Sep 11, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
NMC will be celebrating Constitution Day on Wednesday, September 17, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Osterlin Library’s government documents collection. A video of NMC students, faculty, and staff reading the entire Constitution will play in the library lobby all day. Join in the celebration with free pocket Constitutions and cake at noon. NMC’s History faculty will also be holding a discussion forum at 6:00 p.m. in Scholars Hall, room 109. Everyone is welcome! (more…)
Sep 11, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
Join fellow writers at NMC’s workshops on writing the experiences of homelessness. The public are welcome and you do not need to be a registered NMC student to attend. The workshop will take place on Tuesdays starting September 16 through December 16 from 7 – 9 p.m. in Scholars Hall 204. FREE refreshments and writing supplies will be provided.
For more info contact: Susan Odgers at (231) 392-6843, Melissa Sprenkle at msprenkle@nmc.edu or Michael Anderson at manderson@nmc.edu. (more…)
Sep 11, 2014 | Student News
Things are heating up in Michigan’s solar industry! NMC is co-sponsoring a statewide solar conference in a big partnership effort this fall called – Solar Powering Michigan, taking place on Friday, Sept. 12 at the Hagerty Center. Training will be in August and September to gear up for and in conjunction with the conference. Student discounts are available, call (231) 995-1701 for more information. (more…)
Sep 11, 2014 | Student News
Please join us for a Nursing Information Session on September 24, 2014 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Biederman building, room 38 (lower level). This session will better acquaint you with our Nursing program, review admissions criteria and discuss program policies and procedures. If you are interested in attending the Nursing Information Session please complete the registration form available on the Advising Center webpage: www.nmc.edu/advising.
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Sep 10, 2014 | Intercom
Here is an informal account of the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees meeting, Monday, August 25, 2014.
Details on the actions items and reports are contained in the Board Packet available online at https://www.nmc.edu/about/board-of-trustees/agendas/2014/082514-board-regular.pdf. (more…)
Sep 10, 2014 | Intercom
For those departments wanting to get a head start on their FY’16 Operational Plan A3’s, revised templates are now available on the ORPE intranet site. Look for them here. (more…)
Sep 10, 2014 | Student News
Grand Valley State University is offering advising for RN-BSN or MSN interested students at the NMC University Center. You will also learn more about their hybrid program!
Advising is by appointment, September 18 from 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Reserve an appointment today by calling (231) 995-1785 or email nminfo@gvsu.edu. (more…)
Sep 10, 2014 | Intercom
Fit For You Health Club has graciously given our staff and faculty a limited number of FREE 30 Day VIP memberships which include gym membership, classes, tanning, etc. The FREE memberships must be started any time before October 22.
To claim your FREE membership coupon please call the Public Relations office at (231) 995-1020, email Anne Varga at avarga@nmc.edu, or stop into Biederman 104 between 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. (more…)
Sep 10, 2014 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Sep 9, 2014 | Intercom
As seen in the Grand Traverse Insider…
NMC admissions director also serves as a hockey official
Courtesy Photo. Cathryn Claerhout, the director of admissions at Northwestern Michigan College, is also an off-ice official for Ferris State University’s D-1 men’s hockey team. She has held the position for 2 years.
By Greg Gielczyk
Contributing Writer
TRAVERSE CITY – Cathryn Claerhout has attended every Ferris State University Division I men’s ice hockey game for the last 12 years, except for when she went to see her daughter in her high school homecoming court. It’s not just because she’s a Ferris hockey fan, which she is. She’s also an off-ice official, and scores the games, sitting in a box at ice level.
She developed her interest in hockey when she was a student at Ferris, and met her husband, Scott, there as well. He ran the men’s league at the Ferris State Ice Arena, and her son, Kevin, grew up playing hockey.
Her life began to revolve around being in a hockey rink, and it was a natural inclination for her to take the next step… Read More »
Sep 9, 2014 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Sep 8, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Lobdell’s, NMC’s teaching restaurant, will open for fall semester lunch service Wednesday, Sept. 17.
Lobdell’s is located on the second level of NMC’s Great Lakes Campus. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared and served by NMC culinary students plus the best view of West Bay in town on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Reservations are highly recommended. Call (231) 995-3120.
Release date: September 8, 2014
For more information:
Patty Cron-Huhta
Front of the House Coordinator
(231) 995-1376
pcron-huhta@nmc.edu
Sep 4, 2014 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Sep 4, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 23 and NMC in conjunction with the League of Women Voters is offering multiple opportunities for students and staff to register to vote.
- Sept. 23, 24, and 25 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Osterlin Library
- Sept. 29 – Visit the Secretary of State’s mobile branch office van, between the Osterlin Building and the Power House (west end of the Cedar Parking Lot) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Participants at all events may sign up for TurboVote, an online tool that simplifies voting by mail and also offers text and e-mail reminders about upcoming elections.
October 6 is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming Nov. 4 general election.
Sep 4, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
The Traverse City Parking Patrol will begin enforcing parking at NMC on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014. All faculty/staff and students must have their new 2014-2015 permits displayed in the lower left hand side of their windshield by that date. Please remove all expired NMC permits. Also, please note: These parking tickets are actual tickets. If you receive a parking ticket, do not just toss it on the ground or in the trash. They must be paid.
Payment can be made at the red drop off payment box at the east end of the Cedar lot in front of the Health and Science building. You can also mail the fine into the city. The information for payment will also be on the ticket.
Questions? Contact Jim White, Assistant Director of Campus Safety and Security at (231) 995-1939 or jwhite@nmc.edu
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Sep 4, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
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Sep 3, 2014 | Student News
As we welcome our students back to school for the 2014-2015 school semester, we invite you to sign up for our Emergency Text Notifications through Code Red. These text notifications are sent to your phone whenever there is an immediate need to alert the student population about a situation concerning our campuses.
This can include: snow days, lock downs related to incidents, inclement weather warnings, etc.
We find this tool to be of vital importance in alerting our students about emergency situations and would like to stress the importance of being a part of this alert system. Visit nmc.edu/text to sign up today! (more…)
Sep 3, 2014 | Student News
NMC’s annual student fair, Pine Palooza, will be on September 9, 2014 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the green between East and West Halls. Join a student group, start a student group! Stop by and get connected!
Join NMC Student Life as they welcome you back for the 2014-2015 school year. Main attractions will include free food, a live DJ, photobooth, meet and greet with various student groups and more! (more…)
Sep 3, 2014 | Student News
NMC Intramural Flag Football starts Monday, Sept. 15. A team captains meeting will take place on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. in the West Hall Cafeteria. Students looking for a team to play on can contact Jim Szur, NMC Open Recreation and Intramural Supervisor at jszur@nmc.edu or call 995-1199.
Open recreation volleyball in the NMC Gym starts Monday, Sept. 8, at 5:30 p.m.
Open recreation basketball in the NMC Gym is under way, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, noon – 2 p.m. and on Tuesday/Thursday nights 8-10 p.m.
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Sep 2, 2014 | Student News
Study abroad in Costa Rica: NMC student, Alexandra Lawton practices the age old technique of pottery construction with indigenous peoples in the mountains of Costa Rica.
Want to redefine what classroom means to you? At NMC, your classroom can be the sky, the water, or a kitchen–it might be down the street or halfway around the world, but it will always feature state-of-the-art equipment and world-class instruction.
At NMC, we want to provide ever-expanding opportunities for global education so this fall we’re launching the NMC Global Endorsement. The Global Endorsement is a voluntary, official endorsement on your transcript that certifies you have gone beyond normal expectations to analyze, interact, and develop a global awareness and understanding.
It’s easy too! All you have to do is apply for the Global Endorsement, earn points from each of three categories (academic classes, experiential learning, and special events), and you’re on your way to redefining what classroom means to YOU!
Get started today! (more…)
Sep 2, 2014 | Student News
Interested in joining a possible new NMC Rowing Club student group? Not sure about rowing and want to learn more? An information session will be held on Tuesday, September 9 at 4 p.m. in the West Hall Conference room.
In addition, the Lake Leelanau Rowing Club (LLRC) has scheduled an Open Rowing session for any interested NMC students on September 6 from 9 a.m. till noon at the Fountain Point Resort (LLRC rowing site), 990 South Lake Leelanau Drive, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653.
Contact Mike Stemo at stemorows@gmail.com if you can attend this session so that he can plan equipment requirements.
Information about rowing can be found by clicking here.
A video about rowing can be found by clicking here! (more…)
Sep 2, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
This special event is a unique opportunity to observe Great Lakes Culinary Institute students and instructors learning authentic Chinese cooking techniques from Chef Candice Lee. Lee and the students will be joined by Chef Harlan “Pete” Peterson, former owner and chef of the legendary Tapawingo restaurant in Ellsworth. (more…)
Sep 2, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
NMC students and staff are invited to take part in helping the following organizations on the Day of Caring as part of our commitment to community Service Learning:
•Alliance for the Great Lakes (beach clean up @ Bryant Park)
•Habitat for Humanity (home construction@ the Depot Neighborhood)
• Women’s Resource Center (painting offices at GT Commons)
Day of Caring is a hands-on experience where volunteer teams are matched with local non-profit agencies to complete meaningful projects that fulfill agency and community needs.
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Sep 2, 2014 | Intercom, Student News
Congratulations to the following students who made the Dean’s List for the Summer 2014 semester. (more…)
Aug 29, 2014 | Intercom
The following services require a Pre-Authorization- subject to deductible requirements:
- Imaging Services- MRI, CAT Scans, PET Scans, CT/CTA and Nuclear Cardiac Studies
- Inpatient Hospital Facility Services EXCEPT in emergencies or hospital stays for a mother and her newborn of up to 48 hours following a vaginal delivery and 96 hours following a cesarean section
- Inpatient Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services- including rehabilitation and partial hospitalization except in emergencies.
Pre-certification phone number is 800-269-1260.
If you fail to receive pre-certification you may be subject to a $250 fee.
Always feel free to call the customer service number on your Priority card, and access the Health Benefit Plans at
https://www.nmc.edu/departments/human-resources/salaries-benefits/medical-benefits.html#medical
