Last summer, the tech giant, Meta (known for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp), hosted a series of events in the United States to honor teachers. They chose Ann Arbor as one of their locations, inviting teachers from the surrounding areas as well. With 200 of Michigan’s greatest in attendance, the evening began.
These educators lined up outside the Circ Bar and entered through the Mural Courtyard where each guest checked in, receiving their nametag and a drink ticket. As they walked up the Roof Deck stairs, they were greeted with a beautiful view of Ann Arbor. In the Lounge, the food began with a Mediterranean food station, featuring our Vegetable Crudite with hummus, falafel bites, and a tomato cucumber salad. As they entered our Main Bar, the space lit up with beautiful string lights and floral arrangements from Yael Zoldan and a jazz quartet. The Main Bar also served our popular Bar Food station, which featured guest favorite Baked Mac and Cheese, Spicy Cauliflower Bites, Battered Chicken Nuggets, and the debut of our Beef Sliders. In the Main Bar, Meta also set up multiple stations for the guests to test out various VR products often used in classrooms.
As the evening wound down, each teacher was gifted a canvas bag filled with items from Michigan businesses. Each bag had a Michigan Baseball cap from Kiloh & Co., Strawberry Lip Scrub from Wicked Soaps Co., Bar Soap from Cellar Door Bath Supply Co., a candle from KarmaLit, and a succulent. Besides receiving these favors, the teachers were also invited to apply for a $250 grant to use for their classroom.
We spoke with a couple of teachers during and after the event. Every single one of them expressed gratitude to Meta and Circ for hosting this event. The few that we spoke with after the event who did receive grants from Meta had plans to use them to buy new supplies for their classrooms.
In the warm glow of the summer evening in Ann Arbor, Meta’s celebration of educators left an indelible mark on the hearts of Michigan’s finest teachers. The picturesque setting at Circ Bar’s Roof Deck, complete with stunning city views and delectable Mediterranean cuisine, set the stage for a night of appreciation and inspiration. As teachers mingled and tested out cutting-edge VR products, the event not only recognized their tireless efforts but also empowered them with the opportunity to enhance their classrooms through $250 grants. The generosity extended by Meta and Circ was met with profound gratitude, and the impact of this evening will undoubtedly resonate in classrooms across Michigan. With canvas bags filled with thoughtful gifts from local businesses and hearts full of appreciation, the teachers left with a renewed sense of purpose, ready to make a difference in the lives of their students. This celebration was not just a momentary gesture; it was a testament to the enduring value of education and the dedication of those who shape our future.
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