GRCC In the News, 2-12-16

Area high school grads making an impact on college sports scene

Feb. 11, 2016; MLive

The winter season is heading down the homestretch for local college athletes and a number of former area high school standouts are turning in strong seasons with their college teams. Following is a look at some area high school graduates who have been making their mark on the college scene this winter.

… Former Wyoming standout Noel Hernandez is turning in an impressive collegiate debut with the Grand Rapids Community College women’s basketball team. A freshman forward, Hernandez is averaging 7 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals per game for the Raiders. Hernandez scored a season-high 18 points against Ancilla College.

Area high school grads making an impact on college sports scene

Feb. 11, 2016; MLive

The winter season is heading down the homestretch for local college athletes and a number of former area high school standouts are turning in strong seasons with their college teams. Following is a look at some area high school graduates who have been making their mark on the college scene this winter.

… A pair of Union grads are teaming up with the Grand Rapids Community College women’s basketball team. Sophomore point guard Deiona Rogers is averaging 12.5 points per game and shooting 42% from the field. Rogers is also pulling down 8.6 rebounds, while adding 5.3 assists and 3.6 steals per game. Freshman center Cassie Dawson is contributing 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 points per game.

Psychology Speaker Series to feature visual arts

The next topic in the Psychology Speaker Series will be especially interesting to artists.

Leon Lou, an associate professor of psychology at Grand Valley State University, will discuss “Do Visual Artists See the World Differently?” from 1-2:30 p.m. in room 168 of the ATC.

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Lower-level locker rooms to be closed today

All four lower level locker rooms of the Ford Fieldhouse, rooms 105, 107, 107, and 108 will be closed to all use from 1:30p.m. until 3:30p.m. this Friday afternoon, February 12, 2016.  All Raider Card readers will be shut down during this time.  Our Facilities staff needs to assess some work in these areas.  Shower space is available during this time in the Athletic team locker rooms on the main level.  Please plan accordingly.  Note that the team locker spaces do have showers available, however, locker space is not available in these areas.  We apologize in advance for this inconvenience.