Gordon Hunsberger Arena Named at Opening Day – Photos Video

Yesterday GRCC’s newly renovated arena was named the Gordon Hunsberger Arena after the longtime GRCC athletic director, football coach, faculty member and alumnus.  The naming opportunity came in the form of a leadership gift from the David and Carol Van Andel Foundation.

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The arena underwent a $1.1 million overhaul, including installation of a new floor, plus lighting, sound and acoustics improvements in 2010, as a part of the GRCC Works…Ask Anyone Capital Campaign. In addition to being the home court for GRCC athletic teams, the Gordon Hunsberger Arena is used by the community for various purposes and special events. Over 3,900 students use the arena each semester for GRCC wellness courses.

Video of Opening Day is available here: High Bandwidth or Low Bandwidth

Faculty Drop-In Assistance Available Today 8/26/11

Need help with Blackboard? Classroom advice? Presentation technology? Your colleagues are available for one on one teaching support and technology help in the Center for Teaching Excellence, Room 316, Main Building, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Snacks and beverages will be available.

GRCC 8/27/11 Football Game Against Gattaca Cancelled

Tomorrow’s football game against Gattaca has been cancelled due to Hurricane Irene (Gattaca is located in New Jersey). A tentative game has been scheduled with the Grand Rapids Thunder on Sunday, August 28 at 5 p.m. Please refer any questions regarding this to sports information coordinator Michael Boerman at ext. 4266.

4th Annual Passport to Success Resource Fair – 9/16/11

GRCC’s 4th annual “Passport to Success” Resource fair will take place September 16, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Wisner Bottrall Applied Technology Center (located on 151 Fountain Street NE).  The event is free and open to the public and is designed to provide “one-stop shopping” for community resources:

• Health care services
• Education and job training resources
• Transportation and child care services
• Financial management and home ownership resources

Free parking passes will be available, and attendees have the opportunity to win a $100 grand prize gift card.  Need driving directions? – go here.

The event is sponsored by the Family Self-Sufficiency Program, the Grand Rapids Housing Commission, the Wyoming Housing Commission, and the Kent County Housing Commission.  Flyer available here.

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¡GRATIS Y ABIERTA AL PÚBLICO!  UBICACIÓN DE LA FERIA DE RECURSOS “PASAPORTE AL ÉXITO” Grand Rapids Community College
Wisner Bottrall Applied Technology Center
151 Fountain Street NE

Esta feria es su punto único para recursos comunitarios:

• Servicios de cuidado de salud
• Recursos para educación y entrenamiento del trabajo
• Servicios de transportación y cuidado de niños
• Recursos para manejar sus financias y para los dueños de casa

¡USTED PODRÍA GANAR UNA TARJETA DE REGALO DE $100!

Patrocinado por: Programa de Independencia Para Familias, the Grand Rapids Housing Commission, the Wyoming Housing Commission, and the Kent County Housing Commission.

UBICACIÓN DE LA FERIA DE RECURSOS “PASAPORTE AL ÉXITO” Grand Rapids Community College, Wisner Bottrall Applied Technology Center, 151 Fountain Street NE.  Rutas.

GRCC in the News – 8/26/11

Grand Rapids Community College was set to play in Toms River, NJ
8:52 AM, Aug 26, 2011 | WZZM 13

GRAND RAPIDS, (WZZM) – The Grand Rapids Community College football team has cancelled its opening game against Gattaca Community College which was set for Saturday. Gattaca CC is located in Toms River, NJ, which is in the path of Hurricane Irene.  (More)

Grand Rapids Community College names arena after celebrated former athletic director Gordon Hunsberger
Published: Thursday, August 25, 2011, 3:28 PM | By Dave Murray | The Grand Rapids Press

GRAND RAPIDS – The newly renovated arena in Grand Rapids Community College’s Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse is being named in honor of Gordon Hunsberger, the longtime GRCC athletic director, football coach, faculty member and alumnus.  (More)

Montague’s Cody Kater excited for fresh start at GRCC after transferring from Cincinnati
Published: Friday, August 26, 2011, 8:00 AM | By Dean Holzwarth | The Grand Rapids Press

GRAND RAPIDS — The long blond curls are neatly trimmed, and more than 30 pounds has been added to his 6-foot-4 frame. But Cody Kater is still the same confident quarterback who guided Montague High School to back-to-back Division 6 state titles in 2008 and ’09 — and he hopes for similar results with the Grand Rapids Community College football team.  (More)

Moller and Golden Eagles set to begin new era
By Derek Martin, Sports Editor | Crookston Daily Times | Posted Aug 25, 2011 @ 02:42 PM

CROOKSTON, Minn. — It is a new era for University of Minnesota, Crookston Football. […] Back on the offensive side of the ball, coach Moller is very excited about his “real deal, one-two punch” at the running back spot with junior Keith McBride, who led the team last year in rushing with 767 yards on 160 attempts and six touchdowns, and junior newcomer Richard Haley, a Detroit Mich. native and transfer from Grand Rapids Community College. (More)

GRCC Football to Take on Grand Rapids Thunder 8/28/11

GRCC’s Football team will play against the Grand Rapids Thunder (member of the Great Midwest Football League) on Sunday, August 28, 5:00 p.m. at Housemann Field.