GVSU in Photos, July 2024: Chalk talk, reimagined learning and a protective web

Taryia Collins uses virtual reality goggles July 15 at the Atomic Object Technology Showcase inside the Mary Idema Pew Library as part of College Prep Week on the Allendale Campus. Taryia is a graduate of University Prep Science and Math High School.

Madison Hower with New City Neighbors collects tomatoes at the SAP Farm near an orb-weaver spider July 17. "They are absolutely helping. They are taking out all the flies in this tunnel (greenhouse.) Hopefully, they are catching the hornworm moths that come and lay their eggs in here," said SAP Farm manager and educator, Isak Davis.

REP4 learners made sidewalk chalk drawings outside of Kirkhof Center during the 2024 REP4 Midwest Regional Summit.

Ian Ouellette, with the grounds department, works on cleaning out weeds from the flower beds around Zumberge Pond July 25.

At left, a squirrel eats berries on the Allendale Campus July 22. A person, right, sits on a bench enjoying a summer day on the Allendale Campus.

Christina Hipshier walks near the corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum), named "The Beast" inside the Barbara Kindschi Greenhouse on July 8. The plant was returned to the Allendale Campus after being on display at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Hipshier is the supervisor of the greenhouse.

REP4 high school learner Erica Johnson experiences technology in the Atomic Object Technology Showcase inside the Mary Idema Pew Library during the REP4 Midwest Regional Summit.

Darci VanWormer, left, watches as Aleiyah Weathersby writes "Growing Plant" and Canton Preparatory High School senior Laila Reid writes "Self Love" as part of the REP4 "Imagine the Future with Chalk" activity at the Cook Carillon Tower on July 24. VanWormer and Weathersby are part of TRIO Educational Talent Search.