Monthly Archives: December 2015

GRCC In the News, 12-23-15

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Road trips are much more fun when there are victories included, and such was the case Tuesday in Grand Rapids for both Schoolcraft College basketball teams.
12/23/15 hometownlife.com
The No. 3-ranked men’s basketball team and No. 10-ranked women’s basketball team took turns defeating their respective opponents at Grand Rapids Community College, in contests that segued into the Christmas break

Fight to the End: Ohio State Wide Receiver Corey Smith
12/22/15 elevenwarriors.com
Smith started his collegiate career at Grand Rapids Community College. He posted 28 receptions, 438 yards, and two touchdowns in what …

Energy conservation reminder for the holiday shutdown

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Thank you to our faculty and staff for a great job pitching in to save energy during the Thanksgiving break. With the winter break almost upon us, this shutdown period is one of the most important times of the year for saving energy. As you prepare to depart, take a few minutes to ready your area:

Classrooms/Offices

  • Refrigerators should be unplugged, cleaned out with doors propped open. We recommend that this be completed at least one day prior to staff leaving for the shutdown so the unit can be monitored for excessive melting of built up ice in the freezer area:
    • Unplug the unit
    • Empty the appliance of all food
    • Block the door open so air can circulate and discourage mildew
  • Power down all copiers/printers /scanners
  • Unplug equipment such as computers/monitors/speakers, radios, televisions, mobile phone chargers, and power supplies for laptops, cell phones, etc. (These devices may continue to consume power when plugged in even when they are not connected to the device)
  • Turn off classroom equipment including Smartboards, projectors, etc.
  • Check to make sure all equipment is switched off in meeting rooms
  • Please be aware that personally owned space heaters are prohibited. If you have a personally owned space heater on campus it is recommended that you take it with you when you leave for the holiday break.

Laboratories

  • Power off/unplug all unnecessary lab equipment
  • Ensure all fume-hood sashes are closed, and all fume-hood lights are turned off

GRCC Faculty Teams up with Hope Network

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This holiday season, the Faculty Association at GRCC partnered with Hope Network’s Developmental Adolescent Treatment (DART) Program to donate gifts for the children they serve. The DART Program is a residential treatment program for children ages 8-18 years old with severe developmental and behavioral disorders. The program works with the children to teach them therapeutic coping techniques, as well as individual and independent living skills. As a residential program, the children live at the facility full-time, including the holidays.

The GRCC Faculty Association sponsored two children from this program, a 13-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl. Faculty members Katie VanderMeer and Christina McElwee organized a gofundme account to collect funds. Overall, GRCC Faculty donated over $650 for the two children and the DART program.

After two days of intense shopping, Professor McElwee was able to complete the wish lists of both children and purchase additional items from the DART Program Wish List.

A huge thank you to GRCC faculty for helping to make this holiday season special for the Hope Network DART Program.

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GRCC In the News, 12-21-15

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Electric Car Plugs into Aerodynamics

Dec. 18, 2015; schoolnewsnetwork.org (Kent Intermediate School District newsletter)

Byron Center Public Schools, MI —  Byron Center High School senior Trevor Hofman’s specially designed sprockets will help electric cars zoom around the Berlin Raceway, in Marne. The sprockets’ interior is embellished with dog bone and paw print-shaped cutouts, in honor of the Bulldog mascot.

… Machines buzz and sparks fly as students work in teams to perfect their vehicles. Machinery includes two tool room CNC mills, recently donated by Grand Rapids Community College, and a 3-D printer.

Farmington Hills welcomes new police officer

Dec. 21, 2015; Farmington Voice

New Farmington Hills Police Officer Victoria Ward was sworn in December 14, by City Clerk Pam Smith.

Ward holds an Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement from Grand Rapids Community College. She worked as a security supervisor at Gerald Ford International Airport and completed 90 hours of internship with the City of Wyoming Police Department.

In November 2015, Ward graduated from the Grand Rapids Community College Police Academy, where she was promoted to squad leader and was described as hardworking, dedicated and honest.

Energy conservation reminder for the holiday shutdown

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Thank you to our faculty and staff for a great job pitching in to save energy during the Thanksgiving break. With the winter break almost upon us, this shutdown period is one of the most important times of the year for saving energy. As you prepare to depart, take a few minutes to ready your area:

Classrooms/Offices

  • Refrigerators should be unplugged, cleaned out with doors propped open. We recommend that this be completed at least one day prior to staff leaving for the shutdown so the unit can be monitored for excessive melting of built up ice in the freezer area:
    • Unplug the unit
    • Empty the appliance of all food
    • Block the door open so air can circulate and discourage mildew
  • Power down all copiers/printers /scanners
  • Unplug equipment such as computers/monitors/speakers, radios, televisions, mobile phone chargers, and power supplies for laptops, cell phones, etc. (These devices may continue to consume power when plugged in even when they are not connected to the device)
  • Turn off classroom equipment including Smartboards, projectors, etc.
  • Check to make sure all equipment is switched off in meeting rooms
  • Please be aware that personally owned space heaters are prohibited. If you have a personally owned space heater on campus it is recommended that you take it with you when you leave for the holiday break.

Laboratories

  • Power off/unplug all unnecessary lab equipment
  • Ensure all fume-hood sashes are closed, and all fume-hood lights are turned off

Technology scheduled maintenance

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System Center will undergo scheduled maintenance on January 4th and 5th. Users will not be able to utilize Self-Service software installation during this time.
This upgrade will happen automatically and will not interrupt normal daily operations. Additionally, this should not require a restart, however, if you notice any inconsistencies, please restart your system.

GRCC in the News – 12.21.15

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Former President Carter announces grandson’s death

12/20/15 Wood-TV Online

PLAINS, GA (WOOD) – The 28-year-old grandson of former President Jimmy Carter has died.

Former President Jimmy Carter gave a lecture at Grand Rapids Community College as part of the 100 year celebration.

 

Electric car plugs into aerodynamics

12/18/15 The Bulletin

Byron Center Public Schools, MI — Byron Center High School senior Trevor Hofman’s specially designed sprockets will help electric cars zoom around the Berlin Raceway, in Marne. The sprockets’ interior is embellished with dog bone and paw print-shaped cutouts, in honor of the Bulldog mascot.

 

Farmington Hills welcomes new police officer

12/21/15 Farmington Voice

New Farmington Hills Police Officer Victoria Ward was sworn in December 14, by City Clerk Pam Smith. Ward holds an Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement from Grand Rapids Community College. She worked as a security supervisor at Gerald Ford International Airport and completed 90 hours of internship with the City of Wyoming Police Department.

Volunteers needed for MLK Day events

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It’s that time of year again, and we are looking for volunteers to help staff the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Program and Community Peace March on Monday, January 18.

Please consider signing up to help! Click here to sign up on the volunteer spreadsheet.

If you experience any issues with the sign up process, please contact Kaylee Wolff at kayleewolff@grcc.edu or extension 4039. Thank you for your commitment to our students! Your help is greatly appreciated!

GRCC In the News, 12-18-15

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Gov. Rick Snyder makes reappointment to the Board of Barber Examiners

Dec. 18, 2015; michigan.gov (state website)

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the reappointment of Kelly Mitchell, of Grand Rapids, to the Board of Barber Examiners.

… Mitchell has been with Multi-Automatic Tool & Supply Co. for over 14 years as a sales professional in office management. She is the current outreach vice chair for the Michigan Republican Party, is an at-large member for the Michigan Republican State Party Executive Committee, and a member of the Michigan Conservative Energy Leadership Council. Mitchell earned an associate’s degree from Grand Rapids Community College and a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Spring Arbor University.

Inside the Game presented by Classic Auto Wash: Saints-Lions connections

12/17/15 neworleanssaints.com

… .Saints Wide Receivers Coach John Morton played at Grand Rapids Community College and then played at Western Michigan from 1992-92

Grand Rapids Sister City: Spotlight on Perugia, Italy

12/18/15 experiencegr.com (Grand Rapids Convention & Visitors Bureau website)

Grand Rapids is proud to sing, “we are family” with sister city Perugia, Italy. The Cittă Gemelle relationship established in 1993, made Perugia the third of Grand Rapids five sister cities.

… This past summer, Chef Angus Campbell from the Secchia Institute of Culinary Arts at Grand Rapids Community College was able to visit Perugia to explore the wonderful flavors their city has to offer!

Blackboard to get upgrade on January 4

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On January 4th from 4:00 AM – 8:00 AM, Blackboard will be upgraded to the latest release. During this time Blackboard will be unavailable. This upgrade is primarily bug fixes with the exception of the Goal Performance Dashboard.

Information regarding the Goal Performance Dashboard can be found at https://en-us.help.blackboard.com/Learn/Building_Blocks/Goal_Performance_Dashboard.

All updates for this release can be found at https://en-us.help.blackboard.com/Learn/9.1_2014_04/Administrator/010_Release_Notes/070_Release_Notes_9.1_2015_10.

Any future updates will be posted at: Also available through
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