Remembering George Waite’s Career

After over 30 years, George left us with a few funny moments…

Thanks from GRCC ESP and Nursing for Relay for Life support

GRCC ESP and Nursing would like to thank all faculty and staff who donated money, baked goods and supplies for their booth at the Grand Rapids Relay for Life, to help raise nearly $2,000 for the fight against cancer. Team captain Staci Dever, members Delicia Wilondja and Penni Weninger and family members staffed the ESP booth featuring a Candyland theme. Endurance walkers Bethany Tuffelmire and son Caleb walked nearly 25 miles over 12 hours. Faculty members Vicki Meyers and Nancy Grossman and students staffed the GRCC Nursing Booth which featured a life-size Operation Guy.

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Thank you from Officers Peters and Armstrong

Officers Bo Peters and Chris Armstrong wanted to thank everyone for their support during their training for the Grand Rapids Triathlon. They also wanted to thank those that made donations to the Leukemia Research Foundation. They had a great experience at the event this past Sunday.

GRCC In the News, 6-12-13

Esteemed former Grand Rapids Civic Theatre managing director Paul Dreher has died

June 12, 2013; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Paul Dreher, former managing director of Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, died Tuesday after a brief illness. He was 80.

… In retirement, Dreher continued to direct shows and design lights for companies, including Circle Theatre, Jewish Theatre, Heritage Theatre, Grand Rapids Community College, Calvin College, Aquinas College as well as for Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.

GRCC accepting students for summer Fast Track program

June 12, 2013; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids Community College is accepting applications for a summer program that aims to help students bypass remedial courses and move into college-level classes.

‘So You Think You Can Dance’ finalists include Grand Rapids dance instructor

June 12, 2013; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Among the 33 dancers remaining on this season of “So You Think You Can Dance”, a reality dance competition that airs on FOX, one name may sound familiar. Markus Shields is a Grand Rapids dance instructor and choreographer from The Moving Company.
(Story doesn’t mention it, but Shields is a former GRCC student, according to his bio.)

Ransom Avenue to close for bus station construction

Starting on April 9, 2013, Ransom Avenue NE will be closed from Fulton Street to the library for construction of the Rapid’s Silver Line bus station. The work is scheduled to last through May 6.

Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 6-13

Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 6 through 13, so it’s a good time for GRCC faculty and staff to review tornado shelter locations. To learn about GRCC procedures and shelter locations, click here.

Safety experts recommend seeking underground shelter in the event of a tornado or severe storm, but if that’s unavailable, seek an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor. For other storm safety tips, click here.

Daylight Savings Time starts March 10, 2013

Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead by one hour on March 10, 2013!

Phone System Maintenance

Parts of the phone system will be undergoing maintenance at 6:00 AM on Wednesday, March 6^th. Brief phone service outages should be expected between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM on that date.

A message of thanks

From Laura DeVries, of GRCCePRINT:

It is hard to even begin to express our thanks to those who have been here to support us through this time.  Our family was overwhelmed by the generosity of everyone here who sent cards, personal messages, visitations, and memorial contributions. This was beyond what we ever could have expected and it touched us deeply.

My family and I want to thank you for your kindness.

 

 

Veggie Van cancelled for January 22, 2013

The YMCA Veggie Van had to take an unexpected trip to the mechanic and will be unable to make its scheduled stop at GRCC on January 22, 2013. It plans instead to be here from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, January 25.

SSPD Grants: January Funding Opportunity

The deadline for the submission of grant applications for the Support Staff Professional Development (SSPD) program is 4:30 p.m., January 18, 2013. The SSPD application packet and SSPD Guidelines are available in the GRCC Internal Grants area of the Grants Office website at http://www.grcc.edu/grants. Please note that applications must include a Supervisor’s Approval form, a budget form and budget documentation. If you have any questions about SSPD grants, please contact Lisa Dopke, Grants Coordinator at 234-3340 or ldopke@grcc.edu.

Arts Outreach Suzuki Strings musicians perform for Lab Preschool kids

Arts Outreach Suzuki Strings students performed a holiday concert for Lab Preschool kids on December 14, 2012.

Under the direction of instructors Cassandra Kroondyk and Annette Henry, the musicians performed holiday favorites such as” Jolly Old St. Nicholas,” classical compositions such as “Gavotte” from “Mignon” and study pieces such as Dr. Suzuki’s “Variations on ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.’” Preschool students enjoyed singing along to famous tunes and ringing jingle bells to the grand finale of “Jingle Bells.”

Arts Outreach is a community music program offered through GRCC. Our highly qualified faculty uses Suzuki and traditional methods of training to provide exceptional individual and group instruction in violin, cello, guitar, piano and voice. The program serves all ages and levels, from the earliest beginners through adult.

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Donations to be collected at Holiday Breakfast for Student Food Pantry

The Holiday Breakfast is quickly approaching, and once again, we will collect food for our GRCC Student Food Pantry.

In this past year, 47 students have been approved to use the pantry and just this semester, we have given away 199 bags full of groceries.

As a community that has been blessed, we would love to help keep the food pantry full of food! Please consider bringing some food to the Holiday Breakfast for the hungry students and their families here at GRCC. There will be a special door prize/drawing for those who donate!

The pantry’s biggest needs are:

• canned fruit.
• peanut butter.
• jelly or jam.
• SpaghettiOs.
• soup (not tomato).
• crackers.
• pancake mix.
• Pop-Tarts.
• packaged dinners.
• pasta sides.
• meals-to-go.
• granola bars.
• fruit snacks.
• cereal.
• rice sides and beans.
• canned tuna.
• canned chicken.
• tomato sauce.
• canned vegetables (no corn).

Tickets on sale for Employee Holiday Breakfast

Tickets are on sale now through December 10, 2012, for the annual Employee Holiday Breakfast. The event runs 7:30-9 a.m. Friday, December 14, inside the Ford Fieldhouse.

The tickets, which are $3 each, are available from:

• Amy Kirkbride, on the fourth floor of Cook.
• Tracy Payne, in Sneden.
• Penni Weninger, on the third floor of Main.
• Jennifer Kelly, on the first floor of the Administration Building.
• Kristen Seevers, at Tassell M-TEC.
• Janis Qualls, on the third floor of Science.
• Carol Kramer, at the Lyon Ramp/Facilities office.
• Nanci Guigue, at 161 ATC.
• Kathy Kolehouse, in the Music Building.

 

Land Crabs Hit the Ground for the first time ever in SICE

Introducing Freddie Lightbourn.

Born on the sun-drenched island of New Providence in the Bahamas, Chef Freddie Lighhtbourne began his career at the original Poop Deck Restaurant in Nassau, Bahamas.  He worked part-time on weekends and during local holidays until he finished high school, when he decided to take the restaurant business seriously and become part of the family-owned venture.  The Poop Deck Restaurant is situated on the deck of the Bahamas Yacht Haven and serves exceptional local Bahamian specialties.

Jay Smith, a long time friend and supporter of the SICE, along with Chef Angus Campbell have brought Chef Lightbourne state-side to showcase his expertise to our students throughout the entire week in CA 114.  He will be preparing a special presentation for 55 students on Friday in our new Amphitheater.

In these pictures, Chef Lightbourne is demonstrating the preparation of live land crabs and conch fritters to our students.

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