From the halls of Northwestern Michigan College to the bustling art scene of Chicago, Swoop has been expanding his creative horizons! Laura Korch, NMC Ceramics faculty, recently attended the College Art Association (CAA) 114th Annual Conference, and she didn’t travel...
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CIT Instructor Attends Tall Ships America Conference in San Diego
NMC CIT faculty member Kathleen Moore recently traveled to San Diego for the 53rd Annual Tall Ships America Conference. Read on for Kathleen's personal reflection on this premier three-day industry gathering for professionals in maritime education, vessel operations,...
March Quick Bytes: Level Up in AI, Google Workspace Headings, and Canva this Month
Don't let the future pass you by—sign up now to level up your AI, Google Workspace Headings (Important for Accessibility), and Canva skills in just 1 hour! Date Course Name Tuesday, March 3, from 12 - 1 pm Canva Graphic Design Basics Flyers, newsletters,...
Converting the Power Play: Module 4 (Audio & Visual Materials)
Welcome back to the Sherry Fest Winter Games Accessibility Challenge! You’ve handled the puck beautifully through document structure and kept control through readable text—now it’s time to take the ice for the main event and ensure every student has a clear line of...
Environmental Science Faculty Reflection: American Meteorological Society Houston
Environmental Science faculty member Tiffani Wilke recently attended the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Conference in Houston. Joined by our trusty mascot, Swoop, Tiffani navigated the latest in atmospheric research while ensuring our favorite hawk owl got a...
Canvas Corner Volume 15 (Season 2): Canvas Clean-Up Part 1: Pages
As NMC nears the conclusion of its first year as a Canvas institution, it’s time for us to think long-term about digital course management. Most instructors’ Canvas courses began as Moodle imports and while that jumpstart was beneficial in many ways (hello, quiz...
You’re Invited: Follow-up Finnish Five February Friday Coffee Club
As a follow-up to the "Finnish Five February Friday Forum" on February 6th, you're invited to join Carolyn Andrews, Ryan Bernstein, Mark DeLonge, Terri Gustafson, and Nick Roster for a deep dive into how their experiences in Finland have impacted their work and how...
Houston, we have a mascot! Highlights from 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026
We’re excited to share a unique look at this year’s 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 conference, as seen through the eyes of Tom Dollar, NMC Technical faculty, and our well-traveled companion, Swoop. From cutting-edge engineering workshops to the latest in 3D design...
Sliding into the House: Module 3 is Ready!
Hey everyone, grab your brooms! The Sherry Fest Winter Games Accessibility Challenge is sliding right along. Even if you're more of a "stay inside where it’s warm" person, the spirit of the game is going strong. We’re deep into the mid-game ends of accessibility, and...










