{"id":168124,"date":"2026-07-06T08:36:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T12:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=168124"},"modified":"2026-07-06T08:44:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T12:44:27","slug":"kudos-401","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=168124","title":{"rendered":"Kudos!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Kudos to Matt Hirsch, Denver Peters, Lisa Cooper, John Lutchko, Scott Swan and Merrick Adams! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NMC&#8217;s Great Lakes Water Studies Institute was invited to apply to the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) Consortium Membership. If accepted, NMC would be the first community college recognized as part of the CIGLR network. A CIGLR membership would result in opportunities for applied research grants, fellowships, undergraduate research experiences and program graduates. In addition, it would recognize GLWSI&#8217;s contribution to workforce education and applied research support at a national level and position the Freshwater Research and Innovation Center for future success. We would be in the company of some of the most elite research universities and organizations in the nation. Hats off to this team that developed a comprehensive and compelling application in just a matter of weeks, responding with agility and professionalism. The turnaround time was impressive but the teamwork even more so! Fingers crossed!!!<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Kudos to Christa Abdul-Karim, Robb Houston and Elizabeth Sonnabend! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for your outstanding leadership throughout our Aotearoa Adventure: New Zealand&#8217;s Geological and Cultural Wonders journey. Your organization, enthusiasm and attention to every detail made the experience seamless and unforgettable. Your passion for sharing New Zealand&#8217;s incredible landscapes and rich cultural heritage inspired all of us and made each day an adventure. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From transportation and accommodations to handling unexpected changes with grace, your hard work allowed us to fully enjoy every moment of this amazing adventure. Your kindness, professionalism and positive attitude made a lasting impression on everyone in our group. Together, you created an extraordinary experience that combined breathtaking geology, fascinating culture and unforgettable memories. Thank you for making our Aotearoa adventure truly one of a kind!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b> Kudos to Lauren Marchany! <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kudos to Lauren Marchany for always having a positive attitude while working at the Hawk Owl Caf<em>\u00e9<\/em>! She does a great job of keeping items stocked, answering questions and helping when needed. Thank you for all you do!<\/span>\u00a0<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-style: none; border-top: dotted 5px; color: #008365;\" \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-51670\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AdobeStock_589564120.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"71\" height=\"104\" \/>Experts suggest maintaining an &#8220;attitude of gratitude&#8221; increases positivity for yourself and for others. Please encourage your colleagues by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmc.edu\/departments\/human-resources\/kudos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">submitting a <strong>KUDOS<\/strong><\/a>. Let them know you appreciate their hard work and are thinking of them!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kudos to Matt Hirsch, Denver Peters, Lisa Cooper, John Lutchko, Scott Swan and Merrick Adams! 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