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Grand Valley State University's College of Education and Community Innovation (CECI) is an ideal choice for undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of education, teaching, and counseling.

🎓☀️ Calling all Grand Valley Education Alumni especially our newest graduates🎓What better way to kick off the summer tha...
06/24/2026

🎓☀️ Calling all Grand Valley Education Alumni especially our newest graduates🎓

What better way to kick off the summer than with a day of fun, laughter, and reconnecting with fellow Lakers? Join us at Michigan's Adventure for a relaxing and memorable alumni outing filled with exciting rides, refreshing water park attractions, and great company.

Whether you're a recent graduate celebrating your accomplishments or a longtime Education alum looking to reconnect with friends and colleagues, this is the perfect opportunity to build new connections, share stories, and create lasting memories with the Grand Valley community. After enjoying the park at your own pace, gather with fellow alumni and friends for a delicious dinner buffet and an evening of conversation and camaraderie.

📅 Friday, June 26
⏰ Park access: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
🍽️ Dinner Buffet: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Michigan's Adventure, 4750 Whitehall Rd.

Don't miss this chance to celebrate summer and connect with the amazing community of Grand Valley Education alumni. We hope to see you there! 💙🖤

For questions, please contact Elaine Ebeling | [email protected] | (616) 331-3597

🦸‍♂️📚✨ Get ready for another exciting evening at Storytime in the Park at Garfield Park! This Tuesday, June 23, we're ce...
06/22/2026

🦸‍♂️📚✨ Get ready for another exciting evening at Storytime in the Park at Garfield Park! This Tuesday, June 23, we're celebrating Week 4 with our special Characters & Heroes Night. Dust off those old Halloween costumes or suit up as your favorite hero or character and join us for an evening filled with imagination, laughter, and fun! 🎉

Come enjoy storytime, connect with friends and neighbors, and cool off with some delicious ice cream. 🍦📖 We'll also have a fill-in-the-blank scavenger hunt that is sure to keep our young heroes engaged and exploring throughout the evening.

✏️ A quick reminder: Please bring a pencil, pen, or crayon for the scavenger hunt, as extras will not be available.

We can't wait to see all the amazing costumes and creative characters that show up! Who will you be? Tell us in the comments below and join us for a heroic night of stories, smiles, and sweet treats at Garfield Park! 🌟❤️

✨ Today, GVSU honors Juneteenth — the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their freedo...
06/19/2026

✨ Today, GVSU honors Juneteenth — the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their freedom, marking the true end of slavery in the United States. May we use this day to celebrate resilience, acknowledge history, and continue the work toward justice and equality. Freedom is a journey, and we walk it together💙

🌈 Pride Month is a time to celebrate love, authenticity, and the strength that comes from embracing one another for who ...
06/17/2026

🌈 Pride Month is a time to celebrate love, authenticity, and the strength that comes from embracing one another for who we are.

On June 3, the Lakers kicked off Pride Month with Pride by the Pond, a special celebration that brought our community together through fun, learning, and meaningful conversations about the LGBTQ+ community. The event highlighted the importance of inclusion, respect, and creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and supported.

As Pride Month continues, we remain committed to fostering a culture of belonging and celebrating the diversity that makes our community stronger. Together, we honor the voices, stories, and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals today and every day.

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈💜
Read about the event and where else GVSU is celebrating Pride this summer here: https://www.gvsu.edu/s/3GR

🌿✨ Week 3: Nature & Community Night at Garfield Park ✨🤝Week 3 of Story Time in the Park is almost here, and this Tuesday...
06/15/2026

🌿✨ Week 3: Nature & Community Night at Garfield Park ✨🤝

Week 3 of Story Time in the Park is almost here, and this Tuesday, June 16th from 6:30 to 8:00pm, Garfield Park will come alive with the spirit of nature, community, and summertime joy. Families and neighbors are invited to gather for an evening that blends learning, laughter, and connection.

As we celebrate Nature and Community Night, guests can enjoy free books to spark young imaginations, ice cream to keep everyone cool, and a special guest reader who will bring the magic of storytelling to life. The park will be filled with activities designed to help children explore the world around them while strengthening the bonds that make our community feel like home.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone for another unforgettable night together 😁

🚀✨ Curiosity and creativity were on full display at the Detroit TRIO STEAM Summit at Michigan Central! ✨🚀Students from U...
06/12/2026

🚀✨ Curiosity and creativity were on full display at the Detroit TRIO STEAM Summit at Michigan Central! ✨🚀

Students from University Prep High Schools in Detroit explored virtual reality, sustainability research and collaborative problem-solving last month during the TRIO Upward Bound Detroit STEAM Summit at Michigan Central. The experience was part of Project SustAIn: Innovating Today, Sustaining Tomorrow, an Impact 30-supported initiative expanding access to STEAM and AI learning opportunities for first-generation students.

The summit brought together hands-on learning experiences designed to introduce students to STEAM fields through emerging technologies and real-world applications. Students rotated through experiences led by REP4®, Grand Valley’s IT Innovation + Research Team and Detroit-based Ecotek Lab , a science research organization dedicated to supporting future scientists. TRIO students from GVSU-authorized charter schools work gathered at Michigan Central for a day of activities centered on STEAM projects.

“The virtual reality was the most interesting thing I learned, that you can take the things you make in virtual reality and print them into real things in the real world,” said Malcolm Williams, a University Prep student.

For more information, please visit: https://www.gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/curiosity-and-creativity-drive-detroit-trio-steam-summit-at-michigan-central.htm

Recently, Teacher Education celebrated more than 200 graduating teacher interns at our Pinning Ceremony. Students from t...
06/09/2026

Recently, Teacher Education celebrated more than 200 graduating teacher interns at our Pinning Ceremony. Students from the Birth–Kindergarten, Elementary, Secondary, and Graduate Teacher Certification programs were recognized and presented with their apple pins as they take the next step in their journey as professional educators.

A special thank you to student speakers Pamela Madrigal, Hadley Halterman, and Brianna Miller (Zukowski) for sharing inspiring reflections and words of encouragement with their fellow graduates.

One particularly heartwarming moment came as Pamela addressed her classmates while her daughter, Leilani, cheered her on from the audience in the arms of Dr. Christine Kenney. ❤️

We are proud of all our graduating interns and look forward to the impact they will make in classrooms and communities for years to come. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🍎✨

Last Tuesday, June 2nd, Story Time kicked off with an incredible turnout of over 1,500 participants! 🎉 Families enjoyed...
06/08/2026

Last Tuesday, June 2nd, Story Time kicked off with an incredible turnout of over 1,500 participants! 🎉 Families enjoyed tie-dye, free books, free ice cream, and of course, reading together. 📚🍦✨

Don't miss the fun, stories, and smiles! Bring your family and join tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9th, from 6:30–8:00 PM at Garfield Park for Story Time's FIELD DAY! ⚽🏃‍♀️🎯

We can't wait to see you there! 😊

Pride is about being seen, being celebrated, and being yourself. 🏳️‍🌈 🌈 Celebrate Pride Month with your fellow Lakers th...
06/02/2026

Pride is about being seen, being celebrated, and being yourself. 🏳️‍🌈
🌈 Celebrate Pride Month with your fellow Lakers this Wednesday, June 3, at Pride by the Pond! Get food, play games and more from 2-4pm at Zumberge Pond.
Come and let's celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community and the joy of Pride Month. 🌈✨

Storytime kicks off TOMORROW! June, 2nd at Garfield Park from 6:30pm to 8:00pm! Join for books, ice cream and tie dye t-...
06/01/2026

Storytime kicks off TOMORROW! June, 2nd at Garfield Park from 6:30pm to 8:00pm! Join for books, ice cream and tie dye t-shirts! 📖🌈😎🍦T-shirts will be available while supplies last.

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401 Fulton Street W
Grand Rapids, MI
49504

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+16163316650

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