GRCC In the News, 9-8-21

GRCC TRIO Grant with Dr. Bill Pink

9/7/21 WOOD Radio

Dr. Bill Pink, President of Grand Rapids Community College joined West Michigan’s Morning News to talk about the new $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Education Department, and who is eligible to benefit.

GRCC Lakeshore Campus plans Sept. 14 community COVID vaccination clinic

9/7/21 secondwavemedia.com

Grand Rapids Community College is planning a vaccination clinic at the new GRCC Lakeshore Campus on Sept. 14, part of an effort to help students, employees and community members have access to an effective COVID-fighting tool.

News 8 at Noon

9/7/21 WOOD TV

(Vaccination clinics.)

3 options to join employee exercise classes virtually

If you are working remotely or from an off site location, three employee exercise classes are available virtually. Please complete the employee exercise registration form in order to obtain the link and complete the waiver. Thank you!

Tuesdays

Fitness Fusion with Beth

12:30-1:15pm

in person: Ford Fieldhouse Balcony

virtually: via Google Meet

*complete registration form to obtain the link to join

Thursdays

Strength Blast with Lannie

12:30-1:00pm

in person: Ford Fieldhouse Balcony

virtually: via Google Meet

*complete registration form to obtain the link to join

Fridays

Express Yoga with Heather

12:15-12:45pm

in person: Ford Fieldhouse Balcony

virtually: via Google Meet

*complete registration form to obtain the link to join

Support Staff Professional Development (SSPD) Grant

The GRCC Grants Department is accepting applications for the Support Staff Professional Development (SSPD) grant program. The purpose of the award is to encourage support staff to improve their professional skills related to their GRCC assignments. Awards are for amounts up to $2,500 and the deadline is Friday, September 10, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

The SSPD application packet and guidelines are available on the Grants Department webpage at grcc.edu/sspdgrants. Applications must include a supervisor’s approval form, a budget form, and budget documentation. Be sure to read and follow the application and guidelines carefully. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Squiers at kimsquiers@grcc.edu. Good luck!