Category Archives: Counseling

One Book, One College a Nationwide Common Read Initiative

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At age nine, Josh Sundquist was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer and given a 50 percent chance to live. He spent a year on chemotherapy treatments and his left leg was amputated. Doctors declared Josh cured of the disease at age 13 and he took up ski racing three years later. He trained for the next six years and in 2006 he was named to the U.S. Paralympic Ski Team for the 2006 Paralympics in Turino, Italy.

October 15, 2014 7:00-8:00 p.m. “Learning Through Persistence” GRCC Fieldhouse

For more information contact the Counseling and Career Center at 616.234.3900

Counseling center collects backpacks

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The Counseling and Career Center is planning on giving 100 backpacks filled with school supplies to the students at Coit school. If you are out shopping, please pick up one of the following items and drop them off at the front desk of the Counseling Center on the third floor of the Student Center:

  • pencils
  • pencil box/bag
  • erasers
  • folders ( 2 pocket)
  • lined paper
  • crayons
  • small hand sharpener
  • glue sticks
  • also they are in desperate need of children’s movies ( used are fine) for indoor recess

Thanks for helping out our future students!

100 Year Celebration — 100 backpacks

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The Counseling and Career Center is planning on giving 100 backpacks filled with school supplies to the students at Coit school. If you are out shopping, please pick up one of the following items and drop them off at the front desk of the Counseling Center on the third floor of the Student Center:

  • pencils
  • pencil box/bag
  • erasers
  • folders ( 2 pocket)
  • lined paper
  • crayons
  • small hand sharpener
  • glue sticks
  • also they are in desperate need of children’s movies ( used are fine) for indoor recess

Thanks for helping out our future students!

GRCC In the News, 2-5-14

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Obituaries today: Merry Anne Barrows, teacher, counselor and author of operettas

Feb. 4, 2014; MLive

Merry Anne Barrows, a teacher and counselor who loved the theater, died Monday, Feb. 3, 2014.

… Her education included a Ph.D. in psychology from Michigan State University. She worked as a teacher in the Grand Rapids area and in Wisconsin. She also taught at Grand Rapids Junior College and was active in the development of the Counseling Center.

GRCC intervention program receives national award

Feb. 4, 2014; News International

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A national community college organization has recognized Grand Rapids Community College for its efforts to get students back on track after academic probation.

Actors’ Theatre explores the myths and truths of Andrew Jackson all in song

Feb. 4, 2014; MLive

Kyle Amanda Dutkiewicz is fully aware of the controversy that surrounds Andrew Jackson and his actions. Her father, Ken, a former history teacher, has a fascination with Jackson, giving Dutkiewicz insight into the seventh president of the United States. It was Dutkiewicz’s father who first discovered and saw the New York production of Bloody, Bloody, Andrew Jackson; and when he couldn’t stop talking about it, she became intrigued with the musical.

… Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson, with musical direction by Scott Bell, is presented by Actors Theatre February 622. All shows are at 8 p.m. at GRCC’s Spectrum Theater, 160 Fountain St. NE. Tickets $26$20. For tickets, call 234-3946 or visit www.actorstheatregrandrapids.org

Mental Health Screening

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Have you been feeling sad, anxious, irritable, not up to the challenge or just plain stressed out and overwhelmed? If you are worried about yourself or a friend, free confidential mental health screenings are taking place today until 3 p.m., 3th Floor Student Center. Come take a quick mental health screening, talk with a counselor, or pick up informational materials.

Sponsored by Disability Support Services and the Counseling and Career Center

GRCC In the News, 5-20-13

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GRCC honors members of black student leadership society

May 17, 2013; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids Community College is paying tribute on Friday to founding members of a campus group that works to promote academic success among black male students.

GRCC receives $30,000 grant to study ‘institutional culture’

May 16, 2013; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids Community College has received a $30,000 grant to study its institutional culture, a move expected to help the school understand how students, faculty and staff engage with GRCC, administrators say.

GRCC’s Nick Jansen battles cancer, returns to baseball field

May 17, 2013; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Nick Jansen takes his cuts in the batting cage and laughs when one of his line drives narrowly misses a teammate during a recent practice.

The Grand Rapids Community College sophomore then jogs to third base to field ground balls on the dusty infield at Belknap Field. Jansen, who is listed at 6-foot-1, 170 pounds, is an athletic ballplayer. He keeps his glove low and fields a handful of balls with ease and then takes a break to catch his breath.

MICHIGAN BRIEFS: After job fair fails, firm manufactures new workers

May 19, 2013; Crain’s Detroit Business

When a career fair turned into a disappointment, Jonathan DeWys could have whined that the lack of skilled workers was hampering his company’s growth. Instead, he channeled the lessons into developing a better solution: a new, in-house educational program.

… DeWys Manufacturing has started working with K-12 schools, Grand Rapids Community College and Ferris State University, DeWys said. In particular, the company wants to share manufacturing’s opportunity with high school counselors, many of whom lack firsthand experience with modern advanced manufacturing, he said.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Presents Artist Zhang Huan

May 20, 2013; art.broadwayworld.com

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is honored to feature the work of Chinese artist, Zhang Huan in the summer exhibition, “Looking East, Facing West: The World of Zhang Huan,” which opens to the public May 24. This retrospective features the profound yet diverse work of Huan and will remain on display until August 25.

… This exhibition is made possible by: The Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation, The Meijer Foundation, the Botanic and Sculpture Societies of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids Community College and the Pace Gallery, New York, London and Beijing. It is organized by Meijer Gardens in cooperation with the artist and Pace Gallery, New York, London and Beijing.

KVCC announces Sam Goldschmeding and Veronica Hayden as 2013 Dale B. Lake Presidential Award winners

May 17, 2013; MLive

KALAMAZOO, MI — The 2013 recipients of the Kalamazoo Valley Community College Dale B. Lake Presidential Award for athletic, academic and leadership achievement are Sam Goldschmeding and Veronica Hayden.

… He (Goldschmeding) played short stop on several occasions and picked up the three-inning save in the last game of the year vs. Grand Rapids Community College.

Alpha Beta Omega forms at GRCC

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Introducing  a new leadership group at GRCC: Alpha Beta Omega.

The purpose of the ΑBΩ society is to expose its members to life-changing relationships and leadership experiences that instill the knowledge base and skill set necessary to passionately and effectively serve our world. For more information, contact Andre Fields, assistant professor and counselor in the Counseling and Career Center, at 234-4635.

Alpha Beta Omega members during a recent visit to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.

Alpha Beta Omega members during a recent visit to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.