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You&#8217;ll need an NMC ID and password to download it.<\/p>\n<p>During the holidays, consider introducing your visiting family and friends to the wonders inside the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dennosmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dennos Museum Center<\/a>\u00a0(closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1), then don your warm apparel to stroll main campus to enjoy the array of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dennosmuseum.org\/exhibitions\/outdoor\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">outdoor sculptures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>THIS MONTH IN NMC HISTORY FOR DECEMBER<\/h4>\n<p><strong>50 Years Ago:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Sunday December 3, 1961 was the date of the Dedication Ceremony for the Mark Osterlin Library. Bernard Rink, College Librarian, urged the public to \u201cparticipate in the dedication of this new cultural asset.\u201d (Right: photo of the architect handing over the library key to Les Biederman and Mr. Rink).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>25 Years Ago:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0The Welding Program began an \u201copen enrollment\u201d policy,\u00a0enabling students to begin taking the course at a choice of three-week intervals\u00a0throughout the year.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0NMC banned smoking in buildings, with the exception of private offices and a designated smoking area in each building.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0NMC closed for a half-day in remembrance of founder Les Biederman, who died on\u00a0November 29, 1986.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>10 Years Ago:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In early December, there was no snow and temperatures rose to above 60 degrees, a near-record (See photo).<\/li>\n<li>White Pine Press ran an article quoting international students concerned that the post-9\/11 heightened airport security might impact their getting back into the United States after semester\u00a0break.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>From the NMC Archives at the Osterlin Library<\/h4>\n<p>A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the NMC Giving Tree program, which helped provide gifts for 49 students and their family members. 183 In all, we helped 49 families totaling 183 people, 139 of whom were children.<\/p>\n<h4>**WELLNESS, IT\u2019S A CHOICE**<\/h4>\n<p>Wellness can be defined as an active process through which we become aware of and make choices toward a more successful existence. Wellness is a positive approach to living that emphasizes the whole person \u2013 the integration of the body, mind and spirit; and the appreciation that everything we do, think, feel and believe has an impact on our state of health.<\/p>\n<p>As a part of embracing a culture of wellness at NMC, your Wellness Committee plans to provide weekly information and tips for healthy living \u2013 presented in a lively and engaging format. We&#8217;d like to start with a short YouTube presentation by Dr. Mike Evans. Called &#8220;23 1\/2 Hours;&#8221; it addresses one lifestyle change that can enhance the quality of your life the most. Enjoy!<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/DocMikeEvans%23p\/a\/u\/0\/aUaInS6HIGo\">http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/DocMikeEvans#p\/a\/u\/0\/aUaInS6HIGo<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.nmc.edu\/depts\/public-relations\/intercom\/2011\/2011-12-23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">NMC INTERCOM &#8211; News and information for NMC faculty and staff &#8211; Friday, December 23, 2011<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; (PDF &#8211; link opens new window)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some highlights from the\u00a0December 23, 2011 issue of the NMC\u00a0Intercom. The full\u00a0\u00a0issue is linked below. You&#8217;ll need an NMC ID and password to download it. 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