🌱 Rosa Parks Circle Construction Update + New Calvin University Plan

Grand Rapids MI

08 April, 2022

5:46 PM

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Hey, neighbors! Danielle Fallon here with your Saturday copy of the Grand Rapids Daily. First, today's weather: Showers of rain and snow. High: 42 Low: 28. Here are the top three stories in Grand Rapids today: Recent drone footage provided by MLive shows that construction at Rosa Parks Circle is finally wrapping up. The $2.8 million project saw numerous delays due to supply chain and pandemic-related issues. The Circle is reportedly set to reopen in June with a grand rededication ceremony. (MLive.com)The incoming president of Grand Rapids-based Calvin University has detailed his plans for the university's future. According to Wiebe Boer, who will become the university's 11th president, he wants to attract international students while launching a new business school. Boer hopes that his plans will boost enrollment for the university going forward. (MiBiz: West Michigan Business News)The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is offering tips on how to properly fuel your body. It is important to maintain nutritious eating habits to ensure a healthy mind and body. Visit WOODTV to view the full list of tips and tricks that the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids has for our community. (WOODTV.com) Today in Grand Rapids: Art Event At Walker City Recreation Department (12:30 PM) Sophie B. Hawkins In Concert At Seven Steps Up (8:00 PM) From my notebook: The Grand Rapids Community Foundation announces that they have hired DeShawn Madison as their new strategic communication assistant. Welcome to the team and the community! (Facebook) Grand Rapids Art Museum shared its landmark series titled Night Coming Tenderly, Black. Explore #InDialogueatGRAM on Level 2 now through Apr. 30. (Instagram) The Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation has pledged to match $50,000 donated to the Grand Rapids Symphony until Apr. 30. Make your donation here. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: GR Sports Massage — (Visit website) Add your business here For sale: Terror Strikes (book) (Details) Add your item Loving the Grand Rapids Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll see you around! — Danielle Fallon About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.