NMC formally adopts Hawk Owls as new nickname

For the first time in more than 35 years, Michigan’s oldest community college has an official nickname. Northwestern Michigan College, hasn’t used a nickname since it last competed in intercollegiate sports in 1976. The college’s iconic tree logo will not change, and there are no plans to reinstate intercollegiate athletics, but NMC has reclaimed a little bit of missing identity. The NMC Board of Trustees unanimously voted to formally adopt Hawk Owls as the college’s nickname at their meeting February 25.

Seventh Annual Career and Employment Fair at the Hagerty Center

Looking for an internship, summer job or your next career? Then attend NMC’s seventh annual Career and Employment Fair, Thursday, March 7th from 3pm-5pm at the Hagerty Center on NMC’s Great Lake Campus. For tips on job fair preparation, review the job-seeking tools at www.nmc.edu/careers.

Service Learning in Brazil

NMC was recently given the chance to participate in a unique opportunity teaching English to high school students in Salvador, Brazil. As a partner in US-Brazil Connect (us-brazil.org ) NMC will be choosing seven qualified students to spend the month of July in Brazil with students from three other community colleges from across the US.

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.

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.

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.

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