Shout out to the Welding Department for creating a rock-worthy tribute to the band Metallica in thanks for the welding grant that they recently awarded to GRCC – our welding superstars made a full-size black metal guitar statue as thanks! The metal ‘guitar’ is engraved with the Metallica logo and the words “GRCC Welding.” Metallica guitarist James Hetfield, pictured above, is clearly delighted with the tribute.
Way to go, Welding Dept.!
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The deadline for the submission of grant applications for the Support Staff Professional Development (SSPD) program is January 25, 2019, at 5:00 p.m.
The SSPD Application packet and SSPD Guidelines are available on the Grants Department webpage. Please note that applications must include a supervisor’s approval form, a budget form, and budget documentation.
If you have any questions about SSPD grants, please contact Lisa Dopke, Director of Grant Development, at 234-3340 or ldopke@grcc.edu. Good luck!
The deadline for the submission of grant applications for the Instructional Improvement & Professional Development (IIPD) Grant program is 4:30 p.m. on October 12, 2018. Information about how to apply for an IIPD grant can be found at this website: IIPD Application and Guidelines. Please note that applications must include a Dean’s and Department Head Approval forms, a budget form, and budget documentation. If you have any questions about IIPD grants, please contact Lisa Dopke, Director of Grant Development, at 234-3340 or ldopke@grcc.edu. Good luck!
Associate Professor Filippo Tagliati in the Visual Arts department attended an awards ceremony on September 20th for the Frey Foundation’s Artist Seed Grants, where he and his collaborative team were awarded a $2,000 grant to support their submission into this year’s competition. The grants were awarded to artists who “demonstrated both financial need and artistic merit.”
Here a link to the ArtPrize article regarding the awards: http://www.artprize.org/blog/artprize-awards-165000-in-grants-to-artists-ahead-of-10th-event
And here is Filippo’s ArtPrize entry for this year: http://www.artprize.org/67830
His project will be on display at the SiTE:LAB venue, 415 Franklin SE, for the duration of ArtPrize.
The deadline for the submission of grant applications for the Support Staff Professional Development (SSPD) program is September 28, 2018, at 4:30 p.m. The SSPD application packet and SSPD Guidelines are available on the Grants Department web page at www.grcc.edu/sspdgrants. Please note that applications must include a supervisor’s approval form, a budget form, and budget documentation. If you have any questions about SSPD grants, please contact Lisa Dopke, Interim Director of Grant Development, at 234-3340 or ldopke@grcc.edu. Good luck!
The deadline for the submission of grant applications for the Instructional Improvement & Professional Development (IIPD) Grant program is 4:30 p.m. on October 12, 2018. Information about how to apply for an IIPD grant can be found at this website: IIPD Application and Guidelines.
Please note that applications must include a Dean’s and Department Head’s Approval forms, a budget form, and budget documentation. If you have any questions about IIPD grants, please contact Lisa Dopke, Director of Grant Development, at 234-3340 or ldopke@grcc.edu. Good luck!
This year, we are piloting something new. Stop by during open office hours to talk through any questions you might have about the SSPD process, your application, or anything else we can help with. Lisa Dopke will be available in M4 of the CPP Mezzanine on Thursday, September 20, from 10-11 a.m. or 3-4 p.m. to answer your questions. And of course, we always welcome your call or email if that is what works for you!
The deadline for the submission of grant applications for the Support Staff Professional Development (SSPD) program is September 28, 2018, at 4:30 p.m.
The SSPD application packet and SSPD Guidelines are available on the Grants Department web page at www.grcc.edu/sspdgrants. Please note that applications must include a supervisor’s approval form, a budget form, and budget documentation. If you have any questions about SSPD grants, please contact Lisa Dopke, Interim Director of Grant Development, at 234-3340 or ldopke@grcc.edu. Good luck!
Congratulations to our January 2018 SSPD Awardees!
It was a long time in the making, but Don Steeby’s HVAC students finally completed the installation and startup of three supermarket display cases for their Commercial Refrigeration class.
Funding for this project was provided by our Michigan CCSTEP grant, which was designed to help community colleges boost skilled trades instruction. Don’s students were instrumental in the installation, electrical wiring, piping, and refrigerant charging of all three cases.
This project will help educate future students in the complex technology used for supermarket refrigeration, which will lead to well-paying jobs in the growing world of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration.
Congratulations to Don’s students!
$6 million grant aims to create worker pipeline for senior living, other employers
Nov. 20, 2016; McKnight’s Senior Living
Four Michigan senior living communities are partners in a $6 million grant awarded to Grand Rapids Community College and designed to address healthcare workforce needs in the western part of the state.
Science Day brings hands-on learning to Grand Rapids community
Nov. 18, 2016; MLive
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The second annual Community Science Day, hosted by Grand Rapids Community College, is taking over campus on Nov. 19.
Inside Track: Changing people’s lives
Nov. 18, 2016; Grand Rapids Business Journal
Dennis Van Kampen remembers journeying with a friend to Juarez, Mexico, in 1988 for what would prove to be far from the typical touristy experience.
… When he was younger, Van Kampen felt destined for a career in law enforcement. After graduating in 1988 from Grand Rapids Community College with a degree in criminal justice, Van Kampen worked as a reserve officer for the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department.
First Lady Michelle Obama presents WMCAT with national award
Nov. 17, 2016; rapidgrowthmedia.com
There is big news.
… (Keloni) Seawood-Walton became a part of WMCAT while attending Grand Rapids Montessori School and graduated in spring 2016. She now is working part time as an apprentice at WMCAT’s Ambrose Print Shop while attending Grand Rapids Community College.
Keeping Jeanna Huntoon’s memory alive
Nov. 21, 2016; WZZM
MUSKEGON, MICH. – It’s been a little over six months since the murder of Jeanne Huntoon.
The 34-year-old was stabbed to death near Grand Rapids Community College in April. Authorities have charged Marcus Bivens with her murder.
Grand Rapids wins battle of the Raiders
Nov. 18, 2016; KTIC
The Central Community College Raiders saw their season come to an end with a 3-1 loss to the Grand Rapids Community College Raiders in the consolation bracket of the NJCAA Division II National Tournament.
GRCC awarded $6M to help build healthcare workforce pipeline
Nov. 17, 2016; MLive
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Grand Rapids Community College was awarded a $6 million federal grant that will allow the college to work with its community partners to provide a pipeline of much-needed skilled health care workers, officials announced Thursday, Nov. 17.
GRCC’s next president expected to be named Monday
Nov. 17, 2016; MLive
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Next Monday morning, Grand Rapids Community College trustees expect to make their decision on the school’s next president, board chairman Bert Bleke said.
Nov. 17, 2016; The Post (Cedar Springs)
An 18-year-old Tyrone Township teen was killed last weekend when he crashed his vehicle while trying to pass another car.
… Isaiah is the son of Gerald and Deborah Slater. According to his obituary, he had attended Algoma Christian School, and graduated from Kent City High School in 2016. He was attending Grand Rapids Community College.
Through the support of entrepreneur and philanthropist Armen Oumedian, Instructional Support will offer grants to GRCC faculty incorporating innovative practices into their curriculum. Grants of up to $500 may be awarded to both full-time and adjunct faculty interested in further developing or implementing a new high-impact educational practice into their classroom during the Winter 2017 semester. Applications will be accepted through November 15, 2016, and the awards will be announced before the end of the fall 2016 semester.
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