GRCC In the News, 7-27-15

Change Ups: Children’s museum marks 18th anniversary

July 24, 2015; Grand Rapids Business Journal

… Grand Rapids Community College’s computer information systems department has reached a partnership with Cisco Networking Academy, CompTIA Academy and Microsoft IT Academy to provide students pursuing computer careers with access to the latest curricula and certifications.

What’s required of you in a Michigan traffic stop?

July 25, 2015; The Detroit Free Press

GRAND RAPIDS — Dashcam video released this week from a traffic stop shows how a confrontation between a Texas woman and the arresting officer escalated.

… We also asked former Flint police officer and Grand Rapids Community College assistant professor Jermaine Reese what’s expected of an officer. The driver might be smoking a cigarette, angry that they got a ticket, or using profanity.

Condolences to Cindy Peterson, Mary Doltoske

We extend condolences to two ATC employees: second-shift building manager Cindy Peterson, who lost her mother, Joan Gummere, and third-shift custodian Mary Doltoske, who lost her mother, Patricia Doltoske. Plans for services are pending.

Raider Salute for help with ice cream socials

It was so fun to see so many smiling faces at last week’s ice cream socials. The weather was perfect and the ice cream was delicious. Staff development would like to share a huge “thank you” to those who helped make these events successful: Creative Dining, Art Johnson, Cora Beute and the awesome CEBA employees who made sure that the facilities were ready to go!