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Grand Rapids Community College is preparing for Homecoming Week with a whimsical Fair Garden theme for the dance on October 3. The week will feature themed events, a new mascot reveal, and various activities, providing an engaging atmosphere for students. The dance will be free for GRCC students and include food, drinks, and a live DJ. RSVPs are recommended but not required, and students can bring a guest. The week kicks off with giveaways and culminates in a vibrant celebration, reinforcing school spirit and community identity.
Grand Rapids, Michigan – Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) is gearing up for an exciting Homecoming Week scheduled to start on September 29, 2025. This year’s festivities will feature a whimsical Fair Garden theme for the Homecoming dance, which will take place on October 3 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Applied Technology Center – Secchia Piazza, located at 151 Fountain St. NE.
The dance will embrace a fairy garden aesthetic, encouraging attendees to wear attire in pastel colors, greens, or floral designs. Students are invited to be creative with their outfits, and the President of the Campus Activities Board has confirmed that attendees dressed in non-formal wear will also be welcomed. The event will feature free food and a live DJ, creating a vibrant atmosphere for students and their guests.
While RSVP for the dance is recommended, it is not required, and entry is free for all GRCC students. Students may also bring a friend who is 18 years or older. For those seeking additional information, inquiries can be directed to the Center for Student Life & Leadership via email at [email protected] or by phone at (616)-234-4160.
In addition to the dance, GRCC will unveil a new mascot during Homecoming Week. The school’s original mascot, the Raider Raccoon, was retired in the 2010s, prompting a search for a new representative. The college received more than 100 submissions for the new mascot concept, which has since been narrowed down to three finalists. Students will have the opportunity to participate in the voting process, which will commence on September 29 and close on October 3.
The Homecoming Week festivities will launch on September 29 with a campus dining giveaway from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Juan Oliveras Student Plaza, alongside a lunch giveaway from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lakeshore Atrium. Each day of the week will adopt a different theme, starting with Tie-dye apparel on Monday, followed by Jersey Day on Tuesday, and concluding with Spirit Day on Wednesday.
A health fair is scheduled for September 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Secchia Institute of Culinary Education. Throughout the week, various events will include soccer games, a Crumbl cookie giveaway, and an office decorating contest. The office decorating contest will require registration, which ends on September 26.
The week’s events will culminate with the fairy garden-themed dance, promising an engaging evening filled with food and drinks. This year’s Homecoming Week aims not only to celebrate school spirit but also to boost campus identity, making for an unforgettable experience for GRCC students and their guests.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Homecoming
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- Google News: Ferris State Homecoming
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