GRCC’s Secchia Institute puts on an international student culinary competition every two years called the “Nations Cup,” inviting teams from five nations to the kitchens of the ATC to face off against team USA. This year, Barbados, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Scotland are vying for the coveted trophy.
For the full schedule of events and more information, visit www.grcc.edu/nationscup
Flu injections will be provided to GRCC staff (excluding students) on Monday, October 24, between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM in the Bookstore (Student Community Center). Reservations are not required. The cost to staff is $17 cash or check payable to GRCC. Priority Health participants will be covered for flu shots administered on-site on October 24th. Please have your Priority Health card with you, and Spectrum Health will bill on your behalf. Flu shots administered on October 24th will not be covered by WMHIP or MESSA. Contact Jan Benham 234-3905 (jabenham@grcc.edu) with any questions.
Learning opportunities coming in November for GRCC employees…
Communication Effectiveness Parts 1 & 2
Monday October 31, 2011 Part 1
Monday November 14, 2011 Part 2
3 – 5 PM
247 Main
DiSC Classic
Tuesday November 1, 2011
9 – 11 AM
129 Main
Excel Analysis, Collaboration & Macros
Wednesday November 2, 2011
2 – 4 PM
351 Main Continue reading
Culinary competition at GRCC continues into weekend (photos)
Published: Thursday, October 20, 2011, 3:47 PM Updated: Thursday, October 20, 2011, 3:47 PM
GRAND RAPIDS — After some harried planning and more than an hour of cooking, Team Canada plated its tuna appetizer just four minutes before the deadline. Danielle Silveira approached the counter, eyes wide at the sight of the dish. “Looks good; smells good,” the local culinary student said, grabbing a fork. “Oooh, that is really good. I like the sweetness of the onion, the creaminess of the avocado spread. (More)
Sample dishes from chef competition at GRCC today at lunch
Published: Thursday, October 20, 2011, 10:12 AM | Grand Rapids Press
GRAND RAPIDS — Got lunch plans today? Come sample the dishes being cooked up at the fourth Nations Cup, a biennial chef competition hosted by the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at Grand Rapids Community College. (More)
GRCC, Illinois college presidents pumped for ‘Twin Bowl’
10:56 PM, Oct 20, 2011 | WZZM
GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) — There is nothing like sibling rivalry — especially when the siblings are twins and presidents of community colleges. Dr. Steven Ender, president of Grand Rapids Community College, and his brother Dr. Ken Ender, president of Harper Community College in Palatine, Illinois, will meet this Saturday to watch their respective school teams play in what is being called the Twin Bowl. (More)
Harper trying to bring Twin Bowl trophy home
Article updated: 10/20/2011 1:58 PM | Daily Herald
Identical twin brothers Kenneth and Steven Ender were born rivals. Thanks to their professional titles, two college football teams also can get in on the action. The two Enders — the presidents of Harper College in Palatine and Grand Rapids Community College in Grand Rapids, Mich., respectively — once again will see their football teams go head to head in the annual Twin Bowl, a gridiron game that guarantees its two opponents will officially meet their match. (More)
In honor of GRCC’s Nations Cup International Culinary Competition (happening now in the ATC kitchens), students from the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education visited the news room of WZZM 13 to challenge achors Lee Van Ameyde and Juliet Dragos in “plating” dishes for service.
Congrats and thanks to Department Head Chef Dan Gendler, Competition Judge Chef Ian MacDonald, and students Mike Stapert and Kirsten Weber.
The Student Records/Registrar’s Office will temporarily be moving to G2, Room 76 Main (AKA Happy Room), for approximately two weeks beginning Monday, October 24, for office renovations. Our main phone line (4121) will be forwarded and answered from that location from 8AM – 4:45 PM Monday – Friday and staff will be available from 8AM-5PM Monday through Friday at that location.
This Raider Salute came from Amy Koning:
“I would like to thank Felix Pereiro and the Entrepreneurial Growth Organization for their excellent work in organizing and implementing the 2nd Annual GRCC Idea Pitch. Through their attention to detail, marketing efforts, and enthusiasm for this competition, GRCC will be advancing two students to the Regional Pitch Competition. Way to go Felix and EGO!”
The Department of Experiential Learning is excited to announce TheCommon.org/GRCC as the new on-line tool to allow students, faculty, and staff to better serve each others needs and our community. This tool allows you to help a colleage or peer in need or find ways to serve our community. Current opportunities available include:
Go to: www.thecommon.org/grcc to create your account today!
For more information contact AmeriCorps VISTA, Leah Kicinski in the Department of Experiential Learning at lkicinski@grcc.edu or 616.234.3459
Join Raw Food Freelancer Jennifer Pohlman for 1 hour of deliciousness. Here you will learn how to make green and fruit smoothies – all dairy/gluten free and nutrient dense! You will leave this class feeling refreshed, cleansed and smoothie smart!
This class is in the Warren Hall dining room on November 8 at 10:00 am. Please sign up under current learning opportunities registration.
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