Daily Archives: March 23, 2018

GRCC In the News, 3-23-18

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New officer joins Hastings Police Department / 3-22-18

March 22, 2018; Hastings Banner

Officer Nate Pickett is the newest member of the Hastings Police Department.

… Pickett is a 2004 graduate of Ionia High School and a 2017 graduate of the police academy program at Grand Rapids Community College.

Reeths-Puffer appoints board member to fill vacancy

March 23, 2018; MLive

MUSKEGON TOWNSHIP, MI – Reeths-Puffer Public Schools Board of Education gained a new member this month.

… (Sonya) Hernandez is an adjunct instructor at Grand Rapids Community College, a commissioner on the Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan, and the director of the Y Achievers program and Youth in Government at the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.

Unarmed black youths held at gunpoint distrust police a year later

March 22, 2018; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Just 13, Kaleil Harris has already decided he doesn’t like police. He doubts that will change.

… A public-safety task force — chaired by City Attorney Anita Hitchcock with Deputy Police Chief Eric Payne and Grand Rapids Community College Associate Dean Raynard Ross as leading members – is to unveil a police “youth policy” on March 27.

25 Grand Rapids Staycation Ideas

March 22, 2018; grkids.com

Your kids are on break from school, so you want to plan some fun activities that don’t break the bank or require serious travel. We get it and we are here to help!

… 17. Enjoy fine dining (at a lower cost) at The Heritage Restaurant, GRCC’s acclaimed culinary school restaurant.

 

 

 

Photos from basketball challenge

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Yesterday, our employees took to the courts to face off against Dr. Pink in a variety of basketball challenges to benefit the United Way. Our president defeated all contenders but one: Angie Ramirez! Thanks to everyone who came to play, spectate, and support the United Way.
And don’t forget: There is still time to get in on the fun! Next week is the final week to participate in jeans and jerseys:
  • For a donation of $10, you will have the opportunity to wear the jersey or shirt of your favorite team, when that team plays.
  • 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.

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