Daily Archives: October 28, 2009

GRCC in the News: 10/29/09

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Retrained Grand Rapids mother thanks Govenor Granholm for Michigan’s No Worker Left Behind program
By Aaron Ogg | The Grand Rapids Press | October 28, 2009, 11:08PM

GRAND RAPIDS — Datasha Merritt said a state career training program helped get her back on her feet after she lost a human resources job two years ago.  “It feels good,” the 37-year-old Grand Rapids woman said. “I don’t have the false sense of comfort I had before. I know things could change at any time.” […] Gov. Jennifer Granholm visited Grand Rapids Community College‘s Tassell M-TEC campus, 622 Godfrey Ave. SW, to tout the program’s strides and discuss its future.  (More) Continue reading →

Ender Twin Bowl Highlights

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For those who couldn’t make it out last Saturday to the Ender Twin Bowl, or anyone interested in a preview of this week’s football game as the Raiders coincidentally play the Hawks again in the regional playoffs – the Media Technologies Department has compiled some of the highlights:

The Grand Rapids Community College Raider Football team took on the Harper College Hawks on October 24, 2009 in the first ever Ender Twin Bowl. This event wrapped up Investiture week for GRCC President Dr. Steven Ender, who competed with his twin brother Dr. Kenneth Ender, new President of Harper Community College.

Raider Salute to Steevigh Cwayna

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This raider salute comes from Pat Ingersoll, director of GRCC’s Library and Learning Commons:

“Congratulations to Steevigh Cwayna, Library Acquisitions Specialist, who recently received her Basic Cataloging Certificate from the Michigan Library Consortium. We’re proud of your dedication, Steevigh.”

GRCC Players Present: Mauritius (10/28/09-10/31/09)

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GRCC Players present Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck:  “How much would you pay for two pieces of paper … depends on  the two pieces of paper…”  In this gripping tale, a seemingly simple sale becomes dangerously dynamic.

GRCC Players Present Mauritius

Directed by Tom Kaechele, this wonderful cast of GRCC students includes: Danielle Christine Slot (recent Grand Award winner for outstanding lead actress in a college production), Jake Strunk, Steve Monroe, Jonathon L. Lathers and Kenya Foster.

October 29-31 at 8p.m. with a special benefit performance on  Wed, October 28 at 8 p.m. (all proceeds on this evening benefit GRCC’s Irish Studies Program.   Admission is $3 for GRCC Students/Staff and $8 for everyone else.   Call (616) 234-3946 to purchase tickets.

* This show contains graphic language. *

National Mental Health Awareness (10/28/09)

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National Mental Health Awareness
Wednesday, October 28th
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
4th Floor Main Building

Counseling, Advising and Retention Services is sponsoring a mental health awareness event in recognition of National Mental Health Awareness. This is a great opportunity to take a free confidential mental health screening, pick up informational brochures and talk with a counselor to learn about common mental health issues. In addition to showcasing the on campus services that are available, area agencies will be on hand to provide information on depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse, eating disorders, and more.

Confirmed community agency participants:
Network 180

Arbor Circle Corporation

Salvation Army Turning Point