North Central Michigan College Luncheon Lecture Series

The Science of Food Processing, Packaging and Storage

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:30:39 -0500

Philip E. Nelson, Ph.D., winner of the 2007 World Food Prize, explains how the innovations he and his colleagues developed transformed the vegetable and fruit packing industry so that massive amounts of vegetable and fruit products can be stored and shipped around the world without refrigeration and without spoilage. Part of the “Food, Fuel, Climate” series.

Galileo’s Legacy

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:30:45 -0500

2009 is the International Year of Astronomy, in honor of the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s first use of his telescope to view the surface of the Moon, the phases of Venus, spots on the Sun, and the moons of Jupiter. Mary Stewart Adams will lead us on an exploration of the cultural consequences of Galileo’s work, consequences that are influenced by such modern discoveries as the tail on the star Mira, known as the miracle star, and the belief that at the center of every galaxy lies a black hole waiting to devour its wayward celestial companions.

Let There Be Light: Modern Cosmology and Biblical Creation

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:30:13 -0500

Presented jointly by North Central and the C.S. Lewis Festival, author of God’s Universe and professor emeritus of astronomy and the history of science at Harvard University, Dr. Gingerich lectures about his research on cosmology and how it pertains to the Christian world.

Farming for our Future

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:30:45 -0500

Toril Fisher, executive director of Farming For Our Future at Pond Hill. Her organization seeks to help people understand where their food comes from, how it is grown and how their food choices affect not only their personal health but the health of their community and the planet. Part of the “Food, Fuel, Climate” series.

Lifestyle strategies for heart health

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:30:34 -0400

Jim Lichon, DDS., is nationally certified in lipid (cholesterol) management and a heart attack and open-heart surgery survivor who is passionate about helping people live healthier lives. He communicates complex ideas about heart disease in language that any audience will understand. One CEU will be offered to registered nurses and other health care professionals.

What about my fuel bill?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:30:33 -0400

Steven Transeth, one of three commissioners appointed by the governor to head the Michigan Public Service Commission which sets utility rates in Michigan. He will review the Commission’s appraisal of the expected supply, demand and cost of electricity, natural gas, gasoline, and fuel oil for the coming winter. Part of the “Food, Fuel, Climate” series.

Michigan’s Climate

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:30:15 -0400

Jeffrey Andresen, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography, Michigan State University and state climatologist for Michigan. The state climatologist is considered the expert in weather and climate information for the state and is the primary contact for in-depth interpretation of state-level climate information. Part of the “Food, Fuel, Climate” series.

People and the Natural World: An Exploration of Connections

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:30:43 -0400

Celine Cousteau, the granddaughter of legendary explorer and filmmaker Jacques Cousteau is an adventurer in her own right. An explorer both above and below the sea, a tour guide for the exclusive adventure travel company Butterfield and Robinson in Toronto, and the international program coordinator for Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society, she is constantly moving throughout the world. Her role in the Ocean Futures Society has helped raise awareness for the Cousteau mission of protecting the sea and its treasures. Come hear her share her love of the Earth, as she has done with people all over the world.

The Food-Fuel Connection

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:30:20 -0400

William Knudson, Ph.D., visiting professor of applied economic analysis, Michigan State University, will analyze the increasingly complex relationships between food and the fuels that are used to plant, fertilize, transport and preserve our world’s food supplies. The economics of using food for fuel will also be explored. Part of the “Food, Fuel, Climate” series.

Globalization of food

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:30:45 -0400

Alan Deardorff, Ph.D., professor of economics and public policy, University of Michigan, presents the first in the series, “Food, Fuel, Climate,” conducted jointly by North Central and the Charlevoix Public Library, Charlevoix Public Schools, Charlevoix County Community Foundation, Charlevoix State Bank and the Charlevoix Area Hospital foundation. Professor Deardorff will discuss the way food is bought, sold and transported throughout the world.

Cairo to Cape Town

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:30:15 -0400

Kerri Finlayson, NCMC anthropology and sociology instructor, traveled the length of Africa by bicycle earlier this year. She will talk about her 7,438-mile adventure with Tour d’Afrique and the research she is conducting on the sociological aspects of the group’s adventure.

Depression and Suicide

Fri, 02 May 2008 15:44:32 -0400

Former Detroit Lions quarterback Eric Hipple talks about depression and suicide. He is now outreach coordinator for the University of Michigan Depression Center. His presentation is coordinated by the suicide prevention workgroup of the Charlevoix-Emmet Human Services Coordinating Body and sponsored by North Country Community Mental Health.

From the Linotype to the website

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:43:14 -0400

How does an industry whose technology dates back to the 1400s make the jump to the Internet? Kendall Stanley, editor of the Petoskey News-Review, will talk about “convergence” in the newspaper industry. Kendall is a graduate of Central Michigan University and has been a fixture at the News-Review for 29 years. NOTE: This program will be held in Room 122 of the administration/classroom building.

The 1968 Democratic Convention

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:42:01 -0400

Since he was a student at Harvard and the University of Chicago Law School, Phil Moore has been heavily involved in the civil rights movement. Now an adjunct instructor of business law at North Central, Phil talks about the most tumultuous and significant political convention of the 20th Century. His presentation will include photos of the event that were locked away for decades.

Life on the Amazon

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:40:46 -0400

For 11 years, Nancy Dammann has been studying life along the Amazon River in Peru. The Columbia University Ph.D. candidate has worked with small communities to understand how and why they make decisions regarding natural resource management and the effects of these decisions. She will tell us a little of what she has found.

Making Healthcare Work for You

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:38:53 -0400

Reezie DeVet, R.N., Ed.D, chief operating officer, Northern Michigan Regional Hospital, tells how patients and families can effectively participate in their care and better understand their options for diagnosis and treatment. Research shows that knowledgeable patients who participate in decision making and care often heal faster and adjust better after a health event. A former hospital consultant, community hospital administrator and nursing instructor, Reezie received the Nightingale Award from NMRH nurses in 2005. One CEU offered to nurses and other health care providers.

The Zig-Zag Road

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:30:52 -0500

Randy Evans, Ph.D., a retired business executive and adjunct professor at North Central, talks about his recently published doctoral dissertation in psychology on the quality of life of breast cancer survivors from the points of view of both a researcher and a husband/caregiver. His research applies to all those who either experience or support people coping with chronic illnesses. One CEU will be offered to registered nurses and other health care professionals.

Bridge, Anyone?

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:30:25 -0500

Mike Sears is an electrical engineer who was program manager for the development of the F/A-18E/F Fighter for the US Navy at McDonnell Douglas. Now retired in Petoskey, he is co-director of the new Petoskey Bridge Club which opened in early May. He will explain why bridge players are so intense, competitive and focused that they leave their social skills at home, yet look happy after a bridge session.

Wooden Boats

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:30:50 -0500

In 2006, a school was established in the eastern Upper Peninsula to meet the growing interest in learning, preserving, and applying the skills build and restore wooden boats. The Great Lakes Boat Building School in Cedarville has now formed an educational partnership with North Central Michigan College. The program’s leaders will explain this remarkable venture and the bright careers its graduates can expect.

Volunteer Mercy Pilots

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:21:22 -0400

In 1989, Ken Osman founded an organization of volunteer pilots who offer their time and airplanes to transport sick and indigent Michigan residents to medical facilities out of state. He will explain his little-known service that has helped many people receive treatment for cancer, diabetes and other significant illnesses.

Top Gun

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:21:17 -0400

Vice Admiral John K. “Jack” Ready, U.S. Navy (Ret.) was a U.S. Navy test pilot, commander of the Navy Fighter Weapons “Top Gun” School, commander of the aircraft carrier, USS Saratoga, and director of the Joint Strike Fighter Program for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. He will talk about the dramatic world of naval aviation and the role of carrier aviation today.

A Nurse's Notes

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:21:10 -0400

Katie MacInnis, R.N. Katie retired from Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in 2006 after 18 years, primarily in the Cardiovascular Unit. She is a graduate of Alma College and was valedictorian of her nursing class at Lansing Community College. She has written two books on nursing to encourage others to consider a career in that very rewarding profession. She continues to work as a nurse volunteer in Petoskey for the Community Free Clinic and Hospice.

Building a harpsichord

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:21:03 -0400

Bob Pattengale, a founder of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and retired music professor shows how to build and play this elegant instrument that dates back to the late Middle Ages.

Nick Adams and The Great Michigan Read

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:20:56 -0400

The Michigan Humanities Council is sponsoring a statewide community reading program based on Ernest Hemingway’s, The Nick Adams Stories. Members of the Little Traverse Civic Theater will present dramatic readings from this literary masterpiece that was made in Michigan.

Beam me up Scotty

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:13:35 -0500

North Central professor of philosophy David Payne, Ph.D., discusses the use of thought experiments in philosophy and other disciplines. He shows how thinking about scenarios that are contrary to fact (and sometimes downright absurd) helps us expand our knowledge.

Education Today

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Jane Bailey, retired director of teaching and learning for the Public Schools of Petoskey, talks about the state of education in Michigan today in the face of declining financial support and increased requirements from No Child Left Behind. Jane has 32 years experience in education as a teacher and administrator. She is co-author of two books on education and widely respected for her contributions to public schools.

Juvenile Justice

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Emmet County Probate Judge Fred Mulhauser talks about our community’s award-winning juvenile justice program and two court-supervised schools, Great Lakes Academy and Lakeview Academy that serve local students on probation.

Time for a ConCon?

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Is it time to rewrite Michigan’s constitution? Voters can decide in 2010. A distinguished group of experts has identified 63 changes worth considering involving term limits, school funding and the selection of judges. Two leaders of that study group, law professor John Axe and former school administrator Rick Simonson will discuss and debate the topic. **Technical Issues with Sound on this Lecture**

Pain and Grief

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:30:00 -0400

Dennis Duggan, North Central professor of political science, discusses the deep insights of author C.S. Lewis into the topics of pain and grief and their application to real-life situations. Prof. Duggan will draw on his experience in clinical pastoral education and his academic work as the instructor of North Central’s course on death and dying. This program is being held in cooperation with the C.S. Lewis Festival.
NOTE: The program will be held in Room 122 of the Admin/Classroom building.

The Question of God: C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud Debate God, Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life.

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:30:00 -0400

Dr. Root, assistant professor at Wheaton College, discusses the debate between Lewis and Freud that was the subject of a four-hour PBS Television series. Dr. Root is co-editor of the book “The Quotable C.S. Lewis” and has authored a number of articles and book chapters on C.S. Lewis, evangelism and spiritual formation. Co-sponsored by the C.S. Lewis Festival.

Making a Difference

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

When he was a world-traveling executive John Drake of Jackson, Michigan, encountered many orphaned children in the Philippines who were in desperate conditions. Today, improving their lives has become his mission. Learn how one determined person can make a dramatic difference in the lives of hundreds of children halfway across the world.

Pain in the Land of Love

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:30:00 -0400

Emmy Lou Cholak of Traverse City toured Israel and Palestine as a delegate of "The Compassionate Listening Project." Cholak, a retired physician originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, and dedicated to social justice, will give a PowerPoint presentation to share her experiences of Compassionate Listening among the different cultures and faiths of the Holy Lands.

Stress Reduction

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Duane Pajak, adjunct psychology instructor at NCMC, will offer ideas on how to reduce stress in your life. He has taught psychology at several Michigan colleges, worked as a psychologist and mental health agency administrator in Michigan and conducted stress management workshops for more than 30 years.

A Liveable Community

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Danna Widmar, executive director of Harbor Area Regional Board of Resources, explains how six townships, one city and one school district are working together to develop a liveable community where children can walk safely to school. Danna is a certified planner who helped restore the community around the Harry S. Truman House in Independence, Missouri.

Water

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Ed Timm, Ph.D., spent 28 years in R&D and environmental operations for Dow Chemical Company, earning 25 U.S. patents along the way. Now he lives in Emmet County and serves on the Harbor Springs area sewage disposal authority. He will talk about water quality issues that are the subject of considerable public debate.

Oldsmobiles

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Walt Freiberg spent 36 years at Oldsmobile, in product engineering as an experimental engineer, power train engineer and chassis engineer. He will talk about the development of the Rocket 88 engine, other power plants and power trains, and where cars are today.

Everyday Leadership

Tue, 15 May 2007 12:00:00 -0400

First Gentleman Dan Mulhern is champion for the cause of state volunteerism and community service, and chairs the Michigan Community Service Commission. He is a leadership coach and organizational development expert who guides the Office of Great Workplace Development and serves as honorary vice-chair of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness. **Due to technical issues at the time of recording, appox 5 min of the talk was not recorded. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

Will Newspapers Survive?

Fri, 04 May 2007 12:00:00 -0400

Many wonder if the Internet will kill the printed newspaper and fear that
voters will get most of their information about candidates for public office
from bloggers and TV ads. Award-winning newspaper editor and publisher Ken
Winter will share his observations about the future of the newspaper drawn
from his 36 years in the business.

Bartlett ’s Familiar Quotations

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0400

John Tanton, one of Petoskey’s renowned thinkers, takes us through the book that writers and students use to track down the words of other great thinkers from Shakespeare to Seinfeld.

Roy and Dale, Nixon and Reagan

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:00:00 -0400

Emmy-winning documentary producer David Crouse has made documentaries for PBS, Discovery and A&E. He will show outtakes from his documentaries and talk about the documentary-making process.

Davy Rothbart discusses Found

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0400

His magazine, Found, is dedicated to discarded notes, letters, flyers, photos, lists and drawings, and spawned a best-selling book.

Globalization and its impact on northern Michigan

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:00:00 -0400

Alan Deardorff, Ph.D., professor of economics and public policy at the University of Michigan. Professor Deardorff provides an overview of globalization, free trade and trade restrictions. He explores the roles of government, business and labor groups in addressing the needs of workers whose careers have been disrupted.

Annemarie Conway, Charlevoix High School government teacher, moderates a panel discussion by experts in the areas of labor, manufacturing and education:

• Neil Owen Leighton, Ph.D., professor emeritus, University of Michigan-Flint, has taught international relations, labor politics and foreign policy, and has studied the trade union movement in the U.S. and South Africa, the economic impact of Flint auto plant closings and the GM sit-down strike of 1936-37.
• Tom Teske, general manager, East Jordan Iron Works, Inc. EJIW operates foundries and other plants in East Jordan, Denham Springs, Louisiana, Ardmore Oklahoma, Youngstown, Ohio and St. Crepin, France. Mr. Teske has testified before Congress and the International Trade Commission on issues related to jobs and free trade.
• Cameron Brunet-Koch, Ph.D., president of North Central Michigan College. North Central offers two-year degree programs, general education courses leading to four-year degrees and non-credit job skills training. Laid-off workers in Michigan are turning increasingly to community colleges in search of new job skills.

**Due to technical problems at the time of the recording, Tom Teske's comments cannot be heard. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

Great museums of the world

Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:00:00 -0500

Andrea Gerring talks about the history of museums, with an emphasis on the first great public museum, the Louvre. Ms. Gerring holds a masters degree in art history from Wayne State University and has been a decorative painter for the past 20 years. Attendees will be invited to talk about their favorite museums as well.

Mount Kilimanjaro (enhanced)

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0500

North Central professor of anthropology and sociology, tells the compelling story of her trek with four other women last summer to the roof of Africa. This is an enhanced podcast - anything that can play H.264 video (including iTunes or QuickTime for Windows, as well as your iPod or Zune) will show you the video.

Vietnam and Iraq: Old soldiers and new soldiers

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 12:00:00 -0500

North Central Professor Dennis Duggan, a decorated helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, leads a discussion by veterans of the Vietnam and Iraq conflicts. Vets of all wars are invited to join in.

Mount Kilimanjaro

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0500

Kerri Finlayson , North Central professor of anthropology and sociology, tells the compelling story of her trek with four other women last summer to the roof of Africa .

A Confederate Cannon in Emmet County

Sat, 06 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0500

Two Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War talk about their plans to restore a Confederate cannon made in Augusta , Georgia , that turned up in Petoskey.

To Kill A Mockingbird

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:56:25 -0400

Tribal Chairman Frank Ettawageshik of The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians will be on campus at noon this Friday, April 13, for a Luncheon Lecture in the Library. The talk is part of a nationwide project this spring entitled, “The Big Read” funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. The project focuses on Harper Lee’s classic 1960 novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” about tolerance and justice in the Depression-era south. Chairman Ettawageshik will talk about the lessons that can be drawn from the novel and applied to our community today.

Are You Prepared for the Flu?

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:44:17 -0400

Scientists have warned that there is a significant possibility of a pandemic but they cannot accurately predict when it will occur. The American Red Cross has taken on the role of working with communities on pandemic education. Tom Ritchie, health and safety coordinator for the agency's Northern Lower Michigan Chapter, will present background information about the predicted pandemic and outline the steps that people can take to protect their families. Tom has been an ARC instructor for 30 years and is a retired police officer from Lakewood, Colorado.

The Future of Health Care

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:43:08 -0400

Hashem Hilal, M.D., will discuss advances in medicine, the roles of health insurance and pharmaceutical companies, and the unresolved conflicts between good care and cost. One CEU offered to registered nurses and other health care professionals.

"Surviving Auschwitz" and "Defying Hitler"

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:41:38 -0500

Michael Walenta, general manager of WGVU-TV in Grand Rapids , served as an executive producer for two award-winning documentaries profiling the youngest survivors of the Auschwitz death camp and a Jewish member of the Polish Underground.

Education in China (enhanced)

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 15:40:34 -0500

Professor Guidi Yang, a native of Shanghai and now director of international education at Lake Superior State University,. provides an overview of the educational system in the People’s Republic of China.

This is an enhanced podcast - anything that can play H.264 video (including iTunes or QuickTime for Windows, as well as your iPod or Zune) will show you the video.

The Traits of Peak-Performing Leaders

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:39:24 -0500

John Jeffrey works with the Michigan Leadership Institute to help define, develop and deploy outstanding leaders across the country. Leaders and those who aspire to be leaders should attend his talk.

Mississippi Burning

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 15:38:26 -0500

While at Harvard, Phil Moore was so inspired by President John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr., that he joined the Mississippi Summer Project to work on voter registration. Phil talks about 40 years of civil rights from Mississippi to Michigan.

The Tragedy of Afghanistan (enhanced)

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:19:13 -0500

J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 16:21:19 -0500

NCMC Lecture Series - Reza Aslan

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 08:29:58 -0500

How do you get to Carnegie Hall?

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 18:23:58 -0400

Music and mathematics

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 18:22:23 -0400

Clinical research and informed consent

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 18:20:35 -0400

Big Rock Point nuclear plant site restoration (enhanced)

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 18:20:00 -0400

Restoration of St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission Church and Burial Ground in Petoskey

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 18:19:28 -0400

Luncheon Lecture, March 3, 2006

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 16:53:04 -0500

Luncheon Lecture, February 3, 2006

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 15:44:54 -0500

Luncheon Lecture, December 2, 2005

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 15:12:00 -0500

Luncheon Lecture, November 18, 2005

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 15:06:00 -0500