NMC Accomplishments Fall Semester 2013
A listing of accomplishments reported from areas of Northwestern Michigan College at the end of Fall Semester 2013.
NMC mourns former Trustee Shirley Okerstrom
Northwestern Michigan College President Timothy J. Nelson:
It is with sadness that I share with you news the death of Shirley Okerstrom.
Shirley played a pivotal role in the life of Northwestern Michigan College, serving on the NMC Board of Trustees for 22 years, as the Board’s liaison to the NMC Foundation for 14 years and as a Foundation Board member for eight years. Her dedication was particularly directed to the Dennos Museum Center, and she also served on the Cultivation Committee for the Great Lakes Campus Campaign.
Recognition of her talents and service can be found in the naming of the Fine Arts Building in her honor and the 2004 installation of the Nexus sculpture. She received the college’s highest honor in 2003 as she was named a Fellow and also received the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award in 1999.
Fun as Hell: Matuto’s Seductive Philosophical Trip through Brazilian Beats and Southern Roots on “The Devil and The Diamond” Winter Tour
Click here to listen to streaming tracks from Matuto
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present the Matuto, Friday, January 31, 2014 at 8 PM in Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $25 advance, $28 at the door and $22 for museum members are plus fees. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Museum Box office at 231-995-1553 or on line at www.dennosmuseum.org, also at 1-800-836-0717 or www.MyNorthTickets.com.
Dennos presents Making Paper Dance: The Art of Pop-Up Books beginning Jan. 19
The Dennos Museum Center will present Making Paper Dance: The Art of Pop-Up Books, January 19 – April 6, 2014.
Pop-up books have been engaging readers and non-readers alike for over 800 years. The fact that this form of book art has thrived, speaks to the fascination we have with the art of transforming two dimensional paper forms into a continuing chain of three-dimensional possibilities. Making Paper Dance: The Art of Pop-Up Books is both a nostalgic homage to early movable books and a view into the dynamic and ever-evolving world of pop-ups created in the 21st century.
Employee anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Position vacancies
Are you looking for career opportunities or a job on campus? Find it here! https://jobs.nmc.edu/
Kudos
Kudos, to Michelle Autry for going above and beyond when we were in a pinch by helping a new adjunct faculty member with her online courses. Michelle was extremely helpful and worked on this on her own time.
Kudos and deep appreciation to returning NMC Technology Help Desk (THD) Staff members Joseph Berry, David Ulrich, Teresa Wadysz, and Brian Kindt. These staff members are part of a team that covers 115 hours per week of Help Desk Support answering questions and entering tickets on issues as diverse as Password resets, Wireless access, Virus attacks, and Banner form questions. Although, it is not their responsibility to know all the answers, these four staff members have worked to develop a broad understanding and knowledge base of many things technical at NMC. Thank you, team for all your hard work and commitment to the students, staff, faculty and community members of Northwestern Michigan College. You Rock!
Benefits corner
At Mid-Year Conference this week, we discussed how the start of the new semester can be a stressful time for our students. But we know that this can also be a challenging time for our staff and faculty as well, especially when we couple work issues with other life issues like finances, the holidays, substance abuse, work/life balance, and family challenges.
Mid-Year Conference video, presentation
For those of you who may have missed it (or for anyone who wants to watch it over and over), a video of the presentations at Mid-Year Conference from Monday, January 6 is now available on the NMC Intranet (login required.)
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Submit your BBQ proposals
NMC faculty and staff are invited to request funding support from the 2014 NMC Barbecue for an NMC special project.
Last year the BBQ awarded more than $48,000 for eight deserving projects.
Funding proposals are due by noon on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014. Forms and more information are available here:
Technology Help Desk Update
Technology Help Desk (THD) is open for Spring 2014 Hours. Spring hours, contact options, locations, computer lab hours, and “what we support” are available on the THD webpage www.nmc.edu/help
Faculty, please be sure to point out the THD website to your students who may need technology support or computer lab information.
Start preparing to earn cash for wellness
Throughout the month of January, Employee Wellness Coordinator Sarah Shimek will be holding sessions on all of the campuses. You will be able to book a 30 minute appointment with her to bring in any/all paperwork/forms as well as your scorecard. Your points will be tallied, and you will get your Visa gift card!
Vagina Monologues auditions Jan 16 and 17
Open auditions for the third annual local production of “The Vagina Monologues” will be held January 16 and 17 in West Hall on NMC’s main campus.
A script will be provided. Auditions are from noon-2 p.m. Jan. 16 and 4-6 p.m. Jan. 17 in the West Hall conference room on the main level. The production of Eve Ensler’s play is scheduled for Feb. 22 in Milliken Auditorium, sponsored by NMC Student Life as well as Third Level Crisis Center
Interested in intercollegiate dodgeball?
Are you interested in dodgeball? Would you like the opportunity to compete against other schools in this activity? If your answer is yes, then please submit your name, phone number and e-mail address to Jim Szur, Sport and Recreation Supervisor.
Jim can be reached at 995-1198 or via e-mail at jszur@nmc.edu
Intramural basketball registration
It is hoops time! Sign-Up for co-ed intramural basketball.
All players must be NMC students, and you must have at least one female player on the court at all times.
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Cold, Cold North
NMC’s very own Carolyn A. Drake and Marcia A. Borell have worked together to publish a children’s picture book about Arctic wildlife titled “Cold, Cold North.” The story is told with informative verse and introduces a variety of animals that are a living part of the Arctic landscape. The verse encourages the reader and child to express the feeling of the words while introducing some uncommonly spoken words. The flow of the verse is enhanced by the crayon illustrations.
The book is available at local bookstores and major online booksellers.
Mid-Year Conference Jan. 6, 7:30 a.m.
Don’t forget to attend Mid-Year Conference, Monday, January 6 at the Hagerty Center, at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served.
Submit your BBQ fund proposals
NMC faculty and staff are invited to request funding support from the 2014 NMC Barbecue for an NMC special project. (more…)
Don’t forget, no late registration
New Procedure for Late Registration
1) All new registration for spring 2014 will end at the close of the day, January 9, 2014 for any session that begins on January 11. (NMC staff will be available in their offices until 5:00 p.m. for registration assistance.) Students who have not registered for any classes by that date will not be registered for classes starting in the normal 15 week session.
Benefits corner
Just another reminder that you need to complete the blue Coordination of Benefits form from your open enrollment packet if you enrolled in the medical or dental plans for 2014. This form can be sent directly to Meritain Health at the address on top of the form, or sent interoffice to HR and we will send it on.
Position vacancies
Are you looking for career opportunities or a job on campus? Find it at jobs.nmc.edu.
Employee anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Try-me classes offered January 7 and 9
Try two free Aerobic Dance classes offered by Northwestern Michigan College to credit and non-credit students of all ages. The free classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday, January 7 & 9 from 9 to 10 a.m. in room 120 in the Physical Education building. A semester-long course begins Tuesday, January 14. (more…)
Employee anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Employee of the Semester nominations requested
This holiday season give the gift of recognition! Nominate your deserving colleagues for Employee of the Semester – fall semester!
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