Oct. 26, 2017; Local Spins
Not so long ago, the music center at Grand Rapids Community College was in such disrepair, it nearly cost the college its accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Music. This fall, GRCC has celebrated the buildings re-opening after a year-long, $8.5 million renovation, the money coming entirely from private donations.
On Thursday, October 26, the Visual Arts Department held the 4th Annual Portfolio Day. Representatives from seven Michigan colleges came to the department to meet individually with art students, look at their portfolios, and discuss transfer opportunities. Some students were offered admission waivers and scholarships based on the quality of their portfolios. By the end of the day, 78 portfolio reviews had been completed with the 50 art students in attendance.
The latest schedule, through Nov. 3, for the College Channel includes Andres Chavez’s presentation.
The Latino Student Support Team invites you to celebrate and learn about Dia de los Muertos! Tamales, pan dulce (sweet bread), and refreshments will be served!
Dia de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated in Mexico (and many other countries) that honors family and friends who have passed on. This is a time of celebration and remembrance in which altars are built to commemorate the life of departed loved ones. If you have any items that you would like to place on the altar, please feel free to drop them off to the Student Life office by Tuesday, October 31st at 5.p.m.
The celebration will take place on Wednesday, November 1st, from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Student Life Office, located on the first floor of the Student Center.
The altar will be on display through November 3rd. This event is open to all students, staff, and faculty.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Any GRCC employee who makes a pledge by Nov. 10, the last day of the campaign, will be entered into a GRCC raffle to win a Whitecaps Baseball suite rental (an $800 value)! The suite rental includes (1) April/May Whitecaps Suite Rental for the 2018 season and 25 tickets – it does not include the cost of food and beverage.
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