If you currently have Priority Health medical insurance, you will be receiving updated ID cards in the mail this week. Please replace your current cards with the updated version. If you made changes for 2021, you will receive updated cards in January.
Honoree’s Name: Kari Kahler, Nicco Pandolfi, Joelle Hannert, Paul Kolak, Katelyn Sommer-Ford
Honoree’s Dept./Division: Learning Services
Reason for Kudos: Kari, Katelyn, Paul, Nicco, and Joelle have continued to support and work at the NMC Food Pantry through the pandemic to support our students. Thank you so much for continuing to do this important work – you are recognized for your excellence not only throughout the NMC community but also in the larger food insecurity community!
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. During our “Stay Home, Stay Safe” directive, please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
We’re celebrating Museum Store Sunday with extra discounts! Shop the Dennos Museum Store online Sunday, Nov. 29 and enjoy 25% off everything! Just use code MuseumStoreSunday at checkout.
The Dennos Museum Store brings you a carefully curated collection of unique, fun and functional merchandise that reflects the Museum’s collections as well as current exhibitions. We seek out art-inspired objects with a focus on great design to inspire, engage and delight both visitors and our community. Holiday decor, gifts, cards, and 2021 calendars are now available!
Find us online at shop.dennosmuseum.org.
All proceeds in the store support Dennos exhibitions and programs.
Want to learn a little more about sustainability and taking care of our planet? NMC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, Alpha Rho Pi, presents a screening of The Clean Bin Project.
This short comedic documentary follows partners Jen and Grant as they try to live zero waste for an entire year, and opens our eyes to the sobering amount of waste we create.
Join us for a virtual screening Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at nmc.zoom.us/j/96745464210.
All Michiganders are encouraged to download the MI COVID Alert phone application from the Apple or Google app stores. MI COVID Alert is a free, easy to use, and anonymous app to help you stay informed and protect yourself or others from spreading COVID-19. The app was successfully piloted at Michigan State University and the surrounding community before its statewide launch.
Downloading the app provides protection going forward if you become exposed to someone who tests positive. The app uses low energy Bluetooth technology to detect phones with the app near you and send alerts for potential exposures. If someone tests positive for COVID-19, a local health department or the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will provide them with a code to enter into the app. If you have been in close contact (within 6 feet for at least 15 minutes) with someone who has COVID-19, you will receive a push notification to your mobile phone through the app.
Download the app today in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
The library has recently purchased many new books. You can view a handful of them here along with descriptions or go to the library catalog to see the full listing.
Student Health Services will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 and will reopen Monday, Nov. 30.
If you need medical attention after hours or on the weekend, please seek help at one of the following locations:
What is it?
The Retaining and Inspiring Students in Science and Engineering (RISE) program at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is funded by the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) program. RISE provides a set of progressively increasing four-year scholarships for low-income, academically talented students who have identified an interest in pursuing a science or engineering major. RISE scholars will be engaged in a cohort with faculty mentors to provide a robust support network and experiential learning opportunities, including summer research and internships, which have been shown to improve retention and graduation rates through disciplinary socialization.
Is it for me?
The RISE program is designed to provide additional support (both financial and academic) to academically talented, low income/high financial need students interested in pursuing a STEM major. To figure out if the program is right for you, ask yourself the following questions:
If you answered yes to those questions, then the RISE program may be just the thing for you.
In addition to progressively increasing annual scholarships for students who maintain a 2.8 GPA, the RISE program will provide you with a STEM faculty mentor who is dedicated to helping you navigate GVSU and connect you with the people and resources to help you succeed. As part of the RISE program you will be part of a small cohort of other STEM students who together engage in courses and extra-curricular activities that help you explore the many career options available in the STEM field and provide assistance with looking and applying for paid internship and research experiences.
What do I need to do to explore this opportunity?
I will be hosting a virtual info meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. Please email me for the link.
I look forward to exploring this opportunity with you!blog
UPDATED: In accordance with the college transition to virtual learning on Wednesday, Nov. 18, the NMC Library will move to remote support services and curbside access to materials and technology.
ACCESS: The physical library will be closed from November 18 through January 3. We will resume face-to-face service hours on January 4. NMC librarians will be accessible Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., throughout the transition to virtual, as well as for remote consults and curbside pickup times scheduled outside the regular work day. Visit the website for our contact information.
TECHNOLOGY, CIRCULATING TEXTBOOKS and PRINT COLLECTION: All regularly circulating items may be requested using the Request Materials & Equipment form. To accommodate a variety of schedules, patrons will reserve a pickup time that is most convenient for them. They will be met in the lobby of West Hall with the requested item(s) at the time they specified. Materials for spring semester will be available on January 4.
RESEARCH ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS: Services to support students remotely will be expanded from November 30 to December 16. Students can access library support by scheduling an appointment via Zoom or phone with an NMC librarian, accessing 24/7 live chat reference or emailing library@nmc.edu.
FACULTY SUPPORT and LIBRARY INSTRUCTION: Available remotely as requested by faculty. Additionally, the recently redesigned library website offers easy-to-find curricular support at the NMC Library Teaching and Learning page.
RETURNS: Patrons will be able to return print materials to the blue drive-through dropbox in Birch Lot 24/7 or to the return box in the west entrance of the West Hall Innovation Center during open building hours. Technology must be returned to the Welcome Desk in West Hall Innovation Center during open building hours.
PRINTING: Available on the first floor of West Hall during open building hours.
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past two weeks. We want to share your media involvement too. Please send information about your NMC-related interview or appearance to publicrelations@nmc.edu. If possible, please include a link to the piece and information about where and when it was used.
Please note access to some stories may be limited by paywalls set up by the media outlet. This includes the Traverse City Record-Eagle, which limits free clicks to five per month. You may also read Record-Eagle articles in the print edition at the NMC Library.
Librarian designs her degree for the ultimate dream job
GVSU News, August 20, 2020 (more…)
Due to the new campus restrictions related to COVID-19, the NMC Food Pantry will move to curbside pickup for orders starting Thursday, Nov. 19. Orders can be picked up before then in the Osterlin Building at the Testing Center Monday (today) until 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
When new restrictions go into place Wednesday, pickup will then be twice a week, Mondays and Thursdays, from noon to 4 p.m. Orders can be picked up at the Osterlin testing center door by the powerhouse and Tanis Building. Please check your NMC email for further details regarding pending orders.
For questions, please contact Student Life at (231) 995-1118 or foodpantry@nmc.edu.
Great Lakes Culinary Institute staff and students reimagined a fall fundraiser that complied with COVID-19 restrictions and created Charcuterie to Go, providing a final practical exam for garde manger students while promoting the culinary program to the community.
The charcuterie boxes created for the inaugural event quickly sold out, and orders were picked up last week. And all proceeds from the event go to support scholarships for culinary students.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
TRAVERSE CITY — Last night Governor Whitmer announced new restrictions designed to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan. The new epidemic order from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will have the following impact at Northwestern Michigan College from Wednesday, November 18 through Tuesday, December 8.
This is an evolving situation. We will continue to monitor it and communicate with you. Students, please contact your instructors if you have questions about your coursework. You may also use the feedback form for other questions related to the college’s response to the pandemic.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, NMC has remained committed to keeping our students and employees safe, while limiting the disruption to learning as much as possible. We appreciate your commitment to those goals. Please stay safe and continue your work to limit the spread of COVID-19 on our campuses, within our community and with your family. For the latest information on NMC’s response to the pandemic, including resources for students and employees, please visit nmc.edu/coronavirus.
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
The NMC Foundation and Alumni Relations offices are moving to the Schmuckal Building on NMC’s beautiful University Center Campus!
While we continue to work remotely, we are thrilled to announce the location of our new offices, and look forward to inviting you to visit when it’s safe to do so.
Please note that while the location of our physical offices has changed, our mailing address and contact information remain the same:
Our office location has changed:
The Arthur M. and Mary E. Schmuckal Building, Ste. 100
NMC’s University Center
2200 Dendrinos Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
(off Cass Road between 14th Street and South Airport Road)
Our mailing address remains the same:
NMC Foundation
1701 E. Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49686
Our contact information remains the same:
Phone: (231) 995-1021
Email: foundation@nmc.edu
TRAVERSE CITY — Last night Governor Whitmer announced new restrictions designed to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan. The new epidemic order from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will have the following impact at Northwestern Michigan College from Wednesday, November 18 through Tuesday, December 8.
This is an evolving situation. We will continue to monitor it and communicate with you. Students, please contact your instructors if you have questions about your coursework. You may also use the feedback form for other questions related to the college’s response to the pandemic.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, NMC has remained committed to keeping our students and employees safe, while limiting the disruption to learning as much as possible. We appreciate your commitment to those goals. Please stay safe and continue your work to limit the spread of COVID-19 on our campuses, within our community and with your family. For the latest information on NMC’s response to the pandemic, including resources for students and employees, please visit nmc.edu/coronavirus.
Diana Fairbanks
Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
dfairbanks@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1019
In lieu of our traditional holiday celebration, NMC will be hosting Home for the Holidays: Getting Together, Giving Back, Lifting Spirits. This event series offers plenty of opportunities to participate, get creative, pay it forward, and help spread the holiday cheer! We’ll wrap up our holiday event series by joining together for a festive gathering at 4 p.m. Friday, December 11! You are welcome to participate in one (or all!) of the following events:
Please visit nmc.edu/HOLIDAY2020 for more details. Questions? Contact hr@nmc.edu.
The link to the Open Enrollment Website can be found HERE.
The Open Enrollment window closes after November 18, 2020.
Join the Hold it for the Holidays Challenge to not gain more than three pounds over the holidays! Details HERE.
Feel free to access these short (a few minutes each) video clips from Priority Health’s Wellbeing Consultants:
Additional Wellness Challenge
Don’t forget to complete your Health Assessment on the Wellbeing Hub! It’s not too late: Log in through your priorityhealth.com member portal and complete the short Health Assessment to unlock personalized health and wellness programs geared toward helping you meet your goals and improve your overall wellbeing. Complete four rewardable programs on the Hub to be entered in the final prize drawing when the program year wraps up in the spring!
Questions? Sign up for a virtual appointment with Chrissie from Priority Health Wellness.
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
The Systems and LAN Management Team, Jay Smith and Alison Thornton are all being honored with kudos this week. Read the reasons below!
Honoree’s Name: Systems and LAN Management Team
Honoree’s Dept./Division: Systems and LAN Management
Reason for Kudos: Kudos to the SLM team for all of their hard work this summer and all year round. So many things going on with people moving around on campus, new buildings coming online, and people working from home and from their campus offices too. These guys are here every day, meeting the challenges. We appreciate all you do!
Honoree’s Name: Jay Smith
Honoree’s Dept./Division: Science/Math
Reason for Kudos: Jay and his EGR101 class gave a thoughtful status update and presentation for their class project that supports the Academic and Career Advising and Center as they envision their future space and interface with students. An excellent presentation and great teamwork on the part of engineering students! Nice work Jay and all! Thanks to the Academic and Career Advising and Center for working with these students as well! Kudos all around!
Honoree’s Name: Alison Thornton
Honoree’s Dept./Division: Technology Support Services
Reason for Kudos: Alison went above and beyond to research, prepare, and train me on how to use mail merge through Gmail. Her expertise and efficiency created an opportunity for me to execute my work responsibilities in a more effective and time saving manner. Alison- your time and knowledge sharing is so appreciated! Thank you!
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. During our “Stay Home, Stay Safe” directive, please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
Thursday, November 19 from 11 a.m. to 6p.m.The meal includes roasted turkey breast, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, tossed salad, dinner roll and gravy!
*This meal is provided by Sodexo and sponsored by Student Life, Student Government Association and The Student Success Center*
The video of NMC’s November 11 virtual Veterans Day ceremony is online here. The ceremony featured opening remarks by Alex Swainston, president of the NMC chapter of Student Veterans of America, and remarks by Northwestern Michigan College President Nick Nissley, Ed.D., and Scott Herzberg, POC, Military & Veteran Services.
Serving those who have served the nation is a year-round priority at NMC, where about 5 percent of students are veterans or active duty military. This year, for the third year in a row, NMC is ranked as the No. 2 community college in the country for veterans by Military Times magazine in its annual Best for Vets list.
Shop with the NMC Bookstore for the holidays!
Get free shipping on all online orders over $49 November 23–30.
All your favorite Hawk Owl gear is available at bookstore.nmc.edu.
On Thursday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m., IAF will welcome Kim Ghattas, New York Times best-selling author, former BBC journalist, and current non-resident senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Ghattas knows the factors that have shaped the modern Middle East, and her vast experience provides deep insight into American foreign relations.
As the BBC’s US State Department correspondent, Ghattas travelled regularly with Secretaries of State Condoleezza Rice, Hillary Clinton, and John Kerry. Her front row seat to the making of American foreign policy led her to write the book, The Secretary: A Journey with Hillary Clinton from Beirut to the Heart of American Power, which became a New York Times bestseller. The book includes personal reflections about being a child in war-torn Lebanon, growing up with questions about America.
In January 2020, Kim Ghattas released her new book, Black Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Forty-Year Rivalry That Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle East.
Ghattas will join IAF live via Zoom from Lebanon.
Register at nmc.edu/resources/
This event is open to the public, free for students and educators. Regular season IAF events are “pay what you can” for non-members. Livestream via Zoom including Q & A. More info at TCIAF.com
For the third year in a row, Military & Veterans Services POC Scott Herzberg has led NMC to its rank as the No. 2 community college in the country for veterans by Military Times magazine in its annual Best for Vets list.
Serving those who have served the nation is a year-round priority at NMC, where about 5 percent of students are veterans or active duty military. NMC will hold virtual Veterans Day ceremonies from 9-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. Attend via Zoom here.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!