GRCC In the News, 4-7-14

Change Ups: GRCC salutes four women

April 4, 2014; Grand Rapids Business Journal

Grand Rapids Community College’s recent Salute to Women awards honored Grand Rapids Public Schools Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal, GRCC juvenile justice major Nicole Bowl, GRCC biological sciences department teacher Beth Foster, and Kathryn K. Mullins, executive deputy to GRCC President Dr. Steven C. Ender and liaison to the board of trustees. The women were honored during the 16th annual ceremony sponsored by GRCC’s Bob and Aleicia Woodrick Diversity Learning Center.

Behind the kitchen door…Q&A Jared Miller

April 4, 2014; MLive

Having worked his way up the Amway Grand Plaza culinary ladder, Executive Chef Jared Miller began sharing his playful, yet humble skill set at the Gilmore Collection about ten years ago. His main base is at The B.O.B., but he does occasionally find his way to the other Gilmore Collection restaurants. This family man loves ethnic foods and flavors and feels a deep connection between food and music yet enjoys the simplicity of a good cup of coffee… and a bowl of cereal. Taste the symphonic influence of this culinary architect as he continues learning and growing.

…Culinary education: Hard Knocks. I worked in restaurants in South Haven during summers in high school, and then enrolled in GRCC’s culinary program. But school wasn’t my thing, so I opted out, landed a job at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, worked and moved my way up the ladder in almost every site over the course of seven years. This is the base of my education, along with a lot of ambition and self-teaching through playing with a lot of different things in those kitchens as often as I wanted. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with a lot of very talented chefs there. Of course, I am still learning daily.

GVSU blanks ODU twice, sweeps series

April 6, 2014; The Lanthorn (GVSU student newspaper)

The No. 17 Grand Valley State University baseball team outscored Ohio Dominican University 21-4 in a three-game sweep over the weekend as a trio of junior college transfers paved the way for 10-0, 2-0 and 9-4 Laker wins.

… Grand Rapids Community College transfer Aaron Jensen (4-2) followed up Nietfeldt’s impressive performance by giving up just two hits in 5.2 scoreless innings.

Congratulations to Salute to Women honorees

Congratulations to the honorees for this year’s Salute to Women awards, Executive Deputy to the President and Liaison to the Board of Trustees Kathryn K. Mullins, alumna and GRPS Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal, juvenile justice major Nicole Bowl, and alumna and retiree Elizabeth “Beth” Foster (pictured in that order).

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GRCC In the News, 3-25-14

Teammates, co-workers shaken by accident that injured blind man, killed his guide dog

March 25, 2014; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A community of family, friends and athletes are heartbroken over the accident that seriously injured 24-year-old Osman Koroma and killed his guide dog, Gala.

…He graduated from Hastings High School and is continuing his studies at Grand Rapids Community College.

 

GRPS Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal among recipients of GRCC women awards

March 24, 2014; MLive

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids Public Schools Superintendent is among four people being honored by Grand Rapids Community College’s annual Salute to Women awards.

 

GRCC to host Salute to Women ceremony

March 25, 2014; Holland Sentinel

The Grand Rapids Community College’s 16th Salute to Women ceremony will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. March 25 at the Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center, Grand Rapids College, 151 Fountain St. NE.

 

Nominations sought for Salute to Women

Salute to Women honors four women within the college’s community for personal and professional excellence and for serving as role models and mentors to other women. This is awarded annually during March, Women’s History Month. You can learn more about it by clicking here.

Photos from 2013 Salute to Women reception

Misty McClure-Anderson, Myrna Granderson, Joan Berends and Carly Misech were honored at the 15th annual Salute to Women reception, held on March 26, 2013.

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Salute to Women reception scheduled for March 26, 2013

Misty McClure-Anderson, Myrna Granderson, Joan Berends and Carly Misech will be honored at the 15th annual Salute to Women reception, scheduled for 1:30 p.m. March 26, 2013, in the ATC Banquet Rooms. Please see flier for complete details.

Salute to Women to honor Misty McClure-Anderson, Myrna Granderson, Joan Berends, Carly Misech

Misty McClure-Anderson, Myrna Granderson, Joan Berends and Carly Misech will be honored at the 15th annual Salute to Women reception, scheduled for 1:30 p.m. March 26, 2013, in the ATC Banquet Rooms. Please see flier for complete details.

Salute to Women reception set for March 26, 2013

In honor of Women’s History Month please join us to celebrate Misty McClure-Anderson, Myrna Granderson, Joan Berends and Carly Misech at the 15th annual Salute to Women reception, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 1:30 p.m. in the Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center Banquet Rooms. Please see attached invitation for complete details.

Salute to Women 2013 Call for Nominations

Celebrate a GRCC woman! Have someone you admire join the women who have been honored through Salute to Women since 1999. Recognition of the award recipients is part of Women’s History Month and is celebrated through a formal reception on March 26, 2013. (Nomination Form Available Here).

Objectives of the Salute to Women Award are to: Honor GRCC women (alumna, students, employees, and former employees) who are exemplary in their roles as professionals, volunteers, or agents of change; Celebrate the diversity of the accomplishments of women throughout the College; and to Encourage young women to pursue pathways to achievement.

Criteria FOR SELECTION*:

• Commitment to community service as evidenced by time and resources given Achievement within her profession or community noted by her impact, demonstrated success recognition by her peers, and the difference she makes to others.
• Leadership indicated by her innovation, strength, flexibility, and risk-taking Empowers and inspires other women as a mentor, role model, and friend Has a positive impact on and is involved with students

*Not all suggested criteria are necessary, nor is this list intended to be limiting

THE CATEGORIES FOR NOMINATION ARE:

• GRCC Alumna
• GRCC Employee
• GRCC Student
• GRCC Former Employee

More information: www.grcc.edu/dlc

Salute to Women 2012 Awards Reception – Video

Courtesy of GRCC’s Media Technologies Department, the video of the 2012 Salute to Women Awards presentation is now available online:

Salute to Women 2012 Reception – Photos

Yesterday GRCC’s Woodrick Diversity Learning Center held its annual Salute to Women Awards reception and honored this year’s recipients:

• Employee Award, Ms. Nancy Forrest | Professor, Mathematics Department
• Alumna Award, Ms. Jane Doyle | Former WASP (Women Air Force Service Pilot)
• Former Employee Award, Ms. Julie Johnson | Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids
• Student Award, Ms. Tonja Lofton | Student Congress President

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Salute to Women Reception Today (3/29/11)

All are cordially invited to celebrate Grand Rapids Community College’s annual Salute to Women in honor of Women’s History Month Today (Tuesday, March 29, 2011) 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. in the GRCC Applied Technology Center Banquet Rooms. Award presentations begin at 2:00 p.m.

Salute To Women awards Tuesday

You are cordially invited to celebrate Grand Rapids Comunity College’s annual Salute to Women in honor of Women’s History Month Tuesday, March 29, 2011 from 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. in the  GRCC Applied Technology Center Banquet Rooms.
Award presentations begin at 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. This year’s recipients are

PATTI MUMAW
GRCC Employee, Counselor/Professor,
Occupational and Disability Support

SHANNON WOODALL
GRCC Student
Criminal Justice Major

ANIKA SMITH
GRCC Alumna, Facilitator of Intervention and
Prevention Curriculums, Pine Rest

2011 Salute to Women Awards (3/29/11) – Winners Announced

All are invited to GRCC’s 13th Annual “Salute to Women” Awards recognition program will take place Tuesday, March 29, 2011 from 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. at the  GRCC Applied Technology Center Banquet Rooms (Award presentations begin at 2:00 p.m.).  This year’s winners are:

ANIKA SMITH | GRCC Alumna, Facilitator of Intervention and Prevention Curriculums, Pine Rest

PATTI MUMAW | GRCC Employee, Counseling/Professor

SHANNON WOODALL | GRCC Student, Criminal Justice Major 2011

2011 Salute To Women Call for Nominations

Objectives of the Salute to Women Award are to:

• Honor GRCC women (alumna, students, employees, and former employees) who are exemplary in their roles as professionals, volunteers, or agents of change
• Celebrate the diversity of the accomplishments of women throughout the College
• Encourage young women to pursue pathways to achievement.

For nomination form, click here (.pdf).  Orfor more information, click here.