New Books at the Library – October 2019
The library has purchased many new books so far this year. You can view a handful here along with descriptions or go here to see the full listing. These books are on display in the library's lobby. Title: The Cost of Being a Girl Author: Yasemin Besen-Cassino...
Tentative agreement reached in NMC faculty contract negotiations
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) and the Faculty Association affiliates of the Michigan Education Association are pleased to announce they have reached a tentative agreement on all contract issues. The faculty association members will be...
Osterlin Library and the Writing & Reading Center will be open Oct. 8
Please inform students working on and seeking help on their research and writing assignments that Osterlin Library will be open Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (its regular Tuesday business hours), despite the college being closed for the NMC October...
Student Health Services Walk-in Flu Clinics
No Appointment Necessary Tuesday, Oct. 8: 1:30–3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14: 10 a.m.–Noon Wednesday, Oct. 23: 1–3 p.m. Clinics held in Student Health Services, LB106 in the Biederman Building (#6 on the Main Campus Map). Call 995-1255 with questions. Cost: Students: $15...
Media Mentions for September 30, 2019
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media in the past 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 link to...
International Affairs Forum Presentation
October 17, 2019 marks the second IAF season event with speaker Ambassador James Zumwalt presenting "Asia Rising: Will Japan remain America's "unsinkable aircraft carrier"? The event is at NMC's Milliken Auditorium at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the door: $15.00;...
Opioid Epidemic Update: Health Forum of Northern Michigan
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7:30–9:30 a.m. at the Hagerty Center Join us as we discuss the national crisis that is impacting our communities in Northern Michigan. Speakers will bring varying perspectives from their fields of expertise regarding the current challenges and...
Kudos!
KUDOS- (praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved) defined by Merriam-Webster.com Submit a Kudos here. Kudos to Mike MacIntosh and the Automotive Tech Division: Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved in putting together...
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! NAME JOB YEARS Stephen Siciliano Vice President for Educational Services 34 Laura Carmickle Senior Programmer/Analyst and Solution Architect 31 Gary Klotzbach...
World Music Mini Concert
Louise Bichan and Ethan Setiawan Monday, Oct. 7, Noon-1 p.m. Health & Science Building Atrium Currently touring in support of their recent recording, Louise Bichan, Orkney (Scotland) fiddler with appearances on the BBC and at Edinburgh Castle, and Ethan Setiawan...
Announcing the fall Global Lit selection!
The NMC Global Literature Reading Group meets twice a year to discuss a book about life in another culture. The group aims to bring together NMC faculty and staff from all departments and disciplines to stimulate critical thinking, literary pleasure, awareness of...
Scholarship Success Workshop
GVSU Traverse City has partnered with the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation to host a Scholarship Success Workshop at the NMC University Center (2200 Dendrinos Drive) in Room 204 on November 6, 2019 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. Participants will learn "Tips and...
Open Mic hosted by NMC Magazine
Wednesday, October 2 from 8-10 p.m. Dennos Museum Center's Milliken Auditorium Open to students & community members, all mediums welcome. Sign up @ 7:30. Limit: 5 minutes Questions? Contact nmcmag@mail.nmc.edu
Great Lakes TechSurge convenes at NMC
TRAVERSE CITY — A first-of-its kind conference at NMC next week will offer an opportunity for Great Lakes researchers and advocates to better predict, plan for and manage challenges like the high lake levels that swallowed beaches this summer. Great Lakes...
NMC Jazz Bands performing at West Bay Beach
The NMC Jazz Bands will be presenting FREE concerts at the West Bay Beach resort in Traverse City on two Thursdays: October 17, Jazz Big Band, and October 24, Jazz Lab Band, both nights at 7 p.m. Open to all ages and with a full menu offered, these will be fun,...