GRCC In the News, 5-21-19

GRCC eyes high finish at National Tournament

May 20, 2019; FOX 17

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — The Grand Rapids Community College men’s golf team has a formula for its success.

Change Ups: GRVBA receives public service award

May 17, 2019; Grand Rapids Business Journal

… EDUCATION

Grand Rapids Community College named Grand Rapids Public Schools Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal its 2019 Distinguished Alumna during the 102nd commencement. Neal was the event’s keynote speaker. Nearly 1,500 students will earn GRCC degrees this year.

Inside Track: Family trauma drives Owens’ prevention passion

May 17, 2019; Grand Rapids Business Journal

Andrea Owens carries a notebook around with her that says “teach, love, inspire” on the cover — words that summarize her life goals.

… While at Spectrum, she earned her associate degree in network administration from Grand Rapids Community College, then received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in management — while raising four children — through Cornerstone University’s Professional & Graduate Studies (PGS) division.

Inmates show their culinary skills at annual symposium

May 17, 2019; The Holland Sentinel

The most highly-trained chefs of Branch County are most likely inmates at Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater.

… Guests were seated at an L-shaped table. Some are culinary elite like Chef John Zehnder, owner of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth and Gilles Renusson, pastry chef and educator at Grand Rapids Community College.

… Other educators included Chef James Kekenyesdi, a culinary arts educator for those with mental illness; Chef Charlie Olansky who teaches at Grand Rapids Community College; Chef Mark Dorman of Sullivan University in Louisville, Ky.; and Chef Kristen Dogan of Branch Area Careers Center.

Volunteers help Kent Co. veterans with landscaping

May 17, 2019; WOOD TV

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — At 92, George Burr and his wife of 66 years usually have to pick and choose what gets done around the house, but Friday was different.

… Local employers, like Grand Rapids Community College, provided the muscle. Local companies donated the supplies.

GRCC In the News, 5-9-19

Morning News

May 9, 2019; WOOD Radio

President Pink talked with WOOD Radio’s Steve Kelly about the hiring event today sponsored by the Grand Rapids Racial Equity Initiative.

 

GRPS Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal GRCC’s 2019 Distinguished Alumna

May 3, 2019; Grand Rapids Times

Grand Rapids Community College surprised Grand Rapids Public Schools Superintendent Teresa Weatherall Neal by naming her its 2019 Distinguished Alumna during the 102nd commencement on Friday, where Neal was the event’s keynote speaker.

Noorthoek Academy at Grand Rapids Community College is celebrating 30 years of lifelong learning

May 8, 2019; WZZM

Noorthoek Academy at Grand Rapids Community College is celebrating 30 years of lifelong learning

Raider Salute for Commencement 2019

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Student Affairs sends a Raider Salute to all involved in the 2019 commencement ceremony held April 26, which saw 451 graduates cross the stage to be recognized for their academic achievement. We want to thank the following:

• The over 65 amazing volunteers
• Campus Police
• Communications Office and Graphics
• Creative Dining
• Facilities staff
• Fieldhouse staff
• Foundation Office
• GRCC Band under the direction of Jared Staub
• GRCC Choir under the direction of Dr. Barton
• GRCC ePrint
• Grounds Crew
• Media Technologies
• President’s Office
• Student Life and Conduct
• The Commencement Core Team

With the support and dedication of this amazing team we were able to provide our graduates, their family, and friends a commencement celebration they will remember for a lifetime.

 

Golden Raider Retirees enjoy volunteering

There are a number of Golden Raiders who still enjoy participating in student events. As you do your yearly planning, keep them in mind when you can use their assistance. Contact Penni Weninger at penniweninger@grcc.edu or Julie Johnson at julierj1940@gmail.com with whatever information you currently have (events, approximate dates), and they will take it from there!

Photo: GRCC Retirees Karen Holt, Penni Weninger, Ann Sandberg, Julie Johnson, Deb Nordman, Fiona Hert, and Alice Donahue at Commencement 2019.

Ushers needed for Commencement 2019

Commencement is a special time for our GRCC family! Serving as a volunteer is a great way to show your support for our graduates and to help make their celebration memorable. The greatest need for volunteers are:

• Ushers/Guest seating
• Graduate line-up

Please consider volunteering! To see what each volunteer role involves and to sign up to volunteer at Commencement 2019, please check the 2019 Commencement Volunteer Roles.

Recap: GradFest 2019

Students had a great time getting ready for Commencement 2019 yesterday at GradFest: 

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If you know a student who is graduating and plans to participate in Commencement but was not able to make it to GradFest, send them to Student Life to sign up, get tickets, get a graduate guide, and more. Then, they should stop by the bookstore to purchase their cap and gown.

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Sign ups are now available for Commencement 2019 volunteers

Commencement is a special time for our GRCC family! Serving as a volunteer is a great way to show your support for our graduates, and to help make their celebration memorable. We have numerous roles to fill:

• ADA seating
• Name card distribution
• Graduate line-up
• Guest seating/ushers
• Greeter/program distribution
• Ticket takers

Please consider volunteering! To see what each volunteer role involves and to sign up to help, please check the 2019 Commencement Volunteer Roles.

Don’t forget: Faculty and Staff cap and gown order for commencement due today

If you need to order cap and gown for the commencement ceremony, orders are due to Patti in the bookstore no later than TODAY, March 1. Orders received after the due date may not arrive in time.

Call 616-234-3881 or email 0505asm@follett.com

Faculty and Staff cap and gown order for commencement due this Friday

If you need to order cap and gown for the commencement ceremony, orders are due to Patti in the bookstore no later than this Friday, March 1. Orders received after the due date may not arrive in time.

Call 616-234-3881 or email 0505asm@follett.com

Faculty and Staff cap and gown order for commencement due next week

If you need to order cap and gown for the commencement ceremony, orders are due to Patti in the bookstore no later than Friday, March 1. Orders received after the due date may not arrive in time.

Call 616-234-3881 or email 0505asm@follett.com

Commencement volunteers needed

Commencement is a special time for our GRCC family! Serving as a volunteer is a great way to show your support for our graduates, and to help make their celebration memorable. We have numerous roles to be filled:

• ADA seating
• Name card distribution
• Graduate line-up
• Faculty line-up
• Guest seating/ushers
• Greeter/program distribution
• Ticket takers
• Graduate seating
• Floor support during recessional

Please consider volunteering! To see what each volunteer role involves, or to sign up please click here

Commencement volunteers needed

Commencement is a special time for our GRCC family! Serving as a volunteer is a great way to show your support for our graduates, and to help make their celebration memorable. We have numerous roles to be filled:

• ADA seating
• Name card distribution
• Graduate line-up
• Faculty line-up
• Guest seating/ushers
• Greeter/program distribution
• Ticket takers
• Graduate seating
• Floor support during recessional

Please consider volunteering! To see what each volunteer role involves, or to sign up please click here

 

GradFest Recap

Students had a great time getting ready for Commencement 2018 this week at GradFest. If you know a student who is graduating and plans to participate in Commencement 2018, but was not able to make it to GradFest, send them to Student Life to sign up, get tickets, get a graduate guide, and more. Then, they should stop by the bookstore to purchase their cap and gown.

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GRCC In the News, 3-21-18

GRCC’s tuition increase is the lowest in nearly 20 years

March 20, 2018; WZZM

Grand Rapids Community College trustees approved the lowest tuition increase in nearly two decades. For the 2018-2019 school year, there will be a 0.88 percent increase.

Ferris State tops Barry, moves to DII Final 4

March 20, 2018; WOOD TV

The Ferris State men’s basketball team is in the NCAA Division II Final Four.

… In other college action, Grand Rapids Community College fell to Danville in the National Junior College round of Sweet 16. GRCC lost to Danville 78-70.

Invitan a participar en Segunda Ceremonia Anual para Latinos Graduados de Colegios (Invitation to participate in second annual ceremony for Latino graduates)

March 20, 2018; La Prensa

LANSING, MI: La Comisión Hispana de Michigan (HLCOM, por sus siglas en inglés) invita a todos los estudiantes latinos de Michigan a participar en la Segunda Ceremonia Anual para Latinos Graduados de Colegios que se llevará a cabo el próximo 6 de abril [2018] de 6:00 a 9:00pm, en Lansing Center, número 333 avenida E Michigan, de esta ciudad. Estudiantes interesados en participar, favor de registrarse a más tardar el 31 de marzo en el siguiente link:

… Entre los registrados se encuentran graduados de licenciaturas y maestrías de las siguientes escuelas: Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, Lake Michigan College, Michigan State University, Mott Community College, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Siena  Heights University, University of Michigan, Wayne State University y Western Michigan University.

(LANSING, MI: The Hispanic Commission of Michigan (HLCOM) invites all Latino students in Michigan to participate in the Second Annual Graduate Ceremony for Colleges that will be held on April 6 [2018] ] from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Lansing Center, 333 E Michigan Ave., of this city. Students interested in participating, please register by March 31 at the following link:

… Among those registered are graduates of bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the following schools: Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, Lake Michigan College, Michigan State University, Mott Community College, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Siena Heights University, University of Michigan, Wayne State University and Western Michigan University.)

Surprise proposal for former heroin user

March 20, 2018; WOOD TV

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Kelly Galbraith thought marriage just wasn’t in the cards for her. She was wrong.

… Brandon Gerth had enlisted the station’s help to surprise Galbraith, a student at GRCC and peer support specialist at a rehab facility.

Emeritus Faculty Award nominations due by Feb. 16

You are invited to nominate a GRCC retired faculty or administrator for the Emeritus Faculty Award. This award was established in 1985 to honor those instructors/ administrators whose dedication and creativity have left an indelible mark on the lives of students and colleagues at GRCC. During their tenure at GRCC and since their retirement, they have continued to promote GRCC’s “Commitment to Excellence” as illustrated by the GRCC values described in the narrative forms.

The nomination form can be found online.

The deadline to submit a nomination is February 16, 2018.