Daily Archives: March 9, 2018

GRCC In the News, 3-9-18

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News 8 Daybreak

March 8, 2018; WOOD TV

Today we could get a little insight into what Grand Rapids Community College is doing for our future leaders. State reps from across the state will be at the college to talk about it. The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Colleges is holding the hearing to talk about what GRCC is doing for Grand Rapids — particularly for skilled trades education.

Residents voice ideas for task force on police bias in Grand Rapids

March 8, 2018; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The community had a chance this week to contribute to the efforts of a city-appointed task force with the ambitious goal of reducing bias in policing outcomes.

… Task force co-chairs Eric Payne, deputy chief of the city’s police department, and Raynard Ross, a Grand Rapids Community College dean and 3rd Ward representative, welcomed residents who gathered Wednesday, March 7, for the second of four community forums.

Cobras Sign Defensive Back Marquez Gollman

March 8, 2018; Our Sports Central

GREENSBORO- Marquez Gollman (5’11, 190) signs with the Carolina Cobras for his first year of arena football.

Gollman played college football at Grand Valley State University from 2012-2016. Before Grand Valley State, Gollman spent one season playing football in JUCO at Grand Rapids Community College.

Find your career path at Ferris State

March 8, 2018; WOTV

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) — Finding the right career path early is important, that’s why Ferris State University Grand Rapids is holding an open house to help students learn more about what they have to offer. The open house is open to anyone, whether you’re looking to come back to school or coming to school for the first time, they have something for everyone.

… Ferris State University Open House

  • Wednesday, March 14
  • Grand Rapids Community College

Tassell M-TEC hosts CWDA Rally

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GRCC Tassell M-TEC hosted the annual CWDA (Construction Workforce Development Alliance) Rally on Wednesday, March 7.  The CWDA was created by the Associated Builders and Contractors Western Michigan Chapter (ABCWM), American Subcontractors Association of Michigan (ASAM), and Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids (HBAGGR).

The CWDA Rally gathers commercial and residential construction industry professionals to celebrate the industry and raise funds to inspire and attract young people to the construction industry.  Much of the money raised at this event goes to scholarships for students interested in GRCC’s Construction Jump Start program.  The Rally consists of teams of 3 people and this year there were 20 teams.  The teams competed in 6 different fun events.  At the end of the night a champion is crowned.  This year, the champion was Dan Vos Construction.

Attached are some pictures of the Rally and a nice note from our partners at Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Western Michigan.

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Men’s basketball team advances to championship game; women’s team plays semifinal game today

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GRCC’s men’s basketball team has once again advanced to the NJCAA Region XII, District 9 Championship game, marking the second year in a row GRCC men’s basketball has a chance to advance to the NJCAA National Tournament. Last year, GRCC finished 6th (out of 16) in the country at the National Championships. If GRCC would like to make it back to Danville, Ill., and the National Tournament, they must first upset the #1 seed, Ancilla Chargers. The championship game is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 10th.

The women’s basketball team will play in their semifinal game at 1 p.m. today in Port Huron. They will face the #3 seed Ancilla Chargers for a chance to advance to Saturday night’s championship game against the winner of the matchup between Muskegon CC and Lake Michigan College.

You can live-stream all the tournament games.