Success story: Traditional and returning students find opportunity at NMC
February 22, 2023 Students Gabe Parrish and Jim Schiffer are both growing their careers in NMC’s Surveying Technology program, even with four decades in between them. Gabe ParrishParrish, 19, will graduate with his associate degree next year. Schiffer, 59, a...
Holi celebration
On Wednesday, March 8, International Services and Student Success will host a Holi celebration. Holi is a Hindu festival that originated in India but is now celebrated in different communities all over the world. Holi is a time for people of all backgrounds to come...
LinkedIn workshops with Chaim Shapiro
Chaim Shapiro will host two workshops on Thursday, March 16* that will cover how to use LinkedIn to enhance your job search. Shapiro is the director of the Office for Student Success at Touro College in New York, a freelance writer, public speaker, LinkedIn consultant...
Media mentions for February 20, 2023
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...
Board of Trustees retreat
The Board of Trustees of Northwestern Michigan College will hold a retreat from 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 to 12 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at Lakemore Retreat & Resort—Brown Cottage, 1763 Memory Lane Traverse City, MI. The official meeting...
Welcome our newest hires
These employees recently started working at the college. Let's welcome them to the NMC community! Jason Manley – Adjunct Certified Flight Instructor Geoff Norman-Anderson, Student Employee – Milliken Auditorium Tech Assistant Jacob Benker, Student Employee – Milliken...
Kudos!
Kudos to Ali Thornton! Congratulations to Ali Thornton and supporting staff for an informative and creative way to share cyber security issues in their SCARy event. Staff and students were interactive when learning about cyber security and how to protect themselves in...
Need help completing your compliance training?
Here are some troubleshooting tips and an FAQ to help you complete your compliance training the first time. Question: I can't return to my training after opening the Michigan or Federal laws and have to start over. How do I get through the Title IX training? Answer:...
Curiosities: Touring the Senses
March 2–March 23, Thursdays, 4–5 p.m. @ Various NMC locations Curiosities, the library's ongoing "un-book club" takes on the wondrous world of the senses! Special guest hosts will help us explore our tools of perception through the lenses of visual arts,...
“Library of Things” collection will launch with Game Night March 2
Come play games to celebrate the library's brand new "Library of Things" collection! Join us in the library on Thursday, March 2 from 6-9 p.m. to try out a new board game or play a familiar favorite. Pizza and drinks will be provided, and all games and other items in...
Tech Bytes: Smart Canvas and Smart Chips in Google Docs
Smart Canvas and Smart Chips make working in Google Docs easier than ever! Check out this tipsheet for how to use Smart Canvas and how to add Smart Chips.
Emergency Management: Lockdown Alert
Purpose A Lockdown Alert is issued to temporarily restrict movement on campus during a situation that could potentially endanger the welfare of the college community. Situations may include an: Intruder Incident involving a violent or criminal act Active shooter or...
Alvin Hall: A road trip through America’s haunted racial past
Join the National Writers Series for an evening with Alvin Hall, author of Driving the Green Book. Alvin Hall wrote Driving the Green Book, an account of a 2000-mile journey across the country, using the Green Book as his guide to help him understand the experience of...
Code Red text alert system: verify your information
If there were ever an emergency on our campus related to safety, everyone who signed up for Code Red would be sent an immediate text to the phone number we have on file (i.e. shelter in place instructions). While the alert would also be sent to your email address, a...
Surveying industry invests in NMC to meet workforce needs
TRAVERSE CITY — As the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors convenes for its annual conference at the Grand Traverse Resort next week, industry investment in NMC has led to a dedicated surveying technology program recruiter joining the college’s...