GRCC Committee Hopes For Bond Vote
Ryan Webber | FOX 17 Senior Web Producer | March 14, 2012
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich— While hundreds turned out to try to look for a job at GRCC Wednesday, a group called Citizens for our Community College started campaigning to get a bond issue passed for the school. The organization kicked off the campaign Wednesday morning in the college music center. (More)
Supporters kick off campaign to pass GRCC millage in May
By Lindsey Smith | Michigan Radio
People supporting a new tax millage for Grand Rapids Community College kicked off their campaign Wednesday. The millage would raise almost $100 million over 20 years pay to renovate almost every building on campus; including the main building constructed 90 years ago. Students, employers, Democrats and even some Republicans gathered at the school’s Music Center Wednesday morning. (More)
GRCC music students to pay tribute to local jazz icon
Published: Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 8:26 PM | Grand Rapids Press
When Grand Rapids Community College music students take the stage Thursday night for the college’s Winter Jazz Night benefit concert, they’ll pay tribute to one of the genre’s local icons. (More)
Hundreds attend GRCC job fair – 500 jobs from 38 employers
Wednesday, 14 Mar 2012, 6:02 AM EDT | By Ryan Takeo
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – More than 500 jobs were up for grab at a job fair on the campus of GRCC Wednesday. There were 38 companies at the four-hour fair, an increase from just a few days ago. (More)
Hungry for work: Dozens of residents pack into GRCC’s job fair Wednesday
Published: Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 1:58 PM | Grand Rapids Press
GRAND RAPIDS — With a stack of resumes in hand, Gerda Van Reenen roamed through Grand Rapids Community College’s career fair Wednesday morning, chatting with recruiters as she looked to land her first new job in decades. (More)
GRCC kicks off campaign to pass millage – School is asking voters for $98.6 million
WOOD TV | Wednesday, 14 Mar 2012, 12:31 PM EDT | By Dani Carlson
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Grand Rapids Community College kicked off it’s campaign to ask voters for nearly $100 million dollars Wednesday morning with a long list of supporters. (More)
GRCC kicks off campaign to pass millage – School is asking voters for $98.6 million
Wednesday, 14 Mar 2012, 12:31 PM EDT | By Dani Carlson
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Grand Rapids Community College kicked off it’s campaign to ask voters for nearly $100 million dollars Wednesday morning with a long list of supporters. About 100 people turned out to the event. It was held in the school’s music building, one of the buildings that would be renovated if the millage passes. (More)
GRCC launches campaign for $100 million bond proposal
Published: Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 12:10 PM | Grand Rapids Press
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Rapids Community College President Steven Ender, speaking today with faculty and community leaders, urged the public to step forward and support the college’s request for a nearly $100 million tax hike that will prepare the institution for its next 100 years. (More)
Grand Rapids schools undergoing district-wide review to achieve excellence in every classroom
Published: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 2:30 PM | Grand Rapids Press
GRAND RAPIDS – Grand Rapids schools has launched a district-wide review to improve teaching and promote student achievement. […] Last summer, Ferguson spoke at Grand Rapids Community College and met with the school board about the surveys. (More)
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