Daily Archives: September 6, 2018

GRCC In The News, 9-06-18

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Laptop vending machine program expands at Grand Rapids Community College
9/6/18 WZZM
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The number of laptop vending machines at Grand Rapids Community College is about to increase.

GRCC adds more free laptop vending machines
9/5/18 WOOD TV
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — An unusual type of vending machine is popping up in more places on Grand Rapids Community College’s campus.

GRCC adds more free laptop vending machines
9/6/18 Ichiban Electronics blog
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — An unusual type of vending machine is popping up in more places on Grand Rapids Community College’s campus.

Parents, community leaders excited about possible free college tuition
9/5/18 MLive
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Parents dropping off their children at Grand Rapids Public Schools Wednesday, Sept. 5, expressed excitement and relief about the Michigan Promise Zone designation and the potential for free college tuition.
… Grand Rapids Community College President Bill Pink said the scholarship program has the potential to be a game-changer for the community because it will be a game-changer for students.
“This takes one of the barriers off the table for students wanting to pursue a college degree or other higher education credential,” he said. “The opportunity that will be there will be tremendous.”

Bicyclist hospitalized after being hit by vehicle in GR
9/5/18 WOOD TV
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A bicyclist was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle Wednesday while going through a crosswalk in Grand Rapids.
… A Grand Rapids Community College police officer said the bicyclist suffered back, neck and facial injuries and was taken to the hospital. The injuries weren’t considered to be life-threatening.

Greenville to induct two athletes and one team
8/5/18 The Daily News (Greenville)
GREENVILLE — The Greenville High School Hall of Fame Class of 2018 include two athletes and a team, which will be honored during halftime of Friday’s football game between the Yellow Jackets and the Lowell Red Arrows.
… He (Tom Hallock) transferred to Grand Rapids Community College and then to the University of South Alabama, where he finished his collegiate baseball career and earned a degree in business administration. He then returned to Ferris State to earn his teaching degree, minoring in social studies.

GRCC Tree in the Running to be 2018 Mayor’s Tree of the Year

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The Hackberry tree at the Phyllis Fratzke Early Childhood Learning Laboratory playground.

The Hackberry tree at the Phyllis Fratzke Early Childhood Learning Laboratory playground is in the running to be the 2018 Mayor’s Tree of the Year! There are five trees in the running. The photo that has the most likes by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 7th, will be the winner.

People can vote for GRCC’s tree by logging onto their Facebook accounts and “liking” the tree – it is the same image as the photo above.

An excerpt from the voting page for our tree: “This Hackberry tree has become a symbol of survival and strength for all people connected with the newly built Phyllis Fratzke Early Childhood Learning Laboratory on the campus of Grand Rapids Community College… The Hackberry has become the focal point of their nature based playground plan from a design aspect and from its usefulness in children’s play. The center hopes to enjoy many more decades in the shade of this tree!”

Please encourage people to vote before 5 p.m. tomorrow – how exciting to have a GRCC tree in the running for the 2018 Mayor’s Tree of the Year!

Facebook voting link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=ms.c.eJwzNDA0NbU0sDS1NDE0M7AwNdIzRIgYmJmii1iii5hYoIuYGoDMAQAtgRIa.bps.a.10155909593800852&type=1&__tn__=HH-R

Fall 2018 Sessions for the Business Café

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The following sessions are on the books for the Business Café this fall:

  • Wednesday, 9/26, 3 p.m. – Building a Better Resume
  • Thursday, 9/27, 1:30 p.m. – Who Wants to be a CPA
  • Tuesday, 10/2, 10:30 a.m. – Davenport 3+1
  • Monday, 10/8, 12 p.m. – Careers in Marketing & Management – Unlimited Earning Potential and Adventure!
  • Monday, 10/15, 11:30 a.m. – Entrepreneurship & Starting Your Own Business – The Incredible Journey Starts with You!
  • Wednesday, 11/7 – Transfer Resource Fair
  • Wednesday, 11/14, 11 a.m. – Careers in Accounting
  • Thursday, 11/15, 9 a.m. – Guided Pathways
  • Wednesday, 12/5, 12 p.m. – One Scholarship Application: Hundreds of Opportunities

Contact Myriah Williams in the Business Department for more information: myriahwilliams@grcc.edu.

Transfer Fair Today in the Student Plaza

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The Academic Advising & Transfer Center holds an annual College Transfer Fair in the fall semester.  This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about the transfer schools they intend to transfer to or help students find a transfer school.  You can pick up catalogs, applications, and information about scholarships.  We have invited over 40 schools to participate in the event.

WHERE: Olivarez Student Plaza (Rain place:  SCC, Student Lounge)

WHEN: Today, September 6, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.