GRCC In the News, 3-16-15

Change Ups: Heys selected for diverse communities scholarship

March 13, 2015; Grand Rapids Business Journal

… The Michigan Economic Development Corp. has awarded a $2.9 million grant to Grand Rapids Community College to purchase equipment for its machine tool, welding, HVAC and automotive programs and its new craft beer program. The grant will be combined with GRCC’s $983,309.41 in matching funds, approximately $700,000 of which was provided by two donors.

The Geek Group and GRCC partner for skilled trades

March 13, 2015; mibiz.com

Grand Rapids-based The Geek Group and Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) have announced a new partnership aimed at preparing students for work in the skilled trades.

GRCC clerical union votes to cut ties with MEA, citing ‘high’ union dues, K-12 focus

March 14, 2015; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A Grand Rapids Community College union representing clerical workers has voted to cut ties with the Michigan Education Association, with supporters of the move arguing the MEA’s dues were too expensive.

Nursing supervisor loses discrimination case in white patient’s care at Mary Free Bed

March 13, 2015; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a black nursing supervisor who said she was not allowed to care for a white patient at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital because his family requested no black caregivers.

… Crane, who has a master’s degree in nursing and taught courses at Michigan State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Baker College and Davenport University, also claimed she was subject to discrimination and retaliation when she was not promoted to Director of Education at Mary Free Bed.

LaughFest’s biggest names, familiar faces captured in exhibition by Grand Rapids photographer

3/14/15 MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — It isn’t every day a photographer in Grand Rapids gets to shoot people such as Jay Leno or Betty White.

… In the past, Kelly’s photographed Mike Birbiglia in front of the stained glass windows of Fountain Street Church and Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood in Grand Rapids Community College’s Ford Fieldhouse pool during the community-wide festival of seriously funny stuff.

LaughFest 2015’s final weekend: Tickets still available for these shows

March 13, 2015; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI Gilda’s LaughFest is heading into its final weekend.

… Teams register and begin racing at GRCC Ford Fieldhouse, 111 Lyon St. NE.

Raider Salute to Facilities

A Raider Salute from student worker Trayvone Garrett to the facilities department:

This was a bad winter and every time I stepped foot on campus, I felt very safe and did not worry about any injuries. I just really think that our facilities plays one of the head roles on GRCC campus and for that I am thankful to attend GRCC because of them.

Exercise Science Club holds fundraiser

The Exercise Science Department has a great deal on Adidas gear with 10% of profits going back to the Exercise Science Club. See the attachment for details.

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Provost Podcast features guest interview

The first official, “full-length” Provost Podcast is now available. It runs about 25 minutes and features the first guest interview!

Here is how you can access this Provost Podcast:

• Via the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grcc-provost-podcast/id973147266
• Via your Apple device, go to your podcast app and search “GRCC Provost” – it should be the only one that pops up. Then subscribe.
• Via YouTube: http://youtu.be/WNq0XIY43Rk
• Via your own podcast/RSS aggregator, use the following feed: http://grccmedia.com/provost/provostpodcastfeed.xml

How one man overcame poverty and street gang culture

Paul Hernandez will talk to students and the public about how he overcame poverty and street gang culture to achieve his educational and professional dreams.  Paul Hernandez, author of “The Pedagogy of Real Talk: Engaging, Teaching, and Connecting with Students At Risk,” will share his story and his strategies for overcoming barriers in both college and life at 5 p.m. March 18 in room 108 of GRCC’s Sneden Hall, 415 Fulton St. This talk is free and open to the public.