The week in photos: Jan. 25–31, 2021

The pines of Munn Pinetum are truly evergreen. Photo by Nick Schrader.

Clear skies, snowy days and a view of north campus. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A warm glow from the MSU Auditorium lanterns assures us the curtain will rise again once conditions permit. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Landon and Campbell Hall, viewed from the steps of Cowles House, brighten campus with their stunning red brick while matching some of the new development along Grand River. Cowles House, the traditional home of the MSU president, is the oldest standing building on campus. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Protect yourself and others. If you’re thinking about coming to campus, make sure to check out the Together We Will website for current health and safety guidelines. Photo by Nick Schrader.

The Hosta arbor in the Amien and Florence Carter Annual Trial Garden catches some winter sun. The Trial Garden, part of the MSU Horticulture Gardens, evaluates how plants perform in mid-Michigan growing conditions. The garden grows and evaluates hundreds of new varieties of plants each year including annuals, perennials and vegetables. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A view of the Red Cedar trail behind the west entrance of the MSU Library. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Heavy equipment operator Marty Salazaar clears snow from a Surplus Store and Recycling Center box truck. While observing limited hours, the Surplus Store is open for online sales and the Recycling Drop-off Center is open Monday through Friday. Photo by Nick Schrader.

No one can ever say Spartan squirrels aren't friendly and adorable. Photo by Nick Schrader.

During a Michigan winter, a snow plow’s work is never done. An Infrastructure, Planning and Facilities plow clears the Spartan Stadium parking lot. Photo by Nick Schrader.

We can't wait for scenes like this one, taken on Jan. 27 in a common area of the Billman Music Pavilion, to resume. The pavilion, an addition to the Music Building completed in fall 2020, provides an additional 37,000 square feet of new performance and rehearsal space. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.