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Three years ago this month, the first issue of NMC Now debuted, sharing success stories of college students, faculty, staff, alumni, volunteers and more. On this anniversary, we update you on the new heights some of the most popular subjects have reached in their respective fields.
“Ten years ago I never would have thought that I would go to college, let alone my kids,” said Tahtinen, featured in scholarships show excellence runs wide and deep a few months before her 2015 NMC graduation. Not only has she gone to college, she’s now poised to earn her third degree: A master’s in public administration from Central Michigan University at NMC’s University Center. In 2016 she completed her bachelor’s in business administration from Ferris State University.
Tahtinen hopes to take her education into the nonprofit world. She especially enjoys volunteer work, including for the NMC Foundation.
“I want to make a difference, I want to give back. I didn’t come through the last 20 years alone,” she said.
Meanwhile her eldest son, who attended NMC with her, has transferred to a school in Ohio. Her youngest graduated from high school last spring and she hopes he’ll also attend NMC.
NMC still leads Michigan in short-term study abroad, a rank achieved in 2015. Last year it rose to number 12 in the nation among community colleges, and was also recognized as a Generation Study Abroad leader by the Institute of International Education for more than doubling student participation in study abroad experiences in three years. Studying abroad is a major way that NMC achieves its strategic direction of ensuring that learners are prepared for success in a global society and economy.
This year, more than 60 students will study in five countries: India, Italy, Ireland, Indonesia and Costa Rica. Between 2013 and this May, more than 330 NMC students and 30 faculty members will have participated in or led an academic study abroad experience to 17 different countries.
Back in 2015, Leslie Farrer was a pastry sous chef at Trump Hotel in Chicago and had helped Sixteen, one of the hotel’s restaurants, earn a coveted Michelin star.
After two and a half years there Farrer called a career timeout coinciding with daughter Norah’s birth in July 2017. Now the 2008 Great Lakes Culinary Institute graduate has kicked off 2018 with a new venture: operations manager for Aya Pastry, a new wholesale, soon-to-be retail Chicago bakery led by Aya Fukai. She’s Farrer’s former Sixteen colleague and is considered among the nation’s best pastry chefs.
“It has been an exciting change for me that allows for a much healthier work-life balance,” Farrer said.
Her move also exemplifies the rising stature of baking and pastry within the culinary world, which NMC addressed by adding a one-year bakery certificate last year. As part of the certificate, watch for Lobdell’s Teaching Restaurant to open as a morning cafe operation this summer.
Three years into his career on the NMC nursing faculty, Beeker, also a 2010 alumnus, still holds the distinction as its sole male member. He’s joined another illustrious group, too: NMC’s Imogene Wise Faculty Excellence recipients, selected by students as the 2017 recipient for teaching excellence, innovation in the classroom, dedication and rapport with students. Exemplifying that rapport, Beeker keeps in touch with many of the students he’s mentored, including Ryan Biehl, a 2016 graduate who just went on to become the first male nurse at his workplace, Farmington Elementary School in Culpeper County, Virginia.
Know a Hawk Owl with a noteworthy flight path? Share it with us by emailing publicrelations@nmc.edu.
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC’s International Affairs Forum will host the nationwide premiere of “The Price of Peace” documentary at 6 p.m. March 5 at the State Theatre in Traverse City. Admission is free but donations will benefit the Academic WorldQuest team from Petoskey High School, which will travel to national competition in April.
The one-hour film offers a searing new look at how countries have stumbled into conflict – or averted it – beginning with World War I and ending with a special look at Korea. Questions explored include: What price is society willing to pay for peace? How do we prevent war? Can we use the lessons learned through history to extend peace into tomorrow?
The film will be followed by Q&A with the filmmakers, Los Angeles.-based Kip Perry and Elan Bentov) Leland-based executive producer Tom Skinner, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. (ret.) Brian Bishop who commanded troops in Korea. Bishop, who also teaches in NMC’s Aviation division, also appears in the film. Former diplomat and IAF Co-Chair Jack Segal will moderate the discussion.
Academic WorldQuest is a program of IAF, a nationwide quiz-bowl style competition that challenges high school students to learn about global issues. This year’s winning team is the “Questosterones,” all seniors at Petoskey High School who will now represent northern Michigan at the national competition in Washington DC in April. All donations collected on March 5 will go to the team to defray travel expenses.
Karen Segal
International Affairs Forum
(231) 715-6064
karenpsegal@gmail.com
Three years ago this month, the first issue of NMC Now debuted, sharing success stories of college students, faculty, staff, alumni, volunteers and more. On this anniversary, we update you on the new heights some of the most popular subjects have reached in their respective fields.
“Ten years ago I never would have thought that I would go to college, let alone my kids,” said Tahtinen, featured in scholarships show excellence runs wide and deep a few months before her 2015 NMC graduation. Not only has she gone to college, she’s now poised to earn her third degree: A master’s in public administration from Central Michigan University at NMC’s University Center. In 2016 she completed her bachelor’s in business administration from Ferris State University.
Tahtinen hopes to take her education into the nonprofit world. She especially enjoys volunteer work, including for the NMC Foundation.
“I want to make a difference, I want to give back. I didn’t come through the last 20 years alone,” she said.
Meanwhile her eldest son, who attended NMC with her, has transferred to a school in Ohio. Her youngest graduated from high school last spring and she hopes he’ll also attend NMC.
NMC still leads Michigan in short-term study abroad, a rank achieved in 2015. Last year it rose to number 12 in the nation among community colleges, and was also recognized as a Generation Study Abroad leader by the Institute of International Education for more than doubling student participation in study abroad experiences in three years. Studying abroad is a major way that NMC achieves its strategic direction of ensuring that learners are prepared for success in a global society and economy.
This year, more than 60 students will study in five countries: India, Italy, Ireland, Indonesia and Costa Rica. Between 2013 and this May, more than 330 NMC students and 30 faculty members will have participated in or led an academic study abroad experience to 17 different countries.
Back in 2015, Leslie Farrer was a pastry sous chef at Trump Hotel in Chicago and had helped Sixteen, one of the hotel’s restaurants, earn a coveted Michelin star.
After two and a half years there Farrer called a career timeout coinciding with daughter Norah’s birth in July 2017. Now the 2008 Great Lakes Culinary Institute graduate has kicked off 2018 with a new venture: operations manager for Aya Pastry, a new wholesale, soon-to-be retail Chicago bakery led by Aya Fukai. She’s Farrer’s former Sixteen colleague and is considered among the nation’s best pastry chefs.
“It has been an exciting change for me that allows for a much healthier work-life balance,” Farrer said.
Her move also exemplifies the rising stature of baking and pastry within the culinary world, which NMC addressed by adding a one-year bakery certificate last year. As part of the certificate, watch for Lobdell’s Teaching Restaurant to open as a morning cafe operation this summer.
Three years into his career on the NMC nursing faculty, Beeker, also a 2010 alumnus, still holds the distinction as its sole male member. He’s joined another illustrious group, too: NMC’s Imogene Wise Faculty Excellence recipients, selected by students as the 2017 recipient for teaching excellence, innovation in the classroom, dedication and rapport with students. Exemplifying that rapport, Beeker keeps in touch with many of the students he’s mentored, including Ryan Biehl, a 2016 graduate who just went on to become the first male nurse at his workplace, Farmington Elementary School in Culpeper County, Virginia.
Know a Hawk Owl with a noteworthy flight path? Share it with us by emailing publicrelations@nmc.edu.
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Kudos to Hagerty Center: The Extended Education Services sends a big “Thank You” shout out to all the staff at the Hagerty Center. Your incredible support and professionalism put the shine and sparkle on another fabulous Festival of Foods event attended by 120 of our Lifelong Learners. In addition, that same outstanding support and professionalism was critical to the success of the International Affairs Forum 5th Annual Academic WorldQuest quizbowl attended by 60 plus regional high school students. The Hagerty Center is such an outstanding physical venue, but it is the people at the Hagerty Center that make it work. Thank you for all you do to make us all look so good!
Healthy Heart Practices for the New Year from A Healthier Michigan.org- Read more about the everyday health of your heart.
How is your new year’s resolution going? Is it still alive? On Tuesday, February 20 Chris Barr of Blue Cross Blue Shield will provide a collaborative wellness-workshop experience to help make 2018 the year that you achieve your new year’s resolution. Chris has designed this activity to support all resolution topics. Participants will leave with a clear, strategic, and realistic plan for success and an opportunity to make 2018 a great year. Please join us from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. at Founders Hall Room 110 to participate.
How about a 15 minute break to get your body moving? Chris Barr, NMC/Blue Cross Wellness Coordinator, is coming to your campus!
TUESDAY- February 20, 2018
10:00-10:15 a.m.- University Center Room 106
12:45-1:00 p.m.- Founders Hall Room 110
1:30- 1:45 p.m.- Great Lakes Campus Room 102
2:15-2:30 p.m.- Parsons Stulen Room 106
He will lead you in a 15 minute exercise session appropriate for the workplace- and leave you with ideas to take back to your office!
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Friday, March 16Human Trafficking: Awareness to Action is a one-day event that features the Northern Michigan premier of the award-winning film “Break the Chain” by filmmaker Laura Swanson. The purpose of this educational conference is to bring awareness to human trafficking in Michigan. A panel discussion will follow, featuring the filmmaker, founder of the Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force, and the Grand Traverse Prosecuting Attorney. A complimentary lunch will be provided.
Afternoon keynote speaker Elinor Jordan is the lead attorney for the Survivor Law Project and the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. Lunch will be provided to all that attend. There will also be an opportunity to continue the conversation with coffee following the conference.
Donate to win! Donate non-perishable items at the NMC Bookstore between February 19 and March 2, and be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to the NMC Bookstore! Every item donated enters your name… enter five items, get your name in the drawing five times!
All donated items will be given to the NMC Food Pantry, which directly assists students in need.
Need something fresh for your wardrobe to get you through the winter? Check out the sales in the NMC Bookstore! Sales end March 2.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m,The University of Toledo will have a representative from the international admission office to answer questions on the transfer process. General information will be available to take with you at the event.
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff!
See a doctor or therapist online using your smartphone, tablet or computer. It’s available anywhere in the U.S. Here’s how to get started:
Read the FAQ here to learn more about the Online Visits.
The NMC wellness program is designed to support your 2018 goals. Benefit eligible employees who elected medical benefits through NMC can easily earn the reward by completing two easy steps before May 31, 2018.
Gift cards are redeemed through the Blue Cross Health & Wellness website through the Rewards page.
Questions? Contact our wellness coordinator Chris Barr at cbarr@nmc.edu.
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find them here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Mathematics Instructor
Mathematics/Physics Instructor
Engineering Instructor
Voice Systems Administrator
Senior Training Specialist – Manufacturing
Flight Instructor – Adjunct Faculty
Clinical Nursing Adjunct Faculty
GLMA Adjunct Faculty
Banquet Server – Hagerty Center
Kitchen Steward
Custodian
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
The Traverse City International Affairs Forum (TCIAF) at NMC kicks off the second half of the 2017-18 speaker series on Thursday, February 15, at 6 p.m. at the Milliken Auditorium. with a reception prior starting at 5:15 p.m. This event is FREE to NMC students and educators. February’s event is U.S.-China Trade: The Economics Behind the Politics with James Levinsohn, Professor of Economics at Yale University. His biography is available at campuspress.yale.edu/levinsohn/biography/. To learn more about the TCIAF and upcoming events, please visit tciaf.com.
Please encourage your students to participate in NMC’s 12th annual Career Fair, to be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on March 1 at the Hagerty Center on NMC’s Great Lakes Campus. Employers from professional and occupational fields will be recruiting for career-track positions, seasonal and entry-level opportunities, as well as internships, service learning and networking opportunities. More than 70 employers are registered to participate in the Career Fair, the only event of its size in northwest Michigan. For the most updated list as well as more information, visit nmc.edu/careerfair.
NMC Career Success Coach Andrea Hentschel is available to help get ready for the event. Have your students schedule an appointment by emailing ahentschel@nmc.edu or calling (231) 995-3024 for assistance with resumes, interview pitches and general preparation for the career fair.
Participants should bring multiple copies of their resume and dress in business attire. For more tips on job fair preparation, review the job-seeking tools at nmc.edu/careers.
Are you looking for a job, internship, or potential career? We invite you to check out the NMC Career Fair! Students and the public are invited to NMC’s 12th annual Career Fair, set for 4-6 p.m. March 1 at the Hagerty Center on NMC’s Great Lakes Campus.
Employers from professional and occupational fields will be recruiting for career-track positions, seasonal and entry-level opportunities, as well as internships, service learning and networking opportunities.
Job seekers are encouraged to dress professionally, bring resumes and be prepared to talk to local employers about open positions/opportunities. On-site interviews are possible, at the discretion of the employer on a first-come, first-serve basis. Click here for information to help you prepare for the Career Fair.
NMC Career Success Coach Andrea Hentschel is available to help get ready for the event. To schedule an appointment, email ahentschel@nmc.edu or call (231) 995-3024 for assistance with resumes, interview pitches and general preparation for the career fair.
More than 80 employers are scheduled to participate. For the most updated list as well as more information, visit nmc.edu/careerfair.
February 21, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.Come to the annual chili cook off benefiting NMC veterans, which is sponsored by NMC’s Student Veterans of America (SVA). ANYONE can enter. For more information including rules and an entry form, contact Scott Herzberg at sherzberg@nmc.edu.
Health Services still has vaccine available. Still the best defense against the flu.
For NMC Audio Technology students, Picnic at the Opera House is anything but.
Under the direction of instructor Jonah Powell (right, foreground), 20-some students are responsible for all set-up and tear-down, changing the stage between each of the seven acts and mixing audio for both live and television audiences.
“Audio is one of the more critical parts. It’s got to work on TV and it’s got to work in the house,” said Matt Cowall, communications director at the UpNorth Media Center, which broadcasts the free, live show that started its sixth season run today.
That pressure means Picnic, performed each Wednesday in February, offers an ideal experiential learning, or EL, setting. With spring semester now in full swing, audio technology students are among many at NMC gaining from EL, defined as experiences where learning is deepened and enhanced through direct application of knowledge, both in and out of the classroom.
Leaders of a project to expand EL at NMC estimate at least half of students have one experiential class, and are striving to increase that.
It’s a natural fit for classes like Audio Tech.
“We have to make an effort to make it like a classroom,” Powell joked of the program.
Picnic’s four-week run also fulfills the EL requirement of reflection on the experience in order to improve it the next time.
“It allows students the opportunity to tweak something and try it again the next week,” said Kristi Dockter, marketing director at the Opera House.
Classes traditionally taught via lecture and textbook are also working to incorporate EL in order to capitalize on research showing it deepens learning, student engagement, and persistence toward educational goals.
Check out NMC students’ talents as Picnic continues Feb. 14, 21 and 28, from noon–1 p.m. at the City Opera House. Cowall added that the students have enhanced the live side of the event in particular.
“It’s a different beast in the performance space. It’s something we on the TV side aren’t that well versed in,” he said of the house sound. “Having (NMC’s) expertise at the table really makes this thing go.”
Come to Health Services – LB 106 – Wednesday, February 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to learn more about Safe Sex, Abstinence and Sexually Transmitted Infections.
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