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GRCC Players’ Invite Audiences to Ponder Love and Loss With Orion

Jan. 14, 2026 Grand Rapids Community College’s GRCC Players will perform  Orion , a production that invites audiences to reflect on relationships and how we move forward when life doesn’t unfold the way we imagined. Orion tells a story of love’s complexity at the start of our adult lives and those love relationships that end, but never really leave us. After Sam and Gwen’s breakup, friends Scott and Abby help Sam navigate what comes next — while part of Gwen may not be ready to let go. Honest, charming and funny,  Orion explores the reasons why we love and make the sacrifices we do.  “We chose  Orion because it encourages critical thinking from both students and the audience’” said Jonathan Wheeler, manager of Spectrum Theater. “This production focuses on the gray areas in relationships. Rather than offering clear answers, it examines how we respond when life doesn't unfold the way we imagine and then what it means to adapt, resist or let go.” Orion is Matthew McLachlan’s first full-length play. Fans of great contemporary plays are sure to love this poignant debut from a rising star in the playwriting world.  Information and Tickets January 22-24, 2026  7:30 PM Spectrum Theater, Lab Theater, Room 201* $18  General Admission |  $12  GRCC Faculty and Staff | $5  GRCC Student  *Please Note: This production is presented in Spectrum Theater's Lab Theater, an intimate black box performance space with limited seating availability.  Directed by Tom Kaechele Stage Manager - Sevi Cullum  CAST  Sam - Ian Santoyo Gwen - Grace LaFleur Abby - Kiera Zittel Scott - Cyrus Geysbeek Tickets:  grcctheater.ludus.com or call (616) 234-3946

River Raider Email Signatures, Zoom Backgrounds and Stickers — Oh My!

The River Raider is coming to an email signature or Zoom room near you. Email Signatures GRCC employees may add the GRCC Raiders logo to their email signatures. Guidelines for where to incorporate it in your signature are located on the  Logos and Brand Standards web page . Zoom Backgrounds Three different Zoom backgrounds are available on the  Mascot webpage . Download your favorite to add more GRCC spirit to your meetings. Stickers Two River Raider sticker designs are available in the Print and Mail Solutions (formerly ePrint)  online store . Stickers come in packages of 50. Go Raiders!  

HR Notification: Updated Leave of Absence Process

Our Leave of Absence (LOA) process has been updated!  All  Leave of Absence requests will now be submitted through the Online Center. There are now two forms - one for employee-only leaves and one for travel with students. Both forms provide a clearer, more guided workflow to help you submit, track and manage leave requests from start to finish.  To submit a form, please navigate to the  Online Center > Employee Self Service > Employee Forms > Leave of Absence . As a reminder: Please submit requests at least two weeks in advance of the event, when possible. If you have already submitted an LOA via Perceptive Content, there is no need to submit a new form.  Instructional Documents can be found in the KnowledgeBase, HR Resource Center Submitting an Employee Leave of Absence Submitting an Employee Leave of Absence with Students Reviewing and Approving Leave of Absence Forms (Supervisors)

HR Notification: Remote Work Agreement Update and HR Drop-In Sessions Jan. 13 - Feb. 5

Two Updates to Remote Work Policy Remote work agreements completed last year remain valid; however, all employees who continue to have a regular or occasional remote work arrangement will be asked to complete a new Remote Work   Agreement using the updated process this Winter semester. This agreement will only need to be completed once and will no longer be required on an annual basis, unless the employee changes positions within the college.  I.T. has launched a Remote Work Agreement tile in the Online Center, which replaces the previous PDF version of the form. Instructions on how to complete the new agreement were sent to everyone in an email, and employees are encouraged to contact their HR Business Partner with any questions. In addition, a specific remote work schedule is no longer required to be documented within the agreement. Scheduling expectations should instead be discussed between the supervisor and employee and documented according to internal departmental procedures. Sessions Available As previously communicated, Human Resources will also be hosting drop-in sessions for faculty and staff who have questions about remote work or other HR-related topics.  Tuesday, January 13 8 a.m. to noon RJF 204 Wednesday, January 21 8 a.m. to noon ATC, hallway outside Foodology Wednesday, January 28 1 to 5 p.m. SCC 336 Thursday, February 5 1 to 5 p.m.  Zoom -  HR Drop-in session   We look forward to connecting with you and are happy to answer questions or provide clarification as needed.  
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First Annual Staff and Faculty Pickleball Tournament Winners: Whitney Marsh and Mary Reed

The Employee Wellness Committee hosted our first annual Staff and Faculty Pickleball Tournament last Thursday and we had a great turnout. We had 7 pairings and played 2 hours of pickleball.  Congratulations to Whitney Marsh and Mary Reed for coming in 1st place. Deb Dewent and Diane Smith came in 2nd. Snacks and drinks were included. It was a great way to relieve some first week back stress and get some exercise in. Everyone had a blast.     
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