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IMPACT

BUSINESS

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HEALTH SCIENCES

CAMPUS LIFE

Lydia ‘17 BECKWITH RESIDENCE HALL AND STUDENT CLUBS

STEM Culinary,

HOSPITALITY

& Wine Education &

HUMAN SERVICES

HUMANITIES, lakemichigancollege.edu Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees Dr. Michael Lindley, Chair • Ms. Debra Johnson, Vice Chair • Mr. Jeff Curry, Treasurer • Ms. Judy Truesdell, Secretary • Mr. Paul Bergan, Trustee • Mr. John Grover, Trustee • Ms. Mary Jo Tomasini, Trustee Dr. Trevor A. Kubatzke, President

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ARTS & LANGUAGE November 2017

COMMUNITY IMPACT

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

ENTERTAINMENT & INSPIRATION

CREATE & INNOVATE GREETINGS! Lake Michigan College is in the midst of revitalization.

In the past few years, we have introduced several new and exciting programs and projects, including the Hanson Technology Center and Fab Lab, Beckwith Residence Hall, and Lake Michigan Vintners teaching winery. Next, we will complete plans to transform classrooms and student spaces on all three campuses.

These initiatives enhance the student experience and advance our three most crucial objectives:

11-year old Jeff and his dad, Stanley, admire their laser cut creation at LMC’s Community Fab Lab. lakemichigancollege.edu/fablab

Art Garfunkel: In Close-Up Friday, January 26

• ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE • STUDENT SUCCESS • COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC IMPACT

Tuesday, May 1

By moving at the speed of industry, we prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s careers. By fostering a supportive culture with clear pathways to success, we help all students define and reach their goals. Through education and opportunities for civic, social, creative and economic connections, we elevate the overall quality of life in our region.

In April I had the honor of becoming Lake Michigan College’s 10th president, and I have enjoyed getting to know many of the people and organizations that make our community great. I look forward to carrying on LMC’s 75-year legacy as a launch pad for generations of leaders and innovators in southwest Michigan.

Sincerely, DR. TREVOR A. KUBATZKE President, Lake Michigan College

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Four locations, countless opportunities.

Study Online Anywhere

SOUTH HAVEN CAMPUS BENTON HARBOR CAMPUS NILES/BERTRAND CROSSING CAMPUS ALLEGAN TECH CENTER

Meet Michigan’s future winemakers at the Midwest’s first teaching winery and tasting room.

TASTE & EXPERIENCE

Steve Martin Tuesday, May 8

lakemichiganvintners.com Captain “Sully” Sullenberger Thursday, April 12

CAMPUS UNIVERSITY PARTNERS

Full schedule at TheMendelCenter.com

BUSINESS & COMPUTING lakemichigancollege.edu/business • lakemichigancollege.edu/computing

Leaders in business and computer technology understand that razor sharp knowledge and skills are essential to success and survival.

From aspiring rock star app developers, to midcareer professional reinventions, LMC is where today’s dreams and ideas become tomorrow’s dollars.

Attend online, or IRL (in real life) on evenings or weekends. Catch recorded sessions whenever and wherever you can make it work – because making it work is the work you do best.

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CERTIFICATES – 2 YEARS OR LESS

Cisco • Information Technology • Web Development • Geospatial Information Science & Technology (GIST) • Sales & Customer Service • Small Business Management • Supervisory Skills

2-YEAR & TRANSFER DEGREES

Accounting • Applications Development • Business Administration • Business (AAS) • Criminal Justice • Networking • Computer Science

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I started college undecided, but LMC’s academic advisors helped me choose a great major in Business Administration.

JOB OUTLOOK

Computer information and technology occupations are projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations.

“After earning my associate degree, I soon got a job and continued my education at Siena Heights University on LMC’s campus.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Jay Keeler, Professor, GIST

“The partnership between the two made it easy to transition and know what was needed, and they both offered the flexibility to take classes at night.”

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Geographic information systems is the science of ‘where.’

Where should a city add resources to increase public safety? Where is the best soil to grow crops? Our GIS certificate program is a great complement to a career in business, criminal justice, urban planning, logistics and more!”

JAY KEELER Professor, Computer Information Systems

MARC PEREMANS ‘04 • Siena Heights ‘06 • Western Michigan University ‘14 • Supply Chain Manager, Whirlpool Corporation

Sam, Management

LMC CAREER SERVICES

• Resume and interview skills • Career planning and exploration • Matching grads with local jobs

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HEALTH SCIENCES

CERTIFICATES – 2 YEARS OR LESS

Certified Nurse Aide • Dental Assisting • Emergency Medical Technician • Magnetic Resonance Imaging • Medical Assisting • Pharmacy Technician • Phlebotomy Technician

lakemichigancollege.edu/healthsciences

The demand for Certified Nurse Aides is skyrocketing!

TLOOK Dana, Nursing

100% PLACEMENT RATE FOR NURSING

PROGRAM

GRADUATES

Stella, CNA

2-YEAR & TRANSFER DEGREES

Dental Assisting • Diagnostic Medical Sonography • Magnetic Resonance Imaging • Radiologic Technology • Medical Assisting • Nursing • Pharmacy Technician

Michael, Phlebotomy

Students can complete CNA training in just seven weeks, so it’s a great way to jump start a career in healthcare.

JOB OUTLOOK JOB OUTLOOK

100% PLACEMENT

Employment in health care is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.

RATE FOR NURSING

NURSING PROGRAM ACCREDITED Bureau of Labor1981 Statistics SINCE

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Because of the Nursing program at LMC, I’m in a great position to transfer to get my BSN. I’m working as an RN at Lakeland Health, so I plan to attend online – I just need to decide which university is the best fit for me.”

DANA DELMURO ’17

PROGRAM

GRADUATES

SIM-LABS AND LIFE-LIKE MODELS for hands-on experience and the confidence to do your job.

Alicia, Dental Assisting

Alaina, Sonography Beth, Program Director

EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS are leaders in their fields and respected by area employers.

SCHOOL ON YOUR SCHEDULE Dental Assisting programs in Niles and Benton Harbor are open entry, so students can start the program any time of year.

STEM

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH

lakemichigancollege.edu/technology • lakemichigancollege.edu/science-math lakemichigancollege.edu/engineering

Lynn, Advanced Manufacturing Technology

CERTIFICATES – 2 YEARS OR LESS

Energy Production – Line Worker • Machine Tool Technology Manufacturing Production • Mechatronics Technology • OSHA 10 General Industry Safety • Skilled Trades Technology • Welding Basics – MIG/TIG • Welding Production Technology

Michelle, Chemistry

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MIKE LEVI Eagle Technologies

General • Biology • Chemistry • Energy Production & Distribution Management (Bachelor’s degree) • Energy Production - Health • Physics/Radiation Protection • Energy Production Technology • Engineering • Engineering Technology • General Technology • Machine Tool Technology • Mathematics • Mechatronics Technology • Physical Science •Physics • Skilled Trades Technology • Welding Production Technology

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I have struggled my whole life with dyslexia, but LMC helped me meet these challenges and become academically successful.

FROM MEDICINE TO MANUFACTURING, ENGINEERING TO BIOLOGY – STEM IS WHERE IT’S AT. LMC’s small class sizes and stellar faculty make STEM studies a snap. University partnerships with four-year institutions make transferring easy and ensure that the credits you worked hard to earn count toward your next degree.

We’re proud to partner with LMC in educating young men and women in the skilled trades/ manufacturing programs. We hire some of the best young talent in the area, and LMC does an excellent job of co-training our apprentices.”

2-YEAR & TRANSFER DEGREES

“Even after I transferred to Eastern Michigan University, my LMC instructors continued to encourage me through graduation. ”I know that one day something I worked on will save lives.”

ASHLEY CAMPBELL ’13 • EMU Class of 2015 • Research Associate, Immunology Department at MPI Research

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LMC’s science program prepared me to succeed in undergraduate research and as a graduate student.

“I owe much of my current success to the faculty at LMC. They are passionate about teaching and truly care about the success of their students.

“I continue to use the science skills learned at LMC to help me improve community health.”

KURT WENDLAND ’14 • WMU Class of 2016 • Wayne State University graduate Public Health Program

MATHLETES

LMC Mathletes compete with 180 other two-year colleges in the annual Student Math league competition.

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CULINARY AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT WINE AND VITICULTURE

CERTIFICATES – 2 YEARS OR LESS

Casino Management • Hospitality Management

2-YEAR & TRANSFER DEGREES

Casino Management • Culinary Management • Hospitality Management • Wine and Viticulture Technology

lakemichigancollege.edu/hospitality-culinary • lakemichigancollege.edu/wine

Chef Amado, Program Director

Lake Michigan College is home to the Midwest’s first and only teaching winery, Students learn all aspects of the wine industry handson, from the vineyard to the tasting room.

Graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science in Wine and Viticulture Technology, and students who already have a college degree can complete the program in just one year.

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Jateen, Wine & Viticulture

CULINARY MANAGEMENT at LMC is a rigorous program where established industry techniques are mastered, and new innovations are born.”

Michael Moyer, Wine Program Director

CHEF LUIS AMADO, CEPC Program Chair, and Artisan Chocolatier

LIndsey, Culinary Management

Culinary Management students are trained in an array of international cuisines and practice on state-of-the-art commercial kitchen equipment. Equally important, they learn practical skills to management successful business operations.

Carmen, Sam, Sam & Renee, Hospitality Management

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Students gain real-world experience planning and managing events like the Krasl Art Center’s Soup’s On and an annual fund-raising dinner at The Mendel Center.

Ashley, Wine & Viticulture

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SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN IS A REALLY SPECIAL PLACE FOR GROWING GRAPES. Graduates from our enology and viticulture program have a foot in the door to the wine industry because leading wineries across Michigan helped design our curriculum.”

MICHAEL MOYER Wine and Viticulture Technology Program Director

EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES lakemichigancollege.edu/education • lakemichigancollege.edu/sociology

CERTIFICATES – 2 YEARS OR LESS Child Development

2-YEAR & TRANSFER DEGREES

Child Development • Criminal Justice • Health • Physical Education and Wellness • Political Science • Psychology • Sociology/Social Work • Teacher Education (AAS) • Teacher Education (AA)

Sarai, Child Development

HONORS

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I think a community college is a more family oriented, personalized education, and the transition from LMC to WMU was smooth.

A student in the Early Childhood Elementary Education program can earn an associate degree at LMC and a bachelor’s degree with a ZS (general and special education) Endorsement at WMU-Southwest, located on the Benton Harbor campus of Lake Michigan College.

This program saves students considerable time and expense in pursuing their degrees.

“LMC helped guide me rather than pull me, and I flourished.

“Now, as a teacher, a typical day is a little crazy but it’s fun!”

CURTIS BREWSTER ‘13 • WMU Class of ‘15 • 4th Grade Teacher

MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY

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I have a passion for kids, and teaching is something I’ve always wanted to do. Once I got into this program and was able to communicate with the kids and build bonds with them, I knew this was exactly what I wanted.

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Having a program that challenges, inspires and encourages you to make a difference in the world you’re living in -- that’s an amazing opportunity!

“Through the Honors program we volunteered in our communities, brought in speakers, learned about scholarships and explored careers.

“It was just what I needed to figure out how to navigate college.”

Essie, Childhood Development

MACKENZIE STURMAN ’16 • LMC Honors Colloquium

“The cost at LMC is lower and the program is really good!

I have teachers that are very supportive, I’ve made great friends, and my experience working at KidZone is helping me grow.”

ESTRILLITA SHIMRAY • Child Development ‘17 • Toddler Whisperer and Songstress, KidZone Childcare 12

SERVICE-MINDED STUDENTS HAVE MANY CHANCES OVER THE SCHOOL YEAR TO LEND A HAND. For Make a Difference Day, students spread out throughout their communities cleaning beaches, filling food pantries, doing yardwork and more.

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HUMANITIES, ARTS & LANGUAGE

CERTIFICATES – 2 YEARS OR LESS Graphic Design

lakemichigancollege.edu/arts • lakemichigancollege.edu/humanities-language

DR. JOHN OWENS,

Trevor and Jeremy, Art

AT LMC, THE VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM HELPS YOU EXPLORE FINE ART, APPLIED ART AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. Maybe you’re ultimately looking to create and sell your pieces. Or, you could apply your art to a career in marketing, graphic design, interior design or animation. Whether you jump into a career right away or choose to continue your education, you’ll learn from experts in the field using the latest techniques and technology.

Under the direction of Dr. Owens, the performing arts continue to make an impact on student life and the surrounding community, including the new LMC Drumline that performs at Red Hawks basketball games and an academic year of studentbased performances.

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David, Matt, Brandon & Masa LMC Rock Ensemble

Going to Spain meant a lot to me because it wasn’t something that I would have otherwise been able to do.

It was a very once-in-a-lifetime kind of thing. What I learned about myself is that I am far more resilient than I previously thought.”

MARCELLA STORY (above right) LMC student “My experience studying abroad in Spain was a fantastic opportunity for personal growth. Exploring the world is discovering yourself!”

STELLA PYO (above left) LMC student

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FIRST DESIGNATED ALL-STEINWAY SCHOOL

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Art • English • Foreign Language • Graphic Design • History • Humanities • Music (AA) • Music (AAS) • Philosophy • Theatre

LEARNING SPANISH ABROAD

Music Professor

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LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE

2-YEAR & TRANSFER DEGREES

Paul Mow directs LMC student productions like Spring Awakening, and brings in seasoned actors and playwrights for workshops and master classes.

Students learn about current political trends, legislative processes, political parties and influence as they directly relate to campaigns and elections.

Our students hone their writing, analysis and communication skills in a constructive, supportive environment, giving them a significant advantage as they continue their studies.”

DR. TIFFANY BOHM Political Science Professor

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