Tom Hanks Confesses His Love for Community College

NMC Foundation eNews - January 2015

Jim Hay Wins Major Prize in Tokyo

On Saturday, January 24, the largest quilt festival in the world will honor NMC Alum Jim Hay with a prestigious (and top secret!) honor. Help us cheer him on long distance!

Jim's statement about the artwork, entitled Tightrope:

Gone the days of simple pleasures. Here the days of drastic measures. Tension fills our world after 9/11. Culture, politics, religion, games are all more extreme. I started Tightrope in 2001 but set it aside as too painful. Completed in 2014.

Learn more about Jim and his incredible cloth compositions by clicking here.

Tom Hanks Confesses, "I Owe It All to Community College."

Last week, Tom Hanks penned a love letter to his community college, Chabot College in California.

"President Obama hopes to make two years of free community college accessible for up to nine million Americans. I’m guessing the new Congress will squawk at the $60 billion price tag, but I hope the idea sticks, because more veterans, from Iraq and Afghanistan this time, as well as another generation of mothers, single parents and workers who have been out of the job market, need lower obstacles between now and the next chapter of their lives," he writes.

Read the New York Times article here.

Tickets are going fast!

Celebrate the talents of NMC’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute students at this fabulous strolling dinner of international cuisine. Enjoy local and select regional and international wines, alongside auctions, raffles, and games! All proceeds benefit GLCI students and scholarships!

Tasters' Guild Tasting Event & Auction - Feb. 27, 2015

Tickets $65 per person – tickets on sale now!

Sponsorships and Corporate tables available - contact the NMC Foundation at 231-995-1834 or foundation@nmc.edu

Share Your Love for NMC 2/13!

Help us create a place where students succeed and a community of support! Join us on February 13th to help us reach our goal of 150 people who love NMC.

Follow @NMCdotEDU on Twitter or Northwestern Michigan College on Facebook to join the fun!

Every donor and every dollar counts! Make your contribution here.

Can't Stop Thinking About...

Jae Yong Kim brings a slice of his Lusting After Donuts exhibit to the Dennos Museum Center on January 25th.

This exhibition, titled Can't Stop Thinking About..., features dozens of ceramic donuts created from Kim's desire to understand and find his identity and the meaning of ‘Home.’ Read more about his inspiration here.

The NMC Foundation is Hiring

If you are looking for a position serving students and alumni in a dynamic fundraising team, check out the NMC Foundation! We are currently seeking a Director of Alumni Relations.

Read the job posting here.

Outstanding Alumni Nominations Due Soon

Do you know an NMC alum who has gone on to do great things? We're seeking to honor alumni who have accomplished significant professional achievements and/or displayed exemplary leadership within their community. Recipients will be announced at the Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 2, 2015.

Nomination forms due Friday, February 13, 2015, click here for more information!

Upcoming Events

January 25
Jae Yong Kim's Can't Stop Thinking About...
exhibit opens at the Dennos Museum Center

January 31
Rockin' Johnny Band at Milliken Auditorium

February 19
International Affairs Forum presents Cuba: Time for Change?

February 27
Taster's Guild Tasting Event and Auction

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10 New Year's Resolutions for Your Estate

A new year is here, which has many of us making resolutions to improve our overall health. Maintaining a healthy estate plan can help ensure the well-being of your loved ones.

Consider setting these resolutions for your estate.

Meet with an attorney to map out a plan for your estate.
Create or update your last will and testament to ensure that your estate is distributed the way you want.
Meet with a financial advisor to determine how much to save for retirement.
Purchase a life insurance policy or review current policies to help ensure that there is adequate coverage for your loved ones.
Create or update your health care power of attorney to ensure that someone you trust makes medical decisions on your behalf if you become unable.
Create or update your living will to formalize your wishes regarding prolonged health care and terminal conditions.
Create or update your financial power of attorney to ensure that someone will handle your financial decisions if you become unable.
Establish guardianships for any minor children, so someone you trust will take care of them if their parent(s) pass away.
Encourage your adult family members to create their estate plans if they haven't already done so.
Decide what organizations you want to support and include them in your estate plan.

Is Northwestern Michigan College Foundation a Part of Your Estate?

Contact Rebecca Teahen, CFRE at 231-995-1855 or rteahen@nmc.edu if you would like to include a gift to Northwestern Michigan College Foundation in your estate plan. For a step-by-step guide to creating your estate plan, download our FREE Personal Estate Planning Kit.

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