Social Sciences lecture this Thursday with GRCC alumna Dr. Cadey Korson

The Social Sciences Department is hosting a guest lecturer, Dr. Cadey Korson, on Thursday, December 6, starting at 6 p.m. in 108 Sneden Hall.

Dr. Korson is a Rockford native and alumna of GRCC, and she will speaking on separatist movements with special reference to the French dependency of New Caledonia in the South Pacific. The lecture is a collaborative effort between the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan and the GRCC Social Sciences Department. World Michigan provides some information concerning Dr. Korson’s talk.

Gerontology Panel today at DeVos Campus

Information about this panel discussion:

• What: Gerontology Panel
• When: Thursday, November 1, 2018, from 4:30-6 p.m.
• Where: GRCC’s DeVos Campus, Sneden Hall, Room 108
• Who: A panel of community experts will answer questions about issues in Gerontology and share volunteer opportunities for working with older adults.
• Why: Learn more about GRCC’s Gerontology Certificate program.

The Gerontology Panel is free and open to any students, faculty, staff, and community members who would like to attend.

Contact Kate Byerwalter, Ph.D. at kbyerwal@grcc.edu or (616) 234-4405 for more information.

Gerontology Panel this Thursday at DeVos Campus

Information about this panel discussion:

• What: Gerontology Panel
• When: Thursday, November 1, 2018, from 4:30-6 p.m.
• Where: GRCC’s DeVos Campus, Sneden Hall, Room 108
• Who: A panel of community experts will answer questions about issues in Gerontology and share volunteer opportunities for working with older adults.
• Why: Learn more about GRCC’s Gerontology Certificate program.

The Gerontology Panel is free and open to any students, faculty, staff, and community members who would like to attend.

Contact Kate Byerwalter, Ph.D. at kbyerwal@grcc.edu or (616) 234-4405 for more information.

Gerontology Panel November 1 at DeVos Campus

Information about this panel discussion:

• What: Gerontology Panel
• When: Thursday, November 1, 2018, from 4:30-6 p.m.
• Where: GRCC’s DeVos Campus, Sneden Hall, Room 108
• Who: A panel of community experts will answer questions about issues in Gerontology and share volunteer opportunities for working with older adults.
• Why: Learn more about GRCC’s Gerontology Certificate program.

The Gerontology Panel is free and open to any students, faculty, staff, and community members who would like to attend.

Contact Kate Byerwalter, Ph.D. at kbyerwal@grcc.edu or (616) 234-4405 for more information.

Gerontology Panel this November at DeVos Campus

Information about this panel discussion:

• What: Gerontology Panel
• When: Thursday, November 1, 2018, from 4:30-6 p.m.
• Where: GRCC’s DeVos Campus, Sneden Hall, Room 108
• Who: A panel of community experts will answer questions about issues in Gerontology and share volunteer opportunities for working with older adults.
• Why: Learn more about GRCC’s Gerontology Certificate program.

The Gerontology Panel is free and open to any students, faculty, staff, and community members who would like to attend.

Contact Kate Byerwalter, Ph.D. at kbyerwal@grcc.edu or (616) 234-4405 for more information.

GRCC Science Talks to tackle the Sun, species conservation in new lecture series

A new series of presentations on a variety of scientific topics begins this academic year. This lecture series is called ‘GRCC Science Talks.’ These lectures are free and open to the public. There will also be light refreshments available. Here are the first two presentations that may be of interest to you and your students this fall 2018 semester:

Unlocking the Sun: Spectroscopy in the 1800s

• Who: Dr. Lauren Woolsey
• When: Monday, September 17, 2018, at 3:45 p.m.
• Where: Calkins Science Center (CSC) Auditorium (Room 348)
• Description: Have you ever wondered how we know what the Sun is made of, even though it is far too hot for humans to visit? The story of how we discovered the chemical makeup of our own star combines chemistry, physics, and astronomy in a tale of mystery, far-flung expeditions, and unexpected discoveries. After an overview of spectroscopy for general audiences, GRCC Assistant Professor, Dr. Lauren Woolsey will take us through the secrets of the Sun from this turning point in science history.

Species Conservation: How We Got Here and What Can Still Be Done

• Who: Dr. Greg Forbes
• When: Monday, November 5, 2018, at 3:45 p.m.
• Where: Calkins Science Center (CSC) Auditorium (Room 348)
• Description: An examination of the reasons that animal and plant species are endangered today, the current status of species worldwide, nationally and in Michigan as well as some possible strategies to save some of these species as well as humanity. Dr. Forbes is an evolutionary biologist and a certified wildlife biologist with research experience

We look forward to participating in these events with you and our students. Please email Tim Periard (timothyperiard@grcc.edu) with any questions.