Bringing suicide awareness closer to home, one empty shoe at a time.
Suicide affects nearly every individual, though the signs are not always clear. A panel of local community experts will come together to provide support, resources, and information on this pressing issue. Join us in bringing together a broken community and learn how to help those in need.
Wednesday April 17 at 6 p.m.
Northwestern Michigan College: Scholars Hall (SH) Room 109
Panel Participants:
Dr. Benjamin Kennert | Ph.D., BCBA, LLP
Mickie Jannazzo | Child and Family Services
Jackie Jorgensen | NMC Student Life LPC
Lori Nolf | Kingsley Area Public Schools
And more!!
For more information contact Lisa Blackford at lblackford@nmc.edu or call 231-995-1294
The Long Night Against Procrastination returns to Osterlin Library on Thursday, April 25 from 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Advisors, tutors, WRC staff and librarians will be joining forces and burning the midnight oil to help students tackle the end of the semester in festive style. Waves of free pizza will arrive at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. with other free snacks, treats, coffee and soft drinks throughout the night. Come get the fuel, motivation and help you need to crush those final papers and exams!
Congratulations to the following finalists for the Staff Excellence Award and Team Excellence Awards! Winners will be announced on April 3, 2019 at the Retirement and Recognition Reception. Please RSVP to join us to celebrate successes of these employees!
Staff Excellence Award finalists:
Ashlyn Burke
Hagerty Center Events Coordinator
Paul Kolak
Counselor
Tina Ulrich
Director of Library Services
Patty Cron-Huhta
Front-of-the-House Coordinator, Great Lakes Culinary Institute
Jan Root
Office Manager, Communications Academic Area
Dan Wasson
Director of Systems & LAN Management
Team Excellence Award Finalists:
Academic & Career Advising & Academic Success Coaches:
iDance spring Opera House Dance
6 p.m.-midnight
City Opera House
106 E Front Street, Traverse City
Come enjoy a night of slow, waltz, salsa, tango, swing and other Latin dancing hosted by NMC’s iDance student group. Costumes encouraged but not required.
The theme is ‘The Greatest Showman’. From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. we will feature a Mykl Werth Movement (MWM) basics workshop taught by Mykl Werth and dips and tricks workshop taught by Ashley Urbanus and Jon Vanhoose. Open dance then begins at 8 p.m., ending at midnight.
The Office of Residence Life is looking for student leaders to serve in the role of Resident Assistant for Summer 2019, Fall 2019/Spring 2020 academic year. To learn more about the position please attend an information night on either of the following dates and locations:
April 1, 9 p.m. (North Hall, 2nd Floor Enclave)
April 2, 8 p.m. (East Hall, East Hall basement)
April 3, 7 p.m. (Health Science, room 114)
Informational Nights are not mandatory. Please visit the Human Resources website for further details about the position.
The 2019NMC Retirement & Recognition Reception is being held Wednesday, April 3 at Hagerty Center from 4:30 to 7:00 pm (program begins at 5:00). Please email us at hr@nmc.edu or call 5-2612 to let us know your plans. Here is the list of employees we will be honoring:
The Passport Student Lecture Series is a chance to explore other cultures through the experiences of NMC students. Join us Wednesday, April 17, 12:15-1 p.m., in Founders Hall Room 110. Bring your lunch and hear Jose Acosta speak about his home country of Venezuela. If you are a Global Endorsement student, please bring your GE passport so that it can be stamped and earn your GE event points!
TRAVERSE CITY — On April 2, 2019, the NMC Presidential Search Firm Consultant will hold a public forum to gather input from community members. Marsi Liddell from Pauly Group will explain the search process and ask for comments regarding expectations, visions, and qualities for the next president of NMC. The forum will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Hagerty Center.
Current NMC President Timothy J. Nelson plans to retire at the end of 2019. As NMC’s longest-serving president, he has led the college since 2001. The Board of Trustees selected Pauly Group Inc, as their search consultant in January 2019.
Release Date: March 22, 2019
For More Information:
Holly Gorton Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees hgorton@nmc.edu (231) 995-1010
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-discrimination
New functionality in Google Tasks and Drive, just might make your work day easier. Take a moment to walk through Google’s detailed explanations and you just might gain a few minutes of time!
Google Tasks! Set start times and import reminders. Learn more here.
NMC Audio Tech students are collaborating to bring the Concert for Community Awareness to our campus. The mission is to bring awareness to substance abuse, suicide prevention, mental health and homelessness in our community. Featuring: Seth Bernard, Little Graves, Joy Decision, Hail Your Highness, Deadlight Holiday and Lofteez.
This is a free event that allows you to come and enjoy at any time throughout the evening. Join us April 6 at Milliken Auditorium from 3-10 p.m.
TRAVERSE CITY — Student and community audiences have separate opportunities to hear from former NASA administrator and astronaut Gen. Charles Bolden and two other astronauts with northern Michigan ties on April 3 in Traverse City, where a niche aerospace industry is gaining momentum.
Event details:
Wednesday, April 3, 10:10 a.m. Traverse City Central High School
Free to all area students, an opportunity to hear three astronauts discuss space, robotics and technology. Former NASA administrator Bolden commanded four space shuttle flight, including deploying the Hubble Space Telescope. He will be joined by former astronauts Jerry Linenger, of Suttons Bay, and Greg Johnson in a presentation on space, robotics and technology.
Linenger spent nearly five months aboard the Russian space station Mir, surviving the most severe fire ever aboard an orbiting spacecraft. He is the author of the bestselling book, Off the Planet, and is featured in National Geographic’s hit series One Strange Rock, now on Netflix.
Johnson, a longtime summer resident, piloted two space shuttle missions to the International Space Station. He is a former colonel and pilot of the U.S. Air Force, aerospace engineer, MBA, and fighter/test pilot. He now leads the Traverse City-based nonprofit Newton’s Road, which works to advance STEM education and local workforce opportunities.
Teachers interested in bringing students should contact John Failor, Failorjo@tcaps.net or 231/933-6592 by April 1 with an approximate number of students attending.
Wednesday, April 3, 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium
Bolden will present “NASA’s Journey of Discovery: The Future of Space Exploration” in an International Affairs Forum lecture open to the public. Tickets are $15 and available at the door. Bolden logged more than 680 hours in space. His missions included deploying the Hubble Space telescope, launching the first SPACELAB mission, and inaugurating the first joint U.S.-Russian shuttle mission.
The appearances come as local economic development leaders strive to make aerospace employment a niche industry. Event sponsors include Newton’s Road, Traverse City-based Atlas Space Operations and Traverse City Space Accelerator LLC.
Release date: march 20, 2019
For more information:
Karen Segal International Affairs Forum co-chair (231) 715-6064 karenpsegal@gmail.com
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-discrimination
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past week. 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 Osterlin Library.
Communication is key in all relationships. Mike Domitrz, founder of The Date Safe Project, presents a powerful free program through honest discussion and humor that teaches you how to ask for what you want — without having to play any of the games.
Wednesday April 10, 6:30 p.m.,
Milliken Auditorium
For more information, contact NMC Student Life at (231) 995-1118.
Sponsored by the Michigan DHHS Campus Sexual Assault Grant Program.
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
Notable Accomplishments provided by Faculty and Staff
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TRAVERSE CITY — As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, NMC’s Office of Student Life will host four on-campus events the week of April 8–11.
The events aim to educate students how to prevent sexual violence and advocate for those who have been impacted by providing connections to resources, dialogue and information. These events will also offer an opportunity for students to learn about topics such as consent, healthy relationships and dating.
“Our fourth annual Take Back the Night event, along with some exciting new events this year, will make for a powerful week of education and advocacy,” said Lisa Thomas, NMC Dean of Students. “Please join us in standing against sexual assault and empowering our students and community alike in being a safe and respectful place for all.”
Monday, April 8: Nacho Macho Man. East Hall Basement, 6 p.m. Nachos and a discussion about men’s perspectives in the #MeToo movement. NMC staff Marcus Bennett, Paul Kolak, Steve Dixon and Scott Herzberg will lead this conversation with students.
Tuesday, April 9: Take Back The Night march and rally. Hagerty Center, 5 p.m. Open to the community, NMC’s fourth Take Back the Night event focuses on ending sexual, relationship, and domestic violence in all forms. Participants will march through downtown Traverse City, followed by a speak-out designed to empower survivors and advocates, and provide connections to community resources.
Wednesday, April 10: Can I Kiss You? Milliken Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. Communication is key in all relationships. Speaker Mike Domitrz presents a powerful program through honest discussion and humor that teaches how to ask for what you want — without playing any of the games. Free and open to the community and to high school students ages 16 and up. This event is sponsored through the Michigan DHHS Campus Sexual Assault Grant Program.
Thursday, April 11: Solace & Solidarity: Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence. Milliken Auditorium, 6 p.m. Emily Sioma, Miss Michigan 2018 – A courageous and outspoken survivor of campus sexual assault will share her story and journey to healing. A short Q&A Panel discussion will follow. The ticketed event is a benefit for the Women’s Resource Center for the Grand Traverse Area. The first 50 tickets for NMC students are free. Tickets available at mynorthtickets.com.
Release date: March 18, 2019
For more information:
Shannon Friedgen NMC Office of Student Life sfriedgen@nmc.edu (231) 995-1118
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-discrimination
The deadline for this semester’s round of Innovation Grant applications is April 5, 2019. Applications must be submitted to your area Vice President by this date.
It is strongly recommended that you discuss your proposal idea with your Vice President before developing the full proposal. VPs do have the authority to reject an application but can also provide valuable feedback to help develop great proposals that are more likely to be successful!
Charles F. Bolden Jr, 12th Administrator of NASA – Join us to hear his personal story and his vision of the exciting future of space that will speak to future generations. Also featuring special music by RAGS to RICHES on stage prior to the event. $15.00 tickets at the door; FREE TO STUDENTS
Postage stamps are barely a single square inch, but designing one that will be available next week ranks among the biggest moments in the career of NMC alumnus Aaron Draplin.
Draplin, a 1993 visual communications graduate who now runs Draplin Design Studio in Portland, Ore., is the designer of the Star Ribbon, a commemorative stamp the U.S. Postal Service will officially release on March 22.
Draplin said in a February Instagram post that “tears (were) rolling down my cheeks” when he was notified of his patriotically-themed design’s selection. It is one of five first-class stamps to be released next week and will get the largest print run, “in the millions” according to Postal Service spokesman Roy Betts. It will be available in sheets of 20 and coils of 10,000.
Draplin said the universal availability of stamps is what appeals to him.
“Everyone needs a stamp. Everyone gets to enjoy the art on them. Too many times, art and design is only for those who can afford it. Stamps? They are a democratization of design. And that? That’s my favorite kind of graphic design,” he posted on Instagram.
Betts said the office receives 30,000–40,000 suggestions for stamp subjects each year. Suggestions are vetted to be sure they meet criteria — for instance, living subjects cannot be featured on stamps. The vetted list is then reviewed by the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee, appointed by the U.S. Postmaster General.
“They see stamps as a way to tell America’s story, not only here in the United States but throughout the world,” Betts said.
The Postmaster General then makes the final selection. About 5,000 subjects have been featured on stamps since the U.S. Postal Service was founded in 1847.
“It’s one of the nation’s highest honors.” Betts said. “The postal service is proud to tell America’s story from a historical perspective.”
Draplin’s design firm has worked with clients ranging from Ford Motor Co. to the Obama administration. He grew up in Michigan and last returned to NMC in 2015, in conjunction with an exhibition at the Dennos Museum Center. He said the VisComm program offered him a taste of everything in the design world. “I learned how to take a photo, draw naked bodies, paint, build a portfolio, sculpt, draw in rigid perspective, write a paper, get lost in Roman architecture, and, design a logo in this new stuff called ‘design software,’” Draplin said in an NMC newsletter. “I packed in so much. It took me a couple years to realize how much they unlocked in me. Everyone escapes their hometown. I did as soon as I could, but did it armed. Armed with a great foundation. And I’m thankful to NMC for that privilege.”
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Postage stamps are barely a single square inch, but designing one that will be available next week ranks among the biggest moments in the career of NMC alumnus Aaron Draplin.
Draplin said in a February Instagram post that “tears (were) rolling down my cheeks” when he was notified of his patriotically-themed design’s selection. It is one of five first-class stamps to be released next week and will get the largest print run, “in the millions” according to Postal Service spokesman Roy Betts. It will be available in sheets of 20 and coils of 10,000.