The college’s work with different organizations offers GRCC employees many unique opportunities to engage and collaborate with our peers throughout the community. Cascade Engineering is inviting young professionals of color to participate in their second annual conference, intended to launch or enhance professional careers and provide strategies to create a successful work-life balance.
For details, click here.
Kent Resource Center provides support, services to improve quality of child care, preschool
June 25,, 2013; MLive
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Kent County parents and child care providers have a local resource in the Great Start to Quality Kent Resource Center to offer free support and services to improve the quality of child care and preschool in the area.
… For example, in May, the center offered a workshop to introduce child care directors and caregivers to Michigan’s Early Childhood Standards in partnership with Grand Rapids Community College. The next session is, “How can I use this?”
GRCC partnering with Wayne State University for two-day course on electric vehicles
June 25, 2013; MLive
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A two-day course on electric and battery-powered vehicles is taking place at Grand Rapids Community Colleges Lakeshore Campus next month.
Downtown Market announces roster of free cooking demonstrations by local chefs
June 25, 2013; MLive
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Home chefs and would-be chefs can hone their skills this summer as the new Downtown Market features Chefs At The Market, a weekly event in which popular local chefs offer free, weekly cooking demonstrations.
… July 27: Chef Aaron from Bistro Bella Vita shares the philosophy of sustainability in the kitchen.
… August 17 : Chef Jenna Arcidiacono of Amore Trattoria whisk you away on an Italian culinary adventure, right at the Market!
(Article doesn’t mention it, but Aaron VanTimmeren and Jenna Arcidiacono are GRCC graduates.)
Looking for fun and healthy activities to do with the family on July 4? The Wellness Department’s July 2013 newsletter can help! Click here to see it.
The GRCC Lake Michigan Credit Union branch will be temporarily closing Monday, July 1 until mid-August due to construction. We apologize for any inconvenience. The LMCU branch closest to GRCC’s main campus is located at 342 Michigan St., bank online at www.lmcu.org, or use their mobile banking app.
Back by popular demand, Staff Development has added two very timely and informative food/cooking sessions to the schedule in July. Please take a moment to register for one, or both of the classes listed below, before all seats are taken. They fill up fast!
Register online at http://cms.grcc.edu/currentlearning or call Staff Development at ext. 4285.
Farmer’s Market Cooking
Thu July 11, 2013
2-3:30 PM
109-111 ATC (classroom kitchen)
Join us for a Farmer’s Market/CSA Cooking Class lead by Tara Rietsma. Be prepared to taste new healthy creations that are focused on using seasonally fresh farmer’s market fare!
Healthy Dinner on a Budget
Tue July 16, 2013
2-3:30 PM
109-111 ATC (classroom kitchen)
Who says eating healthy has to be expensive? Sign up for our “Healthy Dinner on a Budget” and learn to prepare a healthy entree for a family of four, all for under $12. We’ll provide you with tips, techniques and information on how to choose some of the healthiest and most inexpensive ingredients available in your weekly grocery ad. Come and enjoy an afternoon of fun while you learn how to prepare a gourmet meal on a budget! Session facilitated by Josh Ferguson.
The area closures for the Bostwick ramp lighting project will remain the same for the next week. The inner loop work continues, and the contractors will work their way down the next portion of the inner loop next week. More closure updates will follow after the July 4th holiday. Employees are still required to enter and exit through the staff access points.
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