Feb 23, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
Sodexo needs your feedback! Now through March 4 please fill out a customer satisfaction survey! This is a great way to let Sodexo know how they can better serve you. Because they value your input so much you will receive a 30% off coupon for completing the survey! Please click here to participate. (more…)
Feb 23, 2015 | Student News
Weekly prizes will be given out on Fridays during the Spring 2015 semester! Just complete a CashCourse or Life Skills lesson each week and be placed in a drawing for a prize every Friday.
For more information on Financial Literacy events and to link to CashCourse and LifeSkills please visit nmc.edu/financial-literacy. (more…)
Feb 23, 2015 | Student News
Are you interested in playing Dodge Ball? Six Player teams are being formed. The season begins March 9.
For more information, please contact Jim Szur, Sports and Recreation Supervisor, at 995-1199, or e-mail him at jszur@nmc.edu (more…)
Feb 20, 2015 | Intercom
If you are looking for benefit, pay, career opportunities, recognition, or work/life balance information please visit the updated Total Compensation Page: https://employees.nmc.edu/depts/human-resources/total-compensation/index.html. (more…)
Feb 20, 2015 | Student News
Student jobs can be found on the Student MyNMC page under “Jobs On Campus.”
Resident Assistant
Security (more…)
Feb 20, 2015 | Intercom
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! jobs.nmc.edu. Current openings include:
Nursing Instructor – OB/PEDS
Psychology Instructor
Sociology Instructor
CIT Developer Instructor
CIT Infrastructure Instructor
Counselor (more…)
Feb 20, 2015 | Intercom
Kudos to the following people and departments! (more…)
Feb 20, 2015 | Intercom
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Feb 20, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
Over 30 university representatives will be on NMC’s campus on Wednesday, March 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to talk with students, staff and faculty about their programs and the transfer process. The university representatives will be in two locations:
- Welcome Center in Science/Math Building
- West Hall – Main Level
This is your opportunity to discuss transfer requirements and get information on degrees available at a variety of schools without having to travel to each university. Bring your questions and explore your options! (more…)
Feb 20, 2015 | Intercom
One of our favorite events is on the calendar and will be here soon! Invitations will be sent in a couple weeks, so watch your mailbox for party details. Here is the list of employees who will be receiving a Service Award at this year’s event. Please call Human Resources at 995-2612 by March 4 if you have any additions or corrections to the list. (more…)
Feb 20, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
The Library has purchased 127 new books so far this new year. You can view a handful here or click here to see the full listing. These books are on display in the lobby of the Library’s lobby. (more…)
Feb 19, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
Join fellow writers at NMC’s free weekly writing workshop for folks experienced with housing vulnerability. The public are welcome and you do not need to be a registered NMC student to attend. The workshop take place on Tuesdays from 7 – 9 p.m. in Scholars Hall 209. Writing supplies will be provided.
For more info contact: Susan Odgers at (231) 392-6843, cell/text or sodgers@nmc.edu.
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Feb 19, 2015 | Intercom
The Aero Park Professional Testing Center has added two certification testing partners – Kryterion and Certification Testing Center. (more…)
Feb 19, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
TRAVERSE CITY — A creative writing workshop for veterans will again be offered in spring semester, with regular monthly meetings held from 10 a.m. to noon the third Friday of the month in Scholars Hall room 101. Future meetings will be held March 20 and April 17.
In addition, open office hours will be offered to veterans weekly, from 3 to 4 p.m. every Wednesday in Scholars Hall room 102. Veterans can get writing support for academic writing assignments or other writing projects.
For more information, contact Teresa Scollon (231) 383-2958.
Release date: January 6, 2015
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
Feb 18, 2015 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Christopher Kavran joined NMC as the Lead Accounting Assistant on February 10, 2015. He can be reached at (231) 995-2320 or ckavran@nmc.edu.
Chris was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He met his wife, Jennifer, while they were both finishing their Bachelors’ degrees at Eastern Michigan University (BBA in Accounting for Chris.) They moved to Traverse City in 2005 after Jennifer completed her Veterinary studies at Michigan State University. Chris worked in the accounting departments for health care, automotive, child care, and most recently financial institutions. His position for the last eight and a half years was with 4Front Credit Union (formerly Members Credit Union) before joining the college. Chris enjoy reading, music, and movies in his free time. He stays active by kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing, and practicing Judo here at NMC. In addition, he also volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan. Chris and Jennifer also have three cats and three birds. (more…)
Feb 18, 2015 | Student News
NMC Science and Math Faculty are pleased to announce the W.R. Angell Scholarship and Peta Williams Memorial Scholarship. All natural sciences are included-Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology and Physics.
To complete an application and review the selection criteria go to:
https://www.nmc.edu/programs/academic-offices/science-math/scholarships.html
Note that the application, recommendations, and all supporting information must be postmarked or received in the Science and Math Office (located on the 2nd floor of the Les Biederman Building, LB 203G) no later than Friday, April 10. (more…)
Feb 18, 2015 | Intercom, Welcome to NMC
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! (more…)
Feb 17, 2015 | Intercom, Student News, Tech Tips
Technology grows and adapts at a staggering rate, and as such so does the interaction between office programs. For years Microsoft office was the automatic choice for word processing, image displays, presentations and spreadsheets for the vast majority of users, and while it is still important, there are unique and widely used advantages in using the Google Office equivalent as well. The interaction between the two is very different and as such it is beneficial to know how to go back and forth between the two. (more…)
Feb 17, 2015 | Student News
The following NMC students have been selected to be US Brazil Connect fellows for 2015: (from left to right in picture)
- Amanda Ufer
- Madelaine White
- Megan Perry
- Alyssa Ruggles
- Kendyl Weekley
- Emma Jabour
- Jake Duell
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Feb 17, 2015 | Student News
Order your cap/gown/tassel package now at the NMC Bookstore. Price for the graduation package is $34.98, tax included.
If you pre-order your package you will receive a coupon good for 20% off the purchase of one logo item! (more…)
Feb 17, 2015 | Intercom, Student News
Honor hardworking instructors or colleagues by nominating them for a Foundation Excellence Award.
The NMC Foundation Excellence Awards promote exemplary service to students and clients and recognize the outstanding demonstration of NMC’s values. Multiple awards are granted annually and the recipients are announced at the annual service awards reception in April. All college employees are eligible for this award — regular and adjunct faculty, and staff. (more…)
Feb 17, 2015 | Student News
A select group of Students involved in the NMC Global Endorsement got a chance to travel to Grand Rapids on Sunday to view Shen Yun – 5000 years of Chinese culture through music and dance. A unique insight into Chinese history, this traveling production is actually forbidden in China! To learn more about Shen Yun click here! (more…)
Feb 16, 2015 | President Updates
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.”
Activities of Note: Faculty and Staff
This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Agenda, Strategic Directions and Goals are provided where possible. (more…)
Feb 13, 2015 | Intercom
Ten NMC faculty will be pioneers in a new effort to bring down the cost of college by using freely available online educational resources instead of traditional textbooks for their classes in the fall. The NMC Foundation’s Innovation Grant will fund stipends in the form of a new iPad or $500. (more…)
Feb 13, 2015 | Intercom
Meritain Health has provided the following instructions to set up access to your on line Flexible Spending Account through their system. (more…)