Position vacancies
For information on positions currently open at NMC, please visit NMC’s web page at https://jobs.nmc.edu/ Information on internal postings has been emailed.
Employee anniversary
Congratulations to Lisa Boike on her eight years at NMC.
Many honored at annual retirement and recognition program
Recent retirees, employees celebrating milestone service anniversaries and a newly joined department were honored, Wednesday, April 17 at Northwestern Michigan College’s annual retirement and recognition event.
NMC Student Veterans Organization logo design contest runs through April 26
Submit entries to NMC Outreach Services Office by April 26th 2013; the winning logo design will be chosen by NMC’s Student Veterans Organization.
World Book Night on April 23 offers free books for students!
The Writing and Reading Center and the Osterlin Library will be participating in World Book Night (http://www.us.worldbooknight.org/) on April 23rd. World Book Night is a multi-national initiative to share engaging, readable books with a wide audience. We have some great books that we’re looking forward to giving away for free to students!
Recently crowned Miss Kalkaska, Lindsay Boger is an NMC student
Miss Kalkaska for 2013-14, Lindsay Boger of Kalkaska plans to spend her year promoting a healthy lifestyle in the Kalkaska community. Lindsay is completing her basic courses at NMC, while also looking into degree programs at universities to pursue a career in physical therapy with a specialization in athletics.
Writing and Reading Center seeks student employees to fill open positions, applications deadline is May 10
Several student employee positions are open in the Writing and Reading Center for the 2013-2014 school year. Students typically work 8-12 hours per week and the pay starts at $7.75 per hour. Training includes two days before the semester, online modules, and one-to-one observation and mentoring. Candidates must complete ENG 112 by the end of the summer semester. Applications are due by May 10th.
Cuban music group Tiempo Libre to perform at the Dennos Museum Center
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present the Cuban music group Tiempo Libre on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 8:00 PM in the Milliken Auditorium. Tickets are $25 in advance, $28 at the door, $22 for Museum Members, plus fees. NMC Student can attend for free with their student I.D. Tickets for NMC students are available at Student Life or the box office.
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Dirt Fest, April 20
Dirt Fest is an all inclusive Earth Day celebration. This free festival begins Saturday, April 20 at 2 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. for our dynamic Northern Michigan community. It is a means of communicating how to get involved with a multitude of environmental issues, both locally and globally, through a dialogue with music, art and small interactive workshops. Dirt Fest is a celebration filled with creative expression that plants the seed of environmental consciousness and provides the resources to help it grow.
David Milarch to speak on Archangel Tree Project
A big man with a big vision! Come listen to David Milarch discuss the Archangel Tree Project: The Ancient Tree Archive on April 22 at 7 p.m. in Scholars Hall 109.
Hiring Our Heroes veterans job fair takes place April 23
A job fair for veterans will take place on April 23 from 10am to 1pm at the Hagerty Center.
The Office of Research, Planning & Effectiveness thanks everyone for their participation in the Employee Engagement Survey
The Employee Engagement Survey closed on Sunday evening, April 7 with 405 total completes. This is up slightly from last year (399).
Benefits corner
Cigna Voluntary Critical Illness and Accidental Injury Insurances information is the highlight of this week’s Benefits Corner.
Employee anniversaries
Congratulate this employee celebrating their anniversary at NMC.