Daily Archives: May 4, 2011

Web Tutorial Week 2 – How do I get my Raider card picture for my bio?

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How do I get my Raider card picture for my bio?

  1. Using Firefox, Login to Blackboard at http://bb.grcc.edu
  2. Click on the RaiderCard tab
  3. Your picture should be displayed on the left.
  4. Right click on your picture,
  5. Choose “save image as”
  6. Save your picture in a location that you will remember.

Now, Go back to editing your bio and upload the photo that you have just saved.

GRCC in the News – 5/4/11

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Bert Bleke, Richard Stewart to focus on finances after claiming seats on Grand Rapids Community College board
Published: Wednesday, May 04, 2011, 12:24 AM | Dave Murray | The Grand Rapids Press

GRAND RAPIDS – Veteran educators Bert Bleke and Richard Stewart say maintaining quality programs while Grand Rapids Community College faces budget cuts will be their priorities now that they’ve been elected to the college’s board of trustees.  (More)

Randles, Ross win Grand Rapids school board race
Published: Tuesday, May 03, 2011, 11:55 PM | Monica Scott | The Grand Rapids Press

GRAND RAPIDS – For the third year in a row, candidates endorsed by the teachers union have won Grand Rapids school board seats and ousted an incumbent. Pediatrician Monica Randles, 43, and Raynard Ross, 42, director of Grand Rapids Community College’s Upward Bound program, were decisive victors in a crowded field of eight.  (More)

Osama bin Laden: The face of terrorism and hatred for Gen Y (video)
Published: Tuesday, May 03, 2011, 6:54 PM | Ursula Zerilli | The Grand Rapids Press

GRAND RAPIDS – For many young adults, Osama bin Laden was a name they learned in elementary or middle school. His face faded and reappeared in hateful YouTube videos as they grew into teens. […] Aubrey King, 22, and Michael Corn, 24, GRCC students, pull up news sites concerning the death of Osama bin Laden. King first heard of his death via the New York Times website as the story broke on Sunday night.  (More)

Raider Salute to Colleen Copus

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This salute came from Martha Sieting in the computer lab:

“Super salute to Colleen, who stayed late to assist my class in the computer lab even after the lab was supposed to be closed. She helped my students who needed assistance with user names and passwords and went entirely above and beyond the call of duty to help out after hours!”

Employee Learning Opportunities – 5/9/11-5/20/11

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Learning Opportunities from Employee Professional Development & Enrichment:

Monday, May 9
Creating PeopleSoft Work Instructions 3-4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 10
Creating PeopleSoft Work Instructions 10:30 a.m.-Noon
Consensus Building 1-2:30 p.m.
PeopleSoft Open Lab 1-3 p.m. (no pre-registration needed)

Wednesday, May 11
PowerPoint – Animations, Transitions, etc. 2-3 p.m.

Thursday, May 12
Creating PeopleSoft Work Instructions 12:30-2 p.m.
Leadership/Followership 2:30-4 p.m.

Friday, May 13
PeopleSoft Open Lab 9-11 a.m. (no pre-registration needed)
Problem Solving Techniques 10-11:30 a.m.
Improving Your Nutritional Status 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Monday, May 16
Personal Listening Profile 2-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 17
Creating PeopleSoft Work Instructions 1-2:30 p.m.
Building Trusting Relationships 2-4 p.m.

Wednesday, May 18
Learning About Learning Styles 9-11 a.m.
Creating PeopleSoft Work Instructions 9-10:30 a.m.
PeopleSoft Open Lab 1:30-3:30 p.m. (no pre-registration needed)
Effective Decision Making 2-4 p.m.

Thursday, May 19
Providing Constructive Feedback 1-3 p.m.

Friday, May 20
Work Expectations 9-11 a.m.

Go to www.grcc.edu/currentlearning to register or for descriptions.