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GRCC NewsLink Archive | 2003
Police to Begin Ticketing Students Blocking Intersections and Traffic Lanes
December 5, 2003 - To be in compliance with City Traffic Ordinances, all intersections and traffic lanes on or adjacent to GRCC’s downtown campus must be kept clear of stopped or “standing” vehicles at all times.
Beginning with Winter 2004 semester, City of Grand Rapids Police will begin ticketing cars blocking intersections or “standing” in a traffic lane.
An example: Cars waiting to turn left
onto Fountain St. from Division can not wait on Division until there is
room for them to turn into the line. This blocks at least one lane on
Division to “normal” traffic. You can not pull into the line on Fountain
St. and sit with your motor running as the line advances into a ramp
entrance. This blocks at least one lane on Fountain St.
Plan ahead! Tickets will cost you $65 plus 2
points on your drivers license!
Student Activities Office has Parking Options Available!
Through the city's DASH lots, GRCC has 125 spots (as of this writing) available for $75 per semester on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is also a $10 REFUNDABLE fee for this service.
For this and other parking alternatives, contact the Student Activities Office by calling 234-4160 or visit their website ( http://www.grcc.edu/sao ). You can also stop in; the SAO is located right next door to our campus bookstore in the Student Community Center (SCC).
For more information:
GRCC to be Closed Dec. 24 - Jan. 1 for Holiday Break
November 25, 2003 - December 24 through January 1, all GRCC campus buildings will be closed for the holiday season.
Also, December 28 through January 2, GRCC's computer network services will also be unavailable as we undergo maintenance and upgrades.
We thank you for your patience, and wish you safe and happy holidays!
GRCC Presented MQC Honor Roll Status
November 24, 2003 - Thursday evening a team from GRCC went to Dearborn to be recognized at the Honor Roll level by the Michigan Quality Council at this year's Michigan Quality Leadership Award Banquet. The Honor Roll recognition is usually the final step on the award ladder before the Quality Leadership Award.
The award is the result of all our hard work, collaboration, and willingness to work together.
“At the dinner, we had an opportunity to show a 3-minute video showcasing our improvements“ reported President Olivarez. “By continuing our work together, we WILL win the top MQL award in 2004! Thanks to each and every one at GRCC.”
Computer Services Down for Maintenance Friday (11/21)
November 19, 2003 - The Information Technology department will be shutting down all computer services beginning at 10:00 p.m. on Friday Nov. 21st for necessary cooling systems maintenance in the Data Center.
We anticipate the outage to last for 8 hours.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience while we improve our systems.
Guitar Series Presents Brian Morris TONIGHT
November 18, 2003 - GRCC's International Guitar Series presents guitar virtuoso and GRCC faculty member Brian Morris tonight at 7:30 in the Music Center. The concert will also feature Mary Scanlan, piano, and Jason Werkema, guitar.
Special Admission cost: $5 General Admission and $4 for Students and Seniors. Parking available in our student parking ramp for $1 with your concert program.
GRCC Welcomes MADHA and SADHE to Campus
November 14, 2003 - GRCC is proud to host the annual meeting of SADHA (Student American Dental Hygiene Association) and MADHE (Michigan Association of Dental Hygiene Educators) being held in the Ford Fieldhouse.
The conference features a keynote address by Dr. Jack Kenney, and over 550 people are expected to attend.
GRCC Welcomes Kevin Jennings to Campus
November 11, 2003 - GRCC is proud to welcome activist, author and documentarian Kevin Jennings to campus as part of the ninth annual Diversity Lecture Series on November 12, 2003. Jennings will be presenting a lecture entitled "The American Dreams" at 7:00 p.m. in the Applied Technology Center (ATC) banquet rooms (located on the corner of Fountain and Ransom streets).
Co-founder and Executive Director of GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, Jennings is a leader in education and civil rights communities. He is best known for his work creating safe schools for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students. Newsweek recognized Jennings as one of "100 people to watch in the new century." Mr. Jennings is the author of several books, and won a Sundance Film Festival "Best Documentary" award, for "Out of the Past".
For tickets or more information, call (616) 234-3390 or visit the Diversity Lecture Series site: www.grcc.edu/lecture
Iraq War Debate On Campus Wed.
November 11, 2003 - GRCC will be holding a debate forum on the Iraq war titled: "Was Iraq the Right Thing to do? and Where do we go From Here?" on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 from 11:20 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. in the multi-purpose room on the 2nd floor of the Student Community Center.
The debate will feature Keith St. Clair, GRCC Social Sciences instructor and Sgt. John Howe of the U.S. Army.
Volleyball Tournament This Weekend at GRCC
November 4, 2003 - GRCC is proud to host the Collegiate Junior Athletics Association (NJCAA) Region XII volleyball tournament at the Ford Fieldhouse. The tournament will take place Friday and Saturday, November 7 and 8, and the cost is $5 per day to attend.
For more information about the 2003 Region XII Volleyball Tournament Division "D" - Click Here
For more information about the 2003 Region XII Volleyball Tournament Division "E" - Click Here
Academic Advising Day - Nov. 4th - Open Enrollment Begins Nov. 5th
October 31, 2003 - On November 4, you'll be able to find out everything you need to know to enroll for the Winter 2004 semester in the Applied Technology Center (ATC).
Academic Advising Day runs from 9:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. and students will find a wealth of helpful information available.
- Counselors and faculty advisors will be on hand,
- information about financial aid and tuition payment options will be available,
- and GRCC will even teach you how to register for classes online using eGRCC.
*NOTE: OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS NOVEMBER 5.
Illarionov Guitar Concert Tonight Canceled
October 28, 2003 - Regretfully tonight’s guitar concert featuring Dimitri Illiaronov has been canceled. The Music Department apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
Disaster Relief Alternative Spring Break Trip Still Open
October 28, 2003 - GRCC's Service Learning Center (SLC) still has openings for the upcoming Disaster Relief Alternative Spring Break Trip. Currently, the SLC is looking at a trip to North Carolina to help victims of Hurricane Isabel recover from that natural disaster. The plans are tentative, however, and an alternate location could be selected based on the greatest need.
The dates of the trip will be March 1 -
6, 2004.
The GRCC's SLC has a partnership with the Grand Rapids-based
National World Relief Network, and
students perform a wide variety of tasks on the trips ranging from
clearing debris, to helping rebuild homes,
Interested students may obtain an application form from the SLC office located on the G2 level of the Main Building, Room 59.
For more information, call (616) 234-4162
or email
mcox@grcc.edu or
sschippe@grcc.edu
http://www.grcc.edu/servicelearning
http://www.nrn.org/
David Cope: "A Poet's Journey", October 30
October 22, 2003 - Poet David Cope will be giving a reading in a special engagement on October 30,2003. Cope currently teaches drama and creative writing at Grand Rapids Community College and Shakespeare at both Grand Rapids Community College and at Western Michigan University.
Poetry reading and reception begins at 7:30 p.m. and will take place in the Grand Rapids Community College Library; 2nd floor, located at 140 Ransom Avenue, NE.
Cope has published six books of poems, including his most recent Turn the Wheel (2003). He will be reading some of his poetry and will be available for book signing. Copies of Turn the Wheel will be available for purchase.
In conjunction with this event, a retrospective
exhibit of David ’s career will be on display in the GRCC Library from
October 30 – November 14. For information call (616) 234-3867, or
Click Here to download a
printable flyer.
GSA-Sponsored Costume Party Canceled
October 22, 2003 - The Gay/Straight Alliance-sponsored costume party scheduled for Friday, October 24 has been canceled.
GRCC Presents Russian Guitarist Dimitri Illarionov
October 15, 2003 - GRCC is proud to welcome guitarist Dimitri Illarionov as part of the annual International Guitar Series on Tuesday, October 28 at 7:30 in room 200 of the Music Center on the corner of Ransom and Lyon.
Illaironov is the winner of numerous guitar competitions including the 2002 Guitar Foundation of America International Solo Guitar Competition. GRCC looks forward to and outstanding and interesting virtuoso guitar program during his performance in Grand Rapids as part of a world tour.
General admission is $10 and $7 for students and seniors. Free parking for the concert is available in the GRCC student parking ramp with concert program.
Call (616) 234-4095 for further information or e-mail: bmorris@grcc.edu. Or Click Here to download a printable flyer in .pdf format.
Students Invited to Attend Open Forum
October 10, 2003 - President Olivarez would like to extend an invitation to attend and participate in an Open Forum. Dr. Olivarez and other college leaders will be meeting to answer your questions and participate in a dialogue about the work of the college.
The Open Forum will take place in the Multi-Purpose Room (in the Student Community Center) on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 from 1pm to 2pm. The college will provide snacks and beverages.
Winter 2004 Registration Schedule
October 10, 2003 - Registration for the Winter 2004 semester will proceed as follows:
. . . students with 36 or more credits will be able to register beginning October 20,
. . . students with 24 or more credits will be able to register starting October 23,
. . . students with 12 or more credits will be able to register starting October 27,
. . . and open enrollment will begin November 5.
Academic Advising Day will happen on November 4. Remember: payment for your winter classes is due December 10
eGRCC Unavailable Friday During Maintenance
October 8, 2003 - eGRCC will be down from 5:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2003 through Saturday 8:00 am for system maintenance.
Thank you for your patience while we improve our services.
GRCC Welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning Author N. Scott Momaday
October 6, 2003 - GRCC is pleased to welcome Native American scholar, poet and Pulitzer Prize-winning author N. Scott Momaday to campus as part of the ninth annual Diversity Lecture Series Wednesday, October 8, 2003 at 7:00 pm in the Applied Technology Center (ATC) located on the corner of Fountain and Ransom.
Momaday will present a
lecture entitled "Heritage, Healing and the Land: The Spiritual Aspect
of Landscape". The lecture is sponsored by the GRCC Diversity
Learning Center, and is free to the public.
Lectures are free and open to the public. For tickets, call (616)
234-3390. For more information, visit the Diversity Lecture Series
website at
http://www.grcc.edu/lecture or the Diversity Learning Center website
at http://www.grcc.edu/dlc
GRCC Welcomes Jazz Bassist/Vocalist Kristin Korb Tonight
October 2, 2003 - GRCC is proud to welcome Kristin Korb, world-class bassist and vocalist, to its recital hall for a concert tonight at 7:30 PM.
Tickets are $10 ($7 for GRCC students). Seating is limited. For more information, call (616) 234-3940.
www.kristinkorb.com/
Open House for GRCC Adult Students
September 26, 2003 - Several student services departments on campus will be holding an Open House for adult GRCC students on Monday, October 20, 2003. Some of the departments taking part in the open house will be the Career Resource Center, Disability Support Services, Occupational Support Services, Financial Aid, Counseling and the Student Activities Office.
The event is intended to help them meet other adult students, learn about college resources available to them, and to have any questions answered. Food will be provided, and door prizes will be awarded! Come on out - and bring a friend!
Date: Monday, Oct. 20
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Afterwards Cafe, 2nd Floor of the
Student Community Center
For information, contact Jill at 616-234-3890.
Afghanistan: Chronotopia Exhibit Opens in GRCC Art Gallery
September 4, 2003 - GRCC is honored to host the photography exhibit entitled "Afghanistan: Chronotopia" by acclaimed Nigerian-born photographer Simon Norfolk. The award-winning photos chronicle the affects of the US military campaign in Afghanistan following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The Art Gallery is located on the 4th floor of the Main Building on GRCC's downtown Grand Rapids campus.
The exhibit will run Sept. 2 – Oct. 3, 2003, and an artist's reception will take place Sept. 18, 5-7 pm, with a lecture to follow from 7:30-9 pm in room 124 of the Applied Technology Center (ATC). Both are free to public.
For more information about the exhibit or other upcoming exhibits at the GRCC Art Gallery, visit the website:
http://www.grcc.edu/artgallery
September 3, 2003 - In an effort to increase the availability of parking on campus for GRCC students, effective Monday, September 22, 2003, a current GRCC student ID, or a photo ID with a current GRCC schedule will be required to purchase discount parking tokens.
Student ID cards can be obtained from the Student Activities Office located on the first floor of the Student Community Center.
For more information, including a listing of places tokens can be purchased and their hours - Click Here.
For more information about the DASH parking option - Click Here. (Limited space is available).
In addition, the GRCC police department and the City of Grand Rapids will be conducting stronger enforcements of parking on the streets of neighborhoods surrounding GRCC. You could get a parking ticket for parking in these neighborhoods for extended periods of time.
Ford Fieldhouse "Learn 2 Swim" Program Returns
August 26, 2003 - GRCC's "Learn 2 Swim" program at the Ford Fieldhouse is once again available. The Learn 2 Swim program is for children ages 4-14 and is a way of increasing the number of swimmers in Kent County regardless of race or ethnicity. Sessions are available beginning in September and running through December.
For more information including cost or to obtain a registration form - Click Here.
College Accreditation Information Now Available Online
August 22, 2003 - Visitors to GRCC's website can now keep track of the college's accreditation activities. Visit the "Faculty & Staff" section and look for the "College Accreditation" link, or visit this website:
http://www.grcc.edu/?accreditation
Applications For Fall 2003 Semester Due Aug. 22, 2003 by Noon
August 11, 2003 - The Fall 2003 application deadline for degree seeking students is:
12:00 Noon on
Friday, August 22, 2003
Applicants must meet all
admissions
requirements. For information regarding the
admission process visit
www.grcc.edu/?apply or call 616-234-4100.
All students wishing to receive
financial aid must be degree seeking. Only non-degree seeking/personal
interest
application will be accepted after the deadline.
Senior Leadership Grand Rapids Presents Workshops
July 16, 2003 - Senior Leadership Grand Rapids, in partnership with GRCC's Older Learner Center, will present a series of workshops and a community resource senior volunteer fair.
- Seniors: Sharing and
Caring Workshop Wednesday, August 20, 2003
8:30am to 12:30pm
- Transitioning, from the
World of Employment, to the World of Increased Potentialities
Thursday, September 18, 2003
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Stress Management
September 30, 2003
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Community Resource Senior
Volunteer Fair
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For details, Click Here to visit the Older Learner Center website, or Click Here to download a copy of the program offerings in PDF format.
Summer 2003 Tuition Due by 7:30 p.m. the Day of Registration
June 26, 2003 - GRCC's Registrar's Office would like to remind you that after the tuition due date for the semester, your tuition is due by 7:30 p.m. the day that you register. If tuition is not paid, your classes will be dropped.
Registration for each semester is open until the second meeting of the class you wish to register for.
Important
Server Maintenance Note
June 13, 2003 - GRCC will be performing important Blackboard
server maintenance in the late evening hours on Friday (June 13) and the
early morning hours on Saturday (June 14). The server will be down from
6PM FRIDAY until SATURDAY at 11AM. Unfortunately, during this period of
downtime the server will be unavailable.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
New Way to Pay for Printing
June 6, 2003 - The College Leadership Council has approved a new process for charging students for printing in computer labs and classrooms.
On July 1st, a $5.00 balance
will be deposited into a "Printing Account" for each student enrolled in
Summer classes. As students print, a debit will be applied to their
accounts at the rate of $ .10 per black and white and $1.00 per color
printed page. Students will be able to apply credits to their accounts
at the ATC Open Computer Lab (cash or check) and at the Cashiers Office
(credit card, check, or cash).
If you have any questions regarding this process please contact Bob
Eluskie in the Information Technology department.
June 6, 2003 - As a result of a power outage yesterday, GRCC is currently experiencing some technical difficulties that are affecting some services on our website. Images and files may be unavailable, and access may be denied to certain applications.
Our IT staff is working diligently to correct these issues, and we hope to have functionality back soon. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
Raiders Bring
Home the Championship!
June 3, 2003 - The GRCC Raiders baseball team had to win six
straight elimination-round games to take home the title and that’s just
what they did. This is the third national championship trophy that GRCC
has seen in the last eight years. What makes this win so special is the
way the team proved themselves. The Raiders are the first team in the
11-year history of the National Junior College Athletic Association
Division II to bounce back from an opening-round loss to win the World
Series.
"We though we had what it would take to win, but then we had that setback,” said sophomore Ryan Lyster. “All we knew was we had to keep the guns (offense) going. If we could hit, we knew the pitching would keep us in it.”
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Lyster was not the only teammate worried about an untimely exit
from the tournament. With six errors in their opening game 12-8
loss against Mercer County, the team had to collect their
thoughts.
“This is a group that can put bad ball behind them,” said GRCC
coach Doug Wabeke.The team proved his words to be true. The
Raiders came back to outscore six teams 61-23. The key to their
success was determination, confidence and taking it one game at
a time.
“From Day One, our goal was winning the league and World
Series,” said Kurt Lauscher. Lauscher, starting his third game
in seven days, went the distance for his team. He allowed only
two runs on four hits with eleven strikeouts.
Congratulations to Coach Doug Wabeke, his staff and the 32
dedicated young men who once again have shown the world that
GRCC in not just elite academically, but also athletically!
GRCC’s Business & Technical
Training department has a new director!
June
3, 2003 - Recent restructuring changes in GRCC's Business &
Technical Training department prompted a search was to find a new
executive director. The reorganization of programs
in the ATC looked toward the future, toward growth for both students and
the community. Looking to expand and build on the manufacturing client
base, the college sought out someone who could help it become involved
with health care services and other technology-related areas.
Andy
Bowne’s credentials were right on the mark. Bowne, the new
executive director of workforce training and economic development, comes to us from Shape Corporation, where he was the training
and organizational development manager. Prior to that he worked for the
Association of Commerce and Industry in Grand Haven, going up through
the ranks from training and education director, to operations officer,
to executive director. Andy has his hands full both inside, and outside,
the office.
Radiologic Technology Program Receives Highest Accreditation
May 13, 2003 - The Radiologic Technology program at GRCC received the highest possible acknowledgement from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This evaluation will accredit the program for the next eight years which is a commendation granted to less than 15% of the programs in the nation. Kudos!
GRCC’s Radiologic Technology program is directed by John Godisak, and staffed by Clinical Coordinator Michael Kasperlik and two adjunct faculty; Deborah Nordman and Randy Lee.
To read the press release announcing the accreditation - Click Here.
For more information on the Radiologic Technology program at GRCC - go to www.grcc.edu/?radtech
May 12, 2003
- The GRCC Alumni Association
and The Diversity Learning
Center are teaming up to take you to the historic Detroit Greektown
district Saturday, June 7, 2003.
Participants will have the chance to eat, catch a show and play at the
MGM and Greektown casinos. The cost is $39 per person and includes
round-trip transportation by deluxe coach, coffee/donuts, door prizes
and GRCC parking. Reservations and payment are due before May 30, 2003.
For more information visit the GRCC Alumni website at
www.grcc.edu/?alumni and check
the "Travel & Events Calendar" or call Jennifer in the Diversity
Learning Center at 3390.
Actors Theatre Presents "Bat Boy"
May 12, 2003 - Concluding its 22nd
season, Actors’ Theatre will open the New York hit, BAT BOY, THE
MUSICAL, Thursday, May 22 at 8 PM. It will then run May 23-24 and May
29-31. All performances are at 8 PM. Ticket prices range from $16 - $19
and are on sale as of today.
This 2001 Off-Broadway sensation, BAT BOY began in Los Angeles, where
L.A. Weekly named it Musical of the Year. Ripped from the headlines of
the tabloid, Weekly World News (“Bat Boy Found In Cave”), this
rollicking musical is part B-horror movie, part morality play, and all
laugh-filled as a West Virginia community wrestles with the discovery of
a half-boy, half-bat found in a cave outside of town.
The production of BAT BOY is supported in part by a grant from the
Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Arts Council of
Greater Grand Rapids.
Final dress rehearsal is open to the public on Wednesday, May 21 with a
$5 admission. Regular tickets may be reserved by calling 616 234-3946
beginning May 12 at noon.
May 5, 2003 - Grand Rapids Community College is having a public sale to be held in the GRCC Ford Fieldhouse Gymnasium located at 211 Lyon NE. The sale will take place on these dates:
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 6, 2003 - 8:30am to 2:00 pm
&
Wednesday, May 7, 2003 - 8:30am to 12:00pm
A variety of items will be “For Sale”, such as computers, furniture, food service items and a number of miscellaneous items. Grand Rapids Community College cannot guarantee complete sets. All items will be sold as is.
For more information, Click Here!
Internet / Phone Service Outage
May 1, 2003 - Starting on Friday May 2 at 10:30 pm, and continuing on until Monday May 5, at 6:00 am, telephone, internet, and dial-up services will be intermittently unavailable.
Most service outages will occur Friday night thru Saturday morning. We appreciate your patience while we update our systems.
GRCC
Commencement
- May 2, 2003
April 29, 2003 - GRCC's Commencement ceremonies for the 2003 school year will take place May 2 on campus. Below is a schedule of the day's activities:
- Student Rehearsal – 9 AM – Ford Fieldhouse
- Reception - 5:45 - 7:15 PM - Cafeteria
- Student Line-up - 7:30 PM - Commons
- Faculty/Staff Line-up - 7:30 PM – Calkins SC
- Commencement – 8 PM
NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT BRING PERSONAL ITEMS NEEDING TO BE SECURED.
For more information, Click Here or contact the Student Activities Office at 616-234-4160.
GRCC Diversity Lecture Series: Veronica Chambers
April 11, 2003 - GRCC's Diversity Lecture Series for 2002-2003 wraps up with a lecture from noted author Veronica Chambers.
Chambers will present "Rise Above", a frank, honest talk about knocking out the "isms" - racism and sexism. She is the award-winning author of Having It All? Black Women and Success, as well as, the best sellers Mama's Girl, Amistad Rising: A Story of Freedom, and Marisol and Magdalena: The sound of Sisterhood.
Chambers is a former executive editor of Savoy magazine, a former associate editor of Newsweek, and has interviewed everyone from Tupac Shakur and Dave Matthews to Janet Jackson and Oprah Winfrey.
Admission is FREE.
All lectures begin at 7:00 PM, and will take place in the Applied
Technology Center Banquet Rooms. (Located on the corner of Fountain and
Ransom streets)
A book signing will follow the lecture.
For tickets and more information, call (616) 234-3390 or
Click Here.
GRCC Automotive Technology Program Receives NATEF Certification
April 8, 2003 - The Automotive Technology Program, housed at the new Tassell M-TEC, has received national program certification from the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).
This process has taken two of our faculty, Randy Lee and David Folkert, two years to complete and included a revision of the Associate and Certificate degree program's curriculum and designing the new M-TEC facility including equipment to meet the national standards. Additionally, the program advisory committee was also very involved with this process.
Being NATEF certificated requires the college to teach the most current skills / tasks required to be an Automotive Technician. This level of program certification will help GRCC program graduates secure quality employment.
Another advantage to NATEF certification is that most major auto manufacturers require it in order for an institution to receive donations. These donations can include automobiles used for student lab projects, automotive components, and grants.
GRCC's NATEF certification requires that the program submit a compliance report in 2 ½ years, and will require renewal in 5 years.
April 7, 2003 - The Student Science Society is hosting a lecture entitled "Bioinformatics: Using Computer Technology to Help Understand Biology and Disease" TONIGHT at 6:00 p.m. in the Applied Technology Center (ATC) Auditorium.
The guest speaker will be Kyle Furge, Ph.D. from the Van Andel Institute.
Local Anesthesia Certification now Offered
March 31, 2003 - As of June 5, 2002, the administration of local anesthesia by dental hygienists is now permitted. In response, GRCC now offers local anesthesia administration for dental hygienists.
The course runs for four days, and is offered at GRCC's state-of-the-art Applied Technology Center on our downtown campus. Currently it's offered at these two times:
Friday & Saturday, April 25 & 26, 2003 (lecture)
Friday & Saturday, May 2 & 3, 2003 (lab)OR
Thursday & Friday, June 12 & 13, 2003 (lecture)
Thursday & Friday, June 19 & 20, 2003 (lab)
For more information, Click Here!
March 24, 2003 - eGRCC, our online student registration and information management tool has just added some new features for students to use.
- Students may now change their home and
mailing addresses on the web.
- Students may view their registration
start time, so they know when their window for registration by credit
hour begins.
- Students may view their transfer and
test credits, as soon as they are posted to their record.
- The schedule of classes "weekly grid" is also now available for students and instructors. This feature allows individuals to see their classes in the view of a weekly planning calendar.
Stay tuned: there's going to be a lot more to come for students, instructors, and staff on eGRCC. To log on - go to www.grcc.edu/?egrcc
Important Message to all GRCC Students
March 19, 2003 - In the event of an emergency or breaking news of
national developments, GRCC will provide timely information to all
people on our campus. Please listen for this information because it may
contain important instructions for your safety.
If you are in a classroom, bulletins will be delivered to your
instructor to read and post.
If you are on campus, other than
in a classroom, emergency team members will see that you receive
information verbally and through signs.
Support and Counseling Services are available to you on the third floor
of the Student Community Center.
To report an incident or suspicious behavior, call campus police at
4010. If you are seeking information, please do
not call campus police – call 234-GRCC or the Student Activities
Office, 234-4160.
Student Academic Grievance Procedure Now Online
March 17, 2003 - Students who have grievances about their grades can now find the process for appealing them online at this website address:
The purpose of the procedure is to resolve a grade dispute between a student and an instructor in a timely manner with academic integrity.
Academic Advising Day: Thursday April 10
March 11, 2003 - Academic Advising
Day for Fall Semester 2003 will be Thursday,
April 10! Plan to attend to prepare your schedule with
faculty from all departments, counselors and activate your eGRCC account
so you can register on line!
The following dates are when students will be able to START
registering for Fall Semester 2003:
Friday, April 11
36 earned credits and higher
Tuesday, April 15
24 earned credits and higher
Thursday, April 17
12 earned credits and higher
Monday, April 21st
Open enrollment
NOTE: Academic Advising day is for CURRENT and RETURNING students ONLY.
Diversity Lecture Series: Anchee Min to Speak at GRCC
March 3, 2003 - Noted author Anchee Min will present a lecture entitled "From Mao to 'Sesame Street': One Woman's Journey through the Culture Revolution" as part of the GRCC's Diversity Lecture Series on March 12 at 7:00 PM in the Applied Technology Center.
Min is the best-selling author of Red Azalea, Katherine, Becoming Madame Mao, and Wild Ginger. Min was born and raised in Communist China. She was taught to write "Long live Chairman Mao" before she was taught to write her own name. She joined the Red Guard, Mao's notorious youth group, in order to escape being beaten and persecuted.
The lecture is sponsored by GRCC's Diversity Learning Center, and will be followed by a book signing. For more information, Click Here!
Earth Day Project Comes to GRCC
February 28, 2003 - GRCC Faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in the Earth Day Project happening Tuesday, April 22, 2003. The effort will assist the West Michigan Environmental Action Council in building a sustainable rain garden to absorb excess storm water.
The event is sponsored by the Service Learning Advisory Board (SLAB). For more details, contact SLAB at 616-234-4162.
Scholarship Applications Due March 17, 2003
February 24, 2003 - The Grand Rapids Community College Scholarship Application deadline is March 17, 2003.
For more information and a Scholarship Application, contact the Financial Aid Office at 234-4030. Don't be left out!
Click Here to download a printable Scholarship Application form in PDF Format.
Classes Closed for Today, February 12, 2003
February 12, 2003 - GRCC is closed today, February 12, for Day and Evening Classes due to inclement weather.
Additionally, tonight's Diversity Lecture Series featuring Veronica Chambers has been canceled. It will be rescheduled for a later date.
Classes will resume as scheduled Thursday, February 13.
Collegiate Takes Home Multiple Awards
February 5, 2003 - The staff of GRCC's student newspaper, the Collegiate, took home numerous awards last week from the Michigan Press Association / Michigan Collegiate Press Association college newspaper contest. Among the honors the Collegiate earned was 1st place for General Excellence in Division III.
Other individual honors were handed out to various staff members of the Collegiate, and included:
1st place, Special Section - Justin Swan
2nd place, Feature Story - Katherine Botsis
2nd place, Cartoon - Amy Tomlinson
3rd place, Graphic Design - Dan Dixon
3rd place, Journalist of the year - Jen Marckini
For more information, check out the Press Release about the awards by Clicking Here, or visit the Collegiate's website.
GRCC Announces Winners of the Annual Salute to Women Awards
February 5, 2003 - GRCC has announced the recipients of the 5th annual "Salute to Women" awards. The winners are:
- GRCC Alumna winner:
The Hon. Sara Smolenski
Judge, 63rd District Court
- Former GRCC Employee
winner: Dr. Anne Mulder Interim Dean of the
School of Education,
Grand Valley State University
- Current GRCC
Employee: Carole Redwine
Instructor, English Department,
Grand Rapids Community College
Current GRCC student winner: Belen Ledezma
Supervisor of Translation and Interpretation Services,
Spectrum Health
For more information - Click Here to check out the press release.
Day of Celebration at GRCC Planned for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 13, 2003 - A march at Noon and memorial programs throughout the day will mark the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 20th. This will be the 17th year of this tradition at GRCC.
The MLK Day celebration will bring together GRCC students, community members, and some 1,700 students from local high schools.
That evening, GRCC will be presenting a program featuring nationally-known activist and comedian Dick Gregory in partnership with the I.D.M.A. Ministerial Alliance of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Vicinity, Inc., and Grand Valley State University.
For more information, Click Here!
GRCC to Host 21st Annual Giants Awards
January 13, 2003 - January 25th will find GRCC's Ford Fieldhouse hosting the 21st Annual Giants awards banquet and reception. The Giants awards pay tribute to African-American leadership in Grand Rapids.
The awards are named for leaders in the African-American community who made a difference here in Grand Rapids.
For more information, including a list of awards and historical information about them, Click Here! Or contact Nina Lewis-Sleet at (616) 234-3922
Phones to go Down for Maintenance Friday
January 2, 2003 - GRCC's phone system will be down beginning at 10:00 PM on Friday, January 3 for some scheduled maintenance.
This maintenance will also effect dial-in access to the network and the voice mail system will not answer calls during this time. This process should take several hours, and we anticipate returning service some time Saturday.
We thank you for your patience while we make these improvements to serve you better.
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