Maritime instructor wins MARAD Outstanding Service medal
TRAVERSE CITY — Great Lakes Maritime Academy instructor Capt. Michael Horn received the Merchant Marine Medal for Outstanding Service from the U.S. Maritime Administration on May 6. Horn, of Rogers City, is a 1976 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in...
NMC Phi Theta Kappa honor society top chapter in Michigan
TRAVERSE CITY — Alpha Rho Pi, Northwestern Michigan College's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international community college honor society, has been named the top chapter in the state of Michigan for the second time since 2012. The group received the top honor...
Important Reminder for NMC Employees with Milestone Anniversaries
If you were recognized for a milestone anniversary as an NMC employee at the recent Retirement & Recognition Reception, please remember to order your gift by the May 25, 2017 deadline. Thank you!
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 the Facilities Department: They changed the air vents in PS 101/103 back to the diffusing style which has made a huge...
Wellness Update
Take a minute to check out the Wellness information on the employee site. Wellness Presentation for May 22, Noon–1 p.m. in University Center 214 Chris Barr, BCBSM Wellness Coordinator, will review all the information you need to know to participate in the exciting...
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! Name Title Stephen Sedlacek Assistant Engineer GLMA State of Michigan 7 years Will Pearce Talent Acquisition Support 1...
Ross and Brenda Biederman named NMC Fellows
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC alumnus Ross and Brenda Biederman have been named the 2017 recipients of the NMC Fellow award, the highest honor bestowed by Northwestern Michigan College. The couple has been a philanthropic and business force in northern Michigan for...
President’s Update for May 12, 2017
Thank you all for everything you do in pursuit of “Keeping Learning at the Center.” Notable Accomplishments provided by Faculty and Staff This section recognizes the good work being done and linkages to the Strategic Directions (SD) and Institutional Effectiveness...
Nursing, culinary instructors win Faculty Excellence awards
TRAVERSE CITY — A nursing and a culinary instructor were named the 2017 winners of NMC's annual Faculty Excellence awards at commencement ceremonies May 6. Nursing instructor Mac Beeker is the Imogene Wise Faculty Excellence Award winner. Culinary instructor...
2017 Outstanding Alumni named
2017 Outstanding Alumni namedTRAVERSE CITY — Two Northwestern Michigan College alumni were named winners of the annual Outstanding Alumni award at the 2017 commencement ceremonies held May 6. Judge Kevin Elsenheimer, class of 1987, and Wei Cao, class of 2009,...
Success Story: Fourth generation of Oleson family steps up to the plate
May 10, 2017 Samantha Oleson at the NMC Barbecue in 2007For many northern Michigan residents, the annual NMC Barbecue is a spring tradition. For Samantha Oleson, it goes back a lifetime. The 22-year-old is part of the fourth generation of the Oleson family to carry on...
Success Story: Fourth generation of Oleson family steps up to the plate
May 10, 2017 Samantha Oleson at the NMC Barbecue in 2007For many northern Michigan residents, the annual NMC Barbecue is a spring tradition. For Samantha Oleson, it goes back a lifetime. The 22-year-old is part of the fourth generation of the Oleson family to...
Wellness Reward Deadline Approaching!
Those who have selected the Blue Cross medical plan are eligible to receive a $50 gift card for completing the Blue Cross Health & Wellness online Health Assessment and submitting their physician health screening form before Wednesday, May 31, 2017. If you have...
Congratulations Stephanie Prall, 2017 recipient of the Foundation Excellence Award
Stephanie is the International Services and Service Learning Assistant and has been recognized for her exceptional degree of connectivity with students and her dedication to keeping learning at the center. NMC sends more students to study abroad than any other...
Employee Anniversaries
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! Name Title Jerry Dobek Science/Math Instructor 21 years Mark Holley Adjunct Anthropology 10 years Al Laursen Enrollment Specialist Aviation 6 years Mike Horn...