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Flowers from the Shakespeare Garden frame Zumberge Hall on the Valley Campus June 3.

GVSU in photos, June 2026: Wildlife in detail, flowers in bloom and the enduring bond of community

BY University Communications
Image credit - Top image by Kendra Stanley-Mills

Jul 1, 2026
The summer flora and fauna of the Grand Valley ravines was on display June 15.
The summer flora and fauna of the Grand Valley ravines was on display June 15.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
A great blue heron lands on the shore of the Grand River not far from Grand Valley on June 3.
A great blue heron lands on the shore of the Grand River not far from Grand Valley on June 3.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
In the ravines of the Valley Campus, American grass spiders can be found hiding in funnels woven of web, often following the natural curves of dead leaves.
In the ravines of the Valley Campus, American grass spiders can be found hiding in funnels woven of web, often following the natural curves of dead leaves.
Image credit - Simon Zwart
The summer flora and fauna of the Grand Valley ravines was on display June 15.
The summer flora and fauna of the Grand Valley ravines was on display June 15.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
A chipmunk nibbles on a berry in the Arboretum of the Valley Campus June 8.
A chipmunk nibbles on a berry in the Arboretum of the Valley Campus June 8.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
A person is reflected in the Mary Idema Pew Library windows on June 12.
A person is reflected in the Mary Idema Pew Library windows on June 12.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
Kel Nemetz, chair of the LGBTQ+ FSA Steering Committee, laughs with others during the Pride by the Pond event on the Valley Campus June 3.
Kel Nemetz, chair of the LGBTQ+ FSA Steering Committee, laughs with others during the Pride by the Pond event on the Valley Campus June 3.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
Luke Madden, ’08 and ’21, records coordinator in the registrar’s office, smiles while wearing rainbow sunglasses as he celebrates the Pride by the Pond event on the Valley Campus June 3.
Luke Madden, ’08 and ’21, records coordinator in the registrar’s office, smiles while wearing rainbow sunglasses as he celebrates the Pride by the Pond event on the Valley Campus June 3.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
Jewellynne "Mama Jewel" Richardson performs with West Michigan Jewels of Africa as part of a Juneteenth Celebration at the Kirkhof Center on June 18.
Jewellynne "Mama Jewel" Richardson performs with West Michigan Jewels of Africa as part of a Juneteenth Celebration at the Kirkhof Center on June 18.
Image credit - Cory Morse
Albany State University student Zamir Cooper is silhouetted while asking a question during the Black Boys and Men National Symposium at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Battle Creek on June 10.
Albany State University student Zamir Cooper is silhouetted while asking a question during the Black Boys and Men National Symposium at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Battle Creek on June 10.
Image credit - Cory Morse
De’Vynne Richardson performs with West Michigan Jewels of Africa as part of a Juneteenth Celebration at the Kirkhof Center on June 18.
De’Vynne Richardson performs with West Michigan Jewels of Africa as part of a Juneteenth Celebration at the Kirkhof Center on June 18.
Image credit - Cory Morse
Members of the Grand Valley community celebrated Pride by the Pond on the Valley Campus June 3.
Members of the Grand Valley community celebrated Pride by the Pond on the Valley Campus June 3.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
President Philomena V. Mantella hugs Paul Jones, president of Fort Valley State University, after being recognized for an award during the Black Boys and Men National Symposium at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Battle Creek on June 10.
President Philomena V. Mantella hugs Paul Jones, president of Fort Valley State University, after being recognized for an award during the Black Boys and Men National Symposium at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Battle Creek on June 10.
Image credit - Cory Morse
University Communications writer Brian Vernellis smiles during a presentation at GVSU CommCon, a convention for university communicators June 17.
University Communications writer Brian Vernellis smiles during a presentation at GVSU CommCon, a convention for university communicators June 17.
Image credit - Simon Zwart
The Battle Creek Innovation Hub, seen here on June 10, is a central a place for innovation, connections and education.
The Battle Creek Innovation Hub, seen here on June 10, is a central a place for innovation, connections and education.
Image credit - Cory Morse
Affiliate professor Tony Warren and Elishae Johnson, of Bronson Healthcare, talk during the Black Boys and Men National Symposium on June 10.
Affiliate professor Tony Warren and Elishae Johnson, of Bronson Healthcare, talk during the Black Boys and Men National Symposium on June 10.
Image credit - Cory Morse
Physician assistant graduate students Claire Cassidy, Grace Childs and Kayla Luong share a smile during an ultrasound lab on June 4.
Physician assistant graduate students Claire Cassidy, Grace Childs and Kayla Luong share a smile during an ultrasound lab on June 4.
Image credit - Emily Riddle
Left: The W.G. Jackson travels in the Muskegon Channel, near the South Breakwater Light Beacon Station, on June 12. | Right: A hawk lands on the American flag pole on the Valley Campus June 12.
Left: The W.G. Jackson travels in the Muskegon Channel, near the South Breakwater Light Beacon Station, on June 12. | Right: A hawk lands on the American flag pole on the Valley Campus June 12.
Image credit - Left - Cory Morse | Right - Kendra Stanley-Mills
Flowers surround the Kennedy Hall of Engineering on the City Campus June 4.
Flowers surround the Kennedy Hall of Engineering on the City Campus June 4.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
Spirea grows through the slots in a metal bench outside of James H. Zumberge Hall on the Valley Campus.
Spirea grows through the slots in a metal bench outside of James H. Zumberge Hall on the Valley Campus.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
A campus tour crosses the Little Mac Bridge on the Valley Campus June 8.
A campus tour crosses the Little Mac Bridge on the Valley Campus June 8.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills
A bumblebee flies near flowers of a Spiraea japonica plant near the North Living Centers on the Valley Campus on June 28.
A bumblebee flies near flowers of a Spiraea japonica plant near the North Living Centers on the Valley Campus on June 28.
Image credit - Cory Morse
Summer blooms brighten campus following a rainy afternoon on June 24.
Summer blooms brighten campus following a rainy afternoon on June 24.
Image credit - Emily Riddle
The summer flora and fauna of the Grand Valley ravines was on display June 15.
The summer flora and fauna of the Grand Valley ravines was on display June 15.
Image credit - Kendra Stanley-Mills

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