An event to observe the April 8 solar eclipse, hosted by the Physics Department near the Cook Carillon Tower on the Allendale Campus, drew more than 1,000 people. They gathered to safely view the event and enjoy the phenomenon with others.
GVSU in photos: Solar eclipse viewing event draws more than 1,000
Apr 8, 2024
Students, from left, Casey Clasen, Gabe Baksa and Michael Brickner wear special glasses as they view the solar eclipse.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
Students Jaden Baldwin, left, and Lily Clarey view the eclipse.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
Watch some moments from the solar eclipse viewing event on the Allendale Campus
Community member Deborah J. McCreary came to be with the Grand Valley
community for the event.
A young viewer gets some help keeping the special solar eclipse glasses secure while looking skyward.
Martin Burg, professor of biomedical sciences, relaxes on the lawn near the Cook Carillon Tower while viewing the solar eclipse.
Image credit - First-year students, from left, Madeline Coscarelli, Diana Flores and Alexa Zangara stopped by the event.
Students Elizabeth Estelle, left, and Keira Cartwright share a pair of solar eclipse glasses.
The event took place outside the Kirkhof Center.
Students Diamond Iverson, left, and Kemoni Lowery share a laugh while viewing the solar eclipse.
Students Gerrit Mitchell and Kristen Gretka hold hands while viewing the solar eclipse.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
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