Tonight: the poetry of ‘Quiet Woman’ fills the library

Tonight in the Library & Learning Commons: GRCC English professor Katrina “Katie” Kalisz will read from her recently-published volume of poetry, Quiet Woman, and you are invited!

• Tonight, February 21
• GRCC Library, 2nd Floor
• 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.

Kalisz teaches composition, women’s literature, and creative writing. She earned degrees from the University of Michigan, Loyola University of Chicago, and Queens University of Charlotte.

The English Department and Library & Learning Commons are sponsors of this poetry reading and book signing. You’ll enjoy a display of her poetic career, and have an opportunity to purchase a copy of Quiet Woman signed by Katie. Refreshments will be served.

‘Quiet Woman’ performs at the Library and Learning Commons this Thursday

This Thursday night, GRCC English professor Katrina “Katie” Kalisz will read from her recently-published volume of poetry, Quiet Woman, and you are invited!

• This Thursday, February 21
• GRCC Library, 2nd Floor
• 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.

Kalisz teaches composition, women’s literature, and creative writing. She earned degrees from the University of Michigan, Loyola University of Chicago, and Queens University of Charlotte.

The English Department and Library & Learning Commons are sponsors of this poetry reading and book signing. You’ll enjoy a display of her poetic career, and have an opportunity to purchase a copy of Quiet Woman signed by Katie. Refreshments will be served.

College Channel programming through Feb. 15

The latest schedule, through February 15, includes presentations from GRCC’s Who Cares, Why Bother Writing Conference.

Final day of ‘Who Cares? Why Bother?’ writing workshop in the ATC

Who Cares? Why Bother? Real Writing for Real People

• Wednesday, Feb. 6 and Thursday, Feb. 7
• Sponsored by the English Department, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the Provost

Speaker Schedule for Thursday, February 7 –

• 9:30-10:15 a.m.: David Cope, Former Poet Laureate of Grand Rapids and GRCC Professor; ATC Auditorium
• 9:30-10:15 a.m.: Caitlin Horrocks, GVSU Writing Professor; ATC 122-124
• 11-11:45 a.m.: Penni Weninger, Former GRCC employee and Business Communication specialist; ATC 122-124
• 11-11:45 a.m.: Paul Krieger, Biology; ATC Auditorium
• 12:30-1:15 p.m.: Sean Mackey, English; ATC Auditorium
• 12:30-1:15 p.m.: Laura Caulk and Danielle Flaumenhaft, GRCC Human Resources; ATC 122-124
• 2-2:45 p.m.: Patrick Prominski and GRCC Student Panel; ATC Auditorium
• 2-2:45 p.m.: Maryann Lesert, English; ATC 122-124
• 3:30-4:15 p.m.: Student Writing Success Stories; ATC Auditorium

 

For full presentation details and descriptions, visit GRCC’s Who Cares page.

‘Who Cares? Why Bother?’ writing workshop today and tomorrow in the ATC

Who Cares? Why Bother? Real Writing for Real People

• Wednesday, Feb. 6 and Thursday, Feb. 7
• Sponsored by the English Department, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the Provost

Speaker Schedule:

Wednesday, February 6 –

• 9:30-10:15 a.m.: Katy Leady, Corporate Writer for Gordon Food Service; ATC 120
• 9:30-10:15 a.m.: Dale Johnson, Williams Group; ATC Auditorium
• 11-11:45 a.m.: Ann Alexander, Business; ATC 120
• 11-11:45 a.m.: Devon Swanigan, GRCC Labor Relations; ATC Auditorium
• 12:30-1:15 p.m.: Kimberly DeVries, GRCC Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance; ATC 120
• 2-2:45 p.m.: Klaas Kwant and Noah De Smit, GRCC Media Department; ATC Auditorium
• 3:30-4:15 p.m.: Rebecca Whitman, GRCC Chief of Police; ATC 120

Thursday, February 7 –

• 9:30-10:15 a.m.: David Cope, Former Poet Laureate of Grand Rapids and GRCC Professor; ATC Auditorium
• 9:30-10:15 a.m.: Caitlin Horrocks, GVSU Writing Professor; ATC 122-124
• 11-11:45 a.m.: Penni Weninger, Former GRCC employee and Business Communication specialist; ATC 122-124
• 11-11:45 a.m.: Paul Krieger, Biology; ATC Auditorium
• 12:30-1:15 p.m.: Sean Mackey, English; ATC Auditorium
• 12:30-1:15 p.m.: Laura Caulk and Danielle Flaumenhaft, GRCC Human Resources; ATC 122-124
• 2-2:45 p.m.: Patrick Prominski and GRCC Student Panel; ATC Auditorium
• 2-2:45 p.m.: Maryann Lesert, English; ATC 122-124
• 3:30-4:15 p.m.: Student Writing Success Stories; ATC Auditorium

 

For full presentation details and descriptions, visit GRCC’s Who Cares page.

You’re Invited to ‘Quiet Woman’ at the Library & Learning Commons

Mark your calendars for this special event! GRCC English professor Katrina “Katie” Kalisz will read from her recently-published volume of poetry, Quiet Woman, and you are invited!

• Thursday, February 21
• GRCC Library, 2nd Floor
• 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.

Kalisz teaches composition, women’s literature, and creative writing. She earned degrees from the University of Michigan, Loyola University of Chicago, and Queens University of Charlotte.

The English Department and Library & Learning Commons are sponsors of this poetry reading and book signing. You’ll enjoy a display of her poetic career, and have an opportunity to purchase a copy of Quiet Woman signed by Katie. Refreshments will be served.

GRCC writing workshop begins tomorrow

The Polar Vortex did not cancel everything! The 2019 Who Cares? Why Bother? Real Writing for Real People event is happening this week – Wednesday, February 6, and Thursday, February 7. Please encourage your students to attend or attend yourself! Check out session details at the Who Cares? Why Bother? webpage.

Speaker Schedule:

Wednesday, February 6 –

• 9:30-10:15 a.m.: Katy Leady, Corporate Writer for Gordon Food Service; ATC 120
• 9:30-10:15 a.m.: Dale Johnson, Williams Group; ATC Auditorium
• 11-11:45 a.m.: Ann Alexander, Business; ATC 120
• 11-11:45 a.m.: Devon Swanigan, GRCC Labor Relations; ATC Auditorium
• 12:30-1:15 p.m.: Kimberly DeVries, GRCC Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance; ATC 120
• 2-2:45 p.m.: Klaas Kwant and Noah De Smit, GRCC Media Department; ATC Auditorium
• 3:30-4:15 p.m.: Rebecca Whitman, GRCC Chief of Police; ATC 120

Thursday, February 7 –

• 9:30-10:15 a.m.: David Cope, Former Poet Laureate of Grand Rapids and GRCC Professor; ATC Auditorium
• 9:30-10:15 a.m.: Caitlin Horrocks, GVSU Writing Professor; ATC 122-124
• 11-11:45 a.m.: Penni Weninger, Former GRCC employee and Business Communication specialist; ATC 122-124
• 11-11:45 a.m.: Paul Krieger, Biology; ATC Auditorium
• 12:30-1:15 p.m.: Sean Mackey, English; ATC Auditorium
• 12:30-1:15 p.m.: Laura Caulk and Danielle Flaumenhaft, GRCC Human Resources; ATC 122-124
• 2-2:45 p.m.: Patrick Prominski and GRCC Student Panel; ATC Auditorium
• 2-2:45 p.m.: Maryann Lesert, English; ATC 122-124
• 3:30-4:15 p.m.: Student Writing Success Stories; ATC Auditorium

Writing workshop next week in the ATC

Who Cares? Why Bother? Real Writing for Real People

• Wednesday, Feb. 6 and Thursday, Feb. 7
• Sponsored by the English Department, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the Provost

Speaker Schedule:

Wednesday, February 6 –

• 9:30-10:15 a.m.: Katy Leady, Corporate Writer for Gordon Food Service; ATC 120
• 9:30-10:15 a.m.: Dale Johnson, Williams Group; ATC Auditorium
• 11-11:45 a.m.: Ann Alexander, Business; ATC 120
• 11-11:45 a.m.: Devon Swanigan, GRCC Labor Relations; ATC Auditorium
• 12:30-1:15 p.m.: Kimberly DeVries, GRCC Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance; ATC 120
• 2-2:45 p.m.: Klaas Kwant and Noah De Smit, GRCC Media Department; ATC Auditorium
• 3:30-4:15 p.m.: Rebecca Whitman, GRCC Chief of Police; ATC 120

Thursday, February 7 –

• 9:30-10:15 a.m.: David Cope, Former Poet Laureate of Grand Rapids and GRCC Professor; ATC Auditorium
• 9:30-10:15 a.m.: Caitlin Horrocks, GVSU Writing Professor; ATC 122-124
• 11-11:45 a.m.: Penni Weninger, Former GRCC employee and Business Communication specialist; ATC 122-124
• 11-11:45 a.m.: Paul Krieger, Biology; ATC Auditorium
• 12:30-1:15 p.m.: Sean Mackey, English; ATC Auditorium
• 12:30-1:15 p.m.: Laura Caulk and Danielle Flaumenhaft, GRCC Human Resources; ATC 122-124
• 2-2:45 p.m.: Patrick Prominski and GRCC Student Panel; ATC Auditorium
• 2-2:45 p.m.: Maryann Lesert, English; ATC 122-124
• 3:30-4:15 p.m.: Student Writing Success Stories; ATC Auditorium

 

For full presentation details and descriptions, visit GRCC’s Who Cares page.

Mark your calendars for February writing workshop at GRCC

Who Cares? Why Bother? Real Writing for Real People

• Wednesday, Feb. 6 and Thursday, Feb. 7
• Sponsored by the English Department, the School of Arts and Sciences, and the Provost

Speaker Schedule:

Wednesday, February 6 –

• 9:30-10:15 a.m.: Katy Leady, Corporate Writer for Gordon Food Service; ATC 120
• 9:30-10:15 a.m.: Dale Johnson, Williams Group; ATC Auditorium
• 11-11:45 a.m.: Ann Alexander, Business; ATC 120
• 11-11:45 a.m.: Devon Swanigan, GRCC Labor Relations; ATC Auditorium
• 12:30-1:15 p.m.: Kimberly DeVries, GRCC Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance; ATC 120
• 2-2:45 p.m.: Klaas Kwant and Noah De Smit, GRCC Media Department; ATC Auditorium
• 3:30-4:15 p.m.: Rebecca Whitman, GRCC Chief of Police; ATC 120

Thursday, February 7 –

• 9:30-10:15 a.m.: David Cope, Former Poet Laureate of Grand Rapids and GRCC Professor; ATC Auditorium
• 9:30-10:15 a.m.: Caitlin Horrocks, GVSU Writing Professor; ATC 122-124
• 11-11:45 a.m.: Penni Weninger, Former GRCC employee and Business Communication specialist; ATC 122-124
• 11-11:45 a.m.: Paul Krieger, Biology; ATC Auditorium
• 12:30-1:15 p.m.: Sean Mackey, English; ATC Auditorium
• 12:30-1:15 p.m.: Laura Caulk and Danielle Flaumenhaft, GRCC Human Resources; ATC 122-124
• 2-2:45 p.m.: Patrick Prominski and GRCC Student Panel; ATC Auditorium
• 2-2:45 p.m.: Maryann Lesert, English; ATC 122-124
• 3:30-4:15 p.m.: Student Writing Success Stories; ATC Auditorium

 

Two Students Awarded with the GRCC Faculty and Staff Centennial Scholarship

The GRCC Faculty and Staff Centennial Scholarship was created by the employees of the college in honor of GRCC’s 100th year celebration. Currently, two awards are given each year: one to an incoming student and the other to a returning student that has earned at least 12 credits at GRCC. These scholarships are awarded based on scholastic achievement as well as extracurricular involvement and community service. Applicants are also asked to submit a short essay explaining why they feel they deserve the scholarship. The recipients are then selected by a cross-college committee made up of representatives from each of the various employee groups (Faculty, Meet & Confer, CEBA, APSS, and Campus Police).

We are pleased to announce and congratulate the 2018-19 scholarship recipients for the GRCC Faculty and Staff Centennial Scholarship: Carley Hume and Rodney Van Lagen. Both have been awarded $1,000! Rodney is studying to become a secondary school teacher with a major in mathematics and a minor in English. Carley is currently enrolled in the Dental Assisting program at GRCC and plans on starting the Dental Hygiene program next fall.

We are very grateful to all the faculty and staff who have helped make these scholarships possible for Carley and Rodney. We wish these students all the best in their academic endeavors.

World Peace Day survey request

To anyone who participated in this year’s World Peace Day event, the English department needs your help! Please take a moment to fill out this survey about the event. The survey will be open until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 5.

Please contact Professor Muhammad in the English Department with any questions: (616) 234-4950 or mmuhamma@grcc.edu.

Interested in attending the Grand Showcase? Talk to the English Department

As one of the event sponsors of the Grand Showcase, the English Department has 20 free tickets to the event, available to anyone at GRCC. For more information, reach out to Laura in the English Department, 400 College Park Plaza.

The Grand Showcase is billed as the the biggest community poetry event of the year. It takes place on October 6, 2018, at Fountain Street Church.

Recap: GRCC World Peace Day Rocked the Raider Grille Last Week

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The GRCC World Peace Day Celebration rocked! Many thanks to President Pink, Provost Chesley, and Department Head Susan Davis for the funding to make it all happen! Also, a huge thank you to all of the participants and volunteers for making our GRCC WPD event the best to date! We are already looking forward to next year’s celebration and extend an invitation to our campus community to join us in planning GRCC WPD 2019! Contact the English Department for more details!

International Day of Peace celebration September 20

GRCC In the News, 9-27-17

News Briefs

Sept. 27, 2017; The Torch (Ferris State University student newspaper)

… Literature in person

Katie Kalisz, a professor of English at Grand Rapids Community College and a recognized poet, will be presenting in IRC 120* Monday, Oct. 2, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, please contact Dr. Deirdre Fagan at DeirdeFagan@ferris.edu.

*IRC 120 refers to the Interdisciplinary Resource Center on the Ferris State University Big Rapids Campus

Judging the ArtPrize Jurors Shortlist

Sept. 26, 2017; WGRD

ArtPrize Nine hit another big landmark Monday night as the jurors revealed their favorite entries. Take a look at their favorites which include a few surprises and some snubs too.

… The biggest surprise here, and it’s a welcome one, has got to be the diversity of the venues represented in the category. You can expect The Ruse Escape Rooms and Veterans Memorial Park to see an influx of visitors after being named to the Jurors Shortlist. GRCC Collins Art Gallery and Cultural Collective @ Rumsey Street might see the bigger crowds they deserve too. DeVos Place is a regular in the second round each year.