We appreciate the faculty and staff at NMC! Stop by the Campus Bookstore or the Dennos Museum store November 18–20 for 25% off your entire purchase!
Excludes consignment and clearance. Cannot be combined with any other discounts.
Thanks for continuing to bring NMC’s new brand to life. Employees should have received their brand gift last week. We love seeing employees sporting their new logo wear around campus!
Email publicrelations@nmc.edu to let us know what you think of your new brand item. Send a picture of yourself with your new brand item for a chance to win a hammock!
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. 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 NMC Library.
Commemorating the Edmund Fitzgerald’s 50th Anniversary
Ticker, Nov. 3
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The NMC Jazz Bands are partnering with Toys for Tots for our Swingin’ For The Season concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. This year, we’ll be joined by a fabulous pair of guest vocalists, Emily Kuschell and Scott Carter. Both the Lab Band and Big Band will be playing great holiday and seasonal Jazz, including music from Duke Ellington, WDR Big Band, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Bob Curnow, Frank Sinatra, Rogers & Hammerstein, Bing Crosby, and more!
Each TOY DONATION for Toys for Tots gives you one free admission to the concert. You don’t need to purchase a ticket with a toy donation, and it’s a great opportunity to spread some holiday cheer for those less fortunate! Your new, unwrapped toy can be donated at the door, and we will have people collecting those toys in the lobby. Our event will take place in the magnificent Milliken Auditorium. Known for its state-of-the-art acoustics and comfortable seating, the Milliken Auditorium provides the perfect backdrop for this musical extravaganza. The NMC Jazz Bands, a conglomerate of talented NMC students and community musicians, are all set to dazzle the audience with their musical prowess.
NO TOY? NO PROBLEM!
Tickets are available in advance for a discount at 
NMC Music Department Events. Tickets at the door are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors. Exact change cash purchases at the door are appreciated! Contact the NMC Box Office line at (231) 995-1340 for questions or assistance purchasing tickets.
Ready for a fun, stress-free way to meet fellow students and let your creativity flow? Join the Student Ambassadors for a relaxing and inspiring Paint and Sip event just for college students on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 104/105.
No experience necessary! We provide everything you need—all the paint, brushes and canvases are covered. Just show up and get ready to paint your masterpiece!
What to expect:
Ambassadors will be there to hang out and guide the fun!
Kudos to Chris Hanna! Chris came to my rescue after hours as I was trying to get the computer and projector working before my advisory board committee meeting. He was clearly getting ready to leave work, but stayed and helped me get the equipment running!
Kudos to Shannon Croll! Shannon is super knowledgeable and always shows a genuine interest in helping me achieve my goals! She is the best advisor a student could ask for. She is very responsive and is always smiling during our meetings. I truly appreciate all that she has helped me with, I know I wouldn’t be as organized without her!
Experts suggest maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by submitting a KUDOS. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!
Jack Shiner recently started working at the college as a supplemental employee in front of house food service. Welcome to the NMC community!
The NMC Board of Trustees Policy Committee will meet Tuesday, November 4 at 3 p.m. in Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Room 08 (lower level). More information is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
Are you interested in having a competitive edge in whatever comes nEXt after NMC? Whether it’s transferring to a four-year school or entering the job market, NMC’s Experience Transcript endorsement (nEXt) will help you stand out on your resume or in job applications.
NMC is a leader in offering experiential learning opportunities, which help you develop durable skills such as communication, resilience, empathy, initiative, creative problem-solving and teamwork– all essential skills for work and life. The nEXt endorsement showcases these experiences, both inside and outside the classroom, as a transcript credential, alongside the degree or certificate you’re also earning at NMC. It’s an innovative way for you to demonstrate your mastery of these essential durable skills that, heretofore, were not fully addressed by colleges but are highly sought after by employers.
Take the first step by completing the nEXt endorsement signup form.
Stop by the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center lobby from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 to see the winning photographs from the Study Abroad 2025 experiences in the landscape/cultural categories and place your vote for your favorite photo in the animal category.
All photos were taken by students during their study abroad experiences in Morocco, Denmark, France and Spain.
Four Souls of Coyote will screen at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 in the Dutmers Theater as part of NMC’s Global Cinema Series.
Four Souls of Coyote is an animated feature film that is set in the present day focusing on Native American teenagers who confront the crew of an oil pipeline project, just down the hill from the land of their ancestors. Four Souls of Coyote is billed as an epic adventure tale of the Native American creation myth. Through a unique retelling of the creation of the universe, the film highlights the increasingly pressing need to live in harmony with the environment, before it’s too late.
Running time: 105 minutes.
Admission is FREE and is open to students, staff and the community, although seating is limited. Doors open and 5:30 p.m. and films begin at 6 p.m. in the Dutmers Theater at the Dennos Museum on NMC’s Front Street Campus.
Friday, December 5
9–10 a.m.
Osterlin Building, room 203
Instructor: Eric Darling, Fife Lake Fire Chief
Register
For questions, contact Garrett Croon at gcroon@nmc.edu or (231) 995-1747.
NMC employees and students may request that Campus Security review surveillance footage to assist in identifying alleged criminal activity or misconduct, provided there is a substantiated reason to do so. Please contact Campus Security at extension (231) 995-1111 for assistance.
Have you had instructors this semester who you feel really excelled? NMC has a way for you to recognize those instructors: Nominate them for a Faculty Excellence Award!
Award criteria includes teaching excellence, supportive relationship with students, innovation in the classroom, sense of class community and dedication to the students/NMC.
Tell us what makes your instructors so great using this nomination form.
Submit your nomination by Dec. 15.
Join Us for the Ski & Snowboard Club Meeting! Get ready for an exciting season on the slopes! The Ski & Snowboard Club is gathering to share what we’ve been working on and where we’re headed next.
When: Wednesday, November 5 at 5 p.m.
Where: Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, rooms 106/107
Come learn about our upcoming trips to Mt. Holiday, exciting events, social gatherings and how to get the most out of this club. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, there’s something for everyone!
IMPORTANT: Mt. Holiday Pre-sale tickets end October 31– get yours NOW!
Connect with us on Instagram: @nmcskiclub
For more information, email: raserd@mail.nmc.edu
Don’t miss out on an amazing winter season – see you there! 
Stephen Siciliano (download high-resolution photo)TRAVERSE CITY — Stephen Siciliano, NMC’s vice president for Educational Services, has been selected to serve as a member of the newly launched statewide Advisory Council on Transfer Success (ACTS).
Convened by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP), ACTS will guide statewide efforts to expand pathways to degree completion, strengthen collaboration across Michigan’s colleges and universities, and prepare more students for in-demand careers.
NMC President Nick Nissley stated: “Dr. Siciliano’s participation reflects NMC’s deep commitment to the strong and effective transfer of our students to their choice of university.” About half of NMC students enroll seeking to transfer to a four-year college or university where they will complete a bachelor’s and/or other advanced degree.
“The ability to transfer should be a bridge, not a barrier,” said Beverly Walker-Griffea, director of MiLEAP. “The Advisory Council on Transfer Success brings together leaders from across Michigan’s education institutions to drive bold, student-centered change, simplify pathways, and create a system where every student has the opportunity to finish their degree and access meaningful, in-demand jobs.”
Through their service, ACTS will help advance ongoing efforts to reach Michigan’s Sixty by 30 goal, which seeks to increase the number of working-age adults with a postsecondary degree or certificate to 60% by 2030.
The council’s 16 members will play guide and oversee the state’s Transfer Success Project while also supporting MiLEAP’s efforts to navigate the transfer landscape, engage partners and advocate for productive change. Together, they will help streamline credit transfers, expand pathways in high-demand fields and make the process more transparent for students.
“Streamlined transfer pathways are critical to helping students stay on track and complete their degrees,” said Katie Giardello, Transfer Success Project Manager within MiLEAP’s Office of Higher Education. “With the Advisory Council’s leadership, we can make transfer simpler and more predictable so that more students can achieve their educational and career goals.”
About MiLEAP:
Established by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2023, MiLEAP’s mission is to improve outcomes from preschool to postsecondary so anyone can ‘make it in Michigan’ with a solid education and a path to a good-paying job. To learn more about MiLEAP, go to Michigan.gov/MiLEAP.
Cari Noga
NMC Communications Director
cnoga@nmc.edu
(231) 392-1800 (Call or text)
Students and staff braved the rain to share the spooky spirit with trick or treaters at the annual Student Ambassador’s Trunk or Treat last week. This year’s winners of the trunk contest are:
Thanks to the Student Ambassadors (Kylie Gibson, Holly Hayes, Eily Knight and Bradley Knight) for hosting an awesome, community-building Trunk or Treat event and to our judges (Lisa Thomas, Elise Ballinger and Lisa Blackford) who had the tough job of choosing between all the amazing submissions.
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. 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 NMC Library.
13 spooky happenings up north
Northern Express, Oct. 25
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Facilities is delivering all the logo gift items ordered after Opening Conference to department/office managers. If you find anything missing or incorrect, please let PRMC know at publicrelations@nmc.edu. The deadline for recycling old logo items (and entering a raffle to win a new water bottle or cup) has been extended to Oct. 31. Please bring old items to the PRMC office, located in room 104 of the Les Biederman Building.
Thanks for your partnership in living the refreshed NMC brand. New name tags are expected in November. In the meantime, visit the brand hub tile on your MyNMC page to download new logos, letterhead, presentation templates, videoconference backgrounds, update your email signature, order business cards and more.
The Campus Safety department, along with the Facilities department, are in the process of installing “Stop the Bleed” kits next to every AED machine cabinet.
All employees are encouraged to take the interactive “Stop the Bleed” course in NEOED to learn how to use the kit effectively. This is important.
The course guides you through the methods of bleeding control using video demonstrations, interactive learning, and quizzes. This course is estimated to take 25 minutes. Take the course here!
NMC is hosting a mobile pantry on from 3–5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3 in the Maple Lot at the Front Street campus.
NMC’s mobile pantry program is designed specifically for NMC students and their families. Mobile pantries provide 7-10 days worth of fresh and shelf-stable goods to supplement family incomes. While this is intended for students, all are welcome. There are no financial requirements or means tests. Drive-thru and walk-up options are both available.
Students are invited to join Grand Valley State University for cider and donuts from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center lobby. Learn about the transfer process, explore GVSU’s programs offered in northern Michigan and connect with their academic advisors and admissions team.
Come enjoy some fall treats while discovering everything GVSU has to offer!
Several bicycles have been reported stolen from campus over the past four months. As a precaution, please remember to always lock your bicycle (and vehicle) securely or, if possible, store it inside your residence.
If your bicycle is stolen, take the following steps:
Your vigilance helps keep our campus community safe. Thank you for taking steps to protect your property.
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!