GRCC In the News, 12-15-15

Somali refugee shares experience, journey to U.S. with students

Dec. 14, 2015; MLive

Sadik Warsame was 15 years old when al-Shabab, an Islamist militant group, killed his father in Somalia.

… Since living in the United States, Warsame has graduated from high school and is now attending Grand Rapids Community College. He also works at Bethany Christian Services and helps new refugees acclimate to a different, modernized world.

Library hours for winter semester, summer

Library and Learning Commons Adjusted Hours January 11 through Early Summer 2016

  • Jan 11-Mar 6, 2016 Classes in session; regular weekend hours (Sa 10-2; Su 1-5)
  • Mar 7-13 BREAK; Open 8am-5pm with limited services
  • Mar 12-13 CLOSED (weekend after Break)
  • Mar 26 Open 10am-2pm
  • Mar 27 CLOSED
  • Apr 23-24 Exam Cram 10am-10pm
  • 4/29, Commencement 8-5 with limited services
  • Apr 30-May 1, 2016 CLOSED
  • May 2-6 8am-5pm with limited services
  • May 7-8 CLOSED
  • May 9, 2016 Summer hours begin: Mo-Th 8-8; Fr 8-5; Closed weekends
  • May 30 Campus is CLOSED
  • Jul 4 Campus is CLOSED