GRCC In the News, 6-07-18

Grand Rapids Community College growing middle college partnerships
6/6/18 MLive
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Two years ago, Han Le graduated from Wyoming High School’s early/middle college program with a diploma and an associate’s degree from Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC).
(This article also appeared in Noticias do Brasil.)

Grand Rapids Community College budget includes positions, pay raises
6/6/18 MLive
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids Community College’s 2018-19 budget includes a new Director of High School Partnerships to support growth in its early/middle college, dual and concurrent enrollment programs.

Reasons to watch 2018 Muskegon Clippers baseball: Who, what, when, why
6/6/18 MLive
MUSKEGON, MI — The Muskegon Clippers summer collegiate baseball team is gearing for its fifth season.
… MEET THE 2018 CLIPPERS
… 14. Jacob Wosinski, P, Grand Rapids Community College, Lowell, Mich.

Construction Update: Ransom Street

The emergency repair on Ransom Street is scheduled to begin today.  The north end of Ransom Street will be closed.   Employees and students will need to access the ramp entrance from Fountain Street to Ransom.

Raider Salute to Facilities, IT, and Student Records

Erica Brown from the Cashier’s Office has a big Raider Salute to share after her team’s construction experience:

Special thanks from the Cashier’s Office to Facilities, IT, and Student Records Office! Thanks for all of their help during the Cashier’s Remodel project.

We couldn’t have done it without Abbot Kastanek, Bob Greene, Dominique Couch, Chris Ambler, Essie McGhee, Tom Trasky, Jyson Beasley, Bryan Door, Saibo Williams, Dan Cook, and Donovan Wallace.

You are all greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Cashier’s Office is now back in Main 154!

The Cashier’s Office is now back in our permanent office space!  Thanks Student Records Office for hosting us!

Celebrate Retirees at GRCC Preschool Open House on Friday, 6/15

Join us for a punch and cookie reception to say happy retirement to Cheryl Botham, Paula Kunst, and Penny Folsom — are all retiring this semester from the Laboratory Preschool. Combined they have worked at GRCC for 99 years!

Friday June 15 from 4-5:30 p.m.

Phyllis Fratzke Early Childhood Learning Laboratory

Name change update: Amy Mansfield

Please be aware that Amy Koning, Dean of Workforce Development, is now Amy Mansfield.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Whitecaps Baseball, June 15th!

Dr. Pink will be throwing out the first pitch at the Whitecaps game on Friday, June 15th! We’d like to invite our GRCC family and friends to cheer him on and enjoy some great West Michigan baseball. It is fun for all ages, and everyone is welcome! Tickets are $11 per person and must be purchased in advance by Monday, June 11th. Cash appreciated. Official game tickets must be picked up by Wednesday, June 13th. Please see Nicole Dekker or Amy Bennett on the 2nd Floor of the Administration Building, DeVos Campus, for ticketing.

**Please note we must have at least 20 attendees for group ticket pricing. Also, parking is $7.00 per vehicle.

Questions? Please contact Nicole Dekker (x3848, nicoledekker2@grcc.edu)