GRCC In the News, 8-19-19

First GRCC Students to Receive Metallica Scholarship Graduate

Aug. 18, 2019; WGRD

More than a dozen students got recently graduated from Grand Rapids Community College, and it’s thanks in part to Metallica.

Greta Van Fleet to join Metallica on South American tour

8/17/19 WZZM

Michigan rock band Greta Van Fleet are joining a legendary metal band on a South American tour.

… GRCC was one of 10 colleges selected nationwide for the Metallica Scholars grant. The first class to benefit from the grant graduated on Monday.

1,000 expected to gather Sunday for annual Blessing of the Students

Aug. 17, 2019; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – More than a thousand people are expected to attend the annual Blessing of the Students on Sunday, Aug. 18, at Grand Rapids Christian High School Eagles Stadium.

… Event speakers include: Interim Grand Rapids Public Schools Superintendent Ronald Gorman, Grand Rapids Christians Schools Superintendent Tom DeJonge, Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Payne, Catholic Schools Superintendent David Faber, Grand Rapids Community College President Bill Pink, and Kuyper College President Patricia Harris.

Bay College announces nine Men’s Basketball recruits

Aug. 16, 2019; uppermichiganssource.com

ESCANABA, Mi. — Bay College has announced a nine-player recruiting class for the 2019-2020 Men’s Basketball Team. Six of the nine players are from the U.P. or surrounding area.

… The Norse return 5 letter winners from last season’s roster and open the 2019-20 regular season at Grand Rapids Community College on Friday, November 1, while their first home contest will be on Monday, November 18 when they host UW-Marinette at 8pm.

Faculty health club locker rooms closed through Aug. 21

The general and faculty health club locker rooms will be unavailable for use through Wednesday. Contractors are performing maintenance on tile in these locations. The locker rooms will reopen on Thursday at 6:00 a.m.

Volunteers needed for Raider Rally

Raider Rally is Saturday, August 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.* We are in need of volunteers, especially for the shift from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is an opportunity to welcome new students, their friends and families as they begin on their academic journey.  We anticipate 500-600 students will be attending, along with family and friends. We have multiple volunteer spots to fill from check-in to wayfinders, and your help is needed! If you have volunteered in the past, we hope you will do so once again as this is a great way to show your Raider spirit in kicking off the new academic year!  Please click here to sign up!

*Please note shift start/end times when signing up.

 

GRCCePRINT has online ordering system

GRCCePRINT wants to welcome new staff to the college and to let you know we can assist you with your printing needs. We have an online ordering system for you to order your classroom or promotional materials. If you need assistance, we are here to help you through the process by calling 616-234-3960 or emailing us at grcceprint@grcc.edu.