Deb Nordman, and Amanda Brand hosted the Radiologic Technology Program pinning ceremony on April,28 2010. This was the first class to be awarded an I.V. start curriculum certification, as well as an Academic Service Learning Certificate. The ceremony began with a warm welcome from President Ender, and featured guest speakers Sylvia Huitsing (Metro Health), and the Honorable George Heartwell Mayor of the city of Grand Rapids. Congratulations to the 2010 graduates! (photography by Ben DeJong)
GRCC on the Road
Posted on 29 April 2010 | By Tom Noreen
Grand Rapids Community College President, Dr. Steven Ender, and key members of his staff met with community leaders in Cedar Springs at an informal breakfast meeting on April 23. Enders said, “This is the 8th or 9th meeting we have held since I became president. We are meeting with local school districts, business and community leaders to find out what their questions and concerns are about GRCC so we can learn how to best support them with our programs.” It will take two years to do the 20 districts in the county. (More)
Print Solutions is now able to provide delivery of quick copy orders to some buildings. Please review the following buildings and times so that your orders are submitted in a timely manner to meet the delivery times. If you require an order outside of the delivery times, please arrange for pick-up by yourself, your ESP, or your student assistant.
Print Solutions deliveries:
Morning between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Afternoon between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Morning between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Shipping and Receiving deliveries:
Your order must be received 1 day earlier than expected delivery times as indicated below.
This time can fluctuate due to larger delivery and pick-up at any of the following locations:
Morning between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
The GRCC employee recognition reception is today. A light lunch will be available beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the Atrium area of the ATC. The program beings at 12:15 p.m. in the ATC Banquet Rooms.
Yesterday, GRCC retirees gathered in the ATC to reunite and honor the service of their colleagues. For a full slideshow, click here.
Yesterday at the Golden Raiders Retiree Reception, Cornelius “Corky” Eringaard was honored with the 2010 Emeritus Faculty/Administrator Award. This video was prepared by GRCC’s Media Technologies department for the occasion:
Harding grad eyes spot with Ravens: Reggie Smith will miss college graduation to attend rookie camp.
By Reggie Hayes | of The News-Sentinel
Former Harding High School football star Reggie Smith will miss his graduation ceremonies May 8 at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina. He has a good excuse. Smith will be in rookie camp, trying to land a job with the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. […] Smith played quarterback in high school, leading Harding to the state championship game as a senior. He then spent two years at Grand Rapids Community College, earning awards for his skills as a return man. (More)
Haley Stehouwer helps fledgling Davenport University softball team find success
By Jeff Chaney | The Grand Rapids Press | April 28, 2010, 10:35PM
GRAND RAPIDS — After two seasons at Grand Rapids Community College, Haley Stehouwer had options for continuing her collegiate softball career. The former Rogers High School all-state catcher had the attention of the established programs at Aquinas College and Ferris State University, which had shown interest since her high school days. (More)
Grand Fashion: Do-It-Yourself Fashion PR
By Raven Jones | Grand Rapids Press | April 28, 2010, 5:04PM
Ready to conquer the fashion world but not sure how you’re going to be noticed? It’s a problem that many new designers face, but with new internet programs being developed every day, it doesn’t take much for you to start building your brand’s image. [Raven is a GRCC student studying Fashion Design and Merchandising.] (More)
Lessac voice training workshop on tap
By The Grand Rapids Press staff | April 28, 2010, 1:30PM
A certified master teacher from the Lessac Research and Training Institute will teach an Introduction to Lessac Voice and Body Training Workshop, 1-9 p.m. May 14 and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 15. The two-day workshop, co-sponsored by Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, is designed for anyone who wants a warm, rich voice that will attract attention. (More)
Did you know GRCC had this wealth of opportunities for students to engage in personal/professional development outside of the classroom?
(Courtesy GRCC’s Media Technologies Department)
Commencement marks the start of the summer project season. These are some of the projects GRCC’s Facilities staff are gearing up for, which will start May 3rd:
Tickets for the 27th Annual Mike Flanagan Golf Outing Raffle will be available beginning Friday, April 30, 2010. The prizes include:
Tickets are three for $5. The raffle will take place on May 27st from 7-9 p.m. at the Boulder Creek Golf Club, and all proceeds support Student Scholarships.
Tickets are available from the following: Andy Bowne, Erin Cisler, Tina Hoxie, Kurt Meinders, Bob Partridge, Cherry Scaturro, David Selmon, Jim VanDokkumburg, and Laurie Witczak and will also be sold before the Annual Employee Recognition Reception on Friday, April 30th at the Art & Bev’s entrance.
GRCC’s Assessment Center and Disability Support Services Testing offices will be closed on Saturdays, from 5/1/10 reopening for Saturdays beginning September 11, 2010. For more information on the center visit www.grcc.edu/assessment
Congratulations to Cornelius “Corky” Eringaard on his receipt of the 2010 Emeritus Faculty/Administrator Award. Corky receives this award for his outstanding leadership and contribution to GRCC, from 1975 through 1993, as the Administrative Assistant to the President and the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs. His love for the College was always demonstrated through diligent work with faculty and staff to improve and add new programs during the College’s transition years from GRPS to GRJC.
Employees are welcome to stop by the ATC today between the hours of 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Banquet to congratulate Corky at the annual Golden Raiders Retiree Reception). Catch up with some friends in light food and conversation while experiencing a short program from 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
The ATC Computer Lab staff will be offering “Basics of Blackboard” orientation sessions for new and returning summer students. These sessions will cover:
They will offer the orientations Monday (5/3), Tuesday (5/4), and Wednesday (5/5) afternoons from 12:30 to 1:30 pm and Monday (5/3) thru Thursday (5/6) evenings from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The sessions will take place in rm 219 ATC.
A “Quilt of Words,” GRCC’s Spring Sustainability Series Wraps Up
Ken Tamke | April 27, 2010 | The Rapidian
The 1970 activist celebrated a birthday on Thursday. April 22ND marked the 40TH Anniversary of Earth Day. […] Celebrating right here in Grand Rapids, and culminating their month-long Spring Sustainability Series: “Visioning the Change,” Grand Rapids Community College students joined the Grand Rapids Public Museum for a “Celebration of Earth & Sky.” The Friday, April 23RD event featured a performance of GRCC student work in the Meijer Theatre. (More)
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