Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
NMC Apartment Availability
There are currently (2) two bedroom NMC on campus apartments open for students/staff who are 21 and older. Students/staff interested in more information can go here, and contact Kim Gourlay in Auxiliary Services at 231-995-1119 or kgourlay@nmc.edu.
Success Story: NMC food pantry opens next week
October 25, 2017
A new food pantry is set to open on campus next week, a local step toward addressing the food insecurity that college students face nationwide.
The NMC Food Pantry operates out of the basement of the Osterlin Building and is available to all active students starting Nov. 1, said Paul Kolak, an NMC counselor and member of the pantry steering committee.
Students won’t have to physically access the shelves, however. Instead, they’ll fill out an online form stating their household size and needs. Student volunteers will fulfill the orders anonymously, and recipients will be notified when their order is ready for pickup — hoped-for turnaround is 24 hours — at the Student Success Center, also in the Osterlin Building.
“We’re just trying to be really discreet with it,” Kolak said, adding that the pantry will aim to feed people for about three days.
“We’re not seeking to be a grocery store. This is a supplement,” he said.
In August, a study released by the Urban Institute reported that 13 percent of community college students were “food insecure” in 2015. Food insecurity is defined as reduced quality of diet and access to nutrition.
In a typical NMC class of 40, that 13 percent translates to five students. Consequently the NMC Food Pantry has dubbed all food drives the Minus Five project. The first was held Oct. 10 with faculty and staff donating during the annual Professional Development Day.
The pantry will also be supplied by other sources, including the NMC Foundation, the Northwest Food Coalition, which supports several dozen regional pantries, and a Grand Rapids-area organization called Feeding America. Besides non-perishable food items it will also stock health and hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste.
NMC business students have conducted a food drive as an experiential learning project for the last five fall semesters, and employees have donated food at the annual college holiday party. Now, both those efforts will help keep dignity and convenience right on campus.
“The closer the food pantry is, the better utilized it is,” Kolak said. “It’s an issue of pride, and of transportation in some cases.”
Success Story: NMC food pantry opens next week
October 25, 2017
A new food pantry is set to open on campus next week, a local step toward addressing the food insecurity that college students face nationwide.
The NMC Food Pantry operates out of the basement of the Osterlin Building and is available to all active students starting Nov. 1, said Paul Kolak, an NMC counselor and member of the pantry steering committee.
Students won’t have to physically access the shelves, however. Instead, they’ll fill out an online form stating their household size and needs. Student volunteers will fulfill the orders anonymously, and recipients will be notified when their order is ready for pickup — hoped-for turnaround is 24 hours — at the Student Success Center, also in the Osterlin Building.
“We’re just trying to be really discreet with it,” Kolak said, adding that the pantry will aim to feed people for about three days.
“We’re not seeking to be a grocery store. This is a supplement,” he said.
In August, a study released by the Urban Institute reported that 13 percent of community college students were “food insecure” in 2015. Food insecurity is defined as reduced quality of diet and access to nutrition.
In a typical NMC class of 40, that 13 percent translates to five students. Consequently the NMC Food Pantry has dubbed all food drives the Minus Five project. The first was held Oct. 10 with faculty and staff donating during the annual Professional Development Day.
The pantry will also be supplied by other sources, including the NMC Foundation, the Northwest Food Coalition, which supports several dozen regional pantries, and a Grand Rapids-area organization called Feeding America. Besides non-perishable food items it will also stock health and hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste.
NMC business students have conducted a food drive as an experiential learning project for the last five fall semesters, and employees have donated food at the annual college holiday party. Now, both those efforts will help keep dignity and convenience right on campus.
“The closer the food pantry is, the better utilized it is,” Kolak said. “It’s an issue of pride, and of transportation in some cases.”
Red Ribbon Day
Monday, October 30, 8-10:30 a.m. in the Welcome Center of Health & Science Building, come enjoy a cup of coffee and homemade muffin, and get your red ribbon pin to Just Say No to Drugs! Your future is key, so stay Drug free!
President’s Update for October 23, 2017
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
Notable Accomplishments provided by Faculty and Staff
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Directions (SD) and Institutional Effectiveness Criteria (IE) are provided where possible. (more…)
2nd Annual Maintain Don’t Gain Challenge coming in November!
Watch for more details to come.
Weigh In: November 10, 2017
- University Center 211 (1 – 3 p.m.)
- J Beckett 130 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Weigh out: January 8, 2018
- University Center 211 (10 – 11 a.m.)
- J Beckett 130 (2 – 3 p.m.)
Don’t gain more than 3 pounds over the holiday season and you will be entered into a drawing for a Fitbit Alta. Just weigh out on January 8 and you will receive a $10 gift card!
2018 Open Enrollment Information
November 16 – Information Meetings and Vendor Fair:
- Option #1: 10 a.m.
- Option #2: 1 p.m.
Olson Center A/B and Lobby
This will be the only day for “live” meetings. We will however record the session and make it available on the Intranet. Additionally, I will be providing resources online, holding a computer lab, and always available to answer any questions you may have. Please stay tuned for further information. Hollie
November 20 – Open Enrollment Computer Lab:
- 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
University Center 205
If you would like some additional assistance to enroll in your 2018 benefits, Hollie will be available during this time.
November 21, 2017- Open Enrollment Computer Lab (2nd and 3rd shift employees):
- 8 p.m.
University Center 205
If you would like some additional assistance to enroll in your 2018 benefits, Hollie will be available during this time.
Kudos
KUDOS- (praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved) defined by Merriam-Webster.com
Submit a Kudos here.
Kudos to the Entire Enrollment Services Team- Under the leadership of Pam and the other directors, we were able to combine Admissions, Records and Registration and Student Financial Services (Cashiers and Financial Aid). This allows students to receive optimum quality service with just one stop. The willingness of staff to try something new and continue to learn and provide quality service to our students is appreciated!
KUDOS to the following who helped make the NMC Fall Conference a success! Thank you for your time and dedication to making the day a success!
- Dennis Schultz, Katharine Zurek, Linda Racine, and Ryan Bernstein for the significant time spent creating the opening videos and slides for the NMC Fall Conference. Their hard work and dedication to this day is very much appreciated!
- Jack Connors for his time and expertise running the tech for the opening session & Megan Heator for her assistance with hosting the event.
- Jenny Barnes & Deb Patterson for all their work scheduling and coordinating Biederman & Health Science rooms and the lunch setup.
- Roy & Sodexo Staff for creating & serving the delicious lunch buffet that facilitated a collaborative and engaging event.
- Facilities Staff who delivered and set up all the tables & chairs to create a welcoming lunch space.
- Rita Kucera for her assistance and support for the day.
Position Vacancies & Supplemental Employment
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find them here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Position Vacancies
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GLMA Deck Instructor
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Student Life and Learning Services Office Managers
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Chemistry Adjunct Instructor
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Biomedical Equipment – Engineering Technologies Adjunct Instructor
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Law Enforcement -Criminal Investigations Adjunct Instructor
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Law Enforcement -Police Administration Adjunct Instructor
Supplemental Employment
- Banquet Server – Hagerty Center
- Kitchen Steward
- Student Health Services Nurse
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Flu Clinic Oct. 19 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Flu Clinic will be Thursday, October 19 from 12:30 – 2 p.m. in Health Services LB106. Just walk-in, no appointment necessary. It takes about two weeks for the flu vaccine to be most effective, so immunize now. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends the flu vaccine for EVERYONE who wishes to reduce the chances of getting the flu.
- Students-$15
- Faculty and Staff-$20
- No cost to NMC insured.
Cape Dorset Print Sale
Since the 1960’s NMC has hosted the Annual Cape Dorset print sale, first with Bernie Rink at the Library and then at the Dennos Museum Center. This year’s Print Collection features the work of 15 artists and has 30 images.
The prints are on exhibit now at the Dennos and the sale will take place Saturday, October 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the museum. There will be a reception prior to the sale. For more information contact the Museum Store at 995-1586 or ttarnow@nmc.edu
Dennos Museum Holiday Art Fair
The Annual Dennos Museum Center Holiday Art Fair will take place in the museum:
- Thursday, October 26, 5-8 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday, October 27 & 28 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sunday, October 29, 1-5 p.m.
50 artists will be featured at this art fair designed to give you a head start on holiday shopping. Admission is free. NMC Staff, Faculty & Students receive a 10% discount at the sale and in the Museum Store, PLEASE tell the clerk at the time of the transaction that you receive the discount.
Questions contact the Museum Store at 995-1586 or ttarnow@nmc.edu
Your work makes you a hero. Your giving does, too!
As a member of the NMC community, you understand how education changes lives. But did you know that you can use payroll deduction to make a charitable gift to support the area of the college that you love? Simply fill out the Google form here (login required). You can make a gift to your favorite NMC program or to the Annual Fund, which addresses the college’s greatest needs, making a difference for every student every day.
The gift of education lasts a lifetime. Thank you for all that you do for NMC and its students!
Be a Hawk Owl Hero: Raise money for your student group AND support NMC!
Is your NMC student group looking for a way to raise money?
Members of your group can volunteer to help the NMC Foundation at select events throughout the school year. In return, the NMC Foundation will reimburse your student group for the amount of time each of your members volunteered. You will earn $10/hour for your student group.
Upcoming Activity: HAWK OWLS SAY THANKS (HOST) Booth
- Activity includes: Explaining a thank you letter writing activity to NMC students and passing out t-shirts.
Dates, Times, Locations:
- Tuesday, November 7, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Hawk Owl Cafe (West Hall)
- Wednesday, November 8, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Osterlin Library
For more info, contact Katharine Zurek, Annual Giving Specialist at kzurek@nmc.edu or 231-995-1030. Or, sign up here.
NMC students aim to fill local food pantries
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College students are leading an effort to fill local food pantries before the holiday season. The business communications students are working with the Northwest Food Coalition (NWFC) for the fifth annual Food for Thought food drive October 18- November 18.
The NWFC identifies 22% percent of families in the five-county region as being food insecure, or lacking reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. The group serves more than 500,000 meals a year to address that need. The Food for Thought Food Drive is a semester long experiential learning project that collects donations on behalf of the coalition, and enhances students’ professional communication skills.
For the first time, students will also collect food for a new NMC Food Bank. NMC staff and students created the pantry after noting an increase in food insecurity among students. The Minus 5 Project identifies that in a class of 40 students, as many as 5 could be food insecure.
Community members can help by donating non-perishable food and personal hygiene items in Food for Thought collection barrels at the following NMC locations October 18- November 18:
- Main Campus: Osterlin Library, West Hall and the Health and Science Building
- Aero Park Campus: Parsons-Stulen Building
- University Center Campus
Tom’s Food Markets will be accepting donations from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., October 21- 22 at its East Bay, West Bay Interlochen and 14th Street locations. The public is invited to bring donations to the S.T.E.M. Exploration Day at NMC’s Parsons-Stulen Building 11 a.m.–3 p.m., November 18. The community can also make financial donations to support the pantries at any of the events or on the NMC Foundation website.
Anyone who donates at least 5 items or $5 will be entered into a raffle for prizes donated by local businesses.
Release date: October 17, 2017
For more information:
Kristy McDonald
NMC Instructor
kmcdonald@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1059
Hunter Krecow
Director of Marketing NMC’s Food for Thought
krecowh@mail.nmc.edu
(231) 620-3716
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-discriminationKudos
KUDOS- (praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved) defined by Merriam-Webster.com
Submit a Kudos here.
Kudos to Debra Ausdemore: Deb was a true partner for our team hosting the Aviation 50th Symposium in the Parsons Stulen building. We appreciated her sincere care and welcome of our guests!
Kudos to Kristen Salathiel: Together with the CIE committee members and Lori Hodek, Kristen facilitated a fabulous Professional Development Day.
Kudos to Lori Hodek: Lori worked with Kristen Salathiel and the Professional Development Institute to put on a fantastic Professional Development Day.
Position Vacancies & Supplemental Employment
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find them here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Position Vacancies
- Chemistry Adjunct Instructor
Supplemental Employment
- Banquet Server – Hagerty Center
- Kitchen Steward
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Upcoming NMC Jazz Band Performances
- Thursday, October 19: NMC Jazz Big Band, 8 p.m., West Bay Beach Holiday Inn, free
- Thursday, October 26: NMC Jazz Lab Band, 8 p.m., West Bay Beach Holiday Inn, free
- Saturday, December 2: NMC Jazz Bands and Vocal Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Tickets: $12 adults, $7 students and seniors. Tickets available at MyNorthTickets.com and at the door.
Aviation open house
TRAVERSE CITY — The public is invited to an open house in the Parsons-Stulen building to celebrate the 50th anniversary of aviation at NMC. Check in at the welcome table for tours. There will be staff on hand for tours and information, and refreshments in room 101.
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-discriminationSuccess Story: Students take on Civil War memorials restoration
October 11, 2017
NMC welding students Andrew DuBois and Michael StolarczykSome NMC welding students are getting a dose of American history on top of this semester’s classes.
They’re helping to restore Civil War markers placed on the graves of Union Army veterans in northern Michigan cemeteries. Thanks to an instructor’s idea, the extracurricular project is increasing their skills and their citizenship, one cast iron star at a time.
Adjunct electrical instructor Jeff Morse is a member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, a national group that works to honor the memory of the soldiers killed between 1861-65. A feature of the Union graves the group charges itself with maintaining is a cast iron star flagholder, inserted into the ground with double spikes.
A Civil War marker repaired by NMC welding students“Over the years they became no match to power lawn mowers and brutal northern Michigan winters. Many markers became rusty and either one or both of the spikes had been broken off,” Morse said.
He mentioned it to welding instructor Devan DePauw, who agreed to take on repair as an extracurricular project with student volunteers. Students cut off the double legs, grind and prepare the stars for welding, and then weld one spike in a new, center position.
It’s an opportunity to learn new techniques from the typical steel-to-steel welding they do in class.
“Cast iron is notoriously difficult to weld,” DePauw said. Students are learning a “brazing” technique that uses a bronze filler to weld the spike back on.
It’s also an opportunity to apply their knowledge for a greater good.
“I like doing stuff that matters. This epitomizes that,” said Michael Stolarczyk, 18, of Traverse City.
“I just think it’s a good cause,” said Andrew DuBois, 28, of Flint.
Group member Scott Schwander, who has been cleaning the headstones as well, returns the repaired star flagholders to the graves. He started with Oakwood Cemetery near main campus, where about 300 Union veterans are buried. The Robert Finch Camp of which both Schwander and Morse are members serves 16 northern Michigan counties and estimates that more than 1,000 Union veterans are buried in the five-county Grand Traverse region.
Camp commander Ted Matti, sees the project as a win–win.
“Being they’re in a welding program, they have to work with various kinds of metal,” he said. “Any time you can get involved with anything in the community of historic significance, or helping others, that’s all part of being a citizen in the community, and that’s a good lesson, too.”
Stephanie Carpenter Fiction Reading
Please plan to attend a fiction reading by Traverse City native Stephanie Carpenter, whose short story collection won the 2017 Press 53 Award for Short Fiction and will be published this month.
Carpenter will read from her new book, “Missing Persons” Oct. 13 at Dutmers Theater in the Dennos Museum from 5:30-6:30 p.m., with light refreshments to follow.
Carpenter teaches literature and creative writing at Michigan Tech. Author George Saunders wrote a blurb for her book, Missing Persons, in which he described the collection as, “Inventive, magical, compelling, and strange in just the way life and people are strange. Stephanie Carpenter is a rare and wonderful talent.”
NMC Soccer Club Informational Meeting Oct. 23
There will be an informational meeting October 23 at 5 p.m. in room LB 105 of the Biederman Building for those interested in taking part in the NMC Soccer Club. Any and all students are welcome. The club offers both recreational and competitive opportunities.