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Student and Campus Experience

Dec. 22, 2020

The year in photos: 2020

By: Lisa Mulcrone, Kelsie Lane
Musicians practicing
The rock, painted with the words 'we're all in this together'
Sunset on campus
Beaumont tower
Beaumont tower on a snowy night
Hand with henna decoration, including the spartan helmet
Jaali and Doppsee, two black rhinos
Students marching for MLK Jr. Day
Spartan statue
Person sanitizing a window
Black Lives Matter rally on campus
Beaumont tower
Graduate with dog
A person's hands formed in the shape of a heart in front of Spartan stadium
Spartan statue in winter
trees on campus in fall
Organ installation in the alumni chapel
Four students displaying their masks
Musicians practicing
The rock, painted with the words 'we're all in this together'
The beat went on, thanks to classroom arrangements that followed health and safety standards. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
The Rock on April 8, 2020, reflects the Spartan community's commitment and determination: We're all in this together. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
The sun sets on West Circle Drive during one of the quietest summers campus has seen. 
Beautiful Beaumont Tower stands tall just as so many Spartans have during their final semester — proving each year Spartans Will. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
An early snow blankets campus. Photo by Amy Alexander.
Spartan pride shows in everything we do. Photo by Seema Pathak.
Jaali, a rare black rhino, was born at the Potter Park Zoo, with the help of MSU veterinarians and Vet Med students. Photo by Kaiti Chritz, Potter Park Zoo.
Voices rang out at the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March for Social Justice. Photo by Gregory Kohuth.
On a cold January morning, the Spartan statue helped welcome in 2020. Photo by Mario Kakos.
MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities staff members worked harder than ever to ensure campus was safe and healthy for Spartans who continued to live and work on campus during the pandemic. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
MSU Athletics coaches, staff and families gathered at the Rock to demonstrate their support for Black Lives Matter. Photo by Derrick L. Tuner.
In order to protect all Spartans and the community during the pandemic, many students, faculty and staff members left campus in March to study and work remotely. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
While the Spring 2020 graduating class participated in virtual commencement ceremonies, students found ways to celebrate safely. Photo by Maddie Schmidt.
Being a Spartan isn't about where you live, but what lives in your heart. 
No matter what the weather or how challenging the times, the Spartan statue stands strong. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
While much was different this year, the beauty of campus, especially during fall, was constant. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Thanks to the generosity of Spartan alumni and friends, a new pipe organ was installed in the MSU Alumni Chapel. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Although many classes were online, those who remained on campus kept their spirits high while following health and safety requirements. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
The beat went on, thanks to classroom arrangements that followed health and safety standards. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
The Rock on April 8, 2020, reflects the Spartan community's commitment and determination: We're all in this together. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

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