To Pam Palermo who worked closely with the Maritime Academy to improve cadet access to available maritime scholarships by creating a new scholarship page on the Financial Aid website. This site has been linked to our Cadet Intranet and may be accessed by all cadets–even those at sea. Her collaborative efforts have made the process of applying for scholarships easier to understand and will have a positive effect on our group of learners.
Intramural Volleyball
Season Starts Monday, April 2nd
Team Sign-Up Now!
Event Notes:
1. The four week intramural volleyball season begins Monday, April 2nd.
2. Teams will be scheduled to play two games per week with games set to begin at 2:10, 3:10 or 4:10, Monday through Thursday.
3. Sign-up sheets are available at the Intramural Sports Office in the Rajkovich Building (Room 102) and at the East Hall front desk.
4. A MANDATORY CAPTAIN’S MEETING will be held Wednesday, March 21st at 5:30 in the West Hall cafeteria.
5. All players must be currently enrolled in at least one course at Northwestern Michigan College. Presentation of a valid student I.D. may be required prior to participating.
Intramural Volleyball Guidelines:
1. Teams will compete with no more than six players on a side. Additional players may substitute in an open rotation.
2. All teams must be co-ed with at least THREE female players on the court. Male players may not be substituted for missing females.
3. Matches will consist of three sure games with all games counting towards regular season standings.
4. A rally scoring format will be used with regulation games being played to 25 points or until a fifteen minute time limit is reached.
For more information, please contact:
Tom Kasper
Recreation and Intramural Sports
Phone: (231)995-1199
Email: tkasper@NMC.edu
NM faculty and staff – you are invited to the 1st Annual NMC Faculty/Staff Coffee House next Friday, March 16 from 1-3pm in Fine Arts Rm 115. Enjoy beverages from the complimentary Coffee Bar while listening to music provided by NMC faculty.
Come join us for an afternoon of music in a relaxed environment, and an opportunity to connect with your NMC colleagues.
Hope to see you there!
Beef up your skills with half-day classes in March and May on the most popular Excel topics: formatting worksheets, charts, graphics, sorting, filters, pivot tables, macros, tips & tricks, and list management. Employee tuition waivers apply. Call Extended Education at 995-1700 to register. Read course descriptions here »
On Thursday, March 15 at 2 pm, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission will hold a regular business meeting at the Hagerty Center, Room B, on the Great Lakes Campus of Northwestern Michigan College, 735 Front Street in Traverse City.
Following the business meeting, a public forum will be co-hosted by Northwestern Michigan College and the Michigan Civil Rights Commission. The forum will be held in the same room, from 4 to 7 pm. It is the fifth in a series of public forums held in Michigan on bullying, its effects on victims, bystanders, families, workers and educators.
Michael Zelley, commission chair, said, “As we’ve traveled the state and learned more about bullying and harassment and its life-changing long-term effects, the commission has become even more committed to hearing people’s stories and using what we learn to foster change in Michigan.” The Commission and attendees will hear from invited speakers and the public.
Anyone who has had an experience with bullying, is welcome to testify at the hearing. Written testimony may be e-mailed to millerj31@Michigan.gov by March 13. Those who wish to give verbal testimony may send a note to that email address. In addition to these events, a community-based conference on bullying prevention will take place at the Hagerty Center, Friday, March 16.
Visit http://www.thirdlevel.org to learn more, and to register. The event is free and open to the public. For more information on the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, please visit www.michigan.gov/mdcr.
Any student planning on graduating in the next couple of semesters needs to apply to graduate now.
It’s important to check your grade alerts (log into: Self-Service > Student Records >Grade Alerts to see if you have an instructor who feels you are not doing at last 2.0 work in 15- or 12-week classes.
Introduction to Pilates & Yoga
Kylee Bonne & Elizabeth Graves Certified instructors
Wed. March 21, 3-4pm
Welcome Center, 2nd floor
Meditation 101
Amanda Campbell
Tues. April 3rd, 3:30-4:30pm
Welcome Center, 2nd floor
Test Anxiety Study Skills
Joe Sanok, LPC
Thurs, April 26th
SH 217
Free Flu Vaccine available to ALL students
Just stop by Health Services
Biederman Building (LB 105) or call 995-1255
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Sue DeCamillis Director of Business Division & NMC Academic Affairs 24 years
Paul Martin Analyst – Network Systems & Data Communications 1 year
Laura Mashburn Custodian 1 year
Eileen Vaughn Programmer 1 year
Following are positions currently open at NMC. For detailed information on externally posted positions, please visit NMC’s web page at www.nmc.edu/jobs Information on internal postings has been emailed.
OPEN POSTINGS
Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct Instructor – Clinical Nursing (38-443)
Professional Staff (Full time)
Annual Giving Specialist (67-443)
Coordinator of Major Gifts (68-443)
Student Employee
Financial Aid-Office Assistant-Student Employee (62-443)
Tutor (30-443)
White Pine Press Copy Editor-Student Employee (65-443)
White Pine Press Photographer-Student Employee (64-443)
White Pine Press Writer-Student Employee (66-443)
Supplemental Staff
Banquet Server-Hagerty Center (41-443)
CLOSED PENDING OUTCOME
Support Staff – Full time
President’s Office Assistant (45-443)
Support Staff – Part time
Administrative Assistant – Center for Instructional Excellence (40-443)
Technical/Paraprofessional Staff – Full time
Academic Office Manager – Technical Division (56-443)
For more event information, visit www.nmc.edu/news.
Dennos Museum Center exhibits:
Now through April 1, 2012
Eric Daigh: Happiness is a Target
Regional Artists Juried Exhibition
Now through March 13, 2012
Welcome to Idlewild: The Black Eden of Michigan
MARCH
Friday, March 9 NMC Wellness Committee’s 3 Squares Series, “3 Healthy Breakfasts,”
10-11a.m., Oleson Center Kitchen. Seating limited to 35. RSVP to mgriggs@nmc.edu.
Friday, March 9 NMC Concert Band, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1700
Saturday, March 10 Celebrate Women’s History Month, “Grandmothers,” 12:30-2:30 p.m., Fine Arts Bldg Rm 115
Saturday, March 10 Winter Health and Fitness Day, 9:30 a.m., Oleson Center. 995-1700.
Tuesday, March 13 Michigan Global Awareness Consortium presentation by Carole Elchert, “Nepal & Tourism – On the Potter’s Wheel,” 7 p.m., Oleson Center. Free admission. 995-1155
Wednesday, March 14 NMC Transfer Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., NMC Welcome Center. 995-1360
Thursday, March 15 Technical Career & Job Fair, 5-9 p.m., Parsons-Stulen Building, 2600 Aero Park Drive. Free admission. Free exhibitor registration, call: 995-2000
Thursday, March 15 International Affairs Forum lecture by Dr. Zeynep Gursel, “The Future of Turkey,” 6 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. Free admission for current students and educators. 995-1700
Thursday, March 15 Free public forum, “Challenging Bullying: Creating a Safe Community,” 4-7 p.m., Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus. Free admission. 995-1118
Friday, March 16 “Challenge Bullying: Create a Safe Community” one-day conference,
9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Hagerty Center, Great Lakes Campus. Free. To register, call 922-4800.
Friday, March 16 Taste of France Reception and Fundraiser, 6 p.m., Lobdell’s Restaurant, Great Lakes Campus. Reservation required. 995-3120
Saturday, March 17 Tab Benoit concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1553
Monday, March 19 NMC Board of Trustees meeting, 6:30 p.m., Oleson Center. 995-1010
Wenesday, March 21 Blood Drive, 12-6 p.m., West Hall Conference Room.
Wednesday, March 21 Healthy Bodies/Healthy Minds lecture, “Introduction to Pilates and Yoga,” 3-4 p.m., H/S Welcome Center upper level
Thursday, March 22 British Isles Dinner, 6 p.m., Lobdell’s Restaurant, Great Lakes Campus. Reservation required. 995-3120
Saturday, March 24 Honky Tonk Angels concert, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium. 995-1553
Intercom is published by NMC Public Relations & Marketing. NMC news and information may be submitted via e-mail by noon Thursday to be included in the Friday e-mail notice. Send news to Martha Griggs, Editor: mgriggs@nmc.edu.
Throughout the week, you can read the Intercom and find the latest news and updates online as part of the NMC Communiqué at www.nmc.edu/intercom.
Northwestern Michigan College will be closed Monday, March 5. All classes at all locations are cancelled. There is no need for staff to report.
The staff and students of Upward Bound would like to congratulate Patty Roth and her family as they welcome their newest addition into their home. Percy Dune Roth was born on February 29, 2012 – yes, a Leap Year baby! He weighed 8 lbs and measured 21.5 inches. Percy is welcomed by his big brother Owen and his big sisters Willa and Sage. Both Patty and Percy are doing fabulously!
50 Years Ago:
25 Years Ago:
From the NMC Archives at the Osterlin Library
Coming to your email in-box soon…
NMC’s third annual employee engagement survey will be available for your participation starting Monday, March 5th. In the survey, you will be asked for your opinions regarding a variety of topics of importance to NMC’s focus on continuous improvement and our commitment to valuing people.
The invitation to take the survey will be sent via email by a third party researcher by the name of Stromp Research & Consulting (specifically from noreply@qemailserver.com but it will display as “Stromp Research & Consulting” and the reply-to address will be survey@strompresearch.com) with a link to the survey. Your responses will be anonymous to anyone at NMC, and results will not be identifiable at the individual level.
All survey participants who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing to win one of three Best Buy gift cards ($150, $75, and $50). The earlier you complete the survey, the larger the value of gift card you could win.
Thank you for your participation!
SPRING BREAK IS FAST APPROACHING
The madness of March is upon us and we all anticipate a much needed break. Here in the Catering Department, we would like to ask you to look at your calendars and book early! The earlier we plan, the better we are able to serve you during these busy weeks. Moreover, Roy Bartle is on vacation March 16-22 and wants to avoid missing any detail of an catered event.
If you have not yet taken the opportunity, please visit www.nmcdining\catering to view our full Flavours Menu and Limited Time Offerings!
Where did that bowl come from? Whose platter is that? Oops! We forgot to return your ice bucket!
Have you found items in your office, break room, or meeting area that needs to be returned to the Catering Department? If so, please contact Roy at 995-1403 or catering@nmc.edu and we will be glad to come retrieve them. In an effort to control costs, it is important that each item be returned for further use. Small items such as bowls, platters and plates add up in a hurry!
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them!
Pat Coy Custodian 1 year
Rochelle Hammontree Paraprofessional – Library 28 years
Scott Herzberg Academic Advisor – Upward Bound 16 years
Dan Yeider Maintenance Mechanic 6 years
Following are positions currently open at NMC. For detailed information on externally posted positions, please visit NMC’s web page at www.nmc.edu/jobs Information on internal postings has been emailed.
OPEN POSTINGS
Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct Instructor – Clinical Nursing (38-443)
Professional Staff (Full time)
Annual Giving Specialist (67-443)
Coordinator of Major Gifts (68-443)
Student Employee
Financial Aid-Office Assistant-Student Employee (62-443)
Records Office-Student Employee (63-443)
Tutor (30-443)
White Pine Press Copy Editor-Student Employee (65-443)
White Pine Press Photographer-Student Employee (64-443)
White Pine Press Writer-Student Employee (66-443)
Supplemental Staff
Banquet Server-Hagerty Center (41-443)
Supplemental-Telephone Survey Caller (59-443)
CLOSED PENDING OUTCOME
Support Staff – Full time
President’s Office Assistant (45-443)
Support Staff – Part time
Administrative Assistant – Center for Instructional Excellence (40-443)
Technical/Paraprofessional Staff – Full time
Academic Office Manager – Technical Division (56-443)
Friday, March 9, 10-11 a.m., Oleson Center Kitchen
Part of our 3 SQUARES SERIES … presented by your NMC Wellness Committee
Chef Fred Laughlin, Director of Great Lakes Culinary Institute, will present three of his favorite quick and healthy breakfast options
Fred will offer samples of one of the choices, and you will go home with all three recipes to try in your own kitchen.
If you miss breakfast, Chef Laughlin will present his favorite lunches and dinners.
Mark your calendar:
3 Healthy Lunches: Friday, April 13, 11am-12pm
3 Healthy Dinners: Friday, May 11, 4-5pm
Seating is limited: Make your reservation to mgriggs@nmc.edu
Did you know that Northwestern Michigan College awards more scholarship money to more students than any other community college in Michigan?
Check out the scholarship search function on the NMC website to see what kind of scholarships you should be applying for:
http://www.nmc.edu/scholarships