Movie showing, book discussion center on ‘fake news’

The Campus Common Reading committee has been hard at work creating events for the Fall and Winter semesters on the topic of “fake news.” Two events are coming up in the next several weeks that you and your students may be interested in attending:

• A showing of “War of the Worlds” (2005 version) in the ATC auditorium on Monday, October 30, from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Admission to the movie is free and we’ll have complimentary refreshments. What’s unique about this showing is that we’ll have a side-bar screen displaying fun facts, trivia, and comments from our viewers.  The movie is PG-13; so families are welcome to attend.
• Author A. Brad Schwartz will discuss and sign copies of his book “Orson Welles’s War of the Worlds and the Art of Fake News” on Thursday, November 2, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The program will be held in the Library and Learning Commons’ second floor. If you would like your class to attend, notify Brian Beecher (director of the Library & Learning Commons) so that accommodations can be made. The library has complimentary copies of this book available to current students, faculty and staff (while supplies last).

The discussion of fake news will continue through the Winter semester and will center on Paul Levinson’s book “Fake News in Real Context.”

Upcoming Fake News Events/Speakers at the GRCC Library

Our Campus Common Reading committee has been hard at work creating events for the Fall and Winter semesters on Fake News.  Here are two events coming up in the next several weeks that you and our students may be interested in attending:

1. Movie Showing of “War of the Worlds” (2005 version) in the ATC Theater on Monday, October 30 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Admission to the movie is free and we’ll have complimentary refreshments.  What’s unique about this showing is that we’ll have a side-bar screen displaying fun facts, trivia, and comments from our viewers.  The movie is PG-13; so families are welcome to attend.
2. Author Lecture and Book Signing by A. Brad Schwartz discussing his book: “Orson Welles’s War of the Worlds and the Art of Fake News” on Thursday, November 2 from 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.  The program will be held in the Library and Learning Commons (second floor).  Faculty, we would love for your class to join us, so please notify Brian Beecher (Director of the Library & Learning Commons) so that accommodations can be made.   The library has complimentary copies of this book available to current students, faculty and staff (while supplies last).

This series on Fake News will continue throughout the Winter semester (dates are yet to be determined) and will include the following events:

1. Panel Discussion on Fake News and its effect on journalism and journalists.
2. Presentation on Fake News from the library’s perspective.
3. Author Skype visit from Paul Levinson discussing his book: “Fake News in Real Context”.  The library will make complimentary copies available of Paul’s book in the Winter semester (again, while supplies last).

We look forward to participating in these events with you and our students.  Please let our committee know if you have any questions.

 

New York Times Online now available to students off campus

The New York Times Online now is available to GRCC students off campus! Now all GRCC students, faculty and staff can create a NYT Group Pass Account by signing up with their GRCC email address whether they are on or off campus.

NYTimes.com Group Passes are provided by GRCC’s Library and Learning Commons and the Social Sciences Department on a one-year trial. GRCC students, faculty and staff have free access to the extensive news, multimedia and archives of The New York Times without needing to pay for their own subscription!

To activate your pass while on campus:

• While on GRCC’s network, visit http://nytimes.com/grouppass
• Click on [CREATE ACCOUNT], then use your GRCC email address to create an NYTimes.com account.
• You’re done! After your pass has been activated, you can enjoy access to NYTimes.com from any network or location

To activate your pass while off campus:

• Visit http://accessnyt.com
• Enter “Grand Rapids Community College” in the [Find school] field.
• Click [GO] and then [Create Account] using your GRCC email address and a password of your choice.
• Follow the screen prompts to activate your Group Pass.

To download the free NYTimes smartphone app: Visit http://nytimes.com/mobile

Other questions?  Take a look at GRCC’s New York Times Subject Guide, or, call a reference librarian at 616-234-3868.

Library hosts chocolate sculpture

Visit the first floor of the Library and Learning Commons to see an amazing chocolate sculpture!

The sculpture, created by chef Francois Behuet during the U.S. pastry team tryouts last month at GRCC, weighs in at about 45 pounds and is constructed of more than $500 of  Valrhona chocolate. It’s not only a fantastic work of art — it smells delicious!

Other works created in the competition can be found around campus:

• A sugar centerpiece is in President Pink’s office.
• A sugar centerpiece is in the office of the assistant deans of Workforce Development.
• A chocolate centerpiece is in The Heritage Restaurant’s display case.

New York Times online available to students, faculty and staff

The New York Times Online is available to all GRCC students, faculty and staff when you sign up with your GRCC email address.

NYTimes.com Group Passes are provided by GRCC’s Library and Learning Commons and the Social Sciences Department on a one-year trial. GRCC students, faculty and staff have free access to the extensive news, multimedia and archives of The New York Times without needing to pay for their own subscription!

To activate your pass:

• While physically on campus on GRCC’s network, visit http://nytimes.com/grouppass
• Click on [CREATE ACCOUNT], then use your GRCC email address to create an NYTimes.com account.
• You’re done! After your pass has been activated, you can enjoy access to NYTimes.com from any network or location

To download the free NYTimes smartphone app: Visit http://nytimes.com/mobile

Other questions?  Take a look at GRCC’s New York Times Subject Guide, or, call a reference librarian at 616-234-3868.

Library’s Exam Week, summer hours

Here are the upcoming adjusted library hours:

• April 22 — 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Exam Cram
• April 23 — 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Exam Cram
• April 24-28 — Regular hours
• April 29 and 30 — Closed
• May 1-5 — 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Beginning Monday May 8:

• Monday — 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Tuesday — 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Wednesday — 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Thursday — 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Friday — 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• May 29, Memorial Day — closed
• July 4, Independence Day — closed
• Closed Saturday and Sunday from April 29 through September 3

Exam Cram at the GRCC library

Monday, April 17th – Sunday April 23rd

• FREE snacks & beverages (while supplies last) everyday
• Stress relief stations – self guided yoga, self guided mediation, and coloring
• Quiet study
• Group work spaces

PLUS on Saturday, April 22nd & Sunday, April 23rd

• Extended hours from 10 am – 10 pm, both days
• Tutors available in select subjects

No registration required.

Library’s Amnesty Week starts today

Students can have their library fines forgiven from April 17th through April 23rd, by coming in or calling the circulation service desk at (616) 234-3872.

Photos from Faculty Showcase

Thank you to all the Faculty Showcase presenters and participants!  Thank you also to Armen Oumedian for his generous support for the Innovation Grants for faculty!

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Amnesty Week at the GRCC library

Students can have their library fines forgiven from April 17th through April 23rd, by coming in or calling the circulation service desk at (616) 234-3872.

 

Exam Cram at the GRCC library

Monday, April 17th – Sunday April 23rd

• FREE snacks & beverages (while supplies last) everyday
• Stress relief stations – self guided yoga, self guided mediation, and coloring
• Quiet study
• Group work spaces

PLUS on Saturday, April 22nd & Sunday, April 23rd

• Extended hours from 10 am – 10 pm, both days
• Tutors available in select subjects

No registration required.

 

National Library Week at the GRCC library

Join the GRCC Library for pizza and cake tomorrow, Tuesday, April 11, at 11:30 a.m. to celebrate National Library Week!  All students, faculty, staff and community members are welcome to attend.

‘Landmarks of Grand Rapids’ available on streaming video

Landmarks of Grand Rapids : A Look at the Neighborhoods of Sacred Heart Church, Heritage Hill, and Eastown is now available via streaming video through GRCC!  This local documentary “brings to life three significant areas of Grand Rapids: the Sacred Heart Church parish, Eastown, and Heritage Hill. Residents, activists, and scholars, including Dr. Norbert Hruby, Mary Alice Williams, Caroline Matecki, Fr. Ed Hankiewicz, Fr. Dennis Morrow, Joyce Makinen, Tom Logan, and Barbara Roelofs, share their memories of the past and describe how these neighborhoods have helped Grand Rapids become the vibrant city it is today.”

Librarian Steven Putt collaborated with Lori DeBie, Mike Klawitter, Klaas Kwant, and Simon Kittok to recreate a streamable, close-captioned version of the hour-long documentary that was produced in 2007 by the now-dormant Grand Rapids Area Council For The Humanities. The result – scholarship about local neighborhoods has become much more accessible than in the past.  Since posting, it has received more than 100 views!

Check out the Library’s DVD from the Audiovisual Media Collection, OR, watch GRCC TV (Comcast Cable Channel 903 (Digital) and AT&T U-verse Channel 99):

• Tuesday, March 21st at 3:46 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 22nd at 2:50 p.m.
• Thursday, March 23rd at 9:09 a.m. and 3:25 p.m.
• Friday, March 25th at 10:10 a.m., 11:53 a.m., 2:50 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Raider Salute to Sophia Brewer, Chris Sain, Raydale Bonivel

A Raider Salute from Tamber Bustance, of the Woodrick Center for Equity and Inclusion:

A special thanks to Sophia Brewer (Library and Learning Commons), Chris Sain (Counseling, Advising and Retention) and Raydale Bonivel (Alpha Beta Omega) for presenting at the Diversity Youth Partnership Youth Summit on Friday, March 10, 2017.  More than 250 8th grade students at Northview’s Crossroads Middle School attended the Summit, which was coordinated by GRCC’s Woodrick Center for Equity and Inclusion.  Sophia, Chris and Raydale inspired the students and represented GRCC very well! 

Condolences to Kevin Lyons, David Lyons

We extend our condolences to Kevin Lyons, library circulation specialist, and David Lyons, of the English Department, on the death of their mother, Jean Pakka Lyons, on Feb. 23.

Visitation was scheduled for 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Feb. 26 and from 10-11 a.m. Feb. 27 at Metcalf and Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 4291 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids. The funeral took place at 11 a.m. Feb. 27 at Faith Lutheran Church, 2740 Fuller Ave. NE, Grand Rapids.