Position vacancies
Looking for career opportunities? Find it here! https://jobs.nmc.edu/ (more…)
Kudos!
Kudos to the following people and departments! (more…)
Every Friday is now officially Hawk Owl Friday at NMC!
Hawk Owl apparel is now available and we want to show our school spirit! We are officially declaring Fridays “Hawk Owl Friday” at NMC! Wear your Hawk Owl gear to work and show your school pride! Get your gear at the bookstore in West Hall. (nmc.edu/bookstore)
And don’t forget that FREE Hawk Owl window clings are available from the Public Relations, Marketing and Communications office. (LB 104 or avarga@nmc.edu/995-1020)
Bonus: Share your school spirit by tagging us on Twitter @NMCdotEDU, on Instagram with @NMCdotEDU or #NMCinPhotos, or sharing on our Facebook page! (more…)
Spring 2015 registration opens Oct. 22
Spring 2015 Registration begins Wednesday, Oct. 22. All students have been assigned a registration start time on Oct. 22, 23 or 24 based on earned credit hours.
For a complete schedule of classes visit: nmc.edu/classes.
To review the registration checklist visit: nmc.edu/spring.
Remember, first-year students must meet with an advisor prior to registration. (more…)
NMC student wins scholarship through Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise program
Congratulations to Susan Roskelley, an NMC student and Phi Theta Kappa member who won one of 200 scholarships awarded in a nationwide contest! Roskelley recently learned that she had won $1,000 to help defray her educational expenses through the Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise scholarship program, which awards scholarships to new Phi Theta Kappa members enrolled in two-year colleges. Applications are reviewed by an independent team of judges, and criteria include grade point average and campus and community involvement. (more…)
Welcome to NMC Diana!
Diana Fairbanks joined NMC on September 24, 2014 as the Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications. She replaces Andy Dolan, who left the position earlier in the year. Diana can be reached at (231) 995-1020 or dfairbanks@nmc.edu. (more…)
Welcome to your new position at NMC Heather!
Heather Hess recently transitioned to the full-time position of Talent Acquisition Specialist in Human Resources on September 8, 2014. This position was previously held by Lori Hodek who has now transitioned into the new Talent Development Coordinator position. Heather can be reached at (231) 995-1148 or hhess@nmc.edu. Lori can now be reached at (231) 994-1143 or lhodek@nmc.edu. (more…)
NMC- iDance group to host Phantom At The Opera masquerade event, Oct. 25
Northwestern Michigan College’s own iDance Group will be hosting a “Phantom At The Opera Masquerade” on Saturday, Oct. 25. Participants can come and lose themselves to the fun of Dance, with hours of partner dancing and an optional waltz workshop beforehand.
The iDance group has been hosting Opera House Dances for at least a decade now, and we hope to continue this tradition for many years to come. All profits received from ticket sales will help fund future and current iDance events such as this one, along with any other events the group hosts.
Hors D’oeuvres will be provided.
CIE’s Friday Forum for October focuses on Significant Learning Outcomes
Friday Forums will occur one Friday each month through April. These forums are brought to you by the Center for Instructional Excellence which supports student learning by encouraging faculty-driven initiatives, promoting development of faculty knowledge, and recognizing the achievement of excellence. October’s Friday Forum will take place on Friday, Oct. 3 from noon-1:30pm in Founders Hall 110 and looks to answer the question: How do you integrate and assess Significant Learning Outcomes? Lunch is provided, good conversation is guaranteed.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, Sept. 30 to Sara Budzik at sbudzik@nmc.edu. (more…)
Welcome to NMC!
Please join us in welcoming these new additions to our NMC staff! 
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Pre-Physician Assistant Club meetings begin Sept. 29
The Pre-Physician Assistant Club will begin meeting bi-weekly on Mondays and Thursdays starting September 29. Meetings will be held at 7 p.m. on Mondays and 8 a.m. Thursdays at the NMC main campus, Osterlin Library, room 201. (more…)
Position vacancies
Are you looking for career opportunities? Find it here! https://jobs.nmc.edu/ (more…)
Employee anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! (more…)
Hawk Owl window clings show your NMC pride! Get yours today!
We’re handing out these fantastic Hawk Owl window clings to faculty and staff! If you would like your very own window cling for your vehicle or other glass surface, please stop by Biederman 104 or contact Anne Varga in Public Relations and Marketing at (231) 995-1020 or avarga@nmc.edu.
Guest presenter to speak about education opportunities at the Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa
Ever thought about the opportunity of traveling to South Africa with NMC? Quinton Gillson, Marketing and Development Manager at Shamwari Conservation Experience, will be providing a fascinating presentation on life and education opportunities for all at Shamwari Game Reserve and Conservation Experience in South Africa on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 12:15 p.m. in Founders Hall.
Come and join us to find out more about the special tailor-made education opportunities they provide to any interested students or staff at NMC. (more…)
NMC Rowing Club formation – looking for student rowers!
An NMC student group is forming for a Rowing Club. You need no experience, just a thirst for adventure and the thought to try something different. Plus, rowing is a great exercise! The plan is to get enough students to row in an event at the end of October, train more indoors in winter, and row again in spring events against other teams.
Mark your calendars for the start of NMC Rowing with a intro to rowing practice on Saturday, 10/4 @ 9am. Note that all rowing takes place at Fountain Point (FP) Resort, which is the location for the Lake Leelanau Rowing Club. Address info: 990 S Lake Leelanau Dr, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653.
More on the resort and LLRC can be found at http://www.fountainpointresort.com/llrc/
Interested? Contact Mike Stemo, stemorows@gmail.com (more…)
Shipping and Receiving has moved!
Shipping/Receiving has moved! Their new location is at the Facilities Building on Main Campus. Contact information will remain the same for their office, however please update their shipping address to 1861 College Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686. (more…)
Vote in the 2014-15 Student Government Association Elections!
NMC students are encouraged to participate in the NMC Student Government Association (SGA) officer elections for the 2014-2015 academic year. For the first time ever, officer elections will be handled through an online voting process!
Voting will open at noon on Thursday, Sept. 25 and will close at noon on Friday, Sept. 26.
In order to vote, go to the student intranet login (home) page. On the left hand column, under Announcements, you will see a link “SGA Officer Elections”. Once you click on this link, you will see a list of officer candidates and then will be directed to the voting ballot.
And don’t forget – voting is open for only 24 hours beginning on Thursday at noon!
Please cast your vote, and exercise your student voice as a part of the NMC campus community! (more…)
Manufacturing Day offers career exploration opportunity
TRAVERSE CITY — Eight local manufacturers will open their doors to 250 area high school students Oct. 3, as Traverse City marks Manufacturing Day for the first time.
Manufacturing Day is an annual national event designed to showcase the career opportunities modern manufacturing technology offers. Northwestern Michigan College is coordinating the local event in and around its Aero Park campus.
Students from Traverse City West, Traverse City Central, Traverse City High, the Manufacturing Technology Academy and TBAISD Career Tech Center will begin the day at NMC’s Parsons-Stulen Building. After brief opening remarks they will depart in groups to tour the participating site manufacturers, all neighbors to the Aero Park campus: Boride Engineered Abrasives, Clark Manufacturing, Kennametal, National Vacuum Equipment, R.M. Young Company, SMI Auto, Tool North and TranTek.
“There’s a wide variety of manufacturing across that gambit. I’m happy to see so many open up their doors on that day for students to take a look and see what’s done in northern Michigan,” said Cameron Fuller, vice president of Clark Manufacturing.
Clark hired 12 new machinists just this year. They joined a staff of more than 100. The company is a “job shop” that machines parts, primarily for energy sector customers. Fuller hopes the event retools the image of manufacturing in the minds of students and their parents.
“These are good-paying careers, right here locally,” he said.
Besides a less than ideal image, the manufacturing industry is also confronting an aging workforce and a skills gap in those who might seek to fill positions.
NMC is working to help fill this skills gap with events like Manufacturing Day as well as programs like Century University, a collaborative, on-the-job training program designed by NMC’s Training Services and Century Inc. for Century employees.
Established in 2012, Manufacturing Day seeks to expand knowledge about and improve the general public’s perception of manufacturing careers and the industry’s value to the U.S. economy. The Traverse City event is one of more than 1,100 planned around the nation.
Other sponsors are the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, Newton’s Road, an initiative of the regional Council of Governments that promotes STEM education, BATA, TCAPS, TBAISD and MTA.
Release date: september 25, 2014
For more information:
Kennith Scott
NMC Training Specialist
kscott@nmc.edu
(231) 995-2212
Third annual anti-bullying conference
TRAVERSE CITY — Registration is now open for the third annual Anti-Bullying Conference on Friday, Oct. 17, set to focus on student engagement and empowering students to create safe, inclusive school environments.
Offering sessions for both youth and adults, the one-day conference is appropriate for parents, helping professionals, high school student leaders and community members. The conference is presented by the northwest Michigan regional Anti-Bullying Task Force, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and NMC.
The focus of this year’s event is student engagement, including tracks on being an upstander and starting a Not In Our School (NIOS) campaign. An upstander is a person who speaks up or stands up to bullying and intolerance, either to prevent or intervene when someone is being harmed. A NIOS campaign is an ongoing commitment to empower students to create safe and inclusive environments that are free of bullying, harassment and all forms of intolerance
“We are thrilled to bring Not In Our School to Michigan. Their focus is on tolerance, acceptance and inclusion – which is part of our mission at the Michigan Department of Civil Rights,” said department Director Matt Wesaw. “This conference will bring together students, educators and experts to share best practices and respond with models to best serve our Michigan communities.”
Conference facilitators are from the national “Not In Our Town” organization, the parent of Not In Our Schools. Not In Our Town films, new media, and organizing tools help local leaders build vibrant, diverse cities and towns, where everyone can participate.
The conference will be held from 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Hagerty Center on NMC’s Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front Street, Traverse City. Admission is free and lunch will be provided. To register for the conference, go to nmc.edu/antibullying.
The Anti-Bullying Task Force was formed in 2012 and has focused its efforts in the five-county northwest Michigan region, with an emphasis on improving school climate and helping vulnerable populations of all ages. Members are NMC, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, TBAISD, Michigan State Police, Child & Family Services/Third Level Crisis Center, Disability Network, Women’s Resource Center, Conflict Resolution Services, MSU Extension Office, Blackbird Arts, and TCAPS.
To learn more about MDCR, please visit www.michigan.gov/mdcr. NIOS materials can be viewed at http://www.niot.org/nios/.
Release date: September 24, 2014
For more information:
Lisa Thomas
Associate Dean of Student Life
lthomas@nmc.edu
(231) 995-1043
Laptops now available for check out at Osterlin Library
NMC students, faculty, and staff can now check out laptops for home use from the Mark & Helen Osterlin Library.
Bring an NMC ID or driver’s license for check out. Laptop check outs last for three weeks, with up to one possible renewal.
Passport Student Lecture Series continues Oct. 16 with focus on Zambia
NMC International Services and Service Learning presents their Passport Student Lecture Series for October with international students Chito Sumbwe (on left side of photo) and Kalizya Nseluka (on right) who will speak to attendees about Zambia.
The lecture will take place on Thursday, Oct. 16 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…)
New interim Executive Director of Public Relations will begin on Sept. 24
NMC is pleased to welcome Diana Fairbanks to her new position as interim Executive Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Communications. She will begin a one-year appointment Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014.
Previously, Diana worked on-air as an anchor at WPBN/WTOM (TV 7 and 4) for 12 years. She moved to WIBV in Buffalo, N.Y., in 2012. She and her family recently relocated back to northern Michigan.
Diana succeeds Andy Dolan, who resigned July 7, 2014. By filling the position on an interim basis, NMC sought to efficiently meet the needs of the department. Planning & Budget Council approved the interim appointment, with support from President’s Council.
Diana can be reached at (231) 995-1019. (more…)
My Academic Plan (MAP) released to NMC students
My Academic Plan, or MAP, is a degree audit and tracking tool that NMC students can use to check on their progress and determine the remaining requirements in their program. Students and advisors can also perform ‘what if’ analysis to see how existing coursework would apply to another program. Just a few clicks are needed to research prerequisite courses.
All NMC students and advisors are encouraged to use MAP when planning schedules for the spring semester. Get started with MAP at http://nmc.edu/mymap (more…)
Adapted in TC: How it feels to be the victim of multiple prayer slams
Here’s the latest Adapted in TC column from NMC’s Susan Odgers: (more…)