May 13, 2025 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) proudly announces Mark Lundmark and Jayne Mohr as the newest recipients of its highest honor, the NMC Fellow award. Both Lundmark and Mohr are respected community leaders and dedicated philanthropists who have been recognized for their extraordinary contributions to the college and the greater Traverse City region.
Mark Lundmark ( download high-resolution photo) 
Jayne Mohr ( download high-resolution photo)Lundmark’s expertise as a financial advisor and wealth manager and his commitment to community service have made a significant impact on NMC. His nine years of leadership on the Foundation Board, particularly his work on the Finance & Audit Committee, has ensured the college’s financial stability and its ability to support students for years to come.
A retired Traverse City Area Public Schools associate superintendent, Mohr’s dedication to NMC is exemplified by her 20 years of service on the Foundation Board, including six and a half years in leadership positions. Her influence on the board, coupled with her extensive community engagement, has been instrumental in strengthening NMC’s ties with the region and advancing its mission.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have individuals like Mark and Jayne who are so dedicated to NMC’s mission,” said Laura Oblinger, NMC Board of Trustees chair. “Mark’s financial acumen and strategic thinking, combined with Jayne’s passion for education and her skill at forging connections have been invaluable to the college. They are both truly deserving of this prestigious honor.”
Lundmark’s contributions to NMC include:
- Financial stewardship: A member of the NMC Foundation Board from 2005 to 2022, Lundmark served on the Finance & Audit Committee, playing a crucial role in strengthening the Foundation’s financial policies and ensuring long-term scholarship funding. He designed and created the professionally-advised, balanced fund program that continues to benefit the Foundation today.
- Leadership in fundraising: Lundmark served as co-chairman of the Advanced Major Gifts committee for the NMC Great Lakes Campus Capital Campaign.
- Philanthropic support: Mark and his wife, Karen, have committed an estate gift as part of Be What’s Possible: The Campaign for NMC, and they are members of the President’s Club and Biederman Society.
- Community engagement: Lundmark’s commitment to the community extends beyond NMC. He has served on the boards of Child and Family Services of Northwest Michigan, the Finance Committee of the Central United Methodist Church, and the public board of Munson Healthcare. He is currently a member of the Traverse City Economic Club, the Grand Traverse Area Estate Planning Council, and the Chamber of Commerce.
Mohr’s contributions to NMC include:
- Influential community engagement: Mohr has been a vital link between NMC and local school systems, including Traverse City Area Public Schools and Northwest Educational Services, the intermediate school district. Her involvement with the Rotary Club has provided a platform to showcase NMC leadership and programs. She also played a key role in Be What’s Possible: The Campaign for NMC. Mohr has also served community organizations such as United Way and Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center.
- Significant philanthropic support: Mohr and her husband, Cal Karr, have a long history of generous giving to NMC, including establishing the Jayne Mohr and Cal Karr Scholarship. They have also supported programs like Taste of Success and other NMC initiatives. They are members of the President’s Club and Biederman Society.
- Exceptional service and leadership: During her 20 years on the Foundation Board, in addition to her elected roles Mohr has served on the Executive Committee, Development Committee, and Strategic Planning Steering Committee, and was instrumental in developing NMC’s new mission, vision, and values. She has also provided invaluable guidance during board and staff transitions and played a key role in many strategic projects.
- Athena Award recipient (1997): Mohr’s leadership embodies the principles of the Athena Award, which recognizes women leaders who demonstrate authentic self, celebration and joy, collaboration, fierce advocacy, giving back, learning, and strong relationships.
Mohr and Lundmark’s combined commitment to NMC and the broader community is evident in all that they do. Their leadership, passion, and dedication make them both truly deserving NMC Fellows.
The Fellow is Northwestern Michigan College’s highest honor, awarded since 1964 to individuals who have demonstrated influential networking on behalf of the college, a pattern of outstanding financial or personal time contributions to NMC, or as a retiree of the college, continue to contribute back to their academic or professional fields as volunteers, mentors or advisors.
Release date: May 15, 2025
For more information:
Cari Noga
NMC Communications Director
cnoga@nmc.edu
(231) 392-1800 (Call or text)
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College does not discriminate in admission, campus activities, education, employment, housing, public accommodation or public service on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity/expression, handicap, height, marital or familial status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the military, veteran’s status, weight, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. No act of retaliation shall occur to any person making a charge, filing a complaint, testifying or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
May 12, 2025 | Intercom, President Updates, Student News
Good afternoon, NMC community –
I’m writing to share the May 11th passing of former NMC President Tim Quinn, a leader whose influence continues to shape our college and community. His thoughtful leadership, deep commitment to student opportunity, and belief in collaborative governance left an enduring mark on NMC.
President Quinn led the college from 1989-1996, a tenure which would prove pivotal for NMC. During his presidency the college established the shared governance structure we continue to use today. It was also under Quinn that NMC successfully passed a Grand Traverse County property tax millage in perpetuity. This stable source of funding is an invaluable resource as the college continues to thrive, thirty years after his presidency.
According to his partner, Shelley Keith, Quinn’s proudest achievements at NMC were the formation of the University Center and the Commitment Scholarship for first-generation college students, back-to-back accomplishments in 1995 and 1996. Since 1996, more than $2.2 million has been awarded to more than 600 Commitment students. Also under his leadership, the Dennos Museum Center opened in 1991. These cultural and community assets continue to benefit all of northern Michigan.
President Quinn came to NMC in 1988 as vice president of instructional services. In addition to his NMC service, he was active in the community, serving on the Munson Healthcare board and as president of the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce board.Following his retirement from NMC, Quinn founded the Michigan Leadership Institute, which developed and led the SUPES Academy, an eight-day superintendent preparation program which trained over 435 education leaders in Michigan between 1998-2008.
Quinn earned a Ph.D. from The University of Michigan and was recognized with honorary doctoral degrees from Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan and Grand Valley State Universities for his statewide leadership in the field of education. Most recently, he accepted the volunteer role of Director of Donor Engagement for Northwest Ed’s foundation, just established in 2024. The Foundation partnered with NMC and other colleges to provide scholarships for Northwest Ed’s career-tech and special education students.
We are grateful for President Quinn’s many contributions and the vision he brought to NMC. His legacy endures through the programs he launched, the lives he touched, and the community he helped strengthen.
On behalf of the college, I extend our deepest sympathies to his family and all who knew and worked alongside him. An informal gathering and celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, June 14, from 1-3 pm, at the Hagerty Center. You can read his full obituary here.
Nick
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Nick Nissley, Ed.D. | President | Northwestern Michigan College | 231.995.1010
May 12, 2025 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Congratulations to the Great Lakes Culinary Institute and NMC Foundation teams which made last month’s A Taste of Success scholarship fundraiser a huge financial success.
- Sold out with 380 attendees
- Highest sponsorship revenue in the event’s 31-year history at $85,700
- Highest gross revenue at $193,195
- Estimated record-setting net of $161,500
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
May 12, 2025 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Lexi Wilkins for going above and beyond and volunteering her time to assist in the clean up the Outdoor Classroom space between Les Biederman and Health Science Buildings. We lovingly refer to this area as the PIT and we want you to use it this summer for lunch, breaks, class, and enjoyment! Last fall we planted some daffodils and tulips, stop by and check them out today!
Kudos to Nick Roster & Nicole Speelman for initiating and hosting the First Annual Science & Research Symposium at NMC. The student displays were impressive, and we look forward to this event growing in the future!
Kudos to Caroline Schaefer-Hills and the Visual Communications Studio students for presenting at the 4th Annual NMC ELI Learning Symposium Reflective Table Talk session! Their work was creative, clever, and professional. The students engaged with NMC faculty and staff and shared their portfolios from their semester projects. Way to go!
Kudos to Jim Bensley & Charles Macphee. Thank you to Jim Bensley, Co-Advisor of the Multicultural Club, and Charles Macphee, Adjunct Technical Division, for supporting their students who presented at the 4th Annual NMC ELI Learning Symposium Reflective Table Talks. The Multicultural Club shared the events they participated in and hosted. Charles’s student presented his honors project on construction management. Way to support your students and NMC!
Kudos to Kristy McDonald & Charles Macphee for opening their student presentations to NMC and the community for the 4th Annual NMC ELI Learning Symposium. Kristy’s BUS 231, Big Little Hero Race Reflection, and Charles’s EGY 105, Final Presentations, were outstanding!
Kudos to Tait Ricks. A big shout out to Tait Ricks for jumping into her new role and filling in for many of my duties while I was out on medical leave. Tait went above an beyond expectations!
Kudos to Carol Rocheleau, Tony Sauerbrey & Matt Hirsch. Carl, Tony and Matt supported the Skyline & Shoreline: West Bay Aerial Mobility Showcase on Tuesday, May 6 at Discovery Pier in Traverse City. This live demonstration event, led by Traverse City and the Michigan’s Advanced Aerial Mobility Activation fund featured three real-world drone missions over West Grand Traverse Bay — including: Search & Rescue with the U.S. Coast Guard, Water sampling using overwater drone tech, and LIDAR-enabled bathymetric mapping of the lakebed. It also brought premier drone companies to the region that are developing the next generation of drone and enabling technology.
Kudos to Betsy Boris, Tam Livengood and Meghan Light. The Munson Trauma Service successfully hosted its first Advanced Life Support course at the NMC Health Science building. This collaborative event would not have been possible if it was not for the great work from all three entities of Munson Healthcare, NMC, and GVSU. In prior years, this course was held in Petoskey without the use of live actors and required transportation of equipment from Grand Rapids. Relocating the course to Traverse City significantly reduced logistical strain on instructors and staff and made the experience more accessible for the 16 providers (Physicians, NPs, and PAs) who participated. NMC was critical in this effort by providing the necessary lab equipment and support to make this possible. Betsy and Meghan coordinated with Munson to outfit and update the lab properly. Tam and Meghan helped lead the day of operations. Others from the nursing program were instrumental in this, especially at the end of the semester. Thank you for collaborating with Munson to make this happen.
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!
May 12, 2025 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
- Eli Stallman – Student – Library Assistant
- Evan Daniels – Supplemental – GLMA Vessels Deck Crew (AB)
- Seamus Callaghan – Supplemental – Tutor
- Elise Schultz – Supplemental – EES Grant Project Manager & Marketing Coordinator
- Sherry Streeter – Supplemental – TSSOM Culinary Intern
- Waled Al Kharbi – Supplemental – TSSOM Culinar Intern
- Brianna Linderholm – Supplemental – GLMA Vessels Deck Crew (AB)
May 12, 2025 | Intercom, Media Mentions
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.
NMC proceeds with geothermal project
Record-Eagle, May 11
CNHI News, May 11 (more…)
May 9, 2025 | Intercom, Student News
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog.
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May 9, 2025 | Intercom
The NMC Board of Trustees Building & Site Committee will meet at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May, 13 in the President’s Office conference room. More information is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
May 5, 2025 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Congratulations to the class of 2025 and to all who helped make every Commencement event a success. That includes the Honors and Leadership Convocation, three Commencement ceremonies, plus additional ceremonies for the Police Academy, Maritime, nursing and Native American graduates.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
May 5, 2025 | Intercom, Media Mentions
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.
‘Set the example;’ These NMC grads find their future through reconnecting to education
Record-Eagle, May 4
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May 2, 2025 | Announcements & News, Intercom, Student News
The NMC Library will be open for summer hours from May 3 through August 22. It will be open to students and the public 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The library will also be closed for the Memorial Day (Monday, May 26) and Independence Day (Friday, July 4) holidays.
May 1, 2025 | Intercom, Student Events
Mark your calendar! The next pitch event is Wednesday, May 21, from noon–1:30 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 106/107. The OOPs team is looking for pitches that are focused on educational initiatives, including new programs, increasing enrollment in existing programs, accelerating college strategies and implementing the campus master plan.
Pitches are open to NMC students, faculty and staff. If you have a great idea or project that needs resources to reach its full potential, the Office of Possibilities wants to hear from you!
Fill out this application to connect with an OOPs team member who will assist in planning your pitch.
If you have any questions about the application or the process, please email oops@nmc.edu and someone will get back to you promptly. Meeting with an OOPs team member is required before entering a pitch so please plan accordingly.
The Office of Possibilities is grateful for the generous support from the NMC Foundation that provides funding for innovative projects across campus!
The OOPs team looks forward to seeing you there!
Apr 30, 2025 | Intercom, Student News
April 30, 2025
In her day job as registrar at Traverse City Central High School, Kerri-Ann Bonaddio sees dual-enrolled NMC students all the time. Two years ago, she decided she needed to join them.
“One day I said. ‘I’m just going to do it,’ ” said Bonaddio, 50, who last sat in a classroom almost 30 years ago at a California community college. “Now that I’m an adult, I realize what it means to have a diploma. To have an associate degree.”
She’ll receive that degree on Saturday. Besides the personal accomplishment of earning her degree, Bonaddio has the satisfaction of knowing it was paid for through Michigan Reconnect. The scholarship program pays for in-district tuition and fees for adults 25 and over who don’t already have a college degree. About 20 percent of NMC’s class of 2025 — 123 out of 565 — are Reconnect students.
Bonaddio is not done yet. After taking a little time off, she hopes to pursue her bachelor’s degree. She advises others considering higher education to pursue it, no matter what their age.
“For those younger students, do it now. For the older students who are returning to school, do it now. There’s no time like the present,” she said.
Younger students have the Community College Guarantee to help them finance their education. Both the high school class of 2025 and 2024 are eligible for the scholarship that covers in-district tuition and fees.
Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2025 will be held Saturday, May 3 in Milliken Auditorium on main campus. Three ceremonies will be held, with graduates grouped by degree or credential earned.
- 11 a.m.: Associate of Science and Arts (ASA) and Associate of General Studies degrees
- 12:30 p.m.: Non-health Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees, Associate of Science in Engineering (ASE) degrees, and certificates
- 2 p.m.: Health Occupations (nursing and dental assistant degrees), Aviation, Marine Technology and Maritime
Each ceremony will feature faculty and student speakers. Ceremonies will be streamed live at nmc.edu/video and NMC’s YouTube channel. Other 2025 highlights include:
NMC will also hold its annual Honors & Leadership Convocation at 4:30 p.m. May 2 at the Dennos Museum Center.
Apr 30, 2025 | Intercom, Student News
Starting Sunday, May 4, 2025, the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center (TJNIC) will be open to the public from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Anyone else needing access to this building outside of these hours should contact Campus Safety and Security at (231) 995-1111.
Apr 29, 2025 | Intercom, Student News
Tenth annual competition spotlights high school IT students; hard and soft skills required
TRAVERSE CITY — More than 100 high school IT students will test their skills at halting hackers, composing code and working under pressure at NMC’s tenth annual IT Olympics, set for May 7 on main campus.
Teams from dozens of schools from Elk Rapids to Cadillac and Mesick to Traverse City are expected to compete in the 2025 event, which consists of four timed challenges: web design, programming, network/security and an IT technical challenge.
The IT Olympics began in 2016, with infrastructure students from Northwest Ed’s Career-Tech Center. It was expanded to include application and web programming students in 2017. In 2018 it again grew to include the Wexford-Missaukee school district. Stephanie Cardwell, a 2014 NMC IT graduate who is now senior network engineer and team lead at Munson Healthcare, is one of the judges.
“It’s important for me to give back to NMC because NMC has done so much for me,” Cardwell said of why she volunteers for the day. Her mother was one of NMC’s first female IT graduates, in the 1990s. Her grandmother also attended NMC, becoming the first woman in the family to earn a college degree.
“We’re three generations of women at this point,” Cardwell said. “Third generation NMC, graduating and really improving our lives as a result.”
She also enjoys seeing the creativity of the students in their responses to the challenges. All team members must compete in at least two of the four challenges. The competition is designed to challenge students to apply both their soft and technical skills. Cardwell stressed that soft skills, like working as a team, communication and presentation are as important as the technical skills.
“Unless you’ve got those soft skills, no one’s going to want to work with you,” she said.
NMC CIT program director Scott Goethals said the Olympics and Industry Night Out, another department event celebrating its tenth year, serve to recruit students to NMC’s program.
“The key for us is building a relationship with the students,” he said. “We want them to get to know the faculty and to learn more about our programs. By building this relationship, we hope they will consider our CIT program when they finish high school.”
IT Olympics opening ceremonies begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 7 in the James Beckett building on NMC’s Front Street campus. Closing ceremonies will be held from 2:15-3 p.m., with prizes awarded for the first, second and third place teams.
Release date: APRIL 29, 2025
For more information:
Cari Noga
NMC Communications Director
cnoga@nmc.edu
(231) 392-1800 (Call or text)
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NOTICE
Northwestern Michigan College does not discriminate in admission, campus activities, education, employment, housing, public accommodation or public service on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity/expression, handicap, height, marital or familial status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the military, veteran’s status, weight, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. No act of retaliation shall occur to any person making a charge, filing a complaint, testifying or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding. nmc.edu/non-discrimination
Apr 28, 2025 | Hawk Owl Helpers and Heroes, Intercom
Thanks to all who organized and volunteered at Saturday’s second annual NMC block party for students and employees, especially those who braved the chilly weather to enter the dunk tank: Nick Nissley, John Biolchini, Garrett Croon and Brooklynn Golnick.
Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!
Apr 28, 2025 | Dennos Events, Intercom, Student Events
The Dennos Museum Center will host the Spring Art Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. The annual event features 25 Michigan artists selling their work and special programming to celebrate artists, spring and moms!
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- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spring Art Market
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mother’s Day card making project
- Noon to 3 p.m. Pianist in the galleries
- Noon to 3 p.m. Snacks and lemonade (while they last)
- Noon to 3 p.m. Mawby Sparkling Bar (while it lasts)
Admission to the museum is free. View the the full list of participating artists on the Dennos Museum’s website.
Apr 28, 2025 | HR Corner, Intercom
Kudos to Ali Thornton, Justin Guillard, Chris Little, and Tyrel Stott! Ali, Justin, Chris and Tyrel consistently go above and beyond during orientation, always ready to help with a smile on their face. The first orientation for students entering NMC this summer or fall 2025 brought a unique set of challenges, especially with the added responsibility of ensuring multi-factor authentication (MFA) was properly set up for all incoming students.
Kudos to Beth Norconk! Beth single-handedly configured the 30+ PCs for the upcoming IT olympics event. This was a massive help and a big load off our plates.
Kudos to Chelsie Niemi, Liz Celeste and the rest of the Dennos team! The Dennos Museum partnered with Student Success, Up North Pride, Pride Student Group and two stores in town to host and plan a clothing swap for Earth Day. Thank you for not only hosting, but also taking the primary planning role, facilitating the clothing donations and helping sort everything for an amazing event! We were able to have over 300 students and community members attend this free event and make a massive donation of clothing to area non-profit thrift stores.
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!
Apr 28, 2025 | HR Corner, Intercom
These employees recently started working at the college. Let’s welcome them to the NMC community!
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- Daniel Hoseit — Groundskeeper
- Jocelyn Joseph, supplemental employee — GLMA Culinary Intern
Apr 28, 2025 | HR Corner, Intercom
NMC is implementing ClearCompany for goal management and performance reviews. Join Human Resources at one of the upcoming training sessions to receive an overview of the new system and get your questions answered. Training sessions will be held:
- Monday, April 28, 2–2:45 p.m.
- Thursday, May 1, 10–10:45 a.m.
- Monday, May 5, 9:30–10:15 a.m.
- Friday, May 9, 9:30–10:15 a.m.
All are encouraged to attend. Supervisors and reviewers are strongly recommended to attend. Those interested in attending can use these instructions to register for Learn to Navigate ClearCo Performance and Goals – What You Need to Know in NEOED Learn.
Apr 28, 2025 | Intercom, Media Mentions
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.
Adapted in TC: A different kind of anniversary
Instructor Susan Odgers’ monthly column on living with disability, Record-Eagle, April 27
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Apr 25, 2025 | Intercom, President Updates, Student News
Good afternoon NMC Community,
This week, President Trump issued several executive orders related to higher education. These directives focus on federal accreditation rules, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, and reporting requirements for foreign funding. While these national-level changes are still new and evolving, I want to take a moment to connect with you directly, because how we respond, together, matters.
Let me start by saying this clearly: there are no immediate changes required of Northwestern Michigan College today. Our accreditors and federal partners are still assessing the implications, and we are in close contact with the organizations that guide our work. We will continue to monitor developments closely, as we always do, and keep you informed as more becomes known.
You may remember our previous communications during the Trump administration when we shared our commitment to staying informed, upholding our values, and supporting our students and employees through uncertain policy shifts. This moment is no different.
We remain:
- Steadfast in our commitment to student access, success, and belonging
- Attentive to the policies that affect our ability to serve you
- Grounded in NMC’s mission and the trust we have in each other
As of today:
- Your financial aid remains secure
- Our DEIB-related programs and supports in place today continue as they are
- There is no disruption to our operations
If and when that changes, you will hear from us directly. In the meantime, I know the end of the semester is a stressful time for many of you. I want to reassure you that the college leadership team is on top of this, asking the right questions, and connected to the right resources. You do not need to worry or take any action at this time.
Thank you for all you bring to this community. Please take care of yourselves and each other as we move toward the close of another academic year.
Nick
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Nick Nissley, Ed.D. | President | Northwestern Michigan College | 231.995.1010
Apr 25, 2025 | Intercom, International Affairs Forum, Student Events
On Thursday, May 29, Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum will present an event on journalism, media and information literacy in partnership with Interlochen Public Radio (IPR). IAF welcomes journalist and advocate Sharon Moshavi, president of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), in conversation with Ed Ronco, news director at IPR.
Sharon Moshavi (pictured left), Ed Ronco (pictured right)
Under Moshavi’s leadership, ICFJ develops and runs programs for its 132,000+ global network of reporters, editors and newsrooms, supporting them to report on critical issues, keep up with technological transformation, and find successful business models. Prior to ICFJ, Moshavi worked as Communications Manager at the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. For more than a decade before that, Moshavi was based in New Delhi, Jerusalem and Tokyo, reporting from countries across Asia and the Middle East for The Boston Globe, Newsday, BusinessWeek, KQED, PRI, and The New Republic, among others.
Ed Ronco joined IPR as its news director in the summer of 2022, after eight years with KNKX Public Radio in Seattle/Tacoma, where he was the local host of All Things Considered. He’s an experienced reporter, interviewer and broadcaster, whose career has also included work in rural Alaska and northern Indiana.
Moshavi and Ronco will explore how journalists and trusted messengers can work together to help us navigate complex issues on the local, national and global news level. Moshavi shared her perspective on this a piece for the Nieman Lab at Harvard University, which seeks “to promote and elevate the standards of journalism”:
“We need to seek out these journalist-adjacent actors who share the same goal as many newsrooms of delivering actionable, trustworthy news and information to people — information that the public can use to make sense of the world and improve their lives and their societies. They just bring different tools and expertise to do it…Breaking through the information overload that we all experience today has to be front and center for journalism to be relevant and impactful. Cross-functional collaboration among stakeholders in the civic space creates a powerful path for getting there.”
The May 29 hybrid event at the Dennos Museum Center is open to the public and available to watch online. Admission is free for students, educators, all NMC employees and active-duty military members. Tickets are $15 per person for the general public. Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with the program starting at 6:30 p.m. For in-person tickets, online tickets and all event details, visit TCIAF.com.
IAF’s 31st season is sponsored by Mercantile Bank.
Apr 25, 2025 | Intercom
The NMC Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m. in Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Room 106/107. More information is available here.
For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
Apr 24, 2025 | Intercom, President Updates, Student News
Good afternoon NMC community,
Since 1995, the University Center has helped thousands of students “start here and stay here,” completing bachelor’s and advanced degrees through NMC’s university partnerships.
Now, we’re beginning the next chapter.
Starting later this spring, our university partners will begin relocating to the Front Street campus, with classes beginning there this fall. This move, informed by our Campus Master Plan, creates a more integrated, student-centered experience that reflects how students access education today.
As part of this transition, the NMC Board of Trustees will consider renaming the University Center to the Boardman Lake Campus at an upcoming meeting. The proposed name reflects the building’s location and will make it clearer to students that university partner offices and classes are now located on the Front Street campus. The name change supports our ongoing evolution from a physical hub to a stronger, more flexible partnership model. This is about partnership, not place.
Some NMC departments will continue to operate at the University Center in the near term. As we shared in our recent all-employee Zoom, we’re also beginning to move some NMC teams out of the Beckett Building and into other spaces like Scholars Hall. At the same time, we’re thoughtfully evaluating the long-term future of the Boardman Lake Campus in ways that reflect both student needs and community stewardship.
Thank you for all you do to support students and help move NMC forward.
Warmly,
Nick
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Nick Nissley, Ed.D. | President | Northwestern Michigan College | 231.995.1010
