News and events from Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI. http://www.nmc.edu/ /* The are comments that do not display in the web pages. */ /* Do not edit anything above this line! */ /* Place new items below. First item shows up top in the list on web pages. */ /* NMC's home page displays the 1st seven; www.nmc.edu/news displays up to 25 items. */ /* Delete outdated items. */ Communications instructor Connie Jason is NMC's 2008 Imogene Wise Faculty Excellence Award winner. Math instructor Stephen Lockman is the 2008 Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award winner. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/051208-faculty-awards.html Mon, 12 May 2008 08:00:00 EST Shann Vander Leek, certified small business and life coach, will share her coaching expertise on one of the fastest-growing service professions, in a class titled "The Business of Professional Coaching" on May 21, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Northwestern Michigan College. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/extended-education/050908-professional-coaching.html Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:00 EST It's a "final exam" unlike any other - two weeks crewing the T/S State of Michigan as it makes several stops throughout the Great Lakes. Some 50 cadets of the Great Lakes Maritime Academy at Northwestern Michigan College will depart Saturday, May 10, for a 2,000-mile journey through four of the Great Lakes with stops in Port Huron, Cleveland, Detroit and Duluth. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/050908-maritime-voyage.html Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:00 EST Economist, author and former diplomat Ernest H. Preeg will present a lecture, "Technology-Driven Globalization: The Rise of China and India" at an International Affairs Forum to be held at 6 p.m. May 15 in Milliken Auditorium on the main campus of Northwestern Michigan College. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/050808-iaf-china-india.html Thur 08 May 2008 08:00:00 EST Finding out if a person's alcohol use is an addiction is sometimes difficult. Northwestern Michigan College will hold a half-day seminar titled "Problem Drinking-Addiction or Choice?" on Thursday, May 22, from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/extended-education/050708-alcohol-seminar.html Wed, 07 May 2008 08:00:00 EST Northwestern Michigan College will host the 53rd annual Barbecue from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 18 on main campus. To celebrate serving the 500,000th guest, this year's community picnic will feature a drawing for a truly grand prize: A full tuition scholarship. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/050608-bbq-comprehensive.html Tues, 06 May 2008 08:00:00 EST The public is invited to enjoy a "Chance to Dance" Fridays from 10 p.m. to midnight at Northwestern Michigan College. Beginners and experienced dancers are invited to join others to try a mix of styles including waltz, blues, swing/jittterbug, slowdance, tango, cha-cha, salsa, and more. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/extended-education/050608-dance-all-night.html Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:00 EST Traverse City business owner Todd McMillen, owner of McMillen's Creative Custom Framing, is NMC's 2008 Outstanding Alumnus. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/050508-outstanding-alumnus.html Mon, 05 May 2008 08:00:00 EST Help your child stay on top of language arts and/or math skills this summer with GRASP-guided at-home programs offered by Northwestern Michigan College. Designed for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, the program consists of nine easy-to-use lessons for home that help children retain critical skills over the summer months. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/extended-education/050508-reading-math-deadline.html Mon, 05 May 2008 08:00:00 EST A one-day professional and personal development workshop in "Eliminating Self-Defeating Behaviors" will be offered through Northwestern Michigan College Extended Education on Friday, May 16, 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/extended-education/050208-life-behaviors-workshop.html Fri, 02 May 2008 08:00:00 EST Commencement ceremonies for Northwestern Michigan College are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, in the Traverse City Central High School Gymnasium. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/050208-largest-grad-class.html Fri, 02 May 2008 08:00:00 EST The LIFE Academy of Northwestern Michigan College is hosting the annual spring Kaleidoscope Campus Day Wednesday, May 14 from 9:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for adults of all ages. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/extended-education/043008-spring-campus-day.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST The NMC Foundation this morning announced that its Annual Community Campaign has eclipsed previous records. The campaign, which is a major source of scholarships for NMC students, this week passed its largest goal ever -- $330,000. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/043008-community-campaign.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST Northwestern Michigan College Trustees on Monday night approved tuition and fees for the 2008-09 year. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/042808-tuition-rates.html Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST Northwestern Michigan College is launching its 31th season of "College for Kids" featuring 159 action-packed-learning adventures to challenge and delight motivated learners ages 4 to 17. One-week courses are held each week of summer beginning June 16. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/extended-education/042808-college-for-kids.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST Learn ways to save energy and money with workshops on energy efficiency and renewable energy at Northwestern Michigan College's Energy Demonstration Center in May. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/extended-education/042508-energy-workshops.html Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST A laptop belonging to a SunGard employee was stolen on March 13, 2008 on a college campus in New York. The laptop contained personal information for 1,611 NMC students and employees from March 2003. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/042408-laptop-faq.html Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST A laptop computer stolen from a company that works with NMC may have put personal information of 1,600 NMC students from 2003 at risk. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/041804-potential-data-theft.html Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST Senior citizens who are homebound can enjoy a picnic lunch from the Northwestern Michigan College Barbecue thanks to the Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/042208-bbq-delivery.html Tues, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will host an Appraisal Day on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Local art appraiser Don Butkovich will be at the Museum to verbally appraise your hidden treasures! http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/dennos-museum/041408-appraisal-day.html Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College presents Spring 2008 programming. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/dennos-museum/040208-spring-educational-programs.html Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST In response to requests from area employers, Northwestern Michigan College will add a program in Insurance studies this fall. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/032508-insurance-studies.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will host the exhibition Stephen Knapp: Lightpaintings April 13 - August 31, 2008. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/dennos-museum/031808-lightpainting.html Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST The Northwestern Michigan College Barbecue Board has selected the college programs which will share nearly $40,000 in funding from the 53rd annual barbecue, set for May 18 on main campus. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/031308-bbq-fund-recipients.html Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST Northwestern Michigan College is taking registrations for the popular Reading and Math Summer Program called "GRASP" which is for children in kindergarten through grade 8. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/extended-education/031208-reading-math-kids.html Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST Northwestern Michigan College invites prospective students and their parents to find out more about the college at main campus tours and information presentations, offered every Friday at 11 a.m. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/022608-campus-tours.html Tues, 26 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST NMC will celebrate serving the 500,000th guest at this year's annual Barbecue by holding a drawing for a truly grand prize: A full scholarship. Anyone who buys a ticket to the 53rd annual picnic, to be held under the pines on main campus May 18, is eligible to enter. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/012808-bbq-giveaway.html Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College will host the exhibition environment CANVAS January 20 - June 1, 2008. http://www.nmc.edu/news/2008/dennos-museum/010208-3d-exhibit.html Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST /* Do not remove anything below this line! */