May 30, 2012 | Intercom
Magnum Hospitality will hold its eighth annual Missy Memorial Scholarship fundraiser on June 21 at all four of its restaurant locations.
The scholarship fund for NMC Great Lakes Culinary students was created in 2005 in memory of Missy Kamyszek, a manager at Magnum’s Red Mesa Grill in Boyne City. On her birthday, June 21, the Red Mesa Grills in both Boyne City and Traverse City, Pearl’s in Elk Rapids and Cafe Santé in Boyne City will feature some of Missy’s favorite menu items and dedicate sales of the popular “Missy Margarita” to the scholarship fund. In addition, both Boyne City locations will feature live entertainment and a silent auction will be held at the Boyne Red Mesa Grill.
Since inception, the scholarship has awarded $8,000 to eight second-year culinary students.
For more information contact any Magnum Hospitality restaurant.
Find out more about establishing a scholarship at NMC »
May 30, 2012 | Intercom
With all the economic focus on job creation, manufacturing is leading the way. Manufacturing in
Michigan has been through a tough time. Join NMC and Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center in
Traverse City to hear from those companies that are standing strong today, innovating, and competing
across the globe.
August 15-17
Hosted by NMC and Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
Cost: $199 ($249 after June 15)
Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus
For more information or to register, contact Vicki Rumbach at 995-2218 or
vrumbach@nmc.eduMay 30, 2012 | Intercom
You are invited to the second annual MLC conference at Northwestern Michigan College’s Hagerty
Center. This year’s theme is “Establishing a Winning Culture” and promises to be an insightful conference with nationally recognized speakers and plenty of time for networking. You’ll discover strategies and tools to make Michigan the best place in the country to live, learn, and earn!
August 8-10
Hosted by NMC and Michigan Lean Consortium
Cost: $220 ($245 after June 15) non-MLC members
Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus
For more information or to register, contact Vicki Rumbach at 995-2218 or
vrumbach@nmc.eduMay 30, 2012 | Intercom
Microsoft Software Assurance Home Use Program
- For $9.95, get a licensed copy of the most recent (currently 2010) Microsoft Office Professional Plus: including
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Share Point Workspace, Access, Publisher, and InfoPath.
- Additionally for $9.95 each you may purchase Mac Office 2011, or additional media.
May 30, 2012 | Intercom
Marilyn Gray, 76, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Monday May 28, 2012 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn worked at Northwestern Michigan College in the Social Science Division for 16 years and retired from her position as Office Manager in 1998. While there, Marilyn earned her Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts. Active, energetic, and always organized, Marilyn could breathe new life into a project or cause and was well known and loved.
Funeral services will be held in the chapel at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff at 3:30PM on Saturday June 2, 2012. A reception will follow at the Elks Lodge in Traverse City beginning at 5:00PM.
In lieu of flowers please contribute in Marilyn’s memory to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
May 29, 2012 | Intercom
We’re looking for insights, new understanding, lessons learned from successes and failures. Our planning process calls for an end-of-year review both at the department and individual levels. Many of us will be having meetings with supervisors to review our FY’12 work and discuss goals for next year which will ensure that we achieve our departmental and ultimately college-wide plans. We’ve asked Leadership Group to lead their departments in an end-of-year review of their departmental operational plan. As part of these reviews, ORPE is asking that you identify “lessons learned” over the prior year.
So what are lessons learned? They can be anything from a process insight to a better understanding of student needs to an insight about resources to additional feedback on the planning process. If you feel it’s noteworthy, send it in. I’d rather have too many than too few lessons learned to share!
This feedback will become input into Grasping the Situation for the next planning cycle which begins this summer as ORPE prepares for the Strategy Retreat. A form is available on the intranet to make sending in your lessons learned an easy process. You can send them in as individuals and/or as departments…just send them in! Please find the form here and send in your lessons learned by June 27. Questions? Contact Karen Ruedinger at 5-1032 or kruedinger@nmc.edu.
May 29, 2012 | Intercom
GLMA training ship docks in Toledo
Underwater archeology school returns to NMC
May 25, 2012 | Intercom
50 Years Ago:
- Nearly 6,000 people were served at the BBQ – setting a new record. Harry Hibbard’s Riverboat Seven provided the entertainment. Right up to the last minute, the college was asking for more donations of cakes for the Cake Walk.
25 Years Ago:
- Phillip Runkel (NMC president 1987-89) began his first month on the job (see photo). Mr. Runkel replaced George Mi
ller, and then he was succeeded by Tim Quinn.
From the NMC Archives at the Osterlin Library
May 25, 2012 | Intercom
You will
find all of the meal menus from the “3 Squares Series” now online >>
Enjoy trying some of Chef Laughlin’s favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner in your own kitchen.
May 25, 2012 | Intercom
Cathy McCall, from the NMC Business Office, is the winner of the quilt raffle at this year’s NMC BBQ. The raffle raised $866
that will go toward offering another $1,250 scholarship this year to a deserving student.
Many thanks for the many hands that made this fundraiser a success again this year!
May 25, 2012 | Intercom
To Lori Hodek for taking time out of her busy day to do an onsite orientation session with student employees at East Hall. The students appreciated Lori’s willingness to come over and assist them in getting acquainted with the necessary processes for student employment.
May 25, 2012 | Intercom
To All Instructors and Staff who attend the Moodle2 4 U Trainings. During one of the busiest times of the year, almost 100 instructors and staff gave extra time to learn about the new features of Moodle 2. Some stayed past the scheduled training time and asked additional questions and worked on course improvements. Thank you to our dedicated instructors and staff!
May 25, 2012 | Intercom
To Dot Witt who willingly stepped in to assist the Central Scheduling office. Dot worked twice a week at central scheduling office to allow their staff dedicated time to document their procedures. Her assistance is a prime example of talent being applied as needed across the organization.
May 25, 2012 | Intercom
Following are positions currently open at NMC. For detailed information on externally posted positions, please visit NMC’s web page at www.nmc.edu/jobs Information on internal postings has been emailed.
OPEN POSTINGS
Adjunct Faculty:
Adjunct Instructor – Clinical Nursing (38-443)
Adjunct Faculty-World Languages (49-443)
Adjunct Faculty – Sociology (84-443)
Adjunct Instructor-Technical Instructor (86-443)
Adjunct Instructor, Machining (87-443)
Adjunct Instructor-CNC Programming (88-443)
Adjunct Chef Instructor (89-443)
Professional Staff (Full time):
Annual Giving Specialist (67-443)
Coordinator of Major Gifts (68-443)
Student Employee:
Financial Aid-Office Assistant-Student Employee (62-443)
White Pine Press Photographer-Student Employee (64-443)
White Pine Press Copy Editor-Student Employee (65-443)
White Pine Press Writer-Student Employee (66-443)
Tutor-Student Employee (82-443)
Switchboard Operator Assistant-Student Employee (83-443)
Library Assistant-Student Employee (90-443)
Supplemental Staff:
Banquet Server-Hagerty Center (41-443)
Busser-Hagerty Center (72-443)
Bartender-Hagerty Center (73-443)
Student Financial Services-Front Desk Assistant (77-443)
CLOSED PENDING OUTCOME
Technical/Paraprofessional Staff – Full time
Academic Office Manager – Technical Division (56-443)
May 25, 2012 | Intercom
The following employee is celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating him!
Ed Borstel Aviation Maintenance Supervisor 9 years
May 25, 2012 | Intercom
Dawn Mleczko joined NMC in the position of President’s Office Assistant on May 14, 2012. She can be reached at 995-1010 or dmleczko@nmc.edu.
Dawn and her husband, Ken, moved from New Baltimore to Traverse City last August. Prior to moving to TC, she worked for General Motors Legal Staff at the Renaissance Center in Detroit. Her hobbies include exploring the beautiful Traverse City area, cooking, boating and reading.
May 25, 2012 | Intercom
The Three Generations Circle of Women Givers, established in 2001 to promote the economic self-sufficiency and well being of women and girls, awarded the NMC Bridge Learning Community $1,400 for its fall semester to be given as the Bridge Circle Scholar Award to students who earn a 3.5 GPA or above in their first semester of college. Bridge is the only community program that has received this grant yearly since the group’s inception. Charlene Lutes, Bridge Director, will accept the award on June 1 at a special luncheon at noon at the Holiday Inn featuring U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow who will be speaking about “Standing Together for Women’s Health, Safety and Economic Well-Being.”
May 25, 2012 | Intercom
Calling all NMC employees interested in participating in this year’s annual Smart Commute Week – save money, increase your physical activity, enjoy free breakfasts, and build camaraderie with others in the community. Organizations compete for highest participation during Smart Commute week. There’s a chance to win prizes, and you get to take advantage of the Smart Commute breakfasts on your way to work!
Smart Commute Week, which is part of TART Trails’ year-round Smart Commute Program, educates and encourages everyone in the community to consider options for getting around town. TART Trails challenges you to walk, bike, carpool, ride public transit or any creative form of ‘smart’ transportation!
Participation is easy:
• Send an email to myoung@nmc.edu by Friday, May 25 indicating you would like to join the NMC Smart Commute Team
• Each morning, June 4-7, email me your Smart Commute miles (to and from work) and transportation methods (i.e. carpool, bike, walk)
• Can’t commit to Smart Commuting all 4 days? Don’t let that stop you from signing up!
• Friday’s Smart Commute miles will not count toward our team totals but everyone is encouraged to attend the breakfast and finish the week in grand Smart Commute fashion!
BREAKFAST LOCATIONS (NMC co-sponsors the June 5th breakfast):
Monday, June 4th, 7-9am
• Higher Grounds Coffee (806 Red Dr.)
• Pangea’s Pizza (135 E. Front St.)
Tuesday, June 5, 7-9am
• Oryana Natural Foods (E 10th St.)
• Autism Resource Network & NMC at Oak Park Elementary (301 S. Garfield)
Wednesday, June 6, 7-9am
• Old Town Coffee (517 S. Union St.)
• BATA Transit Center (115 Hall St.)
Thursday, June 7, 7-9am
• Munson Medical Center (6th St.)
• Munson Community Health Center (550 Munson Ave.)
Friday, June 8, 7-9am
• Smart Commute Breakfast Finale presenting 2012 Smart Commute Challenge Awards at The River @ Clinch Park
NMC now has 67+ employees participating in the NMC Wellness Olympics – remember to log your time spent Smart Commuting!
Looking forward to a great week!
Meg Young & The NMC Wellness Team
May 25, 2012 | Intercom
Cindy Duby, Office Manager – Social Sciences Academic Area, has been selected as the NMC Employee of the Semester for spring 2012. Cindy is pictured receiving the award from Social Science instructor Sean Ruane and NMC President Timothy J. Nelson.
Cindy’s colleagues cite her great attitude, dedication and expertise as the “glue that binds us all together.”
For being selected as the Employee of the Semester, Cindy received a framed certificate, a $25 gift certificate to a local restaurant, and a reserved parking spot for fall semester.
Congratulations, Cindy Duby!
May 25, 2012 | Intercom
Gale Cook began her position of Operations Manager for the Dennos Museum Center on May 16, 2012. Gale can be reached at 995-1595 or gacook@nmc.edu.
Gale says, “I moved to Traverse City from Cincinnati in 1996 and worked as a Development Specialist in the NMC College Relations Office until 2001. My most recent employer was TREATickets from 2009-May 2012 where I served as Managing Director. The Dennos Museum was one of TREAT’s founding organizations. My husband, Jerry Cook, also is an NMC employee. We have two sons; Justin is a firefighter in Honolulu, HI and Brad is a CNA at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. We have three adorable grandsons: a ten-year-old and a three-year-old (and another one the way) in Honolulu and a nine-month old in Traverse City. My hobbies include gardening, reading, and traveling (mostly to Hawaii).
I am very happy to be back at NMC as Operations Manager for the Dennos Museum. I look forward to working with all of the people who were here my first time around and to meeting everyone who has been hired since.”
May 25, 2012 | Intercom
It is very important to close your browser when you have finished using NMC services. (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Chrome or Safari) To close your browser…
- go to myNMC, click on “Logout of myNMC” then,
- on a PC, just click the X in the upper right-hand corner, or
- on a Mac, on your keyboard just press command and Q.
Benefits of logging out of myNMC and closing your browser:
- You will be logged out of your Single Sign-On (SSO) session (This is especially important it you are using a public machine).
- Prevents unauthorized access.
If you have any questions regarding this Tech Update, please contact the NMC Technology Help Desk at 231-995-3020 or helpdesk@nmc.edu.
Tech Updates Coming Soon: Google Drive, Google Contacts Delegation, and Mac iOS Gmail Directions
May 25, 2012 | Intercom
Tanis 51
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
Center for Learning
Tuesday and Wednesday: 5pm – 8pm
Saturday: 12pm – 4pm
May 24, 2012 | Intercom, Student News
Nine and Ten news did a story Wednesday on the two week Great Lakes Research Technology course being offered through NMC’s Great Lakes Water Studies Institute.
May 18, 2012 | Intercom
Business instructor Kristy McDonald is NMC’s 2012 Imogene Wise Faculty Excellence Award winner. Maritime instructor John Biolchini is the 2012 Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award winner.
Chosen by a student selection committee, award criteria includes teaching excellence, rapport with students, innovation in the classroom and a sense of dedication. McDonald began working in NMC’s Career Services office in 2006 and moved to the faculty in 2011. Biolchini joined the Maritime program in 2007.
In nominating McDonald, students said:
- “Her class is truly the highlight of my week.”
- “This instructor deserves recognition for the way students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zone to help them reach their full potential. I am so glad that I had this experience because I left that class a changed person.”
McDonald said she was particularly gratified by comments like the latter.
“It takes it outside of the academic lens,” she said. “We do more than that at NMC. We touch people’s lives in so many ways we don’t even know it.”
In nominating Biolchini, students said:
- “Captain John Biolchini has over 30 years of sailing experience, and his expertise has been so evident during the two years I have been attending the Academy.”
- “Captain Biolchini’s teaching style in phenomenal. His Integration of personal sailing exploits, practical lessons on river navigation, and a through instruction of textbook seamanship makes his class one of the most important and influential in his students’ academic careers at NMC.”
“This award is really their award,” Biolchini said of the Maritime cadets. “The students have to give you the opportunity to teach at your peak.”
The Imogene Wise Faculty Excellence Award was initiated by a contribution from longtime NMC benefactors Harold and Imogene Wise in 1970 and first awarded to a full-time faculty member in 1971. The NMC Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award was created as a companion in 1999.
May 18, 2012 | Intercom
Alumni from three different decades have been named as NMC’s 2012 Outstanding Alumni.
The three are:
- Kathleen McManus, who earned a nursing degree in 1974 and is now executive vice president and chief operating officer at Munson Medical Center
- Steven Rawlings, a 1991 aviation alumnus who is now regional manager of corporate and government affairs for DTE Energy
- Timothy Young, a 1982 graduate who is founder, president and chef of Food For Thought, Benzie County-based creators of organic and wild-harvested gourmet specialty foods.
Created in 1988, the Outstanding Alumnus award recognizes alumni for professional achievement, community and professional leadership and/or donations of time, talent and resources to NMC. The three were named the 2012 recipients at NMC’s annual Commencement ceremony on May 5.
McManus, of Traverse City, said she considers her nursing education and the patient care she went on to do post-graduation “foundational” to the leadership position she now holds.
“There have been so many experiences associated with having that good foundational work,” she said, adding that growing up with four other siblings in a single-income household, simply having NMC accessible was a critical starting point for her career. “Then you could use that as your platform,” she said.
As an alumnus, McManus has served on NMC’s nursing advisory board. She and Munson have also actively supported NMC’s advocacy for legislation to allow Michigan community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in nursing.
Rawlings, of Kingsley, is a second-generation NMC student. After earning an aviation degree at NMC, he pursued his bachelor’s at Ferris State University through the University Center, and then earned a master’s from Michigan State. He now serves as regional manager of corporate and government affairs for DTE Energy.
“NMC has just as rigorous and challenging, if not even more challenging classes than either of the universities I’ve attended,” Rawlings said.
In his capacity at DTE Rawlings has secured corporate support for NMC’s Water Studies program, the Dennos Museum Center, and scholarships and programs. He is halfway through a two-year commitment as co-chair of NMC’s Annual Campaign.
“I take the community service seriously, and I’m very grateful I have an employer that not only encourages its employees to become engaged but supports its employees to connect with the communities in which we live,” he said.
Young, of Honor, recalled being enrolled at the University of Detroit school of architecture when he decided he didn’t really want to study architecture.
“What I really got out of NMC was a space to grow and mature,” Young said. While he went on to study internationally and earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree, “I look back most fondly at NMC as the most formative years of my life.” He founded Food for Thought in 1995 and is extensively involved in humanitarian and environmental activism.
Young is currently a member of both NMC’s Foundation Board and Barbecue Board. Three years ago, he was among the leaders of a move to initiate composting at the annual NMC Barbecue and significantly increase recycling.
