Change Ups: WMU Cooley Law School associate dean inducted into alumni ROTC Hall of Fame
May 5, 2017; Grand Rapids Business Journal
… AWARDS
Retired Col. Scott Haraburda is Grand Rapids Community College’s 2017 Distinguished Alumnus. Haraburda is a 1981 graduate from then Grand Rapids Junior College; chemistry professor Joe Hesse was named the college’s 2017 Emeritus Faculty; and president Dr. Steven C. Ender received the President Emeritus Award. Ender retired in April.
School district plans $17M renovation of high school
May 5, 2017; Grand Rapids Business Journal
A local school district is planning to renovate a high school into a “center for college preparation and career technical education.”
… In a joint venture with Grand Rapids Community College, GRPS will launch its first Early Middle College program at the renovated Ottawa Hills High School.
GRBJ: Ferris programs help Latinos hone business skills
May 8, 2017 WZZM
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – Throughout her 10 years in educational leadership and her work in the nonprofit sector, Lorena Aguayo-Marquez has worn many hats. Now, she wants to focus on the work that truly motivates her.
That’s why Aguayo-Marquez, program assistant for adult education programs at Grand Rapids Community College, signed up for the Latino Talent Initiative, a professional development program established in 2014 by the Latino Economic and Business Development Center (LEBDC) at Ferris State University.
May 5, 2017; Grand Rapids Times
Jeff Todd is one of Grand Rapids Community College’s best basketball team players with a scoring average of 21.3 points per game as the Raiders combo point guard and shooting guard. In this interview with the GR Times, he talks about how he learned that grades come first the hard way, the influence of his parents on his college career, future plans and more.
Sinclair baseball edges Cuyahoga to win conference championship
5/7/17 Dayton Daily News (Ohio)
Sinclair split a doubleheader with Cuyahoga on Sunday to clinch the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference championship.
… The Tartan Pride travel to Grand Rapids Community College for a non-conference doubleheader on Monday.
Innovation Central, Montessori students’ 2017 prom a royal night
May 5, 2017; MLive
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Students from Grand Rapids Public Schools’ Innovation Central High School and Grand Rapids Montessori joined together for a royal night at their prom Friday, May 5.
The two schools — which are on the same campus — held their prom at Grand Rapids Community College’s Raider Grille. The theme was “where the royals meet.”
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