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2009
- July 27, 2009 - GRCC Graduates First Class From West Side Learning Corner
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July 1, 2009 - GRCC
Partners with Goodwill to Create Unique Training Program This Summer; Twelve
Ex-offenders with Disabilities to Participate
June 30, 2009 - Grand Rapids Community College Wins National Grant for Pioneering Program to Retrain Boomers for Encore Careers - June 22, 2009 - Twelve High Achievers From KISD High Schools Receive New GRCC Deans' Scholarship
- June 17, 2009 - GRCC to Provide Critical Workforce Training for MEGA Funding Recipients
- June 17, 2009 - GRCC Reorganizes IT Department to Emphasize Efficiency and Accountability
- June 15, 2009 - New GRCC Budget Approved by Board
- May 18, 2009 - Trustees Approve Tuition Hike at GRCC
- May 11, 2009 - Peace Prize Laureate Will Address GRCC Audience by Video Tuesday Night
- May 1, 2009 - Nobel Laureate to Head List of Irish Leaders at GRCC's Peace and Reconciliation Conference
- April 20, 2009 - GRCC Board Approves Davenport University Campus Acquisition
- April 20, 2009 - GRCC Trustees to Decide on Davenport Property Tonight
- April 17, 2009 - GRCC Announces 2009 Football Recruiting Class
- April 17, 2009 - GRCC Included in Time Magazine Article on YouTube "EDU"
- April 14, 2009 - GRCC Names Distinguished Alumnus for 2009
- April 9, 2009 - Collegiate Staff Wins National and Regional Awards
- April 7, 2009 - GRAHEN Honors Adult Learners
- March 31, 2009 - Open Forum for GRCC Trustee Candidates Set
- March 26, 2009 - Earns Green Honor for Remodeling House for Habitat for Humanity
- March 5, 2009 - GRCC and The Right Place, Inc. Collaborate to Provide Market Diversification Courses
- February 11, 2009 - GRCC's Head Basketball Coach David Selmon Stepping Down After 19-Year Run
- February 9, 2009 - GRCC Professor, Alumnus Publishes History Text
- February 5, 2009 - GRCC Ready To Train For Film Industry Work
- February 5, 2009 - GRCC Media Team Wins Two National Telly Awards
- February 3, 2009 - GRCC Corrects Inaccurate Tuition Report
- January 29, 2009 - Press Conference Announcing New President
- January 29, 2009 - GRCC Board Names New President
- January 26, 2009 - GRCC and West Ottawa Schools Sign Agreement to Offer College Classes
- January 21, 2009 - GRCC Names Tony Annese New Head Football Coach
- January 21, 2009 - GRCC Trustees Seek Student Opinions
- January 19, 2009 - GRCC Leads the State in LEED Construction Training
- January 16, 2009 - GRCC and LMCU Team up to add Educational Resource on West Side
- January 7, 2009 - GRCC Lakeshore Campus Classes Begin 1/8
- January 6, 2009 - GRCC Board Announces Interview Schedule for Three Finalists For College President; All Are Open To The Public
2008
- December 15, 2008 - GRCC Announces Three Finalists for Presidential Search
- November 18, 2008 - GRCC Energy Savings hit 16.25 Percent After Only Five Months Under new Program
- October 31, 2008 - Ehlers to Attend Nov. 3 Introduction of Grant Services
- October 22, 2008 - First-Ever Breakfast Will Allow GRCC Scholarship Donors and Recipients to Meet
- October 14, 2008 - GRCC Adds to Security Network on Downtown Campus
- September 16, 2008 - GRCC Student Groups Sponsor Unique Free Speech Event
- September 11, 2008 - GRCC Unfolds Details of Second Round in Presidential Search: Plan to Represent Employees and the Public Explained
- September 9, 2008 - Business Owners Snap up Opportunity to Learn About Retooling for the Future
- September 9, 2008 - GRCC Rocks the Vote
- August 26, 2008 - GRCC Board of Trustees to Extend Presidential Search
- August 8, 2008 - One of Four Finalists in GRCC Presidential Search Withdraws
- August 6, 2008 - GRCC Board Announces Public Forums for Each of Four Presidential Search Finalists
- August 5, 2008 - Grand Rapids College Channel First Local Access Channel on AT&T Uverse Cable
- August 1, 2008 - Two Announcements Planned Aug. 5 for Holland Community
- July 28, 2008 - GRCC Board Gives nod to Implementation of Smoke-Free Plans
- July 28, 2008 - GRCC and Support Staff Union Settle Contract
- July 25, 2008 - GRCC Announces Finalists in Presidential Search Process
- July 10, 2008 - GRCC's Nursing Program Restructures to Year-Round to Meet Demand
- June 23, 2008 - GRCC Foundation Names Dave Custer Chairperson; Adds Members
- June 17, 2008 - GRCC Trustees Approve Compensation And Benefit Changes For Employee Groups
- June 11, 2008 - One GRCC Decision Creates Two Benefits For Students
- June 9, 2008 - GRCC Plans Two Farewell Events For Outgoing President Juan Olivarez
- May 28, 2008 - GRCC Receives National Quality Honor
- May 21, 2008 - GRCC Partnership with Lake Michigan Credit Union Makes Second Neighborhood Learning Center a Reality: Fall Opening Planned for GRCC's Northwest Side Learning Corner
- May 15, 2008 - GRCC Names New Workforce Development Dean, Associate Dean
- May 9, 2008 - GRCC Culinary Instructor to Appear on Rachael Ray Show
- May 9, 2008 - GRCC Participates in National Program to Save Energy
- May 5, 2008 - GRCC Trustees Name Presidential Search Committee
- April 21, 2008 - GRCC Board Announces Anne E. Mulder, PhD as Interim President
- April 14, 2008 - Community College Day in Michigan set for April 15
- April 14, 2008 - GRCC Music Program Hits Milestone 60th Anniversary
- April 11, 2008 - Meteorologist George Lessens Receives GRCC Distinguished Alumnus Award (revised)
- April 9, 2008 - GRCC Classes to Teach Film Industry Job Skills
- March 20, 2008 - GRCC President to Leave Post for new Role as President/CEO of Kalamazoo Community Foundation
- March 10, 2008 - GRCC Seeks Input, Ideas From Area Residents
- February 21, 2008 - GRCC Reorganization Boosts College's Capacity to Serve Community
- February 19, 2008 - GRCC and AT&T Connect to Close Digital Gap
- February 18, 2008 - GRCC Social Science Department Awarded Distinction of Chartering Honors Society Chapter
- January 4, 2008 - GRCC Seeks Opinions, Concerns, Ideas from Byron Center Residents
2007
- October 19, 2007 - GRCC Lecture Series Tackles Hot Topic: “Immigration and the Future of Education”
- October 17, 2007 - GRCC Announces Second Nations Cup International Culinary Arts Student Competition
- October 17, 2007 - On Today's Menu: Chef's Surprise - Famous Chef Arrives Early for GRCC Event
- October 16, 2007 - GRCC Hospitality Education Program Renamed in Honor of Secchia Family
- October 16, 2007 - BOT Approves Compensation Recs. and Hold on Tuition Increases
- October 3, 2007 - Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Gala to Honor César E. Chávez
- September, 18, 2007 - Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Abolition
- September 11, 2007 - GRCC Panel Recognizes Constitution Day, Sept 17
- September 10, 2007 - First Annual GRCC Foundation Fundraiser Honors Secchia Family
- August 27, 2007 - GRCC Premieres Multi-Disciplinary Exhibit Commemorating Abolition of Slave Trade
- August 10, 2007 - GRCC President Reacts to Inaccuracies in News Reports
- August 1, 2007 - GRCC, Michigan Works Provide Career Training for 91,000 Workers in Last 5 Years
- July 23, 2007 - GRCC Pilot Summer Healthcare Academy Full
- July 12, 2007 - Taxpayers Want to Know: Is GRCC Running Lean?
- July 11, 2007 - Gilda G. Gely-Beauclair Named Provost of Grand Rapids Community College
- June 28, 2007 - National Study Singles GRCC out as 'Model' for Services to Aging Population
- June 19, 2007 - GRCC President Calls Lack of Ability to Serve All "Unacceptable"
- June 19, 2007 - Trustees Complete President Olivarez' Evaluation
- June 11, 2007 - GRCC Offers Summer Health Care Academy for High Schoolers
- June 8, 2007 - GRCC to Hold Open Forums for Three Provost Candidate Finalists
- May 27, 2007 - Local Organizations Team With GRCC for Occupational Training
- May 7, 2007 - GRCC May 8 Election Watch
- April 30, 2007 - GRCC Number One Destination for High School Grads
- April 27, 2007 - GRCC Offers Students Glimpse of Future Jobs
- April 11, 2007 - Two Important Public Events Scheduled by GRCC
- April 4, 2007 - Michigan Quality Council (MQC) Names GRCC 2007 State Quality Award Recipient
- March 8, 2007 - GRCC Completes 3-Year Implementation of RaiderCard
- March 1, 2007 - GRCC Family Matters Resource Fair Offers Information, Food, Fun
- February 26, 2007 - GRCC Social Science Dept. Hosts Inaugural Black History Month Symposium
- February 7, 2007 - GRCC Reacts to Governor's "No Worker Left Behind"
- February 5, 2007 - GRCC Seeks Millage Increase to Meet Highest Education Demands Ever
- January 25, 2007 - GIANTS Awards and Banquet Celebrates 25th Anniversary This Week
- January 19, 2007 - GRCC Faculty Win Phi Theta Kappa Honors
- January 12, 2007 - GRCC to Host Two MLK Events Monday, January 15
2006
- December 18, 2006 - Growth Trend Continues: East Grand Rapids Principal Tapped for Position
- December 5, 2006 - GRCC Diversity Center and Expanded Services to Carry Woodrick Name
- November 16, 2006 - GRCC President Announces Additional Regional Services
- November 14, 2006 - Scholarships for CC Students and Recent Alumni Who Want to Continue Education Offered
- October 25, 2006 - GRCC Seminar Explains Economic Opportunities for Business Created by Renewable Energy Use
- October 25, 2006 - GRCC Offers New Health Insurance Option
- October 19, 2006 - GRCC Student Newspaper Tops 'Em All
- October 19, 2006 - Best Practices in Training and Education Event Planned by West Michigan Collages
- October 18, 2006 - See Film "Lost Boys of Sudan" at GRCC
- October 3, 2006 - First Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Gala to Honor César E. Chávez
- July 26, 2006 - Thompson M-TEC Team Awarded the Wired Workkeys Trophy
- July 19, 2006 - GRCC Professor Completes 906-Mile Bike Odyssey
- July 17, 2006 - GRCC and Facilities Union Settled Contract
- June 19, 2006 - GRCC Student Honored by World's Largest Scientific Society
- June 12, 2006 - Community Foundation Offers $300,000 in Grants for Five Projects Aimed at Engaging Older Adults
- May 23, 2006 - GRCC Renames North Building as Peter and Pat Cook Academic Hall
- May 22, 2006 - GRCC to Make an Important Announcement Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 9:30 AM
- May 15, 2006 - Peter and Pat Cook to be Honored at GRCC Tuesday, May 23
- May 11, 2006 - New GRCC Volleyball Coach Pulling Double Duty
- April 26, 2006 - Building Communities
- April 21, 2006 - Young Talent Excites GRCC Coach
- April 13, 2006 - Irish Foreign Studies Program Presents a Commemoration of the 1916 Easter Rebellion
- April 11, 2006 - "Musical Moods" Anual Concert at GRCC Sweetens the Mood With Just Desserts Reception
- April 11, 2006 - GRCC Names Two Local Legislators Distinguished Alumni of the Year
- March 29, 2006 - First-of-its-Kind Vegetarian Conference Showcases Latest Culinary Trends
- March 27, 2006 - GRCC Students Gather to Celebrate Annual Festival
- March 17, 2006 - GRCC Director to be Princeton Summer Mentor
- February 28, 2006 - GRCC's Women in the Arts Celebration
- February 28, 2006 - GRCC Open Door to Public Phase of $10 Million College Advancement Campaign
- February 27, 2006 - Important Campaign Announcement
- February 27, 2006 - Construction Trades in Great Demand
- February 23, 2006 - GRCC's 10 Million Dollar Open Door Campaign Kickoff
- February 16, 2006 - GRCC English Professor Mursulata Muhamed Honored
- February 15, 2006 - GRCC and Kettering Team up for Timely Seminar
- February 13, 2006 - GRCC Chefs Publish Textbook
- January 18, 2006 - 2006 Holds Three Significant Milestones for GRCC
- January 16, 2006 - Oscar, Globe Nominated Director Coming to GR in February
- January 11, 2006 - Over 1,500 Elementary and Middle School Students to Attend MLK Program
- January 11, 2006 - GRCC Reaps Rewards of Solid Financial Management
- November 28, 2005 - GRCC Students Hope King Kong can Reach new Heights
- November 7, 2005 - GRCC Joins Governor's "Return to Learn" Campaign
- November 4, 2005 - Networking 201: Doing Business With Michigan Higher Education
- October 19, 2005 - Talk About a Melting Pot!
- October 17, 2005 - GRCC's Older Learner Center has the Answers
- October 14, 2005 - Greater Grand Rapids Reads Summit on Literacy
- October 7, 2005 - GRCC Students Prepare for Hispanic Heritage Month
- October 4, 2005 - GRCC Fundraising Efforts for Hurricane Relief Shape up
- October 3, 2005 - Two Winners Chosen in Society-Sponsored Design Contest
- September 29, 2005 - Popular Author and Speaker, Margaret Atwood Visits Grand Rapids to Speak on Writing Women
- September 21, 2005 - GRCC Appoints Andrew Bowne to Executive Director of College Advancement
- September 14, 2005 - Popular Author and Speaker Margaret Wheatley Visits Grand Rapids
- September 12, 2005 - Grand Rapids Community College Partners With Kettering University for Advanced Technology Training
- September 6, 2005 - Grand Rapids Community College Reaches Highest Enrollment Ever
- August 19, 2005 - GRCC Partners for Sustainability
- August 18, 2005 - GRCC College Channel Celebrates Cooking Show with "24 Hours of Angus"
- August 16, 2005 - Grand Rapids to Host Official MSSC Certification Launch
- June 20, 2005 - The Delta Strategy Report Card Tells the Story of a Tale of Two Cities
- June 3, 2005 - Dislocated Worker Finds Opportunity at GRCC
- May 4, 2005 - Commencement 2005
- April 20, 2005 - GRCC Announces Surgical Tech. Partnership With LCC
- April 19, 2005 - GRCC Honors Golden Distinguished Alumni Recipient
- April 14, 2005 - Unclaimed Millions: Taxpayers Last Chance to Find Out if They Will Receive Part of The Pot
- March 16, 2005 - Tres Vidas Comes to GRCC
- February 23, 2005 - Nationally Acclaimed Journalist, Author to Speak at GRCC
- February 22, 2005 - GRCC's Day for Kids Underlined by Family Resources
- February 3, 2005 - Collins Art Gallery Now Displaying Chakaia Booker Sculptures
- January 27, 2005 - Possible $1.8 Million Back to Taxpayers
- January 25, 2005 - Training Solutions Teaching Spanish for the Workplace
- January 24, 2005 - Health Care Professional Certification Programs at GRCC
- January 13, 2005 - Raidercard Continues to Expand Across GRCC
- January 10, 2005 - X-Prize-winning astronaut Michael Melvill to Speak February 2
- January 4, 2005 - Artist, Students and Employees Team up to Place new Mural Commissioned for GRCC's 90th Anniversary
- January 3, 2005 - GRCC Teams With Habitat for Humanity
- December 20, 2004 - GRCC President to Give Security Update to Board of Trustees at 4:15 Today
- November 30, 2004 - GRCC and Kettering University Partner
- November 12, 2004 - ESPN Award Winner to Visit GRCC
- November 9, 2004 - Muralist Demonstrates Technique to GRCC Art Students
- October 22, 2004 - GRCC Instructor Brings Learning to Life
- October 14, 2004 - GRCC to Hold Forum on Iraq War (revised )
- October 8, 2004 - GRCC Teams up With Grant Recipients: Delta Strategy, SE Alliance to combat impoverished areas with pilot program
- September 28, 2004 - GRCC Evening with Paul Collins (Event Details)
- September 21, 2004 - GRCC Presents "An Evening With Paul Collins" Fundraiser to Benefit GRCC Art Program
- September 9, 2004 - Progress Made, Though Still Early - First of three years of childcare 'model' emphasizes literacy '
- August 8, 2004 - Former GRCC Standout to Become Honorary Team Member
- June 17, 2004 - GRCC Prepares Students for Lift-Off
- May 11, 2004 - Grand Rapids Community College eyes national tournament
- May 11, 2004 - From Butterflies to Bodies: Two New Books by GRCC Instructors
- April 29, 2004 - GRCC's M-TEC Students Donate Playhouse
- April 28, 2004 - Grand Rapids Community College's Top Graduate
- April 27, 2004 - GRCC Graduates Preparing for Commencement
- April 21, 2004 - Distinguished Alumni Award Goes To Dr. Boyer
- April 20, 2004 - Michigan Campus Compact Higher Education in Service to Michigan
- April 13, 2004 - GRCC Event Allows Younger Drivers To Safely “Learn From Experience” In Drunk Driving Simulator
- March 22, 2004 - GRCC to Open Series on Election Issues With Forum on Same Sex Marriage
- March 22, 2004 - Grand Rapids Community College to Host Panel of Legislatures, College Presidents
- March 18, 2004 - Grand Rapids Community College recognizes four local women in celebration of Women's History Month
- March 16, 2004 - Grand Rapids Community College hosts ‘day of fun' area kids and parents
- February 23, 2004 - Doctor's solo skit “You Don't Know Me to kick-off GRCC's 10th Annual Diversity Conference
- February 18, 2004 - Latino Youth Conference to Celebrate Fifth Anniversary With a Look Into the "Past, Present and Future
- February 11, 2004 - Grand Rapids Community Foundation To Award $75,000
- February 10, 2004 - Dr. Benjamin Carson Lecture Draws 'Sellout Crowd
- February 2, 2004 - Grand Rapids Community College Instructor to be honored with Campus Compact Award
- January 22, 2004 - Grand Rapids Community College International Guitar Series Presents Guitarist Robert Gruca
- January 15, 2004 - New Director Brings Strong Community Service Background to Delta Strategy
- January 13, 2004 - GRCC Culinary Program Alums Dish Up After School Fun With A Side Of Education
- January 12, 2004 - GRCC's Olivarez Named to Honorary Seat on Kent County Literacy Council
- November 26, 2003 - Grand Rapids Community College Expands Training and Accessibility With Lakeshore Link
- November 26, 2003 -Two Experts in Non-Traditional Training Team up for Women's Conference
- November 25, 2003 - GRCC Earns Michigan Quality Award: Whole College Makes "Honor Roll"
- November 19, 2003 - Local Educators Raise Awareness of High Demand / High Wage Careers for High School-Aged Women Entering Workforce
- November 18, 2003 - GRCC Learning Corner Reaches out to Community With 10-Month "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren" Program
- October 31, 2003 - New GRCC Parking Option Available November 3 to Offer Students Affordable, Convenient Alternative
- October 27, 2003 - GRCC Earns Large Grant from US Dept. of Education to Enhance Academic Success Across Broad Spectrum of Community College Students
- October 7, 2003 - Grand Rapids Community College's Haunted House
- September 9, 2003 - Well-Known Poet and GRCC Instructor Publishes 6th Book
- August 12, 2003 - GRCC Partners With Local Provider to Ease Need for Area Health Care Workers
- June 6, 2003 - Grand Rapids Community College Wins NJCAA Division II Baseball Title
- May 13, 2003 - GRCC's Radiologic Technology Program Receives Maximum Accreditation
- April 30, 2003 - GRCC Graduates Have Varied Backgrounds
- April 29, 2003 - GRCC Awards First Ever Honorary Degree to Noorthoek Academy Student
- April 24, 2003 - Major Minority Awards Tonight
- March 31, 2003 - Judge Sara Smolenski Named GRCC Distinguished Alumni 2003
- February 5, 2003 - GRCC Names Winners Of Annual “Salute To Women” Awards
- February 5, 2003 - Grand Rapids Community College Collegiate Brings Home Multiple Awards From MPA/MCPA College Newspaper Contest
- January 23, 2003 - GRCC, GRPS and HeadStart Receive $2.5 Million Federal Grant for Improving Literacy, School Readiness for Pre-Schoolers
- January 10, 2003 - GRCC's Day-Long Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- January 9, 2003 - 21st Annual Giants Banquet to Honor African-American Leaders
- December 9, 2002 - President Bush Names Grand Rapids Community College President Olivarez to National Institute for Literacy
- October 21, 2002 - GRCC Board Adopts Resolution Against Proposal 4
- September 16, 2002 - GRCC Launching First Annual Scholarship Fundraiser for Student Scholarships
- August 19, 2002 - Community Committee Presents Future Funding Recommendations to GRCC Board
- August 19, 2002 Attachment - Future Funding Committee List
- August 9, 2002 - GRCC Lab Preschool to Sponsor Food Program
- April 23, 2002 - Collegiate Named Best Overall Newspaper for Ninth Time Since 1988
- April 16, 2002 - Grand Rapids Community College Trustees Report: Strengths of President Evident in Progress of Whole College
- March 28, 2002 - GRCC Students to Become Homeless
- March 14, 2002 - GRCC's Business & Technical Training Registered by NSF-ISR to ISO 9002:1994
- March 14, 2002 - GRCC's English Department Educates About African American History Month With Display
- February 1, 2002 - GRCC's Diversity Lecture Series to Host Rebecca Walker, Author of "Black, White and Jewish"
- January 31, 2002 - NPR Correspondent to Make Presentation at GRCC
- January 18, 2002 - GRCC Varies MLK March Route for Monday, January 21, 2002
- January 17, 2002 - GRCC Board Applauds Area Education Award Winners
- January 4, 2002 - 20th Annual Giants Banquet to Honor African-American Leaders
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