Sep 15, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College today announced it has received its largest single gift by living donors, $2 million to expand the Dennos Museum Center beginning in 2016.
The gift from longtime college supporters Diana and Richard Milock will create a nearly 9,000-square-foot expansion on the east side of the museum, which opened its doors on the NMC campus in 1991.
The expansion will include:
- Two new galleries dedicated to the museum’s permanent collection and sculpture
- New classroom space
- Improved loading dock
- Increased storage area
The two new galleries in particular will enhance the ability of NMC faculty to use Dennos exhibit space as an extension of their classrooms. The community can also expect to see more works by outstanding local, national and international artists.
Donor Diana Milock said the combination of these benefits inspired the couple’s historic gift. “We saw this as an opportunity to have a major impact on a community resource that we think is really important to the life of Traverse City. We’re really just so excited to be able to do this.”
Art lovers and collectors themselves, the Milocks have supported both the Dennos and NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute for more than a decade. Diana Milock also serves on the board of the NMC Foundation. The Milocks were named NMC Fellows, the college’s highest honor, in 2014.
“This gift from the Milocks speaks strongly to the support that Northwestern Michigan College has earned from this community and our shared desire to strengthen NMC’s role as a leader in providing cultural opportunities,” said NMC President Timothy J. Nelson.
The Milocks intend to name the permanent gallery the Eugene Jenneman Permanent Collection Gallery, a tribute to the museum’s founding executive director. Jenneman has guided the Dennos since before the museum was even built. Under his leadership the Dennos has built an impressive permanent collection of works, but not had the space to show it.
“I am pleased to see this next step in the direction of the Dennos take place in our coming 25th year,” Jenneman said. “With these permanent collection galleries we will be positioned to make our art collection more accessible on an ongoing basis and to develop more defined connections to the College’s academic programs.”
The intended name for the sculpture gallery is the Diana and Richard Milock Sculpture Gallery.
Traverse City architect John Dancer is completing drawings. Nelson hopes to bid the project in early 2016 and break ground later in the year.
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Northwestern Michigan College is a publicly funded community college that serves more than 50,000 learners annually throughout the Grand Traverse region and beyond. NMC offers associate degrees, professional certificates and bachelor’s degrees. The college is home to the Great Lakes Water Studies Institute, the Great Lakes Maritime Academy, the Great Lakes Culinary Institute as well as nationally recognized aviation and unmanned systems programs. For more information, visit Northwestern Michigan College at nmc.edu.
The Michael and Barbara Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College is the region’s premier cultural center offering world class programming in the visual and performing arts. The museum offers a changing array of exhibitions in three galleries and a sculpture court; features a “hands on” Discovery Gallery; and a Gallery of Inuit art, the museum’s major permanent collection. The museum’s 367-seat Milliken Auditorium offers concerts in blues, jazz, chamber and world music and hosts the productions of numerous performing arts groups in the region. For more information, visit the Dennos Museum Center at dennosmuseum.org.
Release date: September 15, 2015
For more information:
Rebecca Teahen
Executive Director for Resource Development and Foundation
rteahen@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1855
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Sep 14, 2015 | Student News
Take part in two different contests at the bookstore this fall! (more…)
Sep 11, 2015 | Intercom
Discover how your colleagues are innovating, solving problems, and collaborating to help achieve NMC’s mission, vision for student success.
Session I: How do we collaborate across the globe and bring the learning home?
International Services–Study Abroad
September 25, 12:00-1:30 in JB 140
Bring your lunch and join in the discussion! Register here. (more…)
Sep 11, 2015 | President Updates
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
Notable Accomplishments provided by Faculty and Staff
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Directions (SD) and Institutional Effectiveness Criteria (IE) are provided where possible. (more…)
Sep 11, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
Northwestern Michigan College cordially invites you to its annual Constitution Day event. This year, NMC will host a Mini Convention on the U.S. Constitution with political scientist and NMC faculty member John Zachman. Please join us for an interactive analysis of what role we want the U.S. government to have and the role of the U.S. Constitution in getting us there!
When: Thursday 17 Sept. 2015 from 3:00 – 4:15pm
Where: Scholars Hall Rm 105 on NMC’s Main Campus
Who: All Students and Community Members (more…)
Sep 10, 2015 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Carol Laverne joined NMC as a Nursing Instructor – Medical Surgical on August 19, 2015. She can be reached at (231) 995-1235 or claverne@nmc.edu.
Carol is joining the distinguished full time faculty after two years as an adjunct instructor in the Associate Degree in Nursing program, teaching first year, first semester nursing students, in the classroom, nursing skills lab and as a clinical instructor. Born and raised in metro Detroit, she received her Bachelor in Nursing from what is now University of Detroit-Mercy and her Masters in Nursing (Pediatric Oncology) from Emory University. The first part of her Nursing career was spent caring for children with cancer at Mott Children’s Hospital at U. of M. During the second part of Carol’s nursing journey, she lived in TC and then back in Detroit for a while working in patient/family education, nursing education, senior and women’s health and hospice/pain management. She says that all through her nursing career, teaching has been such a critical and rewarding role. When not working she enjoys being out in nature (the more trees, critters and birds, the better!) and also enjoys art, photography, fast cars and fast hockey ( go Detroit!) (more…)
Sep 10, 2015 | Student News
The International Affairs Forum presents a lecture by J. Carl Ganter, founder and director of Circle of Blue on Water Insecurity- Reporting on a Global Crisis. The lecture will take place at 6 p.m. with a reception prior to at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17 in the Milliken Auditorium.
The event costs $10 at the door but is FREE for students and educators!
A special opportunity for NMC and high school students: Carl Ganter’s presentation will be simulcast at NMC’s Scholars Hall where Circle of Blue team members will be onsite before and after the presentation to lead discussion and answer questions. So gather with your friends to enjoy a snack and special conversation. (more…)
Sep 10, 2015 | Intercom
How do I access my Flexible Spending Account information? (more…)
Sep 10, 2015 | Intercom
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Nursing Instructor – Mental Health
Curriculum and Instructional Designer
Supplemental Banquet Cook
Supplemental Banquet Server
Supplemental Banquet Bartender
Supplemental Instructional Technology Assistant
Supplemental Test Proctor/Student Success Coach
Nursing Instructor – Mental Health
Curriculum and Instructional Designer
Supplemental Banquet Cook
Supplemental Banquet Server
Supplemental Banquet Bartender
Supplemental Instructional Technology Assistant
Supplemental Test Proctor/Student Success Coach (more…)
Sep 10, 2015 | Intercom
Kudos to the following people and departments! (more…)
Sep 10, 2015 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Sep 10, 2015 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Sep 10, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
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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
Sep 8, 2015 | Intercom
Congratulations to the August Wellness (Meditation) Challenge winners: Renate Simsa & Dot Witt! (more…)
Sep 8, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
NMC International Services and Service Learning presents their Passport Student Lecture Series for September, kicking off the fall 2015 semester with international student Volkan Yildirim who will speak to attendees about Turkey.
The lecture will take place on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 12:15 – 1:00 pm in Founders Hall, room 110. Guests are invited to bring lunch and/or coffee to enjoy while they listen.
The Passport Student Lecture Series is a chance to explore other cultures through the experiences of NMC international students who will give presentations about their home countries. Information during their lectures can include culture, food, fashion, recreation, religion, gender issues, politics, current events, etc. (more…)
Sep 8, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
Please take a moment to fill out this recycling survey, and thank you for your valuable feedback!
“The NMC Green Team comprises ambassadors who empower and support our college in modeling resilient leadership and responsible stewardship in personal, educational, and community spaces to impact the economy, social justice, and the environment.”
Sep 4, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
Join GVSU in West Hall on October 28 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn about our programs, services and all things GV related! Give-a-ways, games and more. (more…)
Sep 3, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
The Dennos Museum Store announces a new change in policy. All Students, Staff and Faculty will now be eligible for our 10% member discount in the museum store. Please show your NMC ID when requesting this discount and please tell the store clerk before your sale is complete.
Mark your calendars for the annual Holiday Art Fair Thursday, Oct. 22 5-8 pm, Friday & Saturday, Oct. 23-24 10am-5pm, and Sunday, Oct. 25 1-5 pm. (You will receive the 10% discount during this fair.) (more…)
Sep 3, 2015 | Intercom
Kudos to the following people and departments! (more…)
Sep 3, 2015 | Student News
Student jobs can be found on the Student MyNMC page under “Jobs On Campus.” Current positions available for students include: (more…)
Sep 3, 2015 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Sep 3, 2015 | Intercom
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include: (more…)
Sep 2, 2015 | Intercom
September 2, 2015
A classroom may not seem like the natural habitat for a self-professed “adrenaline junkie” like Austin Groesser, but he’ll be in one this fall.
The firefighter and EMT is one of the first students in a new associate degree-paramedic program offered jointly by NMC and Munson Regional EMS. This semester he’s taking English, biology, and psychology while continuing to accrue work experience as an EMT. Once Groesser has two years of EMT experience, he’ll be eligible to enroll in Munson’s paramedic program. NMC will accept the coursework he completes in that program as transfer credit. And by September 2017, Groesser expects to earn both his associate degree and his paramedic license.
“If I’m going to spend the time doing it, I’d much rather have a paper degree plus my license,” said the 2013 graduate of Traverse City West High School.
Groesser, 19, said the versatility of the degree attracts him. His career goal is to be a full-time firefighter, but departments want to hire individuals who can double as paramedics.
“Fire medics are the future,” he said, adding that he’s drawn to both the adrenaline rush of the job and the potential to do good.
“It’s a really powerful job. You can save lives,” he said.
Daryl Case, manager of Regional EMS Education for Munson, said the degree is important in the context of a career lifetime.
“Being a paramedic is a young person’s game,” Case said. “They look to move up the line to management, education.”
Rudy Rakan is completing the program in the opposite direction. He already has two years of EMT experience working for Munson and two different ground agencies, so he began the paramedic portion of the program in July. Also 19 and a Traverse City West High School graduate, Rakan expects to complete that in fall of 2016 and begin his NMC coursework in spring 2017.
“When I found out they were offering the associate degree, I was excited because as a health care industry everything is pushing toward more education,” he said.
Students could also flow to other NMC programs like nursing.
“The student is the one who gains,” said Laura Schmidt, NMC’s director of nursing.
NMC will also provide assessment testing for incoming students.
Sep 2, 2015 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Sep 2, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY, MI — See cool cars and support students at NMC’s 10th annual Mike McIntosh Memorial Truck and Car Show.
Saturday, September 12, 2015 car enthusiasts will display their classic cars, 4X4s, dragsters, sports cars, modified late models, motorcycles and more. The show, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m., will be held at NMC’s Automotive Services Building at 2510 Aero Park Drive. Admission is free for spectators. There is a $10 entry fee per vehicle for contestants. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Trophies are awarded for best of show in each class. Enjoy food, music, a silent auction — including program vehicles — and door prizes for entrants. Proceeds benefit NMC’s Automotive Program and scholarships.
Student projects and vehicles will also be on display. This year students will continue the tradition of restoring and donating vehicles to the Goodwill Workers on Wheels Program. Students will also tackle the fun challenge of restoring a 1963 Ford Galaxie called the “Barney Ride.” The vintage police cruiser, like the one featured in “The Andy Griffith Show,” comes complete with radio and lights.
The show is named for the late NMC Automotive instructor Mike McIntosh, who retired in 2004 after 34 years of service. McIntosh organized the first car show for the Automotive Program in 2004.
RELEASE DATE: September 2, 2015
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Wayne Moody
NMC Automotive Chair
(231) 995-1316
wmoody@nmc.edu
