Monthly Archives: December 2016

GRCC In the News, 12-22-16

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Danish company plans North American plant on West Side

Dec. 21, 2016; Grand Rapids Business Journal

A Danish maker of upholstery products is setting up its first North American operation on the West Side.

… The Right Place said it connected Gabriel with West Michigan Works!, Grand Rapids Community College, Kendall College of Art and Design and various financial institutions, legal advisors, schools and housing.

Jayhawk men explode late in first half, pull away for an 82-68 win over Delta

Dec. 21, 2016; Local Sports Journal (Muskegon)

The Muskegon Community College men’s basketball team shook off the rust from a long layoff and grabbed an 82-68 win over Delta College on Tuesday.

… The Jayhawks, now 6-3 on the season, will hit the court again after the holiday break when they host Grand Rapids Community College on Jan. 4 at 7:30 p.m.

MCC Jayhawks women’s squad overcomes bad quarter, pounds Delta College 69-52

Dec. 21, 2016; Local Sports Journal

The Muskegon Community College women’s basketball team overcame a bad second quarter to claim a 69-52 victory over Delta College on Tuesday.

… The Jayhawks improved to 6-2 on the season. They will open their conference season Jan. 4 at home against Grand Rapids Community College at 5:30 p.m.

 

GRCC In the News, 12-21-16

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Greenville’s Syrjala signs to play baseball for Grand Rapids Community College

Dec. 19, 2016; The Daily News (Greenville)

GREENVILLE — Calvin Syrjala was getting looked at by a couple of Division 1 college baseball teams.

Instead, Syrjala decided community college is the way to go, signing a letter of intent last week to play for Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC).

Energy conservation reminder for the holiday shutdown

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Our faculty and staff members did a great job pitching in to save energy for our Thanksgiving break. Thank you!   Here’s your reminder that the Winter Break is almost upon us and this shutdown period is one of the most important of the year for saving energy. As you prepare for longer break, take a few minutes to ready your area for this vital shutdown:

Classrooms/Offices

  • Refrigerators should be unplugged, cleaned out with its 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 In the News, 12-20-16

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Head Start receives $675K grant to launch ‘Grow Your Own’ project

Dec. 19, 2016; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Head Start for Kent County received a three-year, $675,000, grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to promote the success of kids through a “Grow Your Own” project that will help staff earn degrees and launch a Parent Leadership program.

… She said the nonprofit, located at 2626 Walker Ave. NW, has agreements with Aquinas College, Central Michigan University and Grand Rapids Community College to provide courses on site potentially as early as this March, making it more convenient for their staff.

Geography student awarded scholarship for leadership and service

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April Shirey, president of the GRCC Chapter of the International Geographical Honor Society, was recently awarded the Hruby Scholarship, which guarantees she will pay no more than 50 percent of the tuition for completion of the B.A. in Geography at Aquinas College. April is the third nontraditional GRCC Geography student in recent years to receive the Hruby Scholarship, which is awarded in recognition of exemplary leadership and service in our community. She also received the Dr. Phillip Sigal Peace and Justice Memorial Scholarship, which was awarded by the GRCC English Department, for completion of the Associate Degree. In addition to demonstrating leadership and service through the honor society, April presents papers at academic conferences, provides academic tutoring to students in a number of disciplines, and works as a production coordinator for events taking place throughout the U.S. She intends to begin studies at Aquinas in August 2017.April Shirey stands on a hilltop.

GRCC In the News, 12-19-16

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Bill to expand community college tax districts and education access

Dec. 19, 2016; The Peninsula

A new bill sponsored by Rep. Amanda Price (R-Park Township) could expand community colleges’ tax districts into non-bordering communities and grow education programs.

… In addition to sponsoring the bill, Price, joined by Dr. Steven Ender, president of Grand Rapids Community College, spoke during testimony to the Senate Education Committee last month.

Ferris State program not ‘playing’ around

Dec. 16, 2016; Grand Rapids Business Journal

A local university is more serious than ever about artistic and technical work in the digital sphere.

… All the Grand Rapids DAGD courses are taught at Grand Rapids Community College and FSU’s Applied Technology Center on the campus of GRCC, 151 Fountain St. NE.

GRCC In the News, 12-16-16

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GRCC approves $300,000 bond to provide training for new manufacturing jobs

Dec. 15, 2016; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids Community College has a new agreement to provide training support for 33 new positions needed by an expanding Holland Township manufacturer.

Faculty split over cuts in new GRCC contract

Dec. 15, 2016; WOOD TV

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A new three-year contract for faculty at Grand Rapids Community College is causing a rift between some adjunct and tenured professors.

Allegan General Hospital Foundation awards fall scholarships

Dec. 12, 2016; MLive

The Allegan General Hospital Foundation recently awarded its fall educational scholarships to Allegan Healthcare Group employees and their children in support of training and higher education studies in healthcare.

… Six children of employees received scholarship awards:

… Jaime Manne (Hamilton) is pursuing her associate’s degree in radiologic technology at Grand Rapids Community College.

GRCC In the News, 12-15-16

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Suspect in GRCC campus murder case found competent to stand trial

Dec. 14, 2016; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The 19-year-old accused of killing a woman on the Grand Rapids Community College campus earlier this year has been found competent to stand trial.

Teachers And Grand Rapids C.C. Reach Contract Settlement

Dec. 14, 2016; WOOD Radio

The Faculty Association and Grand Rapids Community College have agreed to new three-year contract.

GRCC In the News, 12-14-16

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Grand Rapids Community College, faculty agree to new contract

Dec. 14, 2016; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The Faculty Association and Grand Rapids Community College have agreed to new three-year contract.

Bill to expand community college districts advances to Gov. Snyder

Dec. 13, 2016; Michigan House Republicans

LANSING — Legislation to help expand community college education programs across a larger area is headed to Gov. Rick Snyder’s desk.

… HB 4265 advances to the governor’s office after being approved by the Senate Education Committee and the Senate membership last week. Rep. (Amanda) Price, R-Park Township, was joined by Dr. Steven Ender, president of Grand Rapids Community College, during testimony before the Senate committee on Nov. 29.

“Morning News”

Dec. 14, 2016; WZZM

The man charged with beating and stabbing a woman to death near the Grand Rapids Community College campus is headed to court this morning.

Western Michigan finding ‘true football players’ in 90-minute range

Dec. 14, 2016; MLive

KALAMAZOO, MI – Tony Kimbrough and Marty Martens helped Western Michigan University win a Mid-American Conference football championship in 1988.

… “Football around these parts, on the west side, is top-notch. I mean, our conference alone that we play in, the OK Red, there’s a battle every week,” said Kimbrough, a Detroit native who played at Grand Rapids Community College before he transferred to WMU, where he is now in the Athletics Hall of Fame. He’s also coached at GRCC and WMU.

Charlevoix County College Sports Digest

Dec. 13, 2o16; Boyne City Gazette

A unique look at how high school graduates from around Charlevoix County are doing in their collegiate sports. This exclusive feature is produced by Chris Graber for the Boyne City Gazette.

… (Tristan) Rudolph, a junior, collected the No. 7 effort for the Saints in his most recent outing in competing at the Grand Rapids Community College Raider Invitational by finishing 32nd among 92 participants with a time of 28 minutes, 11.2 seconds on the 8,000-meter course on Sept. 23 in Grand Rapids.