Begin Sexual Assault Awareness Month with ‘Healing through Advocacy’ next week

Did you know that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month?

Begin April on a mindful note with the Healing through Advocacy event at the Library.

• WHEN: Tuesday, April 2, from 1-2:30 p.m.
• WHERE: Learning Resource Center Library, Room 2, West Side

Panelists at the event include:

• Kimberly DeVries, GRCC Title IX Coordinator
• Patti Haist, YWCA West Central Michigan Director of Clinical Services
• Stacey Heisler, LPC, NCC, Counseling and Career Development, Counselor/Interim Program Director
• Morgan McCaul, Victim Rights Activist and Survivor

Morgan McCaul is a survivor involved in the MSU Nassar case, and has been committed to advocating for sexual assault survivors and promoting legislative activism, especially among college students.

Ms. McCaul will also be the keynote speaker for the event.

A Q&A session will follow the panel. Refreshments will be provided.

Sponsored by GRCC’s Library and Learning Commons and GRCC’s Office of Student Life and Conduct.

Learn to ‘Be Red Cross Ready,’ today in the GRCC Library

“Be Red Cross Ready” is a presentation designed by the American Red Cross to ensure that our communities are as resilient and prepared as possible in the face of natural disasters. The training covers building an emergency preparedness kit, making individual and group plans for varying disaster scenarios, how to remain informed on the risks in your area, and what your place in a possible community response would be.

• WHEN: Today, March 21, from 12-1:30 p.m.
• WHERE: Second floor of the Library & Learning Commons

*Refreshments will be provided*
Sponsored by the Library and Learning Commons and the Campus Common Reading Committee

Learn to ‘Be Red Cross Ready’ this Thursday at the Library

“Be Red Cross Ready” is a presentation designed by the American Red Cross to ensure that our communities are as resilient and prepared as possible in the face of natural disasters. The training covers building an emergency preparedness kit, making individual and group plans for varying disaster scenarios, how to remain informed on the risks in your area, and what your place in a possible community response would be.

• WHEN: This Thursday, March 21, from 12-1:30 p.m.
• WHERE: Second floor of the Library & Learning Commons

*Refreshments will be provided*
Sponsored by the Library and Learning Commons and the Campus Common Reading Committee

Begin Sexual Assault Awareness Month with ‘Healing through Advocacy’ at the Library

Did you know that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month?

Begin April on a mindful note with the Healing through Advocacy event at the Library.

• WHEN: April 2, 1-2:30 p.m.
• WHERE: Learning Resource Center Library, Room 2, West Side

Panelists at the event include:

• Kimberly DeVries, GRCC Title IX Coordinator
• Patti Haist, YWCA West Central Michigan Director of Clinical Services
• Stacey Heisler, LPC, NCC, Counseling and Career Development, Counselor/Interim Program Director
• Morgan McCaul, Victim Rights Activist and Survivor

Morgan McCaul is a survivor involved in the MSU Nassar case, and has been committed to advocating for sexual assault survivors and promoting legislative activism, especially among college students.

Ms. McCaul will also be the keynote speaker for the event.

A Q&A session will follow the panel. Refreshments will be provided.

Sponsored by GRCC’s Library and Learning Commons and GRCC’s Office of Student Life and Conduct.

Open Educational Resources (OER) meeting in the Library today

Wouldn’t you know it? Open Education Week was last week! The good news is, we’re still celebrating this week! Drop-in to LRC 123 to hear from Sophia Brewer of the Library and Learning Commons and Meegan Willi of DLIT on how to get started with OER.

Open Educational Resources (OER) at GRCC – Who, What, When, Why, and How to get started!

Wednesday, March 13, from 10-11 a.m.

Campus Intruder Safety Training next Monday

The Library and the Campus Common Read Committee are presenting a special session on campus safety next week.

Presented by GRCC Lieutenant Robert Decker and Lina Blair, Director of Student Life and Conduct, the 90-minute training will cover how to recognize/report potential threats and how to respond. This training will cover difficult content such as active shooter scenarios and is a valuable tool in protecting yourself in an emergency. Students and staff are encouraged to attend.

• WHEN: Monday, March 18, from 12-1:30 p.m.
• WHERE: Student Center Multipurpose room

Lunch will be provided.

Please RSVP to antoinetteharrington@grcc.edu.

Open Educational Resources (OER) meetings in the Library this week

Wouldn’t you know it? Open Education Week was last week! The good news is, we’re still celebrating this week! Drop-in to LRC 123 to hear from Sophia Brewer of the Library and Learning Commons and Meegan Willi of DLIT on how to get started with OER.

Open Educational Resources (OER) at GRCC – Who, What, When, Why, and How to get started!

Two meeting time options:

• Tuesday, March 12, from 3-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 13, from 10-11 a.m.

Learn to ‘Be Red Cross Ready’ March 21 at the GRCC Library

“Be Red Cross Ready” is a presentation designed by the American Red Cross to ensure that our communities are as resilient and prepared as possible in the face of natural disasters. The training covers building an emergency preparedness kit, making individual and group plans for varying disaster scenarios, how to remain informed on the risks in your area, and what your place in a possible community response would be.

• WHEN: Thursday, March 21, from 12-1:30 p.m.
• WHERE: Second floor of the Library & Learning Commons

*Refreshments will be provided*
Sponsored by the Library and Learning Commons and the Campus Common Reading Committee

Seminar: learn lifesaving skills to ‘Stop the Bleed’ this Monday at the Library

Become prepared to Stop the Bleed on Monday at the GRCC library!

No matter how rapid the arrival of professional emergency responders, bystanders will always be first on the scene. A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes, so quickly stopping the bleeding is critical. Those nearest to someone with life threatening injuries are best positioned to provide immediate care if they are equipped with the appropriate training and resources. Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign and a call to action. Stop the Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.

• WHEN: Monday, February 25, 2019, 12-1:30 p.m.
• WHERE: SCC 234 Multi-Purpose Room
• ORGANIZATION: GRCC Library and Learning Commons

Please RSVP to Antoinetteharrington@grcc.edu.

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.

Become prepared to ‘Stop the Bleed’ this February!

No matter how rapid the arrival of professional emergency responders, bystanders will always be first on the scene. A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes, so quickly stopping the bleeding is critical. Those nearest to someone with life threatening injuries are best positioned to provide immediate care if they are equipped with the appropriate training and resources. Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign and a call to action. Stop the Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.

Facilitated by Mikki Grit, Emergency Nurses Association of West Michigan

• WHEN: Monday, February 25, 2019, 12-1:30 p.m.
• WHERE: SCC 234 Multi-Purpose Room

Lunch will be provided (please specify any dietary needs)

Everyone is welcome! Student employees may be paid for the time with supervisor approval.  PLEASE RSVP to antoinetteharrington@grcc.edu

February Seminar: learn lifesaving skills to ‘Stop the Bleed’ at the GRCC Library

Become prepared to Stop the Bleed this February at the library!

No matter how rapid the arrival of professional emergency responders, bystanders will always be first on the scene. A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes, so quickly stopping the bleeding is critical. Those nearest to someone with life threatening injuries are best positioned to provide immediate care if they are equipped with the appropriate training and resources. Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign and a call to action. Stop the Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.

• WHEN: Monday, February 25, 2019, 12-1:30 p.m.
• WHERE: SCC 234 Multi-Purpose Room
• ORGANIZATION: GRCC Library and Learning Commons

Please RSVP to Antoinetteharrington@grcc.edu.

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.

New RaiderCard point-of-sale system is live

RaiderCards are live with the new point-of-sale today, which means students and staff can again use RaiderCards for financial transactions in the Raider Grille, Quiet Café, Sneden Café, Student Life, and the Library.