GRCC’s Board of Trustees made several important announcements at its monthly meeting last night. To read the press release regarding the changes, click here. Video of the meeting is available below:
Daily Archives: June 22, 2010
Peoplesoft Down for Maintenance 6/24/10-6/25/10
CWIS (PeopleSoft Student and On Line Centers) will be down for scheduled maintenance on Thursday, June 24th, starting at 10:00 p.m. and will be available on Friday, June 25th, at 7:00 a.m.
Condolences to Tracy Payne and Family
- Visitation: Thursday, 7-9 p.m. | Pederson Funeral Home | 127 N. Monroe, Rockford
- Service: Friday, 10:30 a.m. | Bostwick Lake Congregational Church | 7979 Belding Road, Rockford (This service will be preceded by a short visitation (9:30-10:15) It will also be followed by a lunch at the Church)
- Interment: Friday, 3:30 p.m. | Elbridge Cemetery | 136th & Polk Road, Elbridge Township (near Hart)
Campaign for Love & Forgiveness
GRCC is partnering with WGVU, through Dr. Bob Hendershot and GRCC’s Irish Studies Program, on the multi-year Campaign for Love & Forgiveness. WGVU and this Campaign is also a sponsor of GRCC’s upcoming Peace Studies Conference September 27-29, 2010 at GRCC.
Thursday night, June 24, 2010, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Civic Theater, a community forum will explore the psychological and physiological benefits of forgiving ourselves and others, with a particular focus on the Vietnam Era.
Admission is free, but there is limited seating with RSVP required. Click here for details. Refreshments will be served. You may reserve your free seat(s) by calling or e-mailing Steve Chappell at WGVU – Phone: 331-6505 / E-mail: chappels@gvsu.edu
Also, related to this event, another ongoing event related to the Vietnam war is LZ Michigan – for more information: “Welcoming Home Michigan’s Vietnam Veterans”
GRCC in the News: 6/22/10
Wakefield keys South – Former Eskymo earns MVP in All-Star Classic
By Dennis Grall | POSTED: June 21, 2010
NORWAY – McKinley Portice was in a groove in the third quarter Saturday but Quinn Wakefield stood out down the stretch Saturday at the 25th U.P. All-Star Classic. […] Portice, a Class D all-stater from Pickford who will play baseball at Grand Rapids Community College, finished with 26 points. That is the highest output since North teammates Craig Koski of Baraga and Tony Jandron of Negaunee scored 29 and 27, respectively, in 2006 at Cedarville. (More)
Grand Rapids Community College hosts motorcycle rally
Christa Graban | Updated:6/22/2010 12:13:57 AM
GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM)- The state of Michigan and Grand Rapids Community College want to see more people ride motorcycles to work. The school held a rally on top of the Bostwick parking ramp Monday for International Ride to Work Day. Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land and GRCC President Stephen Ender were also there to promote the benefits of motorcycling. (More)
Trustee’s push to stop funding groups that cast Jesus in negative light sparks debate at GRCC meeting
Published: Monday, June 21, 2010, 9:02 PM | Dave Murray | The Grand Rapids Press
GRAND RAPIDS — Three campus groups criticized by a Grand Rapids Community College trustee for being ideologically driven will continue to be funded by the college, though trustees approved salary freezes for about 250 employees to help close a budget gap. Trustees on Monday voted 6-1 for a $106 million budget, with Richard Ryskamp voting against the spending plan, saying he wants to set aside time in future meetings to raise concerns about the appropriateness of some programs funded by the college. (More)
‘Ride to Work Day’ promotes motorcycle safety at GRCC
Published: Monday, June 21, 2010, 2:33 PM | Dave Murray | The Grand Rapids Press
GRAND RAPIDS — Steve Horling has been riding motorcycles for nearly 50 years, and says he gets a little worried about some of the things he sees on the road, especially from younger bikers. “I’m a good rider, but it’s you see a lot of things out there,” he said Monday. “You don’t want to give someone their license and put them on a bottle rocket without the right training.” Horling, of Grand Rapids, was among dozens of motorcycle riders at Grand Rapids Community College attending the state’s 19th annual “Ride to Work Day” celebration. (More)
Salary survey under way
Sat., June 19, 2010 | Michigan Education Report
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A study of how college salaries compare across Michigan has been delayed until mid-September, when it may be used to determine future wages at Grand Rapids Community College, according to The Grand Rapids Press. Municipal Consulting of Ann Arbor was hired by GRCC to conduct the study and said it is collecting information on wages and job descriptions from 13 colleges and two municipalities, The Press reported. (More)
Basics of Blackboard for Students
The ATC Computer Lab staff will be offering orientations to the “Basics of Blackboard” for new and returning students. These sessions will cover:
- How to login
- How to change your password within Blackboard
- How to navigate
- The main navigation controls
- Announcements
- Discussion Boards
- Digital Drop Box
The lab will offer the orientations Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please come to the Tutor Desk in the middle of the room for this orientation.
Retirement Party for Bill Willyard, Kathy Tolhurst and Ricardo Vasquez
Please join the college in honoring Bill Willyard HVAC, Kathy Tolhurst, and Ricardo Vasquez Custodial Staff, at their retirement reception on Friday June 25th, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the atrium of the Applied Technology Center.
Photos: Ride to Work Day at GRCC
Michigan Department of State and Grand Rapids Community College promoted the fun and benefits of safe motorcycling by hosting a rally in observance of the 19th annual International Ride to Work Day. Cyclists gathered on the roof of GRCC’s Bostwick Parking Ramp to show off their bikes. For a full slideshow, click here.
Video of the event is available here and will air on the college channel (dates and times below):
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Press Conference 6/21/10
- Mondays at 11:30 p.m.
- Tuesdays at 7:45 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays at 2:15 p.m.
- Fridays at 8:45 a.m. and 8:45 p.m.
- Saturdays at 3:45 p.m.
Traffic Update: Coit Avenue
There will be a total closure of Coit Ave from 6/16/10 until 8/6/10 between Hastings and Michigan Street for bridge demolition and construction.
Detour: Southbound Coit detour; Hastings Street to Lafayette Avenue to Michigan street to Coit Avenue. Northbound Coit detour; Michigan Street to Lafayette Avenue to Hastings Street to Coit Avenue.
Photos: GRCC Employees Participate in Chalk Flood
Student Life student employees took to the sidewalks June 13 for a little PR and a lot of fun during the Chalk Flood in downtown Grand Rapids. Thank you to Liz Sedore , Eric Bullen, Nick Wikar, Alyssa Klaasse, and Sarah Laycock.