Daily Archives: March 26, 2018

GRCC In the News, 3-26-18

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GRCC to host regional basketball tournament in 2019-20

March 26, 2018; MLive

Grand Rapids Community College will host the National Junior College Athletic Association Region XII basketball tournament in 2019 and 2020, the school announced.

Grand Rapids Community College Approves New Security System

March 24, 2018; U.S. News & World Report

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Grand Rapids Community College trustees have approved purchasing a new security system that officials say would let it start a lockdown with the press of a button.

Review: ‘Building the Wall’ starts a powerful, captivating conversation

March 24, 2018; Revue

A conversation was sparked after the first production of “Building the Wall” by playwright Robert Schenkkan premiered in Michigan last night. The 70-minute-play, directed by Carrie McNulty, has already sparked controversy and confusion in the city with its artwork of an angry Donald Trump on the poster. What’s important to be pointed out though, is that the Actors Theatre Grand Rapids production is less about Trump and more about the messages and ideologies that existed long before the last election.

… Last night, the audience talked with Michelle Urbane from Grand Rapids Community College and One World Diversity and Leslie Curry, a lawyer with Legal Aid of Western Michigan. Tonight, the audience will hear from a man from the GR Rapid Response to ICE, a group who aids immigrants who are at risk of deportation from Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). On Saturday, the audience will hear from Edye Evans Hyde from Grand Rapids black theater group Ebony Road Players.

Sparta softball team looks to have plenty of defense, depth this spring

March 23, 2018; MLive

SPARTA — Sparta softball Nicole Hutchens likes the potential of her team this season.

… Among the key seniors is pitcher Sarina Gerke, who is in her third varsity season. She was all-conference last season. Madison Marble is a returning senior outfielder who has signed to play at Grand Rapids Community College next season.

Surplus sale set for March 30

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A GRCC surplus blowout sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 30 in room 108 of Sneden.

You’ll find desktop and all-in-one computers substantially discounted as well as laptops and lost-and-found items. Cash, checks and credit cards (Mastercard and Visa) will be accepted. GRCC students will receive a 25 percent discount by showing their RaiderCard.

All items are sold “as is” and all sales are final. You must take your items at the time of purchase.

Registration starts today for Golf Outing and Cookout

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Starting today, you can register for the GRCC Golf Outing and Cookout!

It takes place May 4 at the Alpine Country Club — see the registration form below or in your GRCC email from President Pink! Space is limited!

It’s $50 per person for golf and dinner, $20 per person for dinner only. Registration opens at 9 a.m. with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. A social hour starts at 3 p.m. with a 4 p.m. dinner buffet.

Even if you’re not a golfer, join us and have a great time with the GRCC family. Questions? Contact Misty McClure-Anderson at (616) 234-3901 or mmcclure@grcc.edu.

Registration form. Payment must accompany your registration. First come, first served basis (25 team limit/limited seating). Registration will be accepted through April 13, 2018, or until team/dinner limit has been reached. Golfers’ information. Person submitting form: ______________________________ Phone number: ___________________ Number of golfers (includes dinner) x $50 = ________________________ I/we will be attending dinner only (limited seating): 1. ______________ 2. ________________________ 3. ______________ Number of diners x $20 = _______________ Total remitted $ _____ Method of Payment: Check enclosed __ Please charge my: *American Express *Mastercard *Visa. Card number ______________ Expiration date: ________ Name: _________ Signature _____________ Contact number ______________ email____________________ Please return form in person to Amy Bennett, 2nd Floor Admin Building, DeVos Campus.

Criminal Justice Club is collecting hygiene products

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An illustration of someone washing their hands.GRCC’s Criminal Justice Club is holding a hygiene product drive from April 2 to 20.

Here are some items that are needed:

  • shampoo and conditioner.
  • soap.
  • deodorant.
  • shaving cream.
  • toothbrush.
  • toothpaste.
  • dental floss.
  • toilet paper.
  • T-shirts.
  • women’s undergarments.
  • men’s undergarments.
  • socks.
  • feminine products.
  • towels.
  • lotion.
  • lip balm.

You can drop off items at the Criminal Justice Department office in White Hall or the Student Life Office in the Student Center.

For more information, email Melinacastro@email.grcc.edu, Monserratparedesgu@email.grcc.edu or Constancejohnson@email.grcc.edu.