Mike Colby and family, of GRCC’s Media Technologies department welcomed Catherine Leigh Colby into the world on 10/19/09 at 9:23am. She weighed in at 6lbs 6.3 oz and was 19″ long. Congratulations to the Colby family!
Daily Archives: October 23, 2009
Healthcare Open Enrollment Reminder
Open Enrollment for making insurance or benefit changes will be from October 26th through November 6th. If you are interested in making changes to your current insurance, you may do so at this time.
All employees will be required to complete a GRCC Election Form.
All elections made during Open Enrollment become effective January 1, 2010 and will remain in effect through December 31, 2010. The choices that you make during Open Enrollment cannot be changed again until next year’s Open Enrollment period, unless you experience certain family status changes during the year.
To assist you in making your benefit selection, GRCC will be mailing an Open Enrollment packet to your worksite. Additional benefit information will be posted on the GRCC website at: www.grcc.edu/payroll
Questions?: Contact Laura Alsgaard at 616-234-4175 or Maria Herrera-Belmares at 616-234-4052
Video of Investiture Ceremony
As everyone is well aware, Dr. Steven C. Ender was inaugurated as GRCC’s newest president yesterday. For those unable to attend (or for those who are already nostalgic), the video of the proceedings is available below courtesy of the Media Technologies Department.
GRCC in the News: 10/23/09
GRCC president, brother eager for ‘Twin Bowl’ football game
By Gary Bond | The Grand Rapids Press | October 23, 2009, 11:30AM
twin-presidents-23.jpgGRCC president Steven Ender, left, and his twin, Haper CC president Kenneth Ender, will pull for their respective football teams as they square off Saturday.GRAND RAPIDS — A sibling rivalry, born the same day 59 years ago, opens a new chapter Saturday. (More)
Offensive line paves the way for GRCC’s high-powered offense
By Gary Bond | The Grand Rapids Press | October 23, 2009, 10:00AM
GRAND RAPIDS — Before Grand Rapids Community College running back Jason Hannett can gain yardage, and before quarterback Casey Therriault can complete a pass, one needs a hole to run through and the other needs time to find a receiver. (More)
GRCC President Ender’s investiture message: College must anticipate Michigan’s challenges
By Dave Murray | The Grand Rapids Press | October 22, 2009, 6:24PM
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Rapids Community College plans to anticipate the state’s challenges and prepare its students to meet them — rather than respond later, President Steven Ender said Thursday in his investiture address. “We must face the reality of today with the anticipation of tomorrow,” he said in the formal ceremony marking his selection as the college’s ninth president. “We will not wait for Armageddon, then react.” (More) Continue reading