The Main/Cook stair tower entrance will be closed for deck coating on July 5th-6th, the alternate entrance will be through the copper doors to the South or G-2 level at the South end of the Main Building.
Monthly Archives: June 2012
GRCC in the News – 6/29/12
Chef Patrick McMahon leading next chef series at farmers market
By Staff reports | The Holland Sentinel | Posted Jun 28, 2012 @ 10:51 AM
Head down to the Farmers Market this Saturday for somefinger-lickin’ good food from 84 East Restaurant’s chef, Patrick McMahon. He will be preparing a potato salad, using all fresh, market goods. […]During his time with the Grand Rapids Community College Culinary Arts program, McMahon worked for Noto’s Old World Italian Dining in Grand Rapids, but after graduation he headed back home to Holland where he became the head chef at 84 East Restaurant. (More)
State funding plan could give Jackson Community College $9.75 million for renovations
Published: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 1:29 PM | Grand Rapids Press | By Leanne Smith
SUMMIT TWP., MI – Funding officials thought might arrive last year to help renovate an aging Bert Walker Hall may finally make its way to Jackson Community College. […] Others that would receive money include Lansing Community College and Grand Rapids Community College. (More)
What ‘a one-year quick fix’ on college loans means for students
Published: Friday, June 29, 2012, 7:17 AM | Grand Rapids Press | By Brian McVicar
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Thousands of students throughout West Michigan will enjoy lower interest rates on federally subsidized student loans for at least another year. […] “The lower the interest rates are, the lower the cost is for students to pay back these loans,” said Jill Nutt, executive director of Student Financial Services at Grand Rapids Community College. (More)
Ford Fieldhouse Fitness and Cardio Room Closed for Cleaning 7/9-7/20/12
[CORRECTION] The fitness and cardio room in the Ford Fieldhouse, (room 102) will be closed from Monday, July 9, 2012 through Friday, July 20, 2012 for annual detailed cleaning and heavy equipment maintenance. The remainder of the facility will remain open and available as scheduled. Please note this time frame is a best guess, and is to some extent dependent on weather conditions through the period.
Notary Services
The following staff members are currently commissioned notaries and are available to notarize appropriate documents for GRCC staff and students. Please call ahead to set up a meeting time with a notary when this service is to be requested. Proper identification will be required.
- Jan Benham, Human Resources, 234-3905
- Erica Brown, Cashier’s Office, 234-4021
- Jim Fox, Human Resources, 234-3195
- Janice Holton, Student Records, 234-4129
Yesterday’s Budget and Campus Construction Update – Video
Courtesy of GRCC’s Media Technologies Department, here is the video of yesterday’s Budget and Construction Update with Dr. Ender, Lisa Freiberger and Vicky Janowiak for those who were unable to attend:
Congratulations to Linda Witte on SPNHA Best Paper Honor
Linda Witte won “best paper” award from the School of Public, Non-profit and Health Administration (SPNHA) at GVSU for her paper “Creating and Leading in an Environment of Collaboration.” (April 2012). It will be published in the SPNHA journal in 2012.
Congratulations Linda!
GRCC in the News – 6/28/12
Argos’ defenders relying on skill over experience
Rory Barrs Jun 27, 2012 – 9:30 AM ET | Last Updated: Jun 26, 2012 10:55 PM ET
MISSISSAUGA — Five Toronto Argonaut defenders swarmed to the football, like a flock of hungry vultures scavenging a dead carcass, just as defensive co-ordinator Chris Jones has instructed them to do. [Pacino Horne,…] the 28-year-old played three seasons of college football at Central Michigan after transferring from Grand Rapids Community College. (More)
From GRCC and GVSU to MSU Med School
Rapid Growth | THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2012
A partnership between MSU and GVSU will create a pathway from GRCC to GVSU to MSU medical school. cording to an excerpt from MLive: Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine and Grand Valley State University are forming a new premedical/medical education program by which Grand Rapids Community College students transferring as undergraduate premedical students to GVSU will have the opportunity to be granted early assurance to the MSU medical school. (More)
Condolences to Faye Davis and Family
Our deepest condolences to Faye Davis and her Family on the Passing of her Mother Addie Jean Weatherall. Faye Davis’s mother, Addie Jean Weatherall, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012.
From the obituary:
WEATHERALL (WILLIAMS), MAUDE ADDIE JEAN Maude Addie Jean, age 81, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went home to be with her heavenly father on June 25, 2012, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born in Algoma, Mississippi, on February 24, 1931, the daughter of Gertrude and Walter Williams, where she accepted Jesus Christ at an early age at Ursher Valley Methodist Church. She was united in holy matrimony to Murphy D. Weatherall in January 1947, with whom she had 10 children. “Grandma” as she was affectionately called by many, will be fondly remembered for her welcoming and accepting spirit. Addie was a strong and loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Murphy D. Weatherall; son, Dennis Ray Moore; grandson, Jerry A. Moore; brothers Walter “Clinert” Williams; Ezell (Inez) Williams; DeWitt (Helen) Williams; and sisters Earline (Jessie) Eursher; and Gladys (Willie) Crawford. Addie leaves behind nine children, 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, two siblings and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Siblings: E. Jewell (Elton) Jackson and Levert “Son” Williams. Children: Barbara (Frederick) Brown, Murry (Florence) Weatherall, Patricia Dolly, Jeffery (Beverly) Weatherall, Carolyn (James) Dulaney, II, Faye Weatherall Davis, Teresa Weatherall (Dennis) Neal, Denise Weatherall, and Gwen Weatherall. Grandchildren: a special granddaughter, Rochelle Weatherall Harrison, Ernest (Sandra) King, Jr., Murry (Marcene) Weatherall, S. Nicole Dolly, Marcus (Mia) Weatherall, Atalaysha (Joseph) Churchwell, Willie Knowling, III, Patrick (Ann) Dolly, Denishea (Kerby) Killingham, Shannon (Josh) Reese, James Dulaney, III, Natasha Monae Neal, Brandon (Stephanie) Knowling, Ashlee (Brian) Frost, and Blake Walton. Great Grandchildren: Brittnee Harrison, Amber King, Jazelle King, Seleina Beltran-King, Drake Weatherall, Kalen King, Akira Killingham, Trenten Weatherall, Mya Knowling, Maniyah Weatherall, Xavier King, Shaylynn Dolly, Christian Burke, Xavier Dolly, Cornelius “CJ” Burton, Willie “Alex” Knowling, IV, Morgan Knowling, Cameron Knowling, Drayden Dolly, Lane Jeffery Frost, Layla Monae Killingham, and Addie Noel Reese. Great-Great Grandchildren: Tyler Perez and Jeriyah Bob-Grey. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 1, 4-7 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Home Ltd., 627 Jefferson Avenue S.E., Grand Rapids, MI. Funeral service will be held Monday, July 2, 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church, 101 Delaware S.E., Grand Rapids, with visitation from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Interment at Garfield Cemetery. (For complete obituary, go here.)
Campus Construction and Relocation Discussed at Budget Meeting – Photos
This morning, GRCC employees filled the auditorium in the Calkins Science Building to hear Dr. Ender, Lisa Freiberg and Vicky Janowiak detail the current budget situation as well as outline the planned construction projects that will happen across campus over the next three years.
Media Technologies recorded the event and it will be available online shortly for all who were not able to attend.
GRCC in the News – 6/27/12
Join MLive/Chronicle’s new Reader Panel in community conversation
Published: Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 11:13 AM | Grand Rapids Press | By Paula Holmes-Greeley
Earlier this year, the MLive and Muskegon Chronicle asked for volunteers to help expand our efforts to spark community conversation. […] Suzanne Martens, 64, is an adjunct instructor at Grand Valley State University and Grand Rapids Community College and retired middle school and high school English, computer and journalism teacher. (More)
Reminder – Ed Sosa Retirement Celebration 6/28/12
Join us to celebrate Ed Sosa’s Retirement Celebration: “Hasta La Vista, Baby! Retirement Fiesta!” on Thursday, June 28, Heritage Restaurant
- 3:30 – 5:00 PM, Hors D’oeuvres, Punch, Entertainment, and Social Time
- 5:00 – 6:00 PM, Program
GRCC, GVSU and MSU College of Human Medicine Sign Articulation Agreement – Photos
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Grand Valley State University (GVSU) have agreed to establish a cooperative program of premedical/medical education by which Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) students who transfer as undergraduate premedical students to GVSU will have the opportunity to be granted an early assurance of admission to MSU College of Human Medicine.
The signing took place yesterday on this collaboration.
GRCC TRiO and Student Support Services Students at 2012 MICUP-MI-LSAMP Program – Photos
Whitney Harper, Anna Maria Clark, Ronnie Lane, Leonardo Beiler, Levon, Cimmonian, Kyle O’Connor, Mike Grimes, Ashima Chhabra, Travis Slooter, Raymond Gant, and Prof. Leigh Klienert
Nine TRiO/Student Support Services students participated in the Summer 2012 MICUP/MI-LSAMP Program this year. It’s the 10th summer of a very successful partnership and students excelled not only in the classroom but also in their research internships.
The MICUP/MI-LSAMP Program is a partnership with Michigan Technological University that provides students with an opportunity for a seven-week summer research internship – where the students will work closely with a faculty/mentor assisting in their research, take a class, and receive comprehensive academic advising and tutoring – all within an expense paid, residential campus experience.
This year Professors Leigh Kleinert and Jennifer Batten attended the annual MICUP Partners Meeting. We were also joined by GRCC MICUP Alumn Mike Grimes who transferred to Michigan Tech after completing the MICUP program and is pursuing and Computer Science Degree.
For questions on the MICUP/MI-LSAMP program contact Anna Maria Clark in the TRiO/Student Support Services Program @ 616/234-4150.
GRCC in the News – 6/26/12
GRCC medical school partnership aims to change how students think about community college
Published: Tuesday, June 26, 2012, 7:00 AM | Grand Rapids Press | By Brian McVicar
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Grand Rapids Community College might not be the first place students looking to become a doctor choose to start their college career. But GRCC administrators hope an agreement signed Monday with Grand Valley State University and Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine might change their minds. (More)
GRCC and GVSU sign agreement that provides ‘enhanced opportunity’ for medical school admission
Published: Monday, June 25, 2012, 11:27 AM | Grand Rapids Press | By Brian McVicar
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Grand Rapids Community College has signed an agreement that aims to make it easier for students who transfer to Grand Valley State University to attend medical school at Michigan State University, according to GRCC. (More)
Early Assurance Program to help medical students
7:02 PM, Jun 25, 2012 | WZZM
GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM)- West Michigan will produce more medical students with a partnership between three area colleges. Monday Grand Rapids Community College formed a cooperative program with Grand Valley State and Michigan State universities. (More)
GRCC-GVSU have path to MSU med school – Pre-med students may qualify for EAP
Monday, 25 Jun 2012, 11:22 AM EDT
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Grand Rapids Community College students who transfer to a premed program at GVSU may have an easier path to be admitted to the MSU College of Human Medicine after an agreement between the three schools was signed Monday. (More)
Michigan authorizes spending $300 million to help fund 18 projects at public universities, colleges
2:47 PM, June 25, 2012 | Detroit Free Press | by David Jesse
Wayne State University hosted Gov. Rick Snyder today as he signed a bill authorizing more than $300 million in spending on Michigan universities. […] Here’s a look at the university projects and the state’s share: […] Grand Rapids Community College: $5 million to renovate Cook Academic Hall (More)
Mich. higher ed construction projects at a glance
Jun 25, 2012 3:42 PM EDT | By The Associated Press
Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill Monday that calls for investment in infrastructure projects at Michigan’s colleges and universities. The legislation includes a commitment of $304 million to fund 18 construction projects statewide. The approved projects are: […] Grand Rapids Community College: $5 million for a renovation to Cook Academic Hall. (More)
Notary Services
The following staff members are currently commissioned notaries and are available to notarize appropriate documents for GRCC staff and students. Please call ahead to set up a meeting time with a notary when this service is to be requested. Proper identification will be required.
- Jan Benham, Human Resources, 234-3905
- Erica Brown, Cashier’s Office, 234-4021
- Jim Fox, Human Resources, 234-3195
- Janice Holton, Student Records, 234-4129
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