AMP Lab offers options for students
9/14/18 Grand Rapids Business Journal
On Sept. 19, an amazing collaboration between Grand Rapids Community College, Western Michigan University, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Talent2025 will begin to take place in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. A kickoff celebration and grand opening of the AMP (Advanced Manufacturing Partnership) Lab is being held at Western Michigan University’s downtown regional location.
LeDuc & Effa join architectural contingent at Abonmarche of Benton Harbor
9/14/18 moodyonthemarket.com
One of the original architects of the Benton Harbor Arts District and a key player in the early renaissance of the city’s central business district has returned to the center of the action in a new role with Abonmarche Consultants in downtown Benton Harbor.
… Zach Effa, meanwhile, studied Pre-Architecture at Grand Rapids Community College and recently obtained his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Michigan.
College Rewind: Almas Kennedy Hilley records first collegiate hole-in-one
9/15/18 Ionia Sentinel-Standard
… Volleyball
… Grand Rapids Community College freshman Katelynn Kietzman, a 2018 Lakewood graduate, has played in two matches for the Raiders. She has two assists and 26 digs in eight sets. Fellow 2018 Lakewood graduate has started in one match and played in another, encompassing four sets played. She has seven kills and two digs. Emma Pachulski, a 2018 Saranac graduate has played in five sets (two matches) and recorded five kills and two digs. The three have helped GRCC to an 8-1 record.
Law firm hires attorney
9/14/18 Grand Rapids Business Journal
A law firm in town has added a new attorney to its team.
… While studying in law school, (Danielle) Dawson worked at Grand Rapids Community College in the General Counsel’s Office as a paralegal, focusing on internal ethics investigations.
Manufacturing Justice with Public Thread
9/15/18 Women’s Lifestyle magazine
At 906 Division Ave SE, a vibrant kaleidoscope of fabric and materials spill from shelves, splash across tabletops and drip from walls. Industrial sewing machines sit, taut with thread and poised to create. Whiteboards bearing patterns, charts and encouragement line the room. In the corner, a sewing machine taps a steady Morse code as a woman makes a prototype of a bag made out of upcycled billboard material.
… (Janay) Brower works with the Fashion Studies Department at Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) and Grand Rapids Community Colleges Workforce Development program to provide a low-threshold to burgeoning designers and help them launch their lines and careers right here in Grand Rapids.
Put a ring on it
9/15/18 Torch (Ferris State University’s student newspaper)
Across sports, a team’s accomplishments with a conference championship or a national championship are often solidified with a ring being placed upon your finger.
… The team will open up at home in an exhibition match-up against Grand Rapids Community College in Jim Wink Arena 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, followed by the teams annual Alumni Game 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21.
