GVSU in Photos, September 2023: Technology of the future, a new era for Athletics and a lot of trombones (but not 76)

Kathy Agee, program coordinator for the Regional Math and Science Center, demonstrates how the Virtuali-tee works during Tech Week September 19.

Using a VR headset, Riley Jackson, 8, called the technology "cool" while participating in GR in XR on the Blue Bridge, an event held in conjunction with Tech Week Grand Rapids on September 21.

Alec Chan, first-year student studying information technology, relaxes at P.O.D. Express inside Mackinac Hall before the start of their afternoon class.

Cheerleaders perform a stunt during the first home football game of the season September 9.

Guests share a laugh September 13 at the Harris Family Athletic Complex dedication.

Wrestling coach Joey Simcoe, right, hugs John Harris, '77, after the ribbon-cutting ceremony September 13 dedicating the new Harris Family Athletic Complex.

Maxine Swanson Award winner Melanie Shell-Weiss receives a celebratory embrace at the Celebrating Women Awards on September 20.

Students in Becky Williams' Intro to Social Change class on September 1 construct out of modeling clay a social problem they would like to address in class.

Zach DeBruine, assistant professor of computing, is leading research into bioinformatics and developing artificial intelligence algorithms to manage massive biological data files.

Sebastian Lerma, a second-year microbiology student, wears a hand-woven poncho made in Mexico. Lerma said when thinking of their Hispanic culture, patriotism, vibrant colors, family and food come to mind. "We have lots of pride," Lerma said.

Students participate in a Talk Back Tuesday event at the Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity on September 12.

Madison Eye, right, tutors Makaela Harris, left, on anatomy and physiology in the new Tutoring and Reading Center in Henry Hall on September 27.