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News and information for employees of Northwestern Michigan CollegeAnnouncing the Fall 2020 Global Literature Reading Group selection!
Snow by Orhan Pamuk (Turkish author; fiction) is our fall read, to be discussed over Zoom, Noon–1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19. The first batch of copies has arrived at the library and is available at the subsidized price of $5/book. Please contact Nicco Pandolfi at...
College leads region into drone industry
TRAVERSE CITY — This fall NMC celebrates the ten-year anniversary of its Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program, a foresighted curricular addition that has helped diversify northern Michigan’s economy. In 2010, UAS, also known as drones, were chiefly...
Success Story: Early adopters of UAS celebrate first decade
September 16, 2020 This fall NMC celebrates the ten-year anniversary of its Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program, a foresighted curricular addition that has helped diversify northern Michigan’s economy. In 2010, UAS, also known as drones, were chiefly a...
Virtual Opening Celebration for the West Hall Innovation Center
We can't wait for everyone to see it in person, but until then, join us virtually at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18 as we celebrate the opening of NMC's new West Hall Innovation Center. Highlights include a ribbon cutting ceremony and a video tour of the new...
Parking enforcement starts Sept. 21
The Traverse City Parking Patrol will begin issuing citations for parking violations at NMC on Monday, September 21. All NMC students and employees must have their 2020-2021 permits displayed by that date. If you haven't received your permit, they're available at the...
NMC awards more than $1 million in federal emergency funding to students
TRAVERSE CITY — In less than six months, Northwestern Michigan College has awarded more than $1 million in CARES Act emergency funding to students facing economic challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic. 705 students had received awards as of September 8, for...
Media Mentions for September 14, 2020
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past two weeks. 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...
Thank you to the IAF at the start of its 27th season!
Thank you to the International Affairs Forum for reengaging with its audiences for a new season dedicated to Finding Solutions to Global Crises, and for reimagining how that engagement happens in the midst of a pandemic. The IAF kicks off its 27th season this...
Futures for Frontliners – Open Q&A Sessions via Zoom
NMC Admissions is holding open Zoom sessions for people to get their questions answered regarding the Futures for Frontliners program. People can register for the sessions online and will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link after registering. Here is the...
Back To School Sale at the Dennos Museum Store
Welcome back to school from the Dennos Museum Store! All NMC students and employees receive 20% OFF in-store and online during the month of September. Shop our new website with both curbside pickup and shipping options. Enter NMC20 at checkout. Shop in-store and show...
September Step Challenge Begins Sept. 14
Step Challenge (access the flyer here) Warm up and Sign up Week- 9/14/2020 Priority Health members instructions HERE All others email Hollie DeWalt for access to the Google Sheet Challenge 9/21/2020 - 10/18/2020 Meet the challenge and you will be entered into a prize...
NMC to participate in free tuition program for front-line workers
TRAVERSE CITY — Front-line workers may receive a scholarship to attend NMC free of charge starting in January through the Futures for Frontliners program unveiled today by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Futures for Frontliners offers Michiganders who worked in...
“Presumed positive” COVID-19 case at the University Center
TRAVERSE CITY — Late yesterday we learned an employee is a “presumed positive” case of COVID-19, according to the Grand Traverse County Health Department. The employee was at the University Center campus on 8-24-20. The GTCHD believes the risk of...
Thank you to the Dennos for The Art Of:_ Series!
Thank you to the Dennos Museum Center for launching a virtual, pay-what-you-can version of its The Art Of: _ programming. This series of programs helps connect the visual arts to broader topics in our busy lives. The next installment, scheduled for 10:30 a.m....
Last Call for Submissions to Patch✹Work!
To mark Constitution Day (September 17, 2020), NMC Library is collecting submissions of brief video "appreciations" of the Constitutional amendments, or patches, that have been stitched over the years to span holes in the founding document of our national government....