Daily Archives: January 22, 2018

Cast of ‘STOMP’ gives master class to GRCC students

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On Friday afternoon, through a partnership with Broadway Grand Rapids, cast members from “STOMP” gave a master class to GRCC students and a small group of  local middle school students. Later that evening, the college took a group of GRCC students to see the amazing show.

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GRCC In the News, 1-22-18

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Morningstar sworn in as first female captain in Kentwood Police Department history

Jan. 19, 2018; MLive

KENTWOOD – Stephanie Morningstar, formerly a Kentwood Police sergeant, was sworn in as a captain earlier this month, becoming the first woman in the department’s history to hold that title.

… On top of her duties with the department, she also is an adjunct professor at the police academy at Grand Rapids Community College.

After growth spurt, Blandford prepares to focus internally

Jan. 21, 2018; mibiz.com

Unlike many public and for-profit companies, nonprofits sometimes need to pump the brakes in their quest for growth.

… Board of directors: Bill Dangl, Dangl Financial Services LLC; Bill Faber, Grand Rapids Community College; Ryan Podvin, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; Justin Remmelts, Remmelts Marketing; Mary Jane Dockeray, Blandford Nature Center; Sara Armbruster, Steelcase Inc.; Andy Beachnau, Grand Valley State University; Linda Brunzell, Wolverine World Wide Inc.; Shavon Doyle-Holton, Inclusive Performance Strategies; Laurie Gardner, community volunteer; Pat Gelderloos, 20th Circuit Court; Bryan Harrison, Amway Corp.; Randy Hansen, Grand Rapids Public Schools; Susan (Susie) Meyers, Warner Norcross & Judd LLP; John P. Schneider, Clark Hill; Zachary Verhulst, TowerPinkster

New version of Classfinder to be released Jan. 29

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On Monday, January 29th, a new version of the Classfinder tool will be released for use.  College Scheduler, the company we contract for our student scheduling tool, developed a new interface for guests to search for classes.  The current link on the home page will be redirected to the new version on Monday morning.  You will observe a cleaner and simpler interface, and the search results will be easier to review and contain more detailed information.

If you have any feedback on this new version, please direct these to Eric Mullen, emullen@grcc.edu, to share with College Scheduler and be considered for future enhancements.

TRIO hosts Summer Research Fair on Jan. 24

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TRIO/Student Support Services is holding a Summer Research Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 24 in room 336 of the Student Center.

Participating programs include:

  • University of Michigan UROP Community College Summer Fellowship.
  • Michigan Technological University MICUP
  • University of Michigan School of Information
  • Van Andel Institute
  • Summer Health Professions Education Program
  • PTK/Office of Experiential Learning

Information on a variety of opportunities will be available. Stop by, learn, get involved and make a difference! Snacks will be provided.

Daniel Lopez stands next to his poster of "The Content of Your Color: Skin Color Identity and Its Determinants."