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GRCC In the News, 6-10-19

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GRCC president discusses role of industry collaboration in higher ed

June 9, 2019; mibiz.com

Since Bill Pink became the tenth president of Grand Rapids Community College two years ago, he has become a leading voice for the state’s network of 28 community colleges. Pink sat down with MiBiz after speaking from the main stage of the Mackinac Policy Conference, an annual gathering of Michigan’s top business and political leaders, to discuss the effect of business executives, education leaders and philanthropy partners coming together to advocate for a better education system.

Change-Ups: ACG Western Michigan Recognized as National Chapter of the Year

June 7, 2019; Grand Rapids Business Journal

… SPORTS

Grand Rapids Community College hired Jeff Bauer as the men’s basketball coach. Bauer has experience at the NCAA Division I and II levels, including 11 years at his alma mater, Grand Valley State University. Bauer will be the eighth coach since 1965 to coach GRCC’s men’s basketball team. He replaces Luke Bronkema, who had a successful three-year run with two national tournament appearances: a sixth-place finish in 2017 and eighth-place finish in 2018.

Spotlight on the News Special: Inside the 2019 Mackinac Policy Conference & its “One Michigan” theme

June 7, 2019; WXYZ

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI. — On Sunday, June 9, Spotlight on the News will broadcast its 2019 Mackinac Policy Conference special from the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. The 30 minute broadcast will include a smorgasbord of leaders from Michigan and elsewhere. From Chamber President Sandy Baruah to government leaders such as Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield, State Attorney General Dana Nessel, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to ABC News Political Analyst Matthew Dowd and Grand Rapids Community College President Dr. Bill Pink, tune in for their very candid insights and comments.

GRCC reps ‘raid’ high school to share college info

June 7, 2019; schoolnewsnetwork.org (Kent Intermediate School District)

Union High School juniors Jashiya Moore and Ronjaia McIntosh said they feel excited and nervous about going to college.

… Jashiya and Ronjaia — students who will have college paid for through the Challenge Scholars program — are not alone in having a mix of emotions as they look ahead to college. So Grand Rapids Community College representatives are working to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Mayville’s Rutter inks with Grand Rapids Community College

June 9, 2019; The County Press (Lapeer)

MAYVILLE — From left to right James Brooks, Shelly Brooks, Mayville senior, Alexis Rutter, Coach Brian Skudre and Mayville Head Coach Andrew Morrison are all smiles as Lexi signs her national letter-of-intent to play softball at Grand Rapids Community College Thursday.

Leaving his mark

June 7, 2019; The Daily News (Greenville)

IONIA — Tyler Hausserman is finishing up his high school golfing career how every golfer his age would like to — at the state finals, which takes place today and tomorrow.

… Hausserman is the first golfer under (coach Bryan) Wetherwax’s six years of tutelage to sign with a college team, signing a letter of intent with Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) May 15.

To cap it off

June 7, 2019; schoolnewsnetwork.org 

The Thursday evening before graduation, Lee High School was abuzz with activity as 84 seniors — nervous, excited and anxious to finish the school year — presented their capstone projects to panels of volunteer judges.

… “I think it’s really important to protect the bonds that families need to have,” said Melissa (Montiel), who plans to attend Grand Rapids Community College this fall, then transfer to a four-year school.

‘Church & State’ tackles tough issues on stage

June 7, 2019; WZZM

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — For ten days in June, Jewish Theatre Grand Rapids is taking on tough issues through their performance of “Church and State.” The play, by Jason Odell, deals with school shootings and gun control discussions in politics.

Performances will be at Grand Rapids Community College’s Spectrum Theatre’s main stage. They will be held at 8 p.m on June 13, 15, 20 and 22. There will also be performances at 3 p.m. on June 16 and 23.

GRCC plans ‘Raider Takeover’ of Union High School on May 16

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GRCC staff and faculty are planning a Raider Takeover of Union High School on Thursday, May 16 to help inform students about college and inspire this next generation of Raiders to pursue postsecondary education.

The event runs from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Union High, 1800 Tremont NW in Grand Rapids.

The GRCC team will engage with eleventh grade Challenge Scholars students in classrooms.

The goals are to promote academic success, college aspiration, and career exploration and inspire students to continue exploring the endless opportunities available to them.

GRCC colleagues will connect with students and engage in meaningful discussions to help students see college as a possibility. They’ll allow students to get a glimpse of college life and begin exploring how to navigate the transition from high school to college. Students will be informed about college and assist in debunking myths about the college experience GRCC colleagues will share their own educational journeys and career experiences with Challenge Scholars students.

Contact the College Success Center at collegesuccess@grcc.edu, (616) 234-2312 if you are interested in participating.

College Success Center creates web series to focus on the GRCC student perspective

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The College Success Center Presents: The Success Soapbox!

The Success Soapbox is a web series that focuses on the student perspective regarding success subjects. The purpose is for students to learn what their peers are doing to be successful, foster community, and educate on important success subject. Check the first episode below:

Visit (and LIKE) the GRCC College Success Center Facebook page for the complete first season of The Success Soapbox, and encourage your students to do the same!

Next on the DLIT Webinar Series: Accessible PowerPoints

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Accessible Powerpoints

This Wednesday (12/5), 3-4 p.m.

Do you use Powerpoint slides in your campus or online courses? Do you distribute them after a meeting or conference presentation? Don’t forget that Powerpoint presentations are highly “visual” and need to be accessible to the blind and those with low vision. This webinar will be administered through Zoom.

To access this webinar, please visit the Zoom website.

Two GRCC Staff Members Recognized in the 2018 Top 50 Latinas of Michigan

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Congratulations to Marisol Blanco of the College Success Center and Sonya Hernandez of the Woodrick Center for Equity and Inclusion who are being recognized as two of the 2018 Top 50 Latinas of Michigan!

The Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan (HLCOM) is celebrating the Top 50 Latinas of Michigan today in Saginaw, Michigan. The purpose of this award, as explained in this week’s State of Michigan press release, is to recognize women who have “demonstrated commitment to their community by sharing of their time and talent in ways that benefit the community. These women have also had a commitment to life-long learning and expansion of their own personal and professional resources.” Nominations came from across the state.

GRCC In the News, 3-1-18

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Hispanic chamber names nominees for awards gala

Feb. 28, 2018; Grand Rapids Business Journal

The West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hosting an awards gala soon downtown.

… Hispanic Businessperson of the Year

… Manuel Barajas, Coldwell Banker

… Young Professional of the Year

… Adrian Sotelo, Farandula Magazine

… Brune Garcia, GRCC

… Javier Cervantes, LINC

… Lorena Aguayo-Marquez, GRCC

… Marisol Blanco, GRCC

… Building Bridges

… Bill Pink, GRCC.

… Nonprofit Champion

… Lorena Aguayo-Marquez, GRCC

(Nominees Manuel Barajas, Adrian Sotelo and Javier Cervantes are GRCC alumni.)

GRCC alum to give keynote speech at Latino Youth Conference

March 1, 2018; The Lanthorn (GVSU student newspaper)

Local middle school students will have the opportunity to hear from Grand Rapids Community College alumnus Sammy Publes about dream-following, diversity and inclusion at the Latino Youth Conference. The GRCC-sponsored event is set to occur Tuesday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in GRCC’s Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse.

Photos from Conectate event

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The CAP 1.3.3 (Latino Support Team) hosted a Conectate event this past Saturday at Tassell M-TEC.  The purpose of the event was to celebrate and get to know currently enrolled Hispanic and Latino students at GRCC.  During the event, we also provided a presentation explaining how our group can support those students on campus. Additionally, there were resources ranging from Title IX, Be Nice organization, Financial Aid, Undocumented Student Resources, TRIO, College Success Center, Tutoring, and the Bob and Aleicia Woodrick Center for Equity and Inclusion. Telamon Corp. was also there  to promote financial assistance to students or their families who work in agriculture.

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Latino Student Support seeks mentors

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Are you interested in using your personal and professional experience to inspire the growth of our students? If so, there is a great opportunity for you. The Latino Student Support Team is looking for mentors for the A.L.A.S. mentoring program! If you are interested please contact Domingo Hernandez-Gomez at (616) 234-2237 or at dhernandezgomez@grcc.edu.

Mentoring program seeks magazine, newspaper donations

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The A.L.A.S. mentoring program is organizing a vision board activity for its mentors and mentees. As part of the activity, we will be using magazines, newspapers or any type of printed material. If you have any of these materials and no longer have use for them, please consider donating them to the College Success Center, located at the DeVos campus, or contact us at 616-234-3162.

Scholarship workshop offered by College Success Center

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Do your students know about their scholarship opportunities? The College Success Center is offering three dates this month to assist students in applying for the GRCC Foundation Scholarship and the Grand Rapids Foundation Scholarship. This workshop is meant to guide students through the application process and give them tips on what makes a strong scholarship application.

Dates: Tuesday February 9th 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Thursday February 11th 9:00 am – 10:00 am, Wednesday February 17th 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm.

Location: Room 113 Sneden Hall, 415 Fulton, Street, E. Grand Rapids MI, 49503-5926.

No reservations needed

Scholarship Workshop offered by College Success Center

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Do your students know about their scholarship opportunities? The College Success Center is offering three dates this month to assist students in applying for the GRCC Foundation Scholarship and the Grand Rapids Foundation Scholarship. This workshop is meant to guide students through the application process and give them tips on what makes a strong scholarship application.

Dates: Tuesday February 9th 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Thursday February 11th 9:00 am – 10:00 am, Wednesday February 17th 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm.

Location: Room 113 Sneden Hall, 415 Fulton, Street, E. Grand Rapids MI, 49503-5926.

No reservations needed