Possible NMC partnership with The Greenspire School
Good afternoon NMC community, Northwestern Michigan College is working on a lease agreement with The Greenspire School to host its new high school in seven classrooms at NMC’s University Center for the 2021-22 academic year. NMC is also working on an agreement to...
Yen Yoga and Fitness Classes for NMC Employees
Check out this exclusive deal from Yen Yoga for NMC employees and those authorized for employee tuition waivers. Purchase a 30-class package for $40 with a 100% tuition waiver (a $360 value). All classes are virtual. Easy 2-step sign-up: Call NMC Extended Educational...
Success Story: New first lady Jill Biden will raise community colleges’ profile
January 20, 2021 Comprehensive student support and the value of community colleges within higher education overall are topics NMC faculty and staff believe might come up during dinner conversation in the White House starting today. Photo courtesy NOVA Community...
NMC Magazine: Call For Submissions
Deadline: Sunday, Feb. 28 Pandemic got you creating? Share visual and written art from the era of COVID-19, isolation, and resistance with the NMC Magazine! 1000 word limit for fiction/nonfiction, 30 line limit for poetry. Visit nmc.edu/nmcmagazine for more info and...
Volunteers sought for Hagerty Center vaccination clinic
The Grand Traverse County Health Department and United Way of Northwest Michigan are partnering to provide volunteers for the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at NMC's Hagerty Center. The health department is looking for general volunteers to help with non-healthcare...
Message from the President: Thank You to Vicki Cook
Dear NMC community, During the last year our society and our college have undergone significant changes due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. I have been so proud of NMC’s ability to adapt while remaining true to our mission. Vicki Cook, Vice-President of...
Wellness Tip- Receiving Without Obligation
“Until we can receive with an open heart, we can never really give with an open heart.” – Brene Brown Isn’t it interesting that when we receive a gift, sometimes we react by feeling like we have to pay the giver back rather than to simply say ‘thank you’? For example,...
Results for Hold It for the Holidays Challenge
Challenge Complete! Congratulations to all who completed the Hold It for the Holidays challenge through the NMC wellness program. We had 33 people join and 32 complete the challenge by holding their weight within 3 lbs over the holidays. We hope you enjoyed the...
COVID-19 vaccine scheduling update from Grand Traverse County
The Grand Traverse County Health Department asks community members to visit gtcountycovid19.com/vaccine/ to learn more about the current status of COVID-19 vaccinations, including eligible groups, scheduling, and the proposed timeline for vaccinations. The available...
Message from the President: MLK Day Message
Dear NMC community, Today, as we recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I encourage us all to take time to reflect on his impact. Lately for me, one of the most meaningful passages is from Dr. King’s 1968 speech at the National Cathedral, just weeks before his...
Instructor wins grant to revise “Comparative Religion” course
Congratulations to social sciences instructor Sarah Montgomery-Richards, who was awarded a $2,000 grant from Boston University’s African Studies Center, Pardee School of Global Studies. The grant supports her work to revise “Comparative Religion” at Northwestern...
Media Mentions for January 18, 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...
Grand Traverse County expanding COVID-19 vaccination effort to NMC’s Hagerty Center
TRAVERSE CITY — Grand Traverse County is partnering with Northwestern Michigan College to launch a vaccination clinic for COVID-19 beginning Monday, January 18 at NMC’s Hagerty Center through at least April. Vaccines will be given by appointment only and...
COVID-19 vaccine update
Good afternoon NMC community, The COVID-19 vaccine is now being distributed throughout our region. Reaching a 70% vaccination rate of our population is the fastest way for our society to return to normal, but this vaccination process is a highly complex and rapidly...
Grand Traverse County expanding COVID-19 vaccination effort to NMC’s Hagerty Center
TRAVERSE CITY — Grand Traverse County is partnering with Northwestern Michigan College to launch a vaccination clinic for COVID-19 beginning Monday, January 18 at NMC’s Hagerty Center through at least April. Vaccines will be given by appointment only and...