Emily Perez

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What podcasts are GRCC students listening to?

Dec 9, 2024 | thecollegiatelive.com | Emily Perez

By Emily Perez Podcasts are growing in popularity, with many college students tuning in. At Grand Rapids Community College, The Collegiate asked students about their favorite podcasts. Maribel Lupe, 18, majoring in psychology from Grand Rapids, is very invested in Emma Chamberlain’s podcast, “Everything Goes.” Chamberlain’s podcast talks about life, emotions and advice for the people who want to hear about it.
GRCC students share what they are thankful for

Nov 28, 2024 | thecollegiatelive.com | Emily Perez

By Emily PerezWith Thanksgiving around the corner, The Collegiate went out and asked students around Grand Rapids Community College what they are thankful for. Maria Luipa, 18, health and science major, from Grand Rapids, is thankful to be able to have the opportunity to go to college as being the first in her family, she is also thankful to have her friends and family members to support her, as well as her best friend, her dog Teddy.
How do GRCC students approach life? Students talk about their motivations and inspirations

Nov 18, 2024 | thecollegiatelive.com | Emily Perez

By Emily PerezLife does not have to be perfect and has no limitations. Everyone approaches life in a different way, as we all live life differently. We do as much as we can to live the life we want for ourselves. Around Grand Rapids Community College, many students such as Luke Baren, 35, have been shaped by their past, slowly becoming the person they are today. Baren is encouraged everyday by the goal of providing a better life for him and his family.
Learn self-defense with the Campus Activities Board

Sep 18, 2024 | thecollegiatelive.com | Emily Perez

By Emily PerezOn Wednesday, Sept. 18 at Grand Rapids Community College there will be a self-defense workshop hosted by the Campus Activities called Students Fight Back. All students are welcome to attend the fight back event where students will have the opportunity to learn about violence prevention and self defense skills from expert Nicole Snell.
From High School Dropout to High School Teacher

Aug 29, 2024 | pepperbough.com | Emily Perez

From running with bad crowds and dropping out of High School to eventually becoming a high school teacher, Colton High English teacher Ricardo Ruiz’s story provides an inspiring perspective on the importance of education and on-the-job training. The journey Ruiz took to overcome obstacles in order to achieve his educational and professional goals highlights the importance of honesty, perseverance, and personal initiative.
Class of 2024 graduates post-pandemic

May 14, 2024 | thepolypost.com | Emily Perez

By Emily Perez, May 14, 2024With Commencement just around the corner, Cal Poly Pomona’s class of 2024 gears up for a momentous occasion that signifies more than just the end of their academic journey, but represents overcoming the challenges posed by COVID-19. The Commencement ceremony marks a milestone for the class of 2024, as many have awaited the opportunity to walk across the stage and receive their diplomas.
Q&A: Maldonado Leads the Academy

Apr 10, 2024 | pw.org | Emily Perez

Last June, Ricardo Alberto Maldonado became the first Latinx president and executive director of the Academy of American Poets. Founded in 1934 “to support American poets at all stages of their careers, and to foster the appreciation of contemporary poetry,” the Academy fulfills this mission through programs such as National Poetry Month, the Poem-a-Day e-mail newsletter, funding for poets laureate, and poets.org, which offers free poetry resources.
Q&A: Francisco Aragón of Letras Latinas

Feb 14, 2024 | pw.org | Emily Perez

In 2004, Francisco Aragón launched Letras Latinas under the Institute for Latino Studies (ILS) at the University of Notre Dame. As the institute’s literary arm, Letras Latinas has a mission to “enhance the visibility, appreciation, and study of Latinx literature” at Notre Dame and beyond.
"The Long Devotion" reflects on the intersection of motherhood and art

Jul 30, 2023 | coloradosun.com | Emily Perez

IntroductionThis book emerged from a shared question: what does it mean to be a mother who writes? Both writing and raising children require time, energy, and attention. If you add working to this list — whether in or outside the home —resources become even tighter. We wondered, did writing and mothering have to be in competition, or were there ways the two could inspire and feed one another?
This traveling exhibit highlights women of color who helped protect the country

Feb 14, 2023 | dispatchist.com | Emily Perez

The Color of Freedom Exhibit, now on display at the U.S. Army Women's Museum at Fort Lee, brings the stories of those like Jordan's to light. Army Women's Museum at Fort Lee, brings the stories of those like Jordan's to light.Some names like Connie Marioano, Emily Perez, and Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams, came through Fort Lee.Fort Lee will soon be jointly named after her.Fort Lee is the traveling exhibit's last stop and is set to close in April.