GRCC In the News, 5-26-17

From Somalia to Grand Rapids: How one refugee fled to U.S., escaped terrorism
5/25/2017 Michigan Radio (NPR)
Ali Warsame​’s journey to become a permanent, legal resident of Michigan was long and difficult.
…After moving to Grand Rapids, he enrolled at Kentwood High School. There he took English as a second language (ESL) classes, and today he is a student at Grand Rapids Community College. He also works as an interpreter for other refugees.

Grand Rapids food trucks could roll into 4 more downtown zones
5/25/2017 MLive
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Concerns from food truck vendors are prompting city officials to consider changes to its pilot program during its first year.
…-Kendall College/GRCC: trucks could operate at metered parking spaces on the north side of Fountain Street from Ionia to Library

Article features GRCC Retiree’s son

Read about retiree Bunny Bookwalter’s son who is a cyclist who competes nationally. Bunny was a GRCC Dental Program faculty member and director for many years.
http://www.mlive.com/sports/2017/05/cycling_great_brent_bookwalter.html

Bookstore moves to Farside Room through June 6

The bookstore will be temporarily located in the Farside Room, first floor of the Student Center, during renovations from Tuesday, May 30, through Tuesday, June 6.