Brandon Shelden sent Katie Winstrom flying twice in a friendly match. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Brandon Shelden lands a disorienting blow. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Brandon Shelden sent Katie Winstrom flying twice in a friendly match. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Brandon Shelden lends a hand after knocking over Katie Winstrom. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Daniel Kershner gets a speed reading on his drive. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Alexus Morgan and Felicia Hart compete to run the farthest on a bungee line. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Felicia helps as Alexus loses her footing. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Leanna Sweetman and Jessica Walkotten dash to the inflatable race track. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Leanna Sweetman narrowly beats Jessica Walkotten on the inflatable race track. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Chandler Versluis (red) and Chris Hite face each other before the match. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Bystanders help Chris Hite get back to his feet. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Kurt Meinders volunteered to be dunked in the United Way fundraiser on Tuesday.
Jonathan DelaVega and Marshall Easley, GRCC Filmmakers Club, show off film props. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
London Nathan, Event Coordinator of GRCC’s Black Student Union, getting down contact information. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Students pose for a photo by the GRCC Experiential Learning Department. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
InterVarisity Club asks students, “What are you thirsty for?” Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Yolanda Cruz-Olguín of the International Student Organization. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
USA Today handed out free newspapers and stress balls. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Students shoot some hoops. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Kendra Jones and Elizabeth Szubinksi from the Theater/GRCC Players Club. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Jordan Little, student of GRCC, using a hand grip strength test at the Biological Sciences stand. The strongest male and female scores will win a free parking pass for the day. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
A shockingly strong grip of 67.4 pounds. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Campus police setting up displays on drunk driving and sexual conduct. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Chris Sain Jr., Founder of Grand C.I.T.Y. Sports, trying the drunk driving simulation set up by Campus Police. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Students playing ping pong, bean bag toss, and fooseball in the Olivarez Student Plaza. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
Students setting up stands for Club Day in the Olivarez Student Plaza. Photo by Jonathan D. Lopez
This week, the Grand Rapids Community College campus is filled to the brim with students, staff members, and activity as the Campus Activities Board has officially launched the new semester with it’s annual “Welcome Week.”
The week of festivities kicked off Monday with Club Day, in which students were able to learn about various clubs and groups organized by other GRCC students. Tuesday, Welcome Week continued with a carnival-themed day of games, prizes, and the opportunity to dunk a staff member or two in a dunk tank.
Brandon Sinclair, the student director of Campus Activities Board, describes Welcome Week as an opportunity for students to get excited about being back in college. “Now that they’ve already been in classes for two weeks, they have an opportunity to kick back and meet new students,” Sinclair said.
And it’s going well so far, as many students have turned out to take part in the activities.
“It’s pretty fun,” agree Madison Francis, Alicia Geene and Tierra Shepherd, three freshmen who are among many enjoying the various activities, “especially the free food.”
Unfortunately Wednesday’s activities were cancelled due to rain, but the week was finished off with inflatables during the day, and an evening showing of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.”
Then on Saturday, GRCC will celebrate its 100-year anniversary with a community picnic at the Ford Fieldhouse that will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with grilled chicken and ribs being the main dishes to be served.
