GRCC In the News, 4-11-17

$300K grant to help fund racial equity push in GR

April 10, 2017; WOOD TV

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Grand Rapids Community Colleges first African-American president will help lead a task force aimed at erasing racial disparities in Grand Rapids.

Meet Civic Investor Paola Mendivil: Champion of Grand Rapids, the Latina community

4/10/17 therapidian.org

Born and raised in Mexico City, Paola Mendivil came to Tijuana, Baja California when she was 12.

… But after graduating high school, Mendivil received a scholarship to attend Grand Rapids Community College. Although she may have doubted herself, she knew people were watching her and looking at her as an example. She knew friends that didn’t have the same opportunity that she did.

Faculty Showcase is today

Please stop by the Preschool on April 11 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to see some of the amazing work being done by faculty this year. There will be faculty from the following areas available to share and discuss ideas:

• Armen Innovation Grant recipients.
• Distance Learning and Instructional Support.
• Experiential Learning.
• Academic departments.

JaneAnn Benson will be giving tours of the new Preschool building as well.

Light snacks will be served.

GRCCePRINT to be down for maintenance April 13

GRCCePRINT will be down for a required maintenance on April 13 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please have all your Quick Copy orders submitted by April 12 so that we can assure your orders and get back to you on time.

Bookstore seeks summer cashiers

The GRCC Bookstore is looking for temporary cashiers for the Summer semester.  Hours are Monday through Friday, flexible hours 7:30 am to 7:30 pm.  Apply today.