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News and information for employees of Northwestern Michigan CollegeWest Hall renamed the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center
Innovation Center entrance (download a high-resolution version here)TRAVERSE CITY — The West Hall Innovation Center on Northwestern Michigan College’s main campus has been renamed the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center to honor President Nelson's decades...
Student Success Center Shines
NMC's Student Success Center has been scheduling a series of Welcome Wednesday events to help students returning to campus by fostering student engagement. Upcoming events include Wednesday night open houses to connect students with campus services, NMC Insider Tours...
Recognizing Disability Independence Day
July 26 is National Disability Independence Day, a federally recognized day to celebrate the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). View a sample of books in the library, films on Kanopy and podcasts that recognize Disability Independence Day...
Media Mentions for July 26, 2021
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...
Congrats to Maureen Carlson!
Congratulations to NMC Extended Education's Publication and Promotion Specialist, Maureen Carlson, who just completed putting together her 116th and final EES catalog for Fall 2021, which will be hitting the EES website and people's mailboxes by mid-August. EES...
Media Mentions for July 20, 2021
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...
Strategic Planning Update for July
Dear NMC community — Thank you for continuing to be such active and engaged participants in our ongoing strategic planning process. Since our last update, we held our signature Future Summit event on June 23, where more than 120 NMC employees, students and...
Since When Have Trees Existed Only for Rich Americans?
A New York Times Article on environment and discriminatory practices Since When Have Trees Existed Only for Rich Americans highlights the extreme variation in tree coverage in large cities where the rich have 50% more greenery in their environment than the...
Wellness- Gardening and Building a Fence
“A garden is a friend you can visit anytime.” – Anonymous Security, privacy, and protection are reasons why we build fences. In a garden, a fence keeps critters and clumsy feet from damaging the plants. A fence can also add a beautiful boundary around the space. Yet,...
Library Book Recommendations – July, 2021
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. Non-Fiction The Third Pillar: How Markets and the State Leave the Community Behind by Raghuram Rajan Raghuram Rajan, University of Chicago professor, former IMF chief economist, head of...
COVID-19: NMC moves to Stage 4 of reopening plan July 19
TRAVERSE CITY — As our region continues to see an increase in COVID-19 vaccination rates, and updates to state and federal health guidelines, starting Monday, July 19, NMC is moving to Stage 4 of its 4-Stage Reopening Plan. More activity is allowed on campus...
Emergency Management: Behavioral Intervention Report Team (BIRT)
What is the purpose of the Team? The Behavioral Intervention Report Team is a group of college officials, including mental health staff, that meets on a regular basis to consult and intervene early and provide support and behavioral response to students displaying...
Café Lobdell’s open for its fourth summer
Congrats to the students and staff of NMC's Great Lakes Culinary Institute for their fourth consecutive summer of serving tasty treats at Café Lobdell’s. The café opened June 29 and will be open 7-11 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through August 5. Stop by for...
Media Mentions for July 12, 2021
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...
I Don’t See Color
When considering racism, a common response is often “I don’t see color.” While the intent isn’t generally harmful, and some may argue it as a positive response, the impact can be quite negative and includes denying someone of their racial identity. Read the article(s)...