IAF hosts talk with Vanessa Acker, US State Dept. Office of Russian Affairs
On Thursday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. EDT the International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College will connect remotely with Vanessa Acker, political unit chief of the U.S. State Department Office of Russian Affairs to discuss the current state of US-Russian...
Mid-semester check-in from President Nissley
NMC President Nick Nissley, Ed.D. updates students on the Fall 2021 semester and ongoing campus initiatives including new student resources and the strategic planning process. Learn more at nmc.edu/student-services and nmc.edu/strategic-planning. Watch the video here....
Curiosities: Food & Gratitude
Registration is open for the next session of the library’s new discussion series, Curiosities: Voyages Beyond the Stacks! Curiosities is a ‘book club’ for those of us who are wary of a cover-to-cover commitment but still want to meet up and talk about interesting...
Trunk or Treat
Decorate your car, get in costume, and hand out candy! Prizes for best decorations! Want to Trick or Treat with the kids? Bring the family Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. for this outdoor Trunk or Treat fun! Located in the Cherry Parking Lot across from the West...
Indigenous People’s Day
Come watch a Native American Drum and Dance Performance with special guests the Nishinabe Singers, Monday, Oct. 11, 2–4 p.m. under the pines in front of the Osterlin Building. Public welcome. Bring a lawn chair. Sponsored by NMC's Native American Student Organization
NMC Magazine Fall 2021 Call for Submissions
Calling all fans! Dissect, dedicate, and escape into your favorite media with the NMC Magazine this fall. We want all your obsessive creations—from visual art to cosplay to non/fiction. Whether it's in admiration of shows, films, books, games, bands, content creators,...
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Candidate Forum video links
Here are links to recordings of the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Candidate Forums: Monday, October 4, 2021 - Candidate Jason Slade Tuesday, October 5, 2021 - Candidate Tymon Graham Forums included a presentation by the candidate and time for Q&A for...
DEI Committee issues Benchmarking Report
Thank you to NMC’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee, which presented its State of DEI Benchmarking Report to the college last month following more than a year of work. The committee prioritized three areas of focus going forward, and will work within the...
Media Mentions for October 4, 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...
Free vaccine clinic 1-4 p.m. Oct. 11 at the West Hall Innovation Center
TRAVERSE CITY — A free COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held from 1-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11 in the West Hall Innovation Center on NMC’s main campus. It is open to the general public as well as NMC students, faculty and staff. Vaccinations will be...
NMC Jazz Band Concerts at the GT Circuit
The NMC Jazz Big Band will be performing at the Grand Traverse Circuit on Thursday, Oct. 14, and the NMC Jazz Lab Band will perform there on Thursday, Oct. 28. The programs, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. each night, will also feature the Jeff Haas Trio plus Laurie Sears....
Professional Development
Learn about the NMC October Conference and other upcoming professional development opportunities for you! Sign up now for these high-quality learning opportunities that won't impact your budget. Read more in the PDI September Newsletter!
DEI and hiring
What is NMC doing to hire with diversity front of mind for staff and faculty? Check out this article from NMC Human Resources to learn more. Please fill out this DEI Intercom Post Feedback Form to be part of our conversation and offer feedback or suggestions on what...
Wellness
Suicide Prevention and Awareness- Check out this newsletter from Ulliance.
Kudos!
Kudos to Julie Hansen and Deb Maison: Julie and Deb worked together to assist a student to register for two late-start classes. This prevented the student from losing her Frontliners Scholarship. Our student has been through several difficult situations in the past...