GRCC In the News, 10-17-13

GRCC psychology speaker series to tackle stress, human sexuality

Oct. 16, 2013; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids Community College’s Psychology Department Speaker Series will feature discussions on topics ranging from stress management and human sexuality to whether sports matter as much to girls and boys.

Several hundred KVCC students to turn out for inaugural C3 day of service Friday

Oct. 17, 2013; MLive

KALAMAZOO, MI — On Friday, up to 400 Kalamazoo Valley Community College students will deploy throughout the city to paint, clean, pull weeds, repair picnic tables and ready community gardens for the winter.

… Psychology instructor Urminda Firlan, who is serving as a faculty adviser for the event, led a similar project at Grand Rapids Community College.

Midseason Grades: Volleyball earns A-

Oct. 16, 2013; Grand Valley Lanthorn

It would be an understatement to say the No. 20 Grand Valley State University women’s volleyball team has exceeded its expectations midway through its 2013 campaign. GVSU (14-3, 8-1 GLIAC) currently holds the No. 1 spot in the conference after being tabbed as the North Divisions third-best team in the 2013 GLIAC Coaches Preseason Volleyball Poll.

… Junior setter Kaitlyn Wolters has been a key piece to the puzzle after transferring from Grand Rapids Community College where she won a NJCAA Division II National Championship in 2012. Wolters has quickly adjusted to competition in the GLIAC and appears to be a catalyst offensively.