GRCC In the News, 3-21-18

GRCC’s tuition increase is the lowest in nearly 20 years

March 20, 2018; WZZM

Grand Rapids Community College trustees approved the lowest tuition increase in nearly two decades. For the 2018-2019 school year, there will be a 0.88 percent increase.

Ferris State tops Barry, moves to DII Final 4

March 20, 2018; WOOD TV

The Ferris State men’s basketball team is in the NCAA Division II Final Four.

… In other college action, Grand Rapids Community College fell to Danville in the National Junior College round of Sweet 16. GRCC lost to Danville 78-70.

Invitan a participar en Segunda Ceremonia Anual para Latinos Graduados de Colegios (Invitation to participate in second annual ceremony for Latino graduates)

March 20, 2018; La Prensa

LANSING, MI: La Comisión Hispana de Michigan (HLCOM, por sus siglas en inglés) invita a todos los estudiantes latinos de Michigan a participar en la Segunda Ceremonia Anual para Latinos Graduados de Colegios que se llevará a cabo el próximo 6 de abril [2018] de 6:00 a 9:00pm, en Lansing Center, número 333 avenida E Michigan, de esta ciudad. Estudiantes interesados en participar, favor de registrarse a más tardar el 31 de marzo en el siguiente link:

… Entre los registrados se encuentran graduados de licenciaturas y maestrías de las siguientes escuelas: Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, Lake Michigan College, Michigan State University, Mott Community College, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Siena  Heights University, University of Michigan, Wayne State University y Western Michigan University.

(LANSING, MI: The Hispanic Commission of Michigan (HLCOM) invites all Latino students in Michigan to participate in the Second Annual Graduate Ceremony for Colleges that will be held on April 6 [2018] ] from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Lansing Center, 333 E Michigan Ave., of this city. Students interested in participating, please register by March 31 at the following link:

… Among those registered are graduates of bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the following schools: Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, Lake Michigan College, Michigan State University, Mott Community College, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Siena Heights University, University of Michigan, Wayne State University and Western Michigan University.)

Surprise proposal for former heroin user

March 20, 2018; WOOD TV

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Kelly Galbraith thought marriage just wasn’t in the cards for her. She was wrong.

… Brandon Gerth had enlisted the station’s help to surprise Galbraith, a student at GRCC and peer support specialist at a rehab facility.

United Way Basketball Challenge vs. Dr. Pink — tomorrow!

Think you can best Dr. Pink at basketball? Donate $5 and square off against our president in a variety of short competitions — most consecutive free throws, most consecutive layups, or P-I-G. The competition will be held 12:30-1:30 p.m. tomorrow, March 22, in the Fieldhouse. You can sign up online for a challenge, or just come to watch. Everyone is welcome!

Don’t forget the other ways to participate between March 13 – April 2:

1. For a donation of $10, you will have the opportunity to wear the jersey or shirt of your favorite team, when that team plays.
2. For a donation of $10 per week, CEBA employees can wear a GRCC logo top. Campus Police can wear a hat of their favorite team for $5 per week. All other employees can wear jeans for a week for a donation of $10. Purchase as many weeks as you’d like!

Donation locations:

• Travis Steffens in 423 Main.
• Cathy Noviskey in 106 Main.
• Tracy Payne in 313 SCC.
• Rachel Bower in 130 Sneden.
• Nicole Dekker in 210 Admin.
• Mandy Vanderhill in 101 GRMTEC.

Mathematics Seminar is today

The Grand Rapids Community College Mathematics Department is pleased to announce that it will host its next Mathematics Seminar on Wednesday, March 21, 3:00-4:00 PM in 515 Cook.

Our speaker, former GRCC student and current GRCC tutor Katrina Teunis, will discuss mathematics as a language.  For the title and abstract of Katrina’s talk, please see below.

When discussions of a “universal language” arise, mathematics is usually at or near the top of the list.  But at the same time, many people admit that they don’t understand mathematics very well, and some may go on to say that they don’t like it very much.  In her presentation Karina will endeavor to show that treating mathematics as a language may make it more understandable, and, by extension, more likable.  No mathematics background is needed for this talk, and, as always, everyone is welcome!

Pop and cookies will be served at 2:45 PM.

The Language of Mathematics

Have you ever joked about math being a language you don’t understand? Have you ever wondered what the purpose was in learning algebra when you have absolutely no plans to use math in your future careers? Well, what if math really is a language, and treating it as one could both help you understand mathematics and why it applies to your daily life? Seeing math as the language it is can open the door to understanding why math works the way it does and how it is more than just manipulating numbers.  This talk will answer the question “is math a language” and address how viewing math in this way will improve your ability to work with numbers, use logic in your daily life, and truly understand mathematics.