Daily Archives: May 26, 2011

GRCC in the News – 5/26/11

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Division revision: ‘Road diet’ plan gets warm reception, but bicyclists raise questions
Published: Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 5:29 PM | Chris Knape | The Grand Rapids Press

GRAND RAPIDS – Plans to put Division Avenue in downtown on a “road diet” drew some enthusiasm, but also questions about its bicycle friendliness during public meetings Wednesday. […] “I couldn’t be more excited, “ said Lydia Clowney, a Grand Rapids Community College student who works at Vertigo Music, 129 S. Division, and often bikes to class and work.  (More)

GVSU leaders say most of $136 million in savings is targeted for buildings, academic programs
Published: Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 12:28 PM | Dave Murray | The Grand Rapids Press

Grand Valley State University leaders say they have $136 million in the bank, but say about three-quarters of the cash is earmarked for building projects, expanding academic programs and maintaining campus housing. […] Grand Rapids Community College, which does receive money from property taxes in addition to state aid and tuition, has about $22 million in savings for an operating budget of about $100 million.  (More)

Austin Stephens of Rockford Signs with Grand Rapids Community College
West Michigan High School Baseball | Jeff Vander Ark | Published on May 25th, 2011

Austin Stephens, a senior left-handed pitcher for the Rockford Rams, has signed a national letter of intent to pitch for the Grand Rapids Community College Raiders baseball team next year. Stephens accepted the scholarship offer from GRCC head coach, Mike Cupples after a long and difficult evaluation process.  (More)