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One GRCC Decision Creates Two Benefits For Students June 11, 2008Grand Rapids Community College increased the number of classes offered this summer, and that one decision is going to benefit students two ways. Using an innovative idea developed by GRCC’s Provost and associate deans, GRCC will not only advance its progress toward meeting the ever-increasing enrollment demand, but will also generate new $2,500 scholarships for high-achieving students within the Kent Intermediate School District. Get more details with the full press release Ransom St. Closure on 5/31 May 30, 2008 - Ransom Street between Lyon and Crescent will be closed tomorrow, May 31 (as some of the crash site at Spectrum is cleared). Signage at Ransom and Fountain that say "open to GRCC parking ramp," however all thru traffic will be restricted. To get around the closure, it is recommended you use Crescent St. to access the Lyon St. Ramp. No Classes July 3-4, Campus Open July 3 May 13, 2008 - There are no classes scheduled for July 3-4 for the observance of the Independence Day holiday, however the campus will be open July 3 (and closed July 4). RaiderCard Survey for Students April 15, 2008 - Students, please consider providing your feedback on our Student RaiderCard Survey. We appreciate your feedback as we continue to strive to provide better student services! Students will be entered to WIN a $40 Bookstore gift certificate! Acculturative Stress in the Career Transition of Immigrants March 31, 2008 - The African Student Organization presents a presentation titled "Acculturative Stress in the Career Transition of Immigrants: Bridging the Cultural Gap through Knowledge and Awareness"
What is the process of immigration? What is it like for new arrivals, learning to adjust to life in the United States and how can this transition be made less stressful? A panel discussion with AFSO students and light refreshments will follow. We will also be accepting donations for relief efforts in Kenya through the American Red Cross. Presented by: Patrick Kamau, MA, LLPC, Counselor |
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Comedian / Rapper / Actor Smooth-E (4/8) March 20, 2008 - Sketch player, rapper, actor and comedian Smooth-E (aka Eric Schwartz) will appear on campus April 8, 2008 from 12:30-1:30pm in Winchester Alley on G2 of the Main Building. His viral videos have appeared on CNN, Fox, "The Tonight Show," and E! among others. The event is free and is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.
Academic Advising Day & Transfer Fair March 17, 2007 - GRCC will hold an Academic Advising Day & Transfer Fair on Thursday, March 27th, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Applied Technology Center. At the event, students will be able to:
For more information, contact:
GRCC and Aquinas
Increase Volunteer Capacity with Service Learning Grant In the Winter, 2008 semester, students in GRCC Instructor Holly Hoare’s Sustainability course will participate in an Academic Service-Learning project to create a strategic outreach plan for mentor recruitment for KCMC and recruiting materials for local businesses and college students, faculty, and staff. The grant is renewable for three years. In Fall, 2008, a student from the Aquinas College Community Leadership Program will serve as a Mentoring Recruitment Coordinator for the KCMC to implement the work of the GRCC Sustainability course. For more information: www.grcc.edu/servicelearning 5th Floor Main Bldg. Closed Thursday (3/6) for Police Training February 28, 2008 - The campus police department will be conducting training on the Fifth Floor of the Main Building on March 6, 2008 from 1:00pm- 5:00pm. That area will be closed to all those who are not police department personnel during that time. Please plan accordingly - thank you for your patience. Dr. Gary Burbridge Appointed to Advisory Council of Sustainability Association February 26, 2008 - GRCC professor Dr. Gary Burbridge has been appointed to the Advisory Council of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The AASHE is an association of about 20 colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada working to create a sustainable future. It was founded in 2006 with a mission to promote sustainability in all sectors of higher education - from governance and operations to curriculum and outreach - through education, communication, research and professional development. Women's History Month Lecture: "The Wickedness of Women" February 21, 2008 - GRCC's Social Science department presents "'The Wickedness of Women’: Gender and Witch trials in Colonial North America," a lecture presented by Gillian Hendershot, Visiting Professor from Grand Valley State University.
Text Messaging Alert Service Available February 15, 2008 - In light of the recent events in Illinois and the recent school cancellations due to inclement weather, GRCC would like to remind students and employees that the college offers a text messaging alert service that will notify you on your mobile phone in the event of an emergency on campus or a cancellation of classes. For instructions on how to sign up, visit www.grcc.edu/textmessage Online Student Center Down for Maintenance (2/21) February 14, 2008 - The Online Student Center will be down for scheduled maintenance from 7:00 pm to Midnight on Feb. 21, 2008. The "Guest" link will also be unavailable. All other systems, including Blackboard, will remain accessible during this time. Grand River Winds Rehearsal Cancelled February 11, 2008 - The Grand River Winds Rehearsal planned for 7:30 PM tonight (2/11) has been cancelled due to weather conditions. Basketball Games Rescheduled February 7, 2008 - Due to the recent inclement weather, several basketball games have been rescheduled. They are as follows:
For both games, the women's game begins at 5:30pm and the men's game begins 20 minutes laters. Annual Diversity Conference Cancelled February 7, 2008 - The Diversity Conference scheduled for Thursday, February 14, 2008 has been cancelled due to low registration from area schools. In the past, conference registrations have averaged 250 + participants. The conference has been highly successful for thirteen years and we appreciate all of our scheduled presenters, sponsors and volunteers. Some of the school representatives have cited the following as factors in the low registrations:
Questions, call 234-3390.
BA 133 Challenge Exam
Register for the exam by contacting Mrs. Amy Koning at 234 3027. Registration deadline is Wednesday, February 6. More RaiderCard Discounts Now Available to Students September 27, 2007 - GRCC's RaiderCard identification system has always offered a variety of conveniences for students, but now it offers even more discounts at a variety of local and national merchants/vendors. By using their RaiderCards, students will receive discounts on products and services from Microsoft, Apple, Hewlett Packard, Real Pro Auto Service, the Grand Rapids Griffins, Cinemark Theaters, Peppinos Pizza, Frederick Meijer Gardens, the Van Andel Arena, ... and many others. For the complete list and information on how to apply for the discounts, visit www.grcc.edu/raidercarddiscounts Welcome Week Activities: 9/10-9/14 September 5, 2007 - GRCC's Campus Activities Board (CAB) along with Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) are sponsoring a variety of FREE activities for students on campus the week of September 10 - September 14. Different events/activities are scheduled for each day of the week and include:
Come out and have some fun! GRCC Student E-Mail now powered by Google August 31, 2007 - Students will have a powerful new communication tool to start the new semester!
GRCC now uses Google GMail for student
e-mail services! This change gives students: 2 gigs of space, spam
filtering, the ability to send and receive larger attachments, and
calendaring functions - all the while still using the
student@email.grcc.edu
address!
NOTE: If you sent an important message to your students, you might want to send the message again, so it exists in both systems; or, you could send a second message welcoming them to GMail, and remind them to get the important information from their old account. Front line service areas like the Enrollment Center, Library, Computer labs and Student Technology Help Desk are all prepared to support this change. Additional help and information is available at www.grcc.edu/gmailhelp GRCC Alum Named Interim GR Police Chief August 17, 2007 - Capt. Kevin Belk, a graduate of then-Grand Rapids Junior College, will serve as the interim chief of police for the Grand Rapids Police Department while the city searches for a replacement for Harry Dolan. Online Services Down (6/14) June 14, 2007 - CWIS will be down for scheduled maintenance beginning at 10:15pm Thursday, June 14. We plan to have everything back up and running by 4 am Friday morning. CWIS systems that will be down include: Campus Solutions, HR/Payroll and the Online Student, Faculty and Employee Center. No other systems will be effected. Board Approves Second Millage Request May 22, 2007 - Last night, GRCC's Board of Trustees approved a second millage request for the August 7 election after the first attempt failed by less than one percentage point. Out of respect for the community, the request is lower - .49 mill (or $24.50 per year on a $100,000 home). More details will follow. |
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