My GRCC Story

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Grand Rapids Community College students are inspiring. They overcome challenges. They are leaders. And they have great stories to tell. We hear from students about their journey to GRCC, the people who helped them along the way, and their dreams for the future. We also talk with the staff, faculty, and community members who work hard to empower students. What’s your GRCC story?

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  1. 1

    Melissa Gheorghiu: Non-Traditional Honors Student

    Mar 16, 2023·16m
  2. 2

    Lydia Hendrian: Automotive Technology Student

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    My GRCC Story centers on Lydia Hendrion, a first-year Grand Rapids Community College student studying the Automotive Technology Certificate at MTEC.

    Mar 2, 2023·19m·1 clip
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    Jamillya Hardley: Assistant Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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    ["Jamilia Hardley, assistant director of Grand Rapids Community College's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, says she arrived at GRCC 1 year and 4 months ago after eight or nine years in housing and residence life at Grand Valley State University.", "She traces her path through Grand Rapids Christian High School, a full academic scholarship and sociology degree at the University of Michigan, and a first-generation college experience that left her with no job history and no real resume.", "Hardley describes ODEI as a student-facing office that offers food, housing, financial, and training support, along with programming for Black History Month, including Jazz McKinney, three panels, and a silent disco.", "The conversation also covers the March 29 Salute to Women in Sneeden Hall and her work bringing middle school students to campus for basketball and mentorship activities."]

    Feb 8, 2023·28m·2 clips
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    Lizzie Hornack: GRCC's First Soccer Coach

    Jan 31, 2023·13m
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    Evodie Djunga: President of the Campus Activities Board

    Nov 17, 2022·14m
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    Taking Classes at GRCC During COVID-19

    Aug 19, 2020·17m
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    Thomas Brown and Victoria Uy

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    Thomas Brown and Victoria Uy describe how GRCC’s Secchia Institute entered NASA’s HUNCH competition with a butternut curry mango dish designed for microgravity nutrition requirements.

    Jun 10, 2020·18m·1 clip
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    Emma Johnson

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    Emma Johnson explains how Student Alliance directed $8,000 toward GRCC's food pantry and emergency fund.

    Apr 2, 2020·15m·1 clip
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    COVID-19 and Distance Learning

    An interview with distance learning experts about how GRCC adapted to online instruction during the coronavirus pandemic.

    Mar 13, 2020·15m·1 clip
  10. 10

    Antonina Chehovska

    A GRCC alumni shares how she discovered her passion for piano at the college and eventually performed at Carnegie Hall.

    Feb 10, 2020·21m
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    Sarah A. Kenney

    Jan 17, 2020·18m
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    Chef Dayanny DelaCruz

    Dec 6, 2019·19m
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    Lesley Bos

    A GRCC student shares her journey balancing school and motherhood, and her scholarship-funded trip to the Netherlands through TRIO.

    Nov 15, 2019·16m
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    Dave Murray and Evan Macklin

    Oct 30, 2019·15m