The GRCC family bid farewell to Andy Bowne, whose tenure as the college’s associate vice president for college advancement and foundation executive director officially ends today, and he prepares to take on executive leadership responsibilities at Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana. We wish Andy well in his new role, and him and his family all the best in their community.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of the GRCC team for the past nine years. Thank you for all of the conversations, emails, cards, phone calls, and to all who stopped by during the open house yesterday. I am humbled by all of these gestures of support, encouragement, and friendship.
GRCC is made up of really incredible people doing exceptional work. I say it often, we have such talented faculty who love to teach and help students. And, that we are blessed with gifted staff across the college… across all employee groups!
I’ve been blessed to lead two fantastic teams of people who roll up their sleeves and go to work- Training Solutions & Job Training and the College Advancement. The success that has been achieved by these teams is the result of good people, good planning, and good execution. Thanks for all you do.
I’m not good at saying good-bye. So, it is with incredibly mixed emotions that I say “see you later”. I trust that you’ll continue the excellent work that you’ve all been doing for many, many years.
In humble and sincere gratitude –
Andy
Please join us on Tuesday, October 2nd as we say “thank you, good bye and good luck” to Andy Bowne. As you know, Andy has accepted the position of Chancellor of the Ivy Tech Community College’s East Central region, effective October 8th. Mark your calendar to stop by for some cake and punch while we wish Andy all the best in his new position.
Karen Walker from the Occupational Therapy Assistant program with her husband Terry joined other kayaker to attempt to paddle into the Guiness Book of World Records to make the world’s largest flotilla. The event was on September 1st at Suttons Bay, Michigan. The final count was 1,750 which fell short of the record 1,902 set in Inlet, New York last fall. The event was a fund raiser for the Suttons Bay school district. Attached is the aerial picture of the flotilla. Where’s Walker?
For those who have had the pleasure of working with Ashlee (Pipoly) Misler, Student Life Coordinator, please join us in wishing her well as her final day at GRCC is today (Thursday, August 30.) She has done fabulous work in Student Life and to support our students in general. She leaves us in order to start a new chapter in life with her new husband in Chicago. Ashlee – you will be missed!!
To my friends at GRCC:
Some of you know that I planned upon retiring in December of this year. Some very good things have occurred in my life that changed that time table. We very quickly sold our house in GR and bought a lake house in North Carolina. So, I am retired as of today.
In my 28 years here, I have made many wonderful friends that I will both miss and remember always. This has been a wonderful place to work largely because of the great people who work here.
I will miss you.
Farewell,
George F. Zeeff
On July 21, 2012 Bayard Brooks and Sara Hill committed their lives to each other in covenant. Congratulations to Mr & Mrs. Bayard Brooks!
Brian Daily and his wife Sarah are happy to announce the birth of their beautiful baby girl, Nina Jean! She was born at 10:06pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 and weighed in at 7 pounds, 4 ounces while measuring 19 inches in length. She has both her mother’s hair and her father’s appetite.
Both mother and baby are doing great!
Congratulation to Paulo Teles (Student Life) and his wife Patricia. Early Monday morning, July 30, they welcomed their third child, Lucas Figueiredo Teles. Mom, baby Lucas, two excited big brothers, and Paulo are all doing great.
Brynne Roberts in GRCC’s Financial Aid department celebrates her 40th today – happy birthday!
To my GRCC Family and Especially to my HR/PR/Benefits Family
I want to express my sincere gratitude and that of my family for the thoughtful cards, kind words, and your prayers. The flowers, cards and plants truly brighten the room and your words of encouragement certainly lift me up.
As many of you know nothing can compare to a mothers love and/or my love for my mother, she will be greatly missed. Thank you all so much again for your support, kind words and your prayers,
Faye Weatherall-Davis
Join us to celebrate Ed Sosa’s Retirement Celebration: “Hasta La Vista, Baby! Retirement Fiesta!” on Thursday, June 28, Heritage Restaurant
Please join us in celebrating Vern VanDeVooren’s Retirement on Today (6/26/12) at the Calkins building 125/127 1pm-3pm. Stop by and congratulate him on his retirement. Vern has worked 13 years at the college and has been a custodian at the Calkins since it first opened up in 1999.
In case you haven’t heard, Jill Nutt will be leaving GRCC and moving on to become the Director of Financial Aid for Hope College. Jill’s been at GRCC for 22 years, and although she’s not retiring, we want to acknowledge her contributions and leadership at GRCC.
On Thursday, June 21st, from 3:00 – 4:00 PM, please stop by the Enrollment Center to acknowledge Jill’s years of service and wish her well!
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