Campus Dining is holding its first annual employee pumpkin carving contest from October 15 through October 31st, 2012. The contest is open to any GRCC staff, faculty, or adjunct faculty, and each person may enter one pumkin. Entries can be turned into the Raider Grille in the Student Community Center between 7 a.m. & 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. The carvings will be judged on creativity, detail & originality. The winner will receive a buffet lunch for up to 12 people for their department. The winning pumpkin will be announced on 10/31/12 at 3 p.m. All entries must include the individuals name and department.
Daily Archives: October 10, 2012
GRCC Well Represented at Grand Awards
The Grand Awards Ceremony took place this past Sunday, October 7 over at Civic Theatre. A great time was had by all in Grand Rapids Theatre and GRCC took home many awards.
Below is the list of our alums and employees that took home awards for GRCC Players and other community theatre.
Thank you for your continued support. We are so proud of GRCC’s theater program and our involvement in Grand Rapids community theatre.
And the award goes to…
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical
Rob Karel, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Civic Theatre) GRCC THEATER ALUM
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a College Production
Micah Hazel, T-Bone and Weasel (GRCC Players) GRCC THEATER STUDENT
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play
Amy Osborn Kaechele, See How They Run (Circle Theatre) GRCC THEATER ALUM
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Musical
Nancy Wagner, Cabaret (Circle Theatre) GRCC ADJUNCT THEATER FACULTY
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play
Dylan Harris, See How They Run (Circle Theatre) GRCC THEATER ALUM
Outstanding Lead Actor in a College Production
Kyle VanDyke, T-Bone and Weasel (GRCC Players) GRCC THEATER STUDENT
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play
Jean Reed Bahle, August: Osage County (Actors’ Theatre) GRJC ALUM, FORMER GRCC ADJUNCT FACULTY
Outstanding Direction of a Play
Fred Sebulske, August: Osage County (Actors’ Theatre) FORMER GRCC THEATER PROGRAM DIRECTOR & FACULTY
Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Fred Sebulske, Spring Awakening (Actors’ Theatre) FORMER GRCC THEATER PROGRAM DIRECTOR & FACULTY
Oustanding Direction of a College Production
Michelle Urbane, For Better (GRCC Players) GRCC THEATER ALUM/SPECTRUM THEATER STAFF
Outstanding Scenic Design
Christian Poquette, August: Osage County (Actors’ Theatre) SPECTRUM THEATER STAFF
Outstanding Choreography
Kyle Amanda Dutkiewicz, Spring Awakening (Actors’ Theater) GRCC THEATER ALUM & FORMER ACTORS’ THEATRE MANAGING DIRECTOR
Outstanding Play
August: Osage County (Actors’ Theatre) SPECTRUM THEATER PRODUCTION
Outstanding Musical
Spring Awakening (Actors’ Theatre) SPECTRUM THEATER PRODUCTION
Outstanding College Production
T-Bone and Weasel (GRCC Players) GRCC PRODUCTION
GRCC Places at Golf Invitational
Congratulations to GRCC Golfer Kory Roberts on his second place finish at the ten team Ashford Invitational in East Moline, ILL. Kory had rounds of 67, 72, and 74. This is Kory’s second top five finish at a tournament this fall. The Raider Golf Team also had an excellent finish placing third at the tournament featuring all four year schools. The team is playing in the Taylor Invite today and tomorrow at Egypt Valley Country Club here in Grand Rapids.
TRiO/Student Support Services Drive for Elementary School in Haiti
The Power of Education Foundation and TRiO/Student Support Services presents “A Buck For a Dry Erase Board: Giving new tools for learning to the children of Haiti.” Now through October 23, 2012 drop off dry erase markers or a monetary donation to the GRCC TRiO/Student Support Services office, 368 Student Center, or at one of these collection tables:
- Raider Grill Foyer on Tuesday, October 9, 2012, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
- Main Bldg G2 by Winchester Alley on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
- Raider Grill on Thursday, October 11, 2012, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
The Power of Education Foundation supports Fontamara Elementary School in Haiti, and believes that only healthy, educated Haitians will be able to break the cycle of poverty and self-govern.
IIPD Grant Applications Due October 12, 2012
The deadline for submission of grant applications for the Instructional Improvement & Professional Development (IIPD) program is 4:30 p.m., October 12, 2012. The IIPD Application Packet and Guidelines are available in the Professional Development section of the Grants Office website at www.grcc.edu/iipdgrants. Please note: All applications should be delivered to the new location of the Grants and Resource Development Office at Room 137, Calkins Science Center. If you have any questions about IIPD grants, please contact Judith Larsen, Director of Grants and Resource Development at 234-3910 or at jmlarsen@grcc.edu.
Free Blood Pressure Screening Tomorrow 10-11-12
Nursing Students will be offering free blood pressure screening on the Main Campus Thursday, October 11th from 3:30-4:30 in the:
- Science Building, first floor
- Student Center, 2nd floor across from the Raider Grille
- Main Building, 4th floor , across from the elevators
What are your numbers, and why is it important to your health?
GRCC In The News
Where the Workers Are
University Business.com 09/21/2012
Community colleges are creating customized workforce development programs to address the shortage of skilled workers in the U.S. and help retain jobs that might otherwise be offshored.
The recession hit Michigan, home of the nation’s automotive industry, hard in 2008 and 2009. For Autocam Corp. in Grand Rapids, this meant taking drastic action to protect its business and 1,500-employee workforce…
Autocam leaders, according to Woczynski, realized the company could build on its existing employee training relationship with Grand Rapids Community College to plan for five or 10 years down the road.
SafeZone Learning Opportunity for Employees 11/8/12
The SafeZone program is a diversity education program that includes all individuals in a personal journey toward greater understanding and inclusion (regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, weight, height, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, and disability, as a reflection of the GRCC EEOC statement). The program philosophy provides not only a safe space for all people, but also increases communication and understanding among people. One of the goals of SafeZone is to emphasize that all individuals will be treated and respected as human beings. Further, the program emphasizes that ignorance, bigotry, and harassment will not be tolerated in an environment of learning.
The next session will be held on: Thursday, November 8, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Diversity Learning Center conference room, please register at dlcregistration@grcc.edu
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