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Whether virtual or in person, Dr. Nathan Lindy, builds connections with students, focusing on the success of each one.
Lindy, a GRCC physical sciences assistant professor, originally wanted to teach in the K-12 system, but later decided to teach at the college level.
“The strength of the GRCC physical sciences program is the smaller class sizes, where students are able to interact with their actual instructor,” he said.
“Designing teachable labs is hard work and time intensive,” he said. Lindy focuses on building time into labs to connect with students and help them through the material. Using those teaching moments to build bonds with students and learn from them –making him a better teacher.
“My father always taught me to explore the world around me (and beyond), and I’m doing that every day with my physics students at GRCC,” he said.
A former student of Lindy’s shares that though physics is a tough subject, and students should plan to do a lot of studying and be prepared for class, Lindy is very helpful during class and his office hours.
“Dr. Lindy is one of those professors who genuinely cares about your performance in the class as well as your well-being,” they said.
Learn PH 115 Technical Physics, PH 245 Calculus Physics 1, and PH 246 Calculus Physics with Lindy at GRCC this winter. Registration is open and classes start Jan. 9, 2022.
There are many reasons why attending in person was not an option. No worries. We invite you to be a part of the experience via Livestream.
Saturday, October 1 at 6 p.m. (EST).
For access, register at:
https://live.remo.co/e/39th-annual-giant-awards-banquet
The Grand Rapids Community College volleyball team stayed perfect in conference play, and won its 10th match in a row with a 3-1 victory over Muskegon Community College on Thursday.
GRCC beat the rival 26-24, 18-25, 25-21, 25-21.
“The team came in with a positive attitude and carried that positive attitude throughout the whole game,” freshman Lexi Heavner said. “We didn’t let the crowd bother us and we played the game we know how to play. Today proved that we are capable of greatness this season.”
GRCC had three players reach career-highs in the win; Karissa Ferry, Eliza Thelen and Audrey Gower.
Ferry had five blocks and Thelen had eight, including two solo blocks. Gower had 32 digs, including 12 in the third set.
One of the biggest keys to the victory was the comeback by GRCC in the third set. With Muskegon up 17-11, the team went on a 10-0 run, all with Gower behind the service line, and wound up stealing the set 25-21.
Audrey Torres led the team in kills with 15 including seven in the final set. Kara Hecht added 13 kills and Ferry finished with 10. Shannon Russell finished with the lone double-double on the team with 40 assists and 14 digs.
GRCC, now 10-2 on the season and 6-0 in conference play, have just one day off before the annual Raider Challenge on Oct. 1 and 2. The Raiders first match will begin at noon and they will face former conference foe Kellogg Community College.
If you are a single-monitor user (or even if you use an external monitor) it may be handy to have multiple virtual desktops. Juggling different projects on the same computer can be tricky but using a virtual desktop can be very similar to using multiple monitors giving you more space to work.
Multiple desktops are great for keeping unrelated, ongoing projects organized, or for quickly switching desktops before a meeting. You can add an unlimited number of them as well.
These instructions can be found in the knowledge base article titled Utilizing Multiple Desktops. Please feel free to bookmark it for future reference.
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If you have a suggestion or a Technology Tip you think can be useful, you can submit them by emailing techtips@grcc.edu
GRCC Scholarfest 2022 is back on campus! This year we will be honoring Dr. Juan and Mary Olivarez on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
Are you available during the evening of Tuesday, November 1 from 5 – 9 p.m.? Would you like to assist in making this year’s Scholarfest another success? Yes? Then volunteer!
What we need:
We need at least 15 dedicated volunteers. All volunteer positions will be assigned.
Contact Mary Reed at 3930 or mreed@grcc.edu to sign up.
In celebration of Homecoming week at GRCC, our friends at the Bookstore have an exciting offer for employees and retirees: 10% discount off GRCC apparel and gifts.
Faculty/Staff please show employee ID at the cash register to obtain the discount. Retirees just let them know you are a retired GRCC employee.
The book store will have extended hours on Friday, October 7 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Don’t forget to rock your GRCC apparel and blue & gold swag on two upcoming days: Friday, September 30 and Monday, October 3.
Take the opportunity while everyone is decked out to snap and submit photos for the Wear Your GRCC pride contest. Employees, departments, families, pets, retirees – everyone with Raider spirit is invited to put it on display.
It’s National Tutor Appreciation Week (Oct 3-7), and we need your help thanking GRCC’s amazing tutors! It will only take a moment of your time.
We look forward to sharing your notes with our tutors and thank you for your time!
– Academic Support & Tutoring Services
Grand Rapids Community College’s Communications team earned top honors from a national college and communications and marketing organization for efforts including sharing how the Michigan Reconnect program can transform lives.
The award was among 17 Medallion Awards earned by GRCC and presented by the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District 3, which includes community, technical and junior colleges in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin and the Canadian province of Ontario.
The GRCC team earned seven Gold Medallions, six silver awards and four bronze awards, presented Wednesday at the organization’s conference in Chicago.
“It’s an honor to tell the stories of GRCC students, colleagues and programs,” Communications Director Dave Murray said. “They inspire us to do our best, and we hope their stories inspire others to start an educational journey that will change their lives.”
The Communications Department is part of the GRCC College Advancement team, directed by Dr. Kathryn Mullins, vice president for College Advancement and executive director of the GRCC Foundation.
The Michigan Reconnect awareness campaign included student profiles that were highlighted by the state government and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, social media campaigns, outdoor advertising and other materials telling people about the program, which covers the cost of in-state tuition for residents age 25 and older.
The GRCC Foundation’s Annual Report was among the Gold Medallion winners. It’s the third year in a row the annual report, which shares how students and the greater community benefit from foundation support, has earned a top NCMPR honor.
GRCC also earned:
It’s National Tutor Appreciation Week (Oct 3-7), and we need your help thanking GRCC’s amazing tutors! It will only take a moment of your time.
We look forward to sharing your notes with our tutors and thank you for your time!
– Academic Support & Tutoring Services
In celebration of Homecoming week at GRCC, our friends at the Bookstore have an exciting offer for employees and retirees: 10% discount off GRCC apparel and gifts.
Faculty/Staff please show employee ID at the cash register to obtain the discount. Retirees just let them know you are a retired GRCC employee.
The book store will have extended hours on Friday, October 7 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Don’t forget to rock your GRCC apparel and blue & gold swag on two upcoming days: Friday, September 30 and Monday, October 3.
Take the opportunity while everyone is decked out to snap and submit photos for the Wear Your GRCC pride contest. Employees, departments, families, pets, retirees – everyone with Raider spirit is invited to put it on display.
Incredible raffle prizes, Vitales pizza, Culvers custard, and tons of fun activities along with their light-hearted 2K will make it a great event for all!
Dwight Lydell Park
Comstock Park
Saturday, October 1
Student registration begins at 10:30 AM
Noorthoek Academy, an organization that works with GRCC to provide a college experience for people with special needs, is seeking walkers and sponsors for the 2022 Big Step Walk.
Funds raised from the event support field trip costs and tuition assistance for Noorthoek students.
You can learn more – and sign up – online.
The Honors Program continues to experience a record increase in both current and prospective students. During Fall 2020, 45 students began the program. This Fall, 106 committed to the program.
“Our growth is directly related to the amazing faculty and student leadership who’ve helped to guide and improve our recruitment and support practices,” said Michael Schavey, Director of Experiential Learning.
The core of the curriculum is focused on Honors Projects. Students identify a course at the beginning of the semester in which they will flesh out a brief research assignment in collaboration with their professor. Upon successful completion, students receive a scholarship and designation onto their official transcript. Students must complete four honors projects to complete the program.
“Honors projects are a great way to create an assignment for students to deepen their learning on a topic they are studying in their course. Outcomes of these projects include student/faculty mentorship, opportunities for career exploration, enhanced skills on communication, leadership, research as well as personal and professional responsibility,” said Jonnathan Resendiz, Assistant Professor and Interim Associate Dean of STEM.
The Honors Program offers support to all faculty who are collaborating on an honors project. Here’s a brief overview presentation with basic information about Honors Projects.
If you have questions or suggestions, please email Jonnathan Resendiz at jonnathanresendiz@grcc.edu
Audrey Gower, of the first-place Grand Rapids Community College volleyball team, was named Michigan Community College Athletic Association Northern Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
Gower, a third-year libero from Dimondale, compiled 44 digs and three service aces in three victories for the Raiders last week, all in straight sets.
In a doubleheader at Alpena Community College Gower reached the 600-dig milestone, averaging just under five per-set in her five sets of action.
Against Delta College, Gower had a three-set match career high of 21 digs.
“Audrey’s a special player,” associate coach David Rawles said. “Her grit, fight and will to lay it all out there help her be one of the best defensive players we have ever had at GRCC.”
Since dropping its first two matches of the season, GRCC has won nine straight, including five in the conference.
GRCC will travel to Muskegon Community College on Sept. 29 in a 6:30 p.m. match that will determine the outright lead in the conference as Muskegon is also undefeated.
GRCC Scholarfest 2022 is back on campus! This year we will be honoring Dr. Juan and Mary Olivarez on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
Are you available during the evening of Tuesday, November 1 from 5 – 9 p.m.? Would you like to assist in making this year’s Scholarfest another success? Yes? Then volunteer!
What we need:
We need at least 15 dedicated volunteers. All volunteer positions will be assigned.
Contact Mary Reed at 3930 or mreed@grcc.edu to sign up.
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