Volunteers, schools and more honor Martin Luther King Jr. today
Published: Monday, January 17, 2011, 6:59 AM | The Grand Rapids Press
To many folks, celebrating Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy means more than taking a day off work.Watching an educational movie and volunteering are just some ways locals can honor the civil rights movement leader this weekend and Monday, January 17. […] Grand Valley State Unversity, Grand Rapids Community College and Davenport University will conduct separate marches and ceremonies. (More)
Profile: World-renowned pastry chef Gilles Renusson
Published: Sunday, January 16, 2011, 5:38 AM | Terri Finch Hamilton | The Grand Rapids Press
Amid a sea of tall, puffy white hats, ice cream glistens in a nest of golden spun sugar, spires of caramel reach toward the sky and a dessert called Chocolate Decadence quietly dares you not to eat it, face first. Just when you think you’re in cream puff heaven … “You guys! Where’s the ice cream that goes here?” the chef in charge barks. “Do you have any strawberries in the cooler? What’s happening?” (More)
GRCC women lose to Muskegon CC in overtime
Published: Friday, January 14, 2011, 10:30 PM | Brian VanOchten | The Grand Rapids Press
GRAND RAPIDS — Dominique Gordon felt like she couldn’t miss. The 5-foot-4 sophomore from Ottawa Hills pulled up for a mid-range jump shot with 11 seconds left in regulation with a chance to give the Grand Rapids Community College women’s basketball team its first conference win of the season. (More)
‘Big rivalry game’ ends with GRCC men falling short against Muskegon CC in overtime
Published: Friday, January 14, 2011, 11:25 PM | Brian VanOchten | The Grand Rapids Press
GRAND RAPIDS — It’s time to make room for another rivalry amid the local small-college basketball landscape. The clash between Grand Rapids Community College and Muskegon Community College on Friday night at Ford Fieldhouse featured head coaches and players on both sides who know each other quite well, prompting an intense finish in an overtime thriller in which MCC prevailed, 83-76. (More)
Rockford’s Debbie Nikodemski settles into role of scorer for Olivet College women’s basketball team
Published: Friday, January 14, 2011, 10:30 AM | Dean Holzwarth | The Grand Rapids Press
GRAND RAPIDS — Debbie Nikodemski wasn’t much of a scorer during her prep days at Rockford High School. That has changed. Nikodemski emerged as a prolific scorer for two seasons at Grand Rapids Community College. The trend has continued this season after making the jump to NCAA Division III Olivet College. (More)
Pros, cons of wind energy get a closer look at local forum
Published: Saturday, January 15, 2011, 8:00 AM | Ron Cammel | The Grand Rapids Press
Wind energy is keeping 25-year-old Chris Idema in Michigan. A graduate of Grand Valley State University, the Grand Rapids resident watched friends leave the state for jobs, but he found work at Energetx Composites in Holland, where he helped develop Michigan’s largest wind farm. [GRCC is a sponsor of this program] (More)
Experience, with a price: Half of GRCC faculty at top of pay scale
Published: Friday, January 14, 2011, 7:05 PM | Dave Murray | The Grand Rapids Press
GRAND RAPIDS – Grand Rapids Community College leaders say they’re proud of their veteran faculty, but that experience comes at a high price – according to a disputed report. About half of the community college’s faculty are at the top level of their contact’s pay grade, and professors can earn extra money for additional years of service, advanced degrees and teaching extra courses, based on information the college released Friday. (More)
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