facts. (more…)
Oct 1, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
NMC International Services and Service Learning presents their Passport Student Lecture Series for October 15 with international student Prajakta Nivargi who will speak to attendees about India. The lecture will take place on Thursday, October 15 from 12:15 – 1:00 pm in Founders Hall, room 110. Guests are invited to bring lunch and/or coffee to enjoy while they listen. (more…)
