GRCC In the News, 7-13-15

Service planned for Equal Opportunity director who left a legacy in Grand Rapids

July 10, 2015; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The longtime director of the city’s Equal Opportunity Office, who was hailed as the “conscience” of Grand Rapids and feted as a “giant among giants” in the black community, died last month in California and will be memorialized here this weekend.

… Two years ago, Scott-Weekley was honored by Grand Rapids Community College with a Giants Among Giants award.

Maker Faire preps for 3D printing

July 10, 2015; Grand Rapids Business Journal

The second annual Maker Faire, being held in Grand Rapids in September, will benefit from a gift donated by an Ohio 3D printing company.

… The GR Makers, The Geek Group, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University and the Grand Rapids Public Museum are organizing the Maker Faire.

Van & Marinus Swets Travel Award Winner shares her trip across the country via train

Sarah Laycock, of the College Success Center, won the 1st place award for the 2015 Van & Marinus Swets Travel Award. She traveled for roughly 45 hours aboard the Empire Builder Train and explored the beauty of the Northern US. Sarah thought this trip was a perfect way to recharge before the summer rush!

Sarah extends her many thanks to the Foundation with this personal statement and shared some fabulous photos with us:

I wanted to thank you, and the foundation for the wonderful gift of the Van and Marinus Swets Travel Award, allowing us to travel across the country. It was a truly amazing experience, and I cannot believe the beauty I saw as we crossed each state. It was also so unique to meet people on the train from all areas of the country, including several people who happened to work in Higher Ed! Attached are just a few of the many amazing photos I was able to capture from the train, and car. Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart.

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GRCC accepts national award for FastTrack program

John Cowles, dean of Student Success and Retention, and Rolando Bocanegra, FastTrack success coach, traveled to Boston last week to accept a national award on GRCC’s behalf!

GRCC was one of three institutions accepting Ruffalo Noel Levitz’s Lee Noel and Randi Levitz Retention Excellence Award for the FastTrack program. The award recognizes innovative programs that have encouraged students to succeed and persist through graduation.

GRCC Employees on the Move through July 10, 2015

Please welcome our new employees and congratulate those who have moved and been promoted.

WELCOME TO GRCC!

William Spicer

Head Men’s Basketball Coach

5-4-15

Kathleen Neumann

Child Development Community Liaison

6-8-15

Christopher Ambler

Custodian, 2^nd Shift, Main and Cook Buildings

7-6-15

Kimberly Devries

Director of EEO Compliance

8-17-15

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW JOB!

 

Antonio Aguillon-Huerta

From: IT Support Tech

To:     Technician Team Coordinator

4-6-15

Kathy Mullins

From: Executive Deputy to the President and Board Liaison

To:     Vice President for College Advancement

5-19-15

Misty McClure-Anderson

From: Executive Assistant to the President

To:     Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees

5-19-15

Kelly Webber

From: IT Support Tech

To:     Help Desk Team Coordinator

5-26-15

 

Laura Devries

From: Support Professional, GRCC ePrint

To:     Support Professional, English

6-1-15

Mary Gunderson

From: Support Professional, Business Department

To:     Support Professional, M-TEC

6-29-15

Rachel Bower

From: Project Manager, GRCC ePrint

To:     Support Tech Level II

6-19-15

Deanna Witte

From: Support Professional, GRCC ePrint, Part time

and

Support Professional, Dental Auxiliary, Part time

To:     Support Professional, GRCC ePrint, Full time

6-29-15

Darwyn Anderson

From: Custodian, 3^rd Shift, College Park Plaza

To:     Custodian, 2^nd Shift, Applied Technology Center

7-1-15

Tommy Brown

From: Custodian, 3^rd Shift, Calkins Science Center

To:     Custodian, 3^nd Shift, Applied Technology Center

7-1-15

Eugene Nichols

From: Custodian, 3^rd Shift, Tassell M-TEC

To:     Custodian, 2^nd Shift, Applied Technology Center

7-1-15

Sasha Ahmed

From:   Adjunct Instructor, Secchia Institute for Culinary Education

To:       Assistant Professor, Culinary Chef Instructor

8-27-15

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO GRCC

Donald MacKenzie

Associate VP College Advancement/Executive Director, GRCC Foundation

5-11-15

Caroline Levi

Professor, Nursing

5-15-15

Stacey Bush

Director of Annual Giving

5-18-15

Raymond Gant

Support Professional, Counseling and Career Center

5-29-15

Justin Jones

Application Packager

6-12-15

Curtis Andrews

Ford Fieldhouse Coordinator

7-3-15

Aaron Gray

Campus Police Officer

7-10-15

Janice Balyeat- Hansen	Professor, English	35 years of service
Mary Kay Bethune	Financial Aid Customer Service Manager	10 years of service
Gail Brown	Support Professional, English	13 years of service
Kay Brown	Custodian III	29 years of service
Wendell Chivis	Shipping and Receiving Agent	24 years of service
Lorraine Fortuna	Custodian III	21 years of service
Michael Gillan	Professor, Performing Arts	11 years of service
Fiona Hert	Dean, School of Workforce Development	10 years of service
Joseph Hesse	Professor, Physical Science	31 years of service
Elaine Kampmueller	Professor, Physical Science	16 years of service
Sheryl Kuzniar	Support Professional, Dental Auxiliary	13 years of service
Karen Murphy	Professor/Counselor, Disability & Occupational Svc	19 years of service
James Muth	Professor, Secchia Institute for Culinary Education	33 years of service
Carol Natte	Support Professional, Student Records	22 years of service
Gary Natte	Head Custodian II	23 years of service
Fatima Nieves	Professor/Counselor	36 years of service
Paul Phifer	Professor/Counselor	43 years of service
Marcia Rango	Professor, Secchia Institute for Culinary Education	33 years of service
Debra Schultz	Professor, Dental Auxiliary	25 years of service
Frita Thayer	Support Professional, Operational Planning	21 years of service
Liz Tyrell	Support Professional, Student Life	30 years of service
Nancy Vanstrien	Custodian I	29 years of service
Michelle Vollema	Custodian II	25 years of service
Charlie Wells	Professor, Exercise Science	38 years of service

Voluntary Employee Separation Program – 6-30-15

Campus Dining’s NEW Catering Menu!

Campus Dining has added some great NEW items & buffets for all of your catering needs!

Please, visit our Catering page to download the new menu at http://www.grcc.edu/campusdining/catering and let us know if you have any questions about upcoming events!

We have added:

• Exclusively serving locally roasted Schuil Coffee for catering!
• New Sandwiches & Salads
• Create your own Ramen Bar
• Hummus Trio Appetizer
• And many more!