GRCC In the News, 8-12-19

New Provost Named at Grand Rapids Community College

Aug. 9, 2019; ccnewsnow.com

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Brian Knetl will be Grand Rapids Community College’s next provost and executive vice president for academic and student affairs, President Bill Pink announced Thursday, Aug. 8.

Street Talk: Patriotic partners prosper

Aug. 9, 2019; Grand Rapids Business Journal

… On the job

Grand Rapids Community College has been awarded a $140,000 grant to participate in a national effort to expand registered apprenticeship opportunities.

Northview unveils alternative schooling program

Aug. 9, 2019; Grand Rapids Business Journal

Northview Public Schools is launching an alternative high school program to expand career pathways and flexible learning options.

… Some students will spend time at Leslie E. Tassell M-Tech at Grand Rapids Community College. Others will spend their time with companies or other organizations.

Jets Sign TE Nick Truesdell, Waive CB Derrick Jones

Aug. 10, 2019; newyorkjets.com

The Jets have signed tight end Nick Truesdell and waived cornerback Derrick Jones.

The well-traveled Truesdell, who played collegiately at Cincinnati and also attended Grand Rapids Community College, first signed with the Jets Aug. 4 before he was released two days after. He had a couple of stints in the Indoor Football League (IFL) and multiple stops in the Arena Football League (AFL) and had brief stays with the Colts and the Vikings and most recently played with the Salt Lake Stallions in the Alliance for American Football. The 6’5”, 246-pounder combined to catch 127 balls for 1,527 yards with 38 touchdowns in the AFL.

New J-Hawks coach treating Jefferson like a ‘startup’

Aug. 11, 2019; Rockford Register Star (Ill.)

ROCKFORD – In November 1993, Jefferson was finishing up its eighth playoff season in the previous nine years under football coach Joe Blume.

… “I don’t care about the history. (Winning) has to happen sooner or later,” said (Jacob) Arnold, a Plainfield North graduate who played football at Grand Rapids Community College in Michigan and the College of DuPage before finishing up at Rockford University.

Mobile Financial Literacy Bus to visit Tassell M-TEC

The Fifth Third Mobile Financial Literacy Bus will be at the Tassell M-TEC on Friday, July 12.  Stop by any time before 3 p.m. to visit the bus and learn more about financial literacy.

Tassell M-TEC closed on May 24

The Tassell M-TEC is closed today for scheduled utility work.

Tassell M-TEC competes in ‘Battle of the Buildings’

The Michigan Battle of the Buildings is an awards and recognition program for energy use reduction open to all Michigan area commercial, industrial and multi-family buildings. The program is a way to encourage energy-efficient practices in buildings across the state and to instill a spirit of friendly competition among the area’s building owners and operators. Registration period runs January 1 through March 31 each year.

This is the first year GRCC is participating in the competition,and we have entered the Tassell M-TEC. The competition looks at the energy use in 2018 and compares it to energy use for 2019. The competitor with the biggest reduction between years wins in each category.

Our first step in preparing for the competition is to get the word out to the campus community, especially the staff and students of the M-TEC. Their participation and commitment is essential to reducing the energy not only at the MTEC but throughout the campus.

Automotive Technology students seek vehicles to repair this May

It’s that time of year, again! Automotive Technology students need your vehicles this May.

• Brakes rough or squealing?
• Hearing clunks or rattles over bumps?
• “Check Engine” light on?
• Transmission fluid, anti-freeze, and power steering fluid need a flush?
• A/C blowing warm air?
• Belts squeaking and chirping?
• Power window/locks inoperative?
• ABS warning lamp on?

Automotive Technology students can help with these issues — and more! The students can perform maintenance and repairs on most vehicle makes and models that are 2007 model year or newer. Customers pay only for parts and supplies. With no labor charges, the repair costs are half the typical cost. Our session will run for only THREE WEEKS this year, May 6-24. Appointments are limited.

To schedule an appointment, contact Chad Lodenstein clodenst@grcc.edu or Brett Atchison at batchison@grcc.edu.

Recap: InteGReat CC helps employees try new skills at Tassell M-TEC open house

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Team members from across GRCC were able to learn more about how the Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC transforms lives through career skills programs.

The event was part of the 2018 Leadership Institute’s InteGReat CC project to share news about great things happening at the college. The event included M-TEC tours, a virtual welding contest, blood pressure readings with a healthcare protective clothing contest, Lean pipe connecting challenges, and a “make and take” step stool project.

Antonio Aguillon finished first in the welding simulation contest, followed by Lila Herdegen and Dave Murray.

Joe Courtade was tops in the Lean pipe assembly, followed by Edward Walker and Brune Garcia.

Angie Ramirez had the best score with the personal protective equipment challenge, with Sonya Hernandez in second.

Today: Leadership Institute presents Tassell M-TEC lunch and open house

You’re Invited to the 2018 Leadership Institute’s next Sharing Event: the Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC Open House

• DATE: Monday, April 22, 2019
• TIME: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• LOCATION: Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC, 622 Godfrey Ave SW, Grand Rapids

Details: Connect with your GRCC family at the first departmental open house showcasing the Tassell M-TEC! Julie Parks and her team are eager to show off their campus. Some highlights include:

• Grilling by the M-TEC Staff – FREE Hamburger/Hot Dog Lunch (vegetarian option available)
• Tours of the M-TEC
• Virtual Welder Contest (You could win a prize!)
• Blood Pressure Readings & Health Protective Clothing Contest
• Lean Training – Drip & Pipe Contest
• Check out the Manufacturing Trailer and 3-D printer, M-TEC race car, and Jeep
• Construction Make-and-Take Project

Whether you’ve never had the opportunity to enjoy the M-TEC campus or it’s been a while since your last visit, this is a perfect time to gain a better understanding of another GRCC campus and learn about the programs and services we provide to our students:

• Automotive
• Construction Trades
• Job Training
• Welding
• Workforce Training

FREE lunch and free parking. No RSVP required.

Questions: Please contact InteGReatCC@grcc.edu

Leadership Institute presents Tassell M-TEC open house this Monday

You’re Invited to the 2018 Leadership Institute’s next Sharing Event: the Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC Open House

• DATE: Monday, April 22, 2019
• TIME: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• LOCATION: Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC, 622 Godfrey Ave SW, Grand Rapids

Details: Connect with your GRCC family at the first departmental open house showcasing the Tassell M-TEC! Julie Parks and her team are eager to show off their campus. Some highlights include:

• Grilling by the M-TEC Staff – FREE Hamburger/Hot Dog Lunch (vegetarian option available)
• Tours of the M-TEC
• Virtual Welder Contest (You could win a prize!)
• Blood Pressure Readings & Health Protective Clothing Contest
• Lean Training – Drip & Pipe Contest
• Check out the Manufacturing Trailer and 3-D printer, M-TEC race car, and Jeep
• Construction Make-and-Take Project

Whether you’ve never had the opportunity to enjoy the M-TEC campus or it’s been a while since your last visit, this is a perfect time to gain a better understanding of another GRCC campus and learn about the programs and services we provide to our students:

• Automotive
• Construction Trades
• Job Training
• Welding
• Workforce Training

FREE lunch and free parking. No RSVP required.

Questions: Please contact InteGReatCC@grcc.edu

Leadership Institute presents staff/faculty open house at the Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC April 22

You’re Invited to the 2018 Leadership Institute’s next Sharing Event: the Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC Open House

• DATE: Monday, April 22, 2019
• TIME: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• LOCATION: Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC, 622 Godfrey Ave SW, Grand Rapids

Details: Connect with your GRCC family at the first departmental open house showcasing the Tassell M-TEC! Julie Parks and her team are eager to show off their campus. Some highlights include:

• Grilling by the M-TEC Staff – FREE Hamburger/Hot Dog Lunch (vegetarian option available)
• Tours of the M-TEC
• Virtual Welder Contest (You could win a prize!)
• Blood Pressure Readings & Health Protective Clothing Contest
• Lean Training – Drip & Pipe Contest
• Check out the Manufacturing Trailer and 3-D printer, M-TEC race car, and Jeep
• Construction Make-and-Take Project

Whether you’ve never had the opportunity to enjoy the M-TEC campus or it’s been a while since your last visit, this is a perfect time to gain a better understanding of another GRCC campus and learn about the programs and services we provide to our students:

• Automotive
• Construction Trades
• Job Training
• Welding
• Workforce Training

FREE lunch and free parking. No RSVP required.

Questions: Please contact InteGReatCC@grcc.edu

Leadership Institute presents staff/faculty open house at the Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC

You’re Invited to the 2018 Leadership Institute’s next Sharing Event – Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC Open House

• DATE: Monday, April 22, 2019
• TIME: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• LOCATION: Leslie E. Tassell M-TEC, 622 Godfrey Ave SW, Grand Rapids

Details: Connect with your GRCC family at the first departmental open house showcasing the Tassell M-TEC! Julie Parks and her team are eager to show off their campus. Some highlights include:

• Grilling by the M-TEC Staff – FREE Hamburger/Hot Dog Lunch (vegetarian option available)
• Tours of the M-TEC
• Virtual Welder Contest (You could win a prize!)
• Blood Pressure Readings & Health Protective Clothing Contest
• Lean Training – Drip & Pipe Contest
• Check out the Manufacturing Trailer and 3-D printer, M-TEC race car, and Jeep
• Construction Make-and-Take Project

Whether you’ve never had the opportunity to enjoy the M-TEC campus or it’s been a while since your last visit, this is a perfect time to gain a better understanding of another GRCC campus and learn about the programs and services we provide to our students:

• Automotive
• Construction Trades
• Job Training
• Welding
• Workforce Training

FREE lunch and free parking. No RSVP required.

Questions: Please contact InteGReatCC@grcc.edu

Raider Salute from the M-TEC for a phenomenal team effort during the storm

A Raider Salute from the Tassell M-TEC team:

A special thank you to Elly Bainbridge, Laurie Schaut, Dave Murray, and Klaas Kwant who worked tirelessly to get our video and materials created, printed, produced, and mailed for a national competition – all during a big polar vortex. While many were resting and staying warm, they were working furiously. We are so grateful for your willingness to go above and beyond to make GRCC look great. Thank you!

Tassell M-TEC volunteers welcome students with spirit on first day of class

The Tassell M-TEC volunteers know how to bring the school spirit to first day of classes here at GRCC!

Ambassadors across campus are directing students today. As Dr. Pink mentioned on Friday, helping students find their way helps them succeed.  Huge shoutout to all of our GRCC volunteers helping to make today run smoothly!

Retirement cookout for Sara Yob today at the Tassell M-TEC

Join us in celebrating faculty member Sara Yob’s retirement today with a cookout from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the MTEC Atrium.

Retirement celebration for Sara Yob tomorrow at the Tassell M-TEC

Come celebrate faculty member Sara Yob’s retirement with us on Tuesday, August 21, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with a cookout in the MTEC Atrium.

Ice Cream Socials Today!!

Come grab an ice cold treat and mingle with friends at either (or both) of today’s ice cream socials! We will have some of our newest faces on campus helping to serve up the ice cream, so come say hello!

• 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Tassell M-TEC.
• 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. on Main Campus, South Commons.

*Due to construction, an ice cream social will not be held on DeVos campus this year.

Questions or dietary restrictions? Please give Nicole Dekker a ring at x3848. Hope to see you there!