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Friday, May 17, 2013

NIC recognizes outstanding faculty, staff with annual achievement awards

Several outstanding North Idaho College staff and faculty members were honored with achievement awards during the annual NIC Employee Awards Breakfast May 17. Faculty Achievement Awards Shannon Badgett, Registered Nursing Instructor Shannon Badgett ... Read More

Friday, May 17, 2013

Two players commit to NIC volleyball team

Two outstanding volleyball players from Washington and Montana have signed with the North Idaho College volleyball team. Madalyn Seidl, a 5-foot 9-inch, setter from Castle Rock, Wash., and Kennedy Chadwick, a 5-foot 4-inch libero from Corvallis, Mont., have ... Read More

Friday, May 17, 2013

Lady Cardinals finish 9th at NJCAA Golf Nationals

The North Idaho College women’s golf team earned their best finish ever, with a 9th place finish at the 2013 NJCAA national tournament in Mesa, Ariz. The four-day tournament, hosted at the Longbow Golf Club, concluded on May 16. The Lady ... Read More

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Registration open for NIC men's basketball camp

The North Idaho College men’s basketball coaching staff and players will host a Summer Basketball Camp June 17-20 for boys of all ages. The campers will be separated by age and skill level to give advanced players more intense training. Campers ... Read More

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

NIC Really BIG Raffle Open House to be held May 19

The public will have the first opportunity to view the $250,000 grand prize home in the North Idaho College Really BIG Raffle at the first open house from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19. This year’s $250,000 grand prize home is a two-story ... Read More

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

NIC welding students drop off surprise bike rack

Students from North Idaho College’s Welding program surprised NIC at Sandpoint Coordinator Mary Gustafik with a 15-foot, 500-pound bike rack Wednesday. “I can’t wait to fill that up with bikes,” Gustafik said after the bike ... Read More

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

EPA group graduates in Kellogg

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2013 Coeur d'Alene Basin Superfund Job Training Initiative held its graduation on May 7 in Kellogg. NIC's Workforce Training Center worked with the EPA to develop the program, which provides training and ... Read More

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Nominations sought for NIC alumni awards

The North Idaho College Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for its annual alumni awards. Nominations are due May 31. The Distinguished Alumni Award is the association’s most prestigious award presented to an NIC alumnus for a ... Read More

Monday, May 13, 2013

Biweekly forum to be held May 16

The last of three open forums to answer questions about biweekly payroll will be held in at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 16 in Molstead Library Todd Hall. Everyone is invited to talk about the coming change and answer specific questions and concerns that ... Read More

Monday, May 13, 2013

Commencement Day

NIC Commencement Day Because limited seating is available, guest tickets for NIC’s commencement ceremony have already been distributed and attendees will only be admitted to the commencement ceremony with a ticket. Guests are encouraged to arrive early ... Read More

Friday, May 10, 2013

Former MeriStar vice president to speak at NIC booster luncheon

Steve Shamion, former college football player and executive vice president of MeriStar Hotels and Resorts, will be the main speaker at the North Idaho College Booster Club’s luncheon at noon Tuesday, May 14 at the Coeur d’Alene Outback ... Read More

Thursday, May 9, 2013

NIC softball player signs with NCAA Division I college

North Idaho College softball player, Shelby Carter, has signed a letter of commitment to play at NCAA Division I University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Carter, of Maple Valley, Wash., caught the majority of the games for the Cardinals in the past two ... Read More

Thursday, May 9, 2013

NIC Welding program holds barbecue

North Idaho College welding students and their guests chow down on barbecue chicken and hamburgers Thursday at the welding facility in Coeur d’Alene. About 100 people showed up for what is becoming an annual event to eat and look at some of the ... Read More

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Retirement partes to be held

Everyone is invited to a retirement reception for Lanny Stein at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 in the SUB Driftwood Bay Room. There will be cake, punch and a lot of stories shared from his 20-plus years of service here at NIC. Everyone is also invited to a ... Read More

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Stroll through history at NIC Mother's Day Concert

In the century-old tradition of concerts in the park, the North Idaho College Wind Symphony and Chamber Singers will host its annual free Mother’s Day Concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 12 in Coeur d’Alene City Park. Before movie theaters and ... Read More

Monday, May 6, 2013

NIC hosts high school computer-aided drafting competition

About 40 students from Timberlake High School, Sandpoint High School, Lake City High School, Wallace High School and Bonners Ferry High School competed in architectural design and mechanical design at North Idaho College Thursday. Winners : ... Read More

Friday, May 3, 2013

North IdahoCollege Board of Trustees Meeting Notice

Members of the North Idaho College Board of Trustees will be participating in the college’s Technical Education Community Engagement Session at 7 p.m. Monday, May 6 in the Edminster Student Union Building Ts’elusm Dining Room. Read More

Friday, May 3, 2013

NIC women's soccer picks up strong offensive player

Jaimee Hulst, from Helena, Mont., recently signed with North Idaho College women’s soccer team to play next season. “Jaimee has very good speed, a nice touch on the ball and a strong will to succeed. She will be a fantastic addition to ... Read More

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Drawing winner racks up $670 in NIC shopping spree

North Idaho College Cardinal Shopping Spree winner Roger Stewart was able to grab $670 worth of food items at Super 1 Foods as part of the NIC Athletics Department fundraiser Thursday. He plans to donate much of his haul to families in need ... Read More

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Ellensburg standout commits to NIC women's soccer program

Keilin Farrand, a midfielder from Ellensburg, Wash., recently signed with North Idaho College. Farrand is a four-year starter for Ellensburg High School, as well as being a four-year Scholar Athlete and making the President’s List. She was Booster ... Read More

Monday, April 29, 2013

Changes regarding sick, vacation time

Employees will notice on their April 30 pay stub that sick and vacation time are now tracked in hours instead of days. The change is due to software requirements that all payroll be tracked in hours so NIC can convert to the electronic tracking of time ... Read More

Friday, April 26, 2013

New volleyball coach to speak at NIC booster luncheon

Miles Kydd, who was recently named North Idaho College’s head volleyball coach, will be the main speaker at the NIC Booster Club’s luncheon at noon Tuesday, April 30 at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Shore Room. Kydd was a member of the ... Read More

Friday, April 26, 2013

Sign up for biometric screening retest

Employees and their dependents who have had one or more screening out of range will have the opportunity to retest from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 30. The incentive for results will be credited to Health Reimbursement Account account no later than June ... Read More

Monday, April 22, 2013

Recital to be held in Boswell Hall lobby April 25

Pack a lunch and come to Boswell Hall at noon Thursday, April 25 for a Music Department lobby recital. The recital is free and open to everyone. Read More

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Jobs Plus grants NIC $6,000, establishes $4,000/year scholarship

Jobs Plus Inc., the Coeur d’Alene area economic development corporation, has awarded North Idaho College’s Graphic Design program a one-time investment of $6,000 and established a grant that will sponsor two scholarships totaling $4,000 ... Read More

Monday, April 15, 2013

NIC to host public forums on Professional-Technical campus proposal

North Idaho College is hosting three open forums April 15, 29 and May 6 to gather public input on a proposed professional-technical education facility. All three meetings will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Edminster Student Union Building on ... Read More

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

AAANI selected as pilot program for transitional care program

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that the NIC Area Agency on Aging is one of 35 new pilot sites nationwide selected to participate in the community-based Care Transitions Program (CCTP) aimed to reduce hospital readmissions ... Read More

Monday, April 8, 2013

Christy Doyle accepts dean job

Christy Doyle has accepted the position of Dean of Health Professions and Nursing. Doyle has served in an interim capacity since August. "Please join me in congratulating Christy on being chosen as the Dean of Health Professions and Nursing," said Lita ... Read More

Friday, April 5, 2013

Collegiate choral festival to feature NIC singers

North Idaho College will be one of five colleges and universities performing at the Zimmerman Collegiate Choral Festival at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12 in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, located at 1115 West Riverside Avenue in Spokane. The NIC ... Read More

Friday, April 5, 2013

NIC announces 2013 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees

The North Idaho College Athletics Department and NIC Booster Club has announced the inductees for the fifth Athletics Hall of Fame class, who will be honored at the NIC Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Banquet beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4 in ... Read More

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Whitworth coach to speak at NIC booster luncheon

Sean Bushéy, who just completed his 16th season as head coach of the Whitworth University soccer team, will be the main speaker at the North Idaho College Booster Club’s luncheon at noon Tuesday, April 9 at the Coeur d’Alene Outback ... Read More

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

North IdahoCollege Board of Trustees Meeting Notice

The North Idaho College Board of Trustees will meet in executive session from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 6 in the Fort Sherman Officers’ Quarters President’s Conference Room. The purpose of the meeting falls under Idaho Code Section ... Read More

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

NIC to host week of events for American Indian Heritage Week

North Idaho College is hosting a variety of events in honor of American Indian Heritage Week April 8-12. For a complete schedule of the week’s activities, download this poster . Monday, April 8 The weeklong series of events kicks off with ... Read More

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

NIC financial aid advisor teams up with Wolfpack

Every spring, Alex deGolia gets the bug to play football again. Since he left college in California, he always had a reason not to play. First, it was taking care of his daughter, 4-year-old Integrity. Then it was finishing school and getting a job at ... Read More

Monday, March 25, 2013

Eighth-grade Canfield Middle School student wins regional spelling bee

Eighth-grade Canfield Middle School student Tricia McCullough, of Coeur d’Alene, out-spelled 44 other fourth- through eighth-graders from the five northern counties of Idaho to become the champion speller in the ninth annual North Idaho Regional ... Read More

Friday, March 22, 2013

Wellness Roundup March 22

Wellness Roundup There will not be any wellness classes (Spinning; Tone and Trim) during Spring Break April 1-5. Spinning : Classes will restart April 8 and will be held from 1:05 to 1:45 p.m. Mondays and from 12:05 to 12:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Each class ... Read More

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Sam Jankovich to speak at NIC booster luncheon

Sam Jankovich, former athletic director at Washington State University and University of Miami, as well as CEO of the NFL New England Patriots, will be the main speaker at the North Idaho College Booster Club’s luncheon at noon Tuesday, March 26 ... Read More

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

NIC enrollment down for spring

In line with an overall decrease in enrollment from fall semester, North Idaho College’s spring enrollment is down similarly. The total headcount for students in spring 2013 is 6,072 students, which is down 5.45 percent from last spring’s ... Read More

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Women's basketball team knocked out of tournament

The NIC women’s basketball team ended Monday with a tough loss to Williston State in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division I national tournament. NIC led for much of the game, but fell 67-63. Congratulations to the Lady Cardinals ... Read More

Monday, March 18, 2013

Wellness Roundup

A Tone and Trim class is scheduled for 3:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. The following activities count as $25 wellness incentives in the Wellness Your Way program: Register now for a " Living with Diabetes " class from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21 at ... Read More

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Wine, dine, and give back to students

Looking for an out-of-this world dining experience this weekend? The NIC Foundation still has some tickets left for its intimate and elegant “ Bon Appetit ” event Saturday, March 16 at the Hayden Lake Country Club. The fine dining and wine ... Read More

Thursday, March 14, 2013

NIC announces All-Star Basketball Game participants

Participants for the boys and girls 2013 Idaho State High School All-Star Basketball Games were announced recently by the North Idaho College Athletics Department. Players were chosen by a selection committee of sportswriters and broadcasters from ... Read More

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Participants announced for the 2013 North Idaho Regional Spelling Bee

A total of 52 fourth- through eighth-graders from the five northern counties of Idaho will participate in the 10th annual North Idaho Regional Spelling Bee Saturday, March 23 at North Idaho College, the winner of which will receive an all-expense-paid ... Read More

Monday, March 11, 2013

North Idaho College Board of Trustees Meeting Notice

The North Idaho College Board of Trustees will meet with the Coeur d’Alene City Council at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 14 in the Community Room of the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss areas of mutual interest ... Read More

Saturday, March 9, 2013

State championship coach to speak at booster luncheon

Mark Allert, Post Falls High School head girls basketball coach, will be the main speaker at the North Idaho College Booster Club’s Luncheon at noon Tuesday, March 12 at the Outback Steakhouse in Coeur d’Alene. Allert coached his team to ... Read More

Friday, March 8, 2013

NIC students earn top honors at state business competition

Five North Idaho College students qualified to compete nationally by achieving top honors at the recent state Business Professionals of America (BPA) competition in Boise. NIC students competed with two-year college and university students from across ... Read More

Friday, March 8, 2013

Three NIC golfers sign with four-year colleges

Three North Idaho College golfers have signed letters of commitment to play at four-year colleges. Taylor Reed, from Sheridan, Wyo., has signed to play at Division I Nicholls State University in Thibodeaux, La. Dylan Morrison, from Victoria, Australia ... Read More

Friday, March 8, 2013

NIC to hold Dual Credit Information Night

All high school students and parents who are interested in North Idaho College’s dual credit program are encouraged to attend an NIC Dual Credit Information Night Tuesday, March 12 or Thursday, March 21. Both information sessions are from 6 to 7 ... Read More

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

You're invited to play NIC's NJCAA Bracket Challenge!

You think you know your basketball? NIC Communications and Marketing would like to challenge you to play in the NIC NJCAA Bracket Challenge. Just like NCAA March Madness bracket, this contest allows you to guess which teams from Region 18 will punch their ... Read More

Friday, Feb. 22, 2013

NIC wrestling seeks its 14th national title

After winning the regional title, North Idaho College is in the hunt for its 14th National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national title Feb. 22-23 in Des Moines, Iowa. A total of six schools will be bringing the maximum number of ... Read More

Friday, Feb. 22, 2013

NIC wrestling coach to speak at booster luncheon

North Idaho College’s Head Wrestling Coach Pat Whitcomb and members of his No. 1 ranked wrestling team will be the main speakers at the Booster Club’s Luncheon at noon Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. The luncheon will ... Read More

Friday, Feb. 22, 2013

Two players commit to NIC women's soccer program

Two Spokane Soccer Club team members have signed letters of intent to play for the North Idaho College women’s soccer team. Natalie Middleton, from Spokane Valley, and Meghan Pagano, from Sandpoint, will be Cardinals next fall. Middleton was a ... Read More

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013

North Idaho College Board of Trustees Meeting Notice

The North Idaho College Board of Trustees will hold a workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 in the Edminster Student Union Building Driftwood Bay Room. During the workshop, the trustees will receive information on and discuss the college’s ... Read More

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013

NIC to host ‘The Facts about Artifacts' open forum

The community is invited to attend a one-hour educational forum dedicated to “The Facts about Artifacts” from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the Edminster Student Union Building Driftwood Bay Room. Featuring Idaho State Archaeologist Ken ... Read More

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

NIC vice president for student services to speak at booster luncheon

Graydon Stanley, North Idaho College vice president for student services, will speak to the NIC Booster Club at noon Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Outback Steakhouse in Coeur d’Alene. Stanley played four years of college basketball at the College of ... Read More

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

NIC to hold Dual Credit Information Night at Bonners Ferry Center

All students and parents who are interested in North Idaho College’s dual credit program are encouraged to attend NIC Dual Credit Information Night from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 at the Bonners Ferry Center at 6791 Main Street ... Read More

Monday, Feb. 4, 2013

NIC soccer coaches to host futsal tourney for girls

North Idaho College soccer coaches are hosting the 2013 Futsal Festival for girls under-9 to under-12 Feb. 23-24 in Christianson Gym. Futsal is five-person indoor soccer, which is played on a hard court surface where walls are not used. On Saturday ... Read More

Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013

Two NIC Cards named SWAC Athlete of the Week

Cardinals from both the North Idaho College women’s and men’s basketball teams were named Athlete of the Week for the Scenic West Athletic Conference. Jalil Abdul-Bassit, from Anchorage, Alaska was honored for the men and Georgia Stirton ... Read More

Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013

NIC Career Services director named 2013 Idaho Counselor of the Year

Gail Laferriere, North Idaho College Career Services assistant director, has been named the 2013 Counselor of the Year by the Idaho Counseling Association. Laferriere was presented the award at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Saturday, Jan. 26 at the ... Read More

Monday, Jan. 28, 2013

NIC softball signs three University High School players

North Idaho College signed three outstanding softball players from University High School in Spokane recently. Karly Schuh, Brittany Hecker and Ryelynn Mendoza will all play for the Cardinals. “We are excited about continuing our long tradition ... Read More

Friday, Jan. 25, 2013

Wellness Roundup

Essential oils wellness workshop to be held Jan. 29 There will be an “Introduction to Essential Oils” wellness workshop from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 in the SUB Driftwood Bay Room. The workshop is worth $25 in HRA incentives to employees in ... Read More

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013

Baseball standout, Gregorak to speak at NIC Booster Club Luncheon

Premier Sports Center Director of Operations Troy Nowell and North Idaho College Head Volleyball Coach Kandice Gregorak, who recently resigned, will speak to the NIC Booster Club at noon Tuesday, Jan. 29 at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. Nowell ... Read More

Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013

NIC signs first softball player for 2014 season

Colville High School standout Jammie Madonna signed with North Idaho College on Jan. 21. Madonna is the first NIC softball signee for the 2014 season. “The addition of Jammie for 2014 will add depth and power to our battery,” said Don Don ... Read More

Friday, Jan. 18, 2013

NIC board to participate in Higher Education Week

Members of the North Idaho College Board of Trustees plan to participate in activities related to “Higher Education Week” with the legislature Jan. 21-23 in Boise. Events include NIC’s presentations to the Joint Appropriations and ... Read More

Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013

Wellness Roundup

The wellness workshop " Extraordinary Health - New Year's Nutrition " will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 in the SUB Lake Coeur d'Alene Room. Discover how foods affect our bodies and how to choose nutritious foods that can turn your ... Read More

Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013

NIC to hold Dual Credit Information Night

All students and parents who are interested in North Idaho College’s dual credit program are encouraged to attend NIC Dual Credit Information Night from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 in the NIC at Sandpoint Center Room 313 and from 6 to 7 ... Read More

Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013

Drivers Safety Class to be held Jan. 17

There will be a Drivers Safety Class at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 in Headwaters Building A. All employees and associates of the college expecting to use vehicles in the NIC fleet must go through safety training provided by the Transportation ... Read More

Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013

Regional school districts to hold spelling bees

School districts throughout North Idaho will hold spelling bees in January that qualify students for the North Idaho Spelling Bee scheduled for March 23 at North Idaho College. The winner of the regional bee will receive an all-expense paid trip to the ... Read More

Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013

North IdahoCollege Board of Trustees Meeting Notice

The North Idaho College Board of Trustees will meet in executive session from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4 in the Edminster Student Union Building Blue Creek/Echo Bay Room. The purpose of the meeting falls under Idaho Code Section 67-2345 (a), (b) ... Read More

Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012

Students compete in NIC speech contest

Five North Idaho College students out of the 600 students taking speech class this fall semester earned cash prizes in the Communication, Fine Arts, and Humanities Division’s speech contest held on NIC’s campus Friday, Dec. 14. Out of the ... Read More

Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012

NIC to host Coeur d'Alene INN-vitational Holiday Classic

North Idaho College will host the 5th annual Coeur d’Alene INN-vitational Holiday Classic in Christianson Gym Dec. 27 – 29, featuring boys high school teams from the Northwest. This year’s tournament will only include boys teams, and ... Read More

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

NIC to host wrestling tournament with 50-plus high schools

North Idaho College will host the Tri-State Invitational Wrestling Tournament Dec. 14-15 in Christianson Gym. More than 50 high schools will participate in the tournament, which begins at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14. The tournament will continue at 9 a.m ... Read More

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

NIC Silver Valley Center offers CNA class

The deadline to sign up for North Idaho College’s Silver Valley Center hybrid Certified Nursing Assistant class (CNA) is Jan. 2. The center offers classes for students seeking degrees, dual-credit, workforce training, ABE/GED, or classes for ... Read More

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012

NIC Silver Valley Center expands hours, offers free GED classes

The North Idaho College Adult Basic Education/GED program located in the NIC Silver Valley Center has expanded its hours and is now offering free ABE/GED preparation classes Monday through Thursday. GED test takers should be aware that there will be a ... Read More

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012

NIC student essay earns national recognition; honors NIC faculty member

North Idaho College student Charles Clemmons’ essay “A Change of Life” featuring how an NIC instructor encouraged him to succeed earned national recognition as a Top 10 finalist out of 800 entries for the Community College Week ... Read More

Monday, Dec. 10, 2012

Last NIC Booster Club Luncheon of the year to be held Dec. 11

North Idaho College coaches will give an update on in-season sports at the Booster Club Luncheon at noon Tuesday, Dec. 11 at the Outback Steakhouse in Coeur d’Alene. Currently NIC women’s basketball and Wrestling are ranked No. 1, and ... Read More

Friday, Dec. 7, 2012

North Idaho College Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Members of the North Idaho College Board of Trustees will be participating in a dinner with members of the Idaho State Board of Education from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 in the Edminister Student Union Building Driftwood Bay Room. Read More

Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012

Governor tours NIC welding facility

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter toured the North Idaho College welding facility Thursday. Otter, who has taken several welding classes at the College of Western Idaho, spent an hour talking to NIC welding students and instructors while checking ... Read More

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

NIC wrestling team donates $2,000 to fight cancer

The North Idaho College wrestling team donated $2,000 to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Coeur d’Alene recently. These funds were raised through the team’s sale of “We Care” T-shirts. The team has raised $6,000 selling T-shirts ... Read More

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012

NIC's Yang Yang named NJCAA second team All-American

North Idaho College’s volleyball team kill leader Yang Yang was recently named a National Junior College Athletic Association second team All-American. Yang helped NIC wrap up the 2012 season with an eighth-place finish at the NJCAA Division 1 ... Read More

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012

NIC to host Youth Rec League Basketball Night

All youth recreation league team members who wear their team’s T-shirt will get into either of the North Idaho College basketball games for free during a double-header at 5:30 p.m. (women) and 7:30 p.m. (men) Friday, Nov. 30. The NIC women’s ... Read More

Monday, Nov. 26, 2012

Letter from CSI athletic director to Coeur d'Alene Press

Congratulations to both of the Scenic West Athletic Conference representatives for their recent performances at the NJCAA National Volleyball Tournament in West Plains, Mo. North Idaho’s eighth-place finish and CSI’s National Championship ... Read More

Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012

NIC Booster Club presents the Winter CARDnival and Auction Dec. 6

North Idaho College athletics fans are invited to the Booster Club’s Winter CARDnival and Auction Thursday, Dec. 6 at the Best Western – Coeur d’Alene Inn. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. with social hour, games and the beginning of the ... Read More

Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012

NIC basketball coaches, players to hold Christmas camp

Boys and girls of all ages are invited to attend the 2011 North Idaho College Christmas Basketball Camp taught by NIC coaches and players Jan. 2 - 4. Camp participants will learn fundamental skills and individual drills to make them better players ... Read More

Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012

NIC recruiting effort with Sandpoint High School a success

More than 130 students from Sandpoint High School took advantage of the admission application fee waiver offered from NIC to Sandpoint High School Seniors applying for fall 2013 during the week of Nov. 12. The program was the brainchild of North Idaho ... Read More

Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012

Cards finish eighth in the nation at NJCAA volleyball tournament

After a tough loss Friday to the College of Central Florida (No. 6 seed), the No. 7 seeded Cardinals battled against Hillsboro Community College Saturday at the NJCAA national volleyball tournament. The Cardinals battled to the end, losing the last ... Read More

Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012

Cardinal volleyball team wins first match at nationals

The NIC Cardinal volleyball team won its first game at the NJCAA national tournament in three straight sets against Hutchinson Community College! Congratulations ladies! Yang Yang led with 16 kills and 10 digs. Kaitlyn Molloy had 10 kills and four ... Read More

Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012

Cardinals lose second match at NJCAA national tournament, can place as high as fifth

The Cardinals lost their second match at the NJCAA national volleyball tournament to Western Nebraska Community College in four sets. NIC (seeded No. 7) will take on the No. 6 seeded College of Central Florida at 12:30 p.m. (Pacific) to continue ... Read More

Friday, Nov. 9, 2012

Lake City football coach Troxel to address NIC boosters

Lake City High School Football Head Coach Van Troxel will speak to the North Idaho College Booster Club Luncheon at noon Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Coeur d’Alene Outback Steakhouse at 1381 Northwood Center Court. Troxel has been coaching the ... Read More

Friday, Nov. 9, 2012

Area middle school students to perform with NIC Wind Symphony

North Idaho College is hosting “The Gathering of the Bands” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 in the Schuler Performing Arts Center. Eighth-grade students from 12 different area middle schools will perform along with special conductors Dave ... Read More

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Trustees tour Graphic Design class

North Idaho College graphic design student Ryan Maskell, Coeur d’Alene, talks to NIC Trustee Christie Wood in the video production set inside the classroom. Several trustees participated in a tour Monday of the graphic design facility and the ... Read More

Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012

NIC men's soccer to play for district championship

The North Idaho College men’s soccer team will be playing in the Western District soccer tournament at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, Wyo. Nov. 2-3. NIC will play WWCC at 1:30 p.m. (Pacific Time) Friday, Nov. 2 at the WWCC ... Read More

Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

Microsoft Excel class to be offered in Priest River

Registration is now open for an Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007 course that will be held from Nov. 6 through Dec. 11 at the Priest River Institute for Education, Skills and Training facility at 414 Bodie Canyon Road in Priest River. The course will ... Read More

Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012

First Coeur d'Alene Crossing raises $3,500 for NIC

North Idaho College President Joe Dunlap and members of the NIC Athletics Department and NIC Booster Club were presented with a check for $3,500 from the Coeur d’Alene Crossing 2.4, LLC recently. The Coeur d’Alene Crossing is a 2.4-mile ... Read More

Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012

NIC to hold open house celebration in Sandpoint Nov. 1

The public is invited to explore all that North Idaho College’s center at Sandpoint has to offer and take in a free choir concert Thursday, Nov. 1 at the regional center’s new home in the Sandpoint Events Center at 102 South Euclid Street ... Read More

Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012

Sign-up open for North Idaho EMS Conference

Registration is open for the North Idaho EMS Conference to be held Nov. 2-4 in the Meyer Health and Science Building in North Idaho College’s Meyer Health and Science Building. Emergency Medical Services personnel can earn continuing education ... Read More

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012

EWU Basketball Coach to speak to Booster Club

Eastern Washington University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jim Hayford will speak at the Booster Club Luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 in the Coeur d’Alene Resort. After spending 10 seasons at Whitworth University, where he won nearly ... Read More

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012

NIC to host community forum: The Faces of Education

The community is invited to a forum hosted by North Idaho College on “The Faces of Education,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29 in the Edminster Student Union Lake Coeur d’Alene Room. Hosted by NIC Communication, Fine Arts, and ... Read More

Monday, Oct. 22, 2012

North IdahoCollege Board of Trustees Meeting Notice

The North Idaho College Board of Trustees will be touring programs at the NIC Workforce Training Center in Post Falls beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29. Read More

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

NIC students taking more classes than ever before

While total headcount for North Idaho College students in fall 2012 is down slightly from fall 2011, enrollment numbers show that those students are taking more classes than ever before. The total headcount at NIC is 6,574 students for the fall of 2012 ... Read More

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012

Kootenai Charities donates $1,000 to North Idaho College

Kootenai Charities, Inc. organizes the Demolition Derby at the Kootenai County Fair each year with derby proceeds then gifted to charities throughout Kootenai County. Pictured are founding members Craig Frei (left) and Sen. John Goedde (right) ... Read More

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012

Washington basketball standout commits to NIC

All-state women’s basketball player Kara Staggs announced her early commitment to the North Idaho College 2013-2014 recruiting class this week. Staggs is a senior at Okanagan High School in Washington, where she earned 1A state tournament MVP ... Read More

Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

Area high school students take part in Women in Science

North Idaho College Biology Instructor Rhena Cooper teaches two Coeur d’Alene High School students during the “Women in Science” event held at the University of Idaho’s extension on NIC’s campus Tuesday, Oct. 9. About ... Read More

Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012

NIC President Joe Dunlap to speak to Booster Club

North Idaho College President Joe Dunlap will speak at the Booster Club Luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9 in the Coeur d’Alene Resort. Dunlap will speak on “The Value of Athletics.” The public is welcome to attend the ... Read More

Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012

‘Subterranean Fragments' to show in the Corner Gallery

Artist Greg Pierce will display his “Subterranean Fragments” artwork in the Boswell Hall Corner Gallery at North Idaho College from Oct. 1 to Nov. 1. Pierce is an assistant professor of art at Columbia Basin College and has a master’s ... Read More

Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012

Wells Fargo donates $2,500 to NIC scholarship program

Wells Fargo has contributed $2,500 through its competitive grant program to the North Idaho College Foundation to fund scholarships for NIC students. “Wells Fargo supports organizations that are working to strengthen our communities,” said ... Read More

Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

NIC awarded a nearly $3 million aerospace grant

North Idaho College has been awarded a $2.97 million grant intended to create an aerospace center to meet the workforce demands of the aerospace industry in North Idaho and help veterans and displaced workers in need of retraining. The grant is ... Read More

Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012

Police still present on campus

North Idaho College cooperated with Coeur d'Alene Police and the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office Monday, Sept. 17 as officers searched for an NIC student who had warrants for his arrest out of Washington State. The student had also allegedly made veiled ... Read More

Friday, Sept. 14, 2012

Arrive Alive Tour

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Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012

Register now for Rolly Williams Classic Golf Tournament

North Idaho College is holding the sixth annual Rolly Williams Classic Golf Tournament at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 at the Avondale Golf Club in Hayden Lake. The entry deadline is Sept. 17. Entry includes golf, dinner from Qdoba Mexican Grill, and an ... Read More

Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012

NIC Booster Club to hold cruise Sept. 12

The North Idaho College Booster Club will hold its annual “Let’s Go Cruisin’” fundraiser from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 with boarding beginning at 6 p.m. at Independence Point in Coeur ... Read More

Monday, Aug. 27, 2012

Contestants text their way to prizes

The top three placers pose for a photo next to the leaderboard following the North Idaho College and Phones Plus “So You Think You Can Text” contest at the North Idaho Fair Aug. 25. Winners in each age division were Jennifer Schmunk ... Read More

Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012

Winner of NBC's ‘Phenomenon' to mystify NIC audience

Magician and illusionist Mike Super will perform for free at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29 in the Student Union Building Lake Coeur d’Alene Room at North Idaho College. Super was the winner in the 2007 NBC show “Phenomenon,” beating out ... Read More

Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012

NIC Board of Trustees election filing deadline Aug. 31

The last day candidates can file declaration/petition of candidacy forms with the local clerk of the North Idaho College district for the three open positions on the NIC Board of Trustees is 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31. Individuals who miss this deadline will ... Read More

Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012

Swimming to support NIC

Support the Crossing for a Cause swimming event, which raises funds for the NIC Booster Club along with the Union Gospel Mission and Coeur d’Alene Area Swim Team. The 2.4 mile open water swim will begin at Arrow Point at 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 12 and ... Read More

Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012

Burns named NIC vice president for instruction

North Idaho College has selected internal candidate Lita Burns, Ph.D., as its new vice president for instruction. Burns, who currently serves as dean of Health Professions and Nursing, will begin her new role Aug. 27. “Lita is well-prepared to take ... Read More

Friday, July 27, 2012

NIC needs volunteer projects for annual Day of Service

North Idaho College is seeking projects from nonprofit organizations that could use the help of volunteers as part of the NIC Day of Service this fall. Projects of all types are welcome. Volunteers will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 ... Read More

Thursday, July 26, 2012

NIC vice president for instruction candidate forums scheduled

Finalists have been named for the vice president for instruction position at North Idaho College and the public is encouraged to participate in open forums with each candidate. “The position of Vice President for Instruction is one of upmost importance ... Read More

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Stanley named NIC vice president for student services

North Idaho College has selected Graydon Stanley, the former dean of students at the College of Southern Idaho, as its new vice president for student services. “I am thrilled Graydon is going to join our team here at North Idaho College,” said NIC ... Read More

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Beta Sigma Phi contributes to NIC scholarship fund

Beta Sigma Phi established an endowed scholarship in 2001 through the North Idaho College Foundation in support of student scholarships. Including this $300 contribution, Beta Sigma Phi has contributed over $18,500 to the North Idaho College Foundation. ... Read More

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Laura Hill joins NIC as human resources executive director

Laura J. Hill joined North Idaho College on July 16 as the executive director of human resources. She most recently served as the chief human resource officer of Rockwood Clinic in Spokane and brings with her more than 20 years of experience in human ... Read More

Friday, July 6, 2012

ATTENTION: www.nic.edu website to be down from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 7

Services including the MyNIC portal, NIC website at www.nic.edu , and ‘Vault’ network access for employees will be unavailable for several hours beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7. Services will be restored by 1 p.m. Saturday, July 7 (or before). Access ... Read More

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Really BIG Raffle drawing to be held July 11

A winner for the North Idaho College Foundation’s Really BIG Raffle grand prize $250,000 grand prize home will be selected on July 11. The college’s largest fundraiser still has several hundred tickets available and organizers are reaching out for ... Read More

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

NIC summer volleyball camps still accepting players

There are still spots left for players interested in North Idaho College volleyball camps this summer for grades 5 through 12 at NIC’s Christianson Gym. The camps will be taught by NIC volleyball coaches and players. The NIC Advanced Skills Camp for ... Read More

Monday, July 2, 2012

New NIC president tours raffle house on his first day

Less than 600 tickets remain for the chance to win this year’s $250,000 grand prize home. Only 5,000 tickets are sold at $100 each. A $100 ticket gives a chance to own the three-bedroom, two-bath rancher-style home loaded with special features including a ... Read More