GRCC has a wide variety of Artprize entries on campus [Printable Guide and Map (.pdf)]- as the event opens today, here are the details you need to check them out:
Daily Archives: September 22, 2010
Academic Service Learning Open House (10/1/10)
On behalf of the Academic Service Learning Center we would like to welcome everyone to our Annual Open House. Food and mingling with community partners, students, and faculty will take place at the Applied Technology Center Room 124 from 12:00-1:00 on Friday October 1st. Come express your passion for service!
Please let us know if you will be attending by e-mailing us at esmith@grcc.edu.
Event: ASLC Open House
Location: Applied technology Center, Room 124
When: Friday, October 1st, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Happy 50th Birthday to Mansfield Matthewson
The staff of the Purchasing Department would like to wish Mansfield Matthewson (Director of Purchasing) a happy 50th birthday. Among Mansfield’s many talents is his gorgeous voice, which was highlighted during the “GRCC Idol” competition a few years ago:
(Mansfield – it was Melissa and Klaas – not me! – Derek)
Volunteers Needed for 4th Annual GRCC Foundation Fundraiser
Are you available during the evening of Tuesday, October 12 from 5-9pm? Would you like to assist in making this years Annual Foundation Fundraiser another success? Yes? Then volunteer! What we need:
- Parking Help
- Greeters
- Coat Check
- Registration
All volunteer positions will be assigned. That evening, food will be provided to all volunteers in the volunteer break room. We need at least 15 dedicated volunteers. Contact Erin Cisler at 3931 or ecisler@grcc.edu to sign up.
Kudos to Angela Zainea in Representing GRCC at GRAHEN
Angela Zainea (Admissions) has been reelected for a second term as president of Grand Rapids Area Higher Education Network (GRAHEN). GRAHEN is a consortium of 13 local colleges and universities who come together to promote higher education and learning opportunities in our West Michigan Community. GRAHEN organizes education fairs at local businesses as a convenient way for employers to showcase all the local educational opportunities available to their employees. GRAHEN also hosts the annual Outstanding Adult Learner award reception and banquet which recognizes and honors an extraordinary non-traditional student from each GRAHEN member institution.
One Book One College: Choosing Civility Dialogue Sessions
Please plan to attend dialogue sessions for faculty and staff scheduled on the following dates and times:
- Rules 1-12 will be discussed on:
Monday, October 4 2-4 p.m. in Room 122 ATC
Tuesday, October 5 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Room 118 ATC - Rules 13-25 will be discussed on:
Wednesday, October 13 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Room 118 ATC
Thursday, October 14 10 a.m. – noon in Room 122 ATC
Pre-registration is not needed. There will, however, be a sign in sheet for employees to assure participation is recorded on individual Professional Development Reports. If you have not received a copy of Choosing Civility, Faculty should contact the Center for Teaching Excellence with Staff contacting Employee Professional Development & Enrichment.
GRCC in the News: 9/22/10
Culinary enthusiasts offer cooking classes in Grand Rapids
Published: Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 6:33 AM | Terri Finch Hamilton | The Grand Rapids Press
Learn how to make a five-course Iranian dinner. Expand your repertoire of snacks just in time for the winter munchies. Perfect your spinach spaetzle. Make chocolate cake using Michigan beer. It’s time again for the popular classes for foodies at Grand Rapids Community College. (More)
The Weekend List: Prospecto, Michelle Shocked, The B-52s, Surfer Blood & Blue Star Harvest Festival
Published: Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 5:21 AM | John Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids Press
That elephant in the living room is ArtPrize. It obscures just about everything for the next few weeks, though I managed to sift out plenty of live music gems for the Weekend List… […] Under-the-radar pick: American finger-style acoustic guitarist Preston Reed has been described as one of the world’s most gifted guitarists who puts on a dazzling one-man show with his polyrhythmic percussion work and more. At 7:30 p.m. Thursday, he plays the Grand Rapids Community College‘s International Guitar Series in Room 200 of the college’s music center at the corner of Lyon Street and Ransom Avenue. Admission is $10 ($7 for students and seniors). Call 234-3940. And to prove the point, check out this video of an eye-popping Reed performance: (More)
Campus Dining Specials: 9/20/10 – 9/24/10
Campus Dining Specials : 9/20/10 – 9/24/10
Monday
Raider Grille –
Breakfast: Granola Griddle Cakes
Lunch Grille: Sourdough Grille Burger
Hot Express: Ball Park Bar
Quiet Café & Sneden Café –
Lunch Special: Santa Fe Turkey Pizza
Tuesday
Raider Grille –
Breakfast: Mediterranean Scramble
Lunch Grille: Philly Hot Wrap
Hot Express: Nacho Siesta
Quiet Café & Sneden Café –
Lunch Special: Italian Wrap
Wednesday
Raider Grille –
Breakfast: Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
Lunch Grille: Hot Italian Sub
Hot Express: Pasta Station
Quiet Café & Sneden Café –
BBQ Chicken Grill
Thursday
Raider Grille –
Breakfast: Fajita Chicken Omelet
Lunch Grille: Beef & Cheddar Melt
Hot Express: Top Your Own Spud!
Quiet Café & Sneden Café –
Lunch Special: Meatloaf Panini
Friday
Raider Grille –
Breakfast: Make Your Own Belgian Waffle Bar!
Lunch Grille: Chef’s Choice
Hot Express: Belgian Waffle Bar
Quiet Café & Sneden Café – CLOSED
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