The week in photos: Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2020

The Wharton Center for the Performing Arts is offering virtual programming and educational opportunities to the community during the pandemic. Photo by Derrick L. Turner

Thomas Glasmacher, laboratory director and project director for the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, escorts Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette through the facility on Sept. 29. FRIB was officially designated as a DOE Office of Science user facility. Photo by Derrick L. Turner

Landon Residence Hall was named after Linda Landon, the first woman instructor on campus, teaching English and serving as a librarian from 1891 to 1932. Photo by Derrick L. Turner

MSU's lanterns are always pretty, but they are stunning when surrounded by fall leaves. Photo by Derrick L. Turner

Linton Hall is the current home of the College of Arts and Letters. One of the oldest buildings on campus, its date, 1881, and its original planned use as “library-museum” are documented by the limestone relief over its west doors. Photo by Derrick L. Turner

Members of the MSU Pilipino American Student Society painted The Rock to celebrate Heritage Month. As President Stanley has said, "We believe our differences are also our assets. We foster a community that respects and celebrates a broad range of backgrounds, viewpoints and experiences. Inclusion happens when everyone in our community sees it as their responsibility to practice and uphold these values."

There are still plenty of green leaves along the Red Cedar River, but the colors are changing every day.

Spartan Stadium awaits the return of football on Oct. 24 when the team takes on Rutgers. Fans will not be allowed to attend games at any Big Ten stadium this season, with a possible exception of student-athlete or staff family members. In addition, tailgating will not be permitted on the Michigan State campus. Photo by Derrick L. Turner