Save the Date- Retirement & Recognition Reception- April 17, 2013
Invitations for this great event will be sent in March, so please watch your mailbox for party details. Provided is a full list of employees who will be receiving a Service Award at this year’s event. Please call Human Resources at 995-1026 if you have any additions or corrections to the list.
Employee Anniversaries
Congratulate five employees celebrating their anniversaries at NMC.
Intercom and Student News Contributions
Any items you wish to have posted in the Intercom and Student News can be sent to publicrelations@nmc.edu.
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.
Kudos
Kudos to Paul Perry and Emily Magner!
Benefits Corner
MPSERS Retirement Reform – New Defined Contribution Plans
Community college grads out-earn bachelor’s degree holders
A high demand for those with associate’s degrees is setting a new trend in the workforce of today and a new strategy for college hopefuls of the future. Studies show that in some states, on average, community college graduates straight out of school are making more than graduates of four-year universities.
Zack Light named Employee of the Semester
Zack Light was named the Spring 2013 Employee of the Semester. He was presented his award from Aaron Beach, Director of Human Resources and introduced by Carol Evans, Director of Extended Education Services who lauded Zack for his years of service in the NMC Fitness Center and as an adjunct faculty member, his exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, his work ethic and his “can do spirit.”
Statewide community college survey
The Michigan Community College Association is working with Interact Communications, a National Marketing Firm, to create a statewide brand and messaging campaign that allows our community colleges to compete strongly with our local, regional and national competitors. While their brand research will involve focus groups, interviews and a statewide survey, Interact wants to start first with all of you, our internal stakeholders. They are asking every faculty, staff, volunteer and student at all the community colleges in the state, to participate in an online survey.
What’s new at the Great Lakes Water Studies Institute?
As part of the ongoing collaboration between Northwestern Michigan College and Western Michigan University, two WMU courses focused on freshwater research will be offered summer 2013 at NMC. Faculty and staff from WMU and NMC will be offering an information session...
Joan Richmond featured artist at Gallery 50
NMC Painting Instructor Joan Gallagher Richmond is the featured artist for March and April at Gallery 50 in Traverse City.
Go Global Fair and Expo March 10
Community members of all ages, from students to retirees, interested in learning about global studies and international opportunities here in northwest Michigan are invited to attend the second annual Go Global Fair and Expo from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 10 at NMC’s Hagerty Conference Center.
Leslie McCurdy to perform at the Dennos Museum Center
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present, Leslie McCurdy in “The Spirit of Harriet Tubman” Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 7 PM in Milliken Auditorium.
Chestnut Lot closed this weekend
The Chestnut parking lot will be closed from Friday, March 1 at 5 p.m. until Sunday, March 3 at 7 p.m. to clear out the excess snow.
This is being done over the weekend to impact the fewest amount of people possible.
Dervish to perform at the Dennos Museum Center March 2, 2013
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will present Dervish from Ireland on Friday, March 2, 2013 at 8:00 PM in the Milliken Auditorium.