The week in photos: October 11–17, 2021

Follow the red brick pathway along West Circle Drive and count the leaves as they gently fall to the ground. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Crimson maple leaves create a fall frame of the Hannah Administration Building. Photo by Lisa Mulcrone.

These vanilla strawberry hydrangeas in front of the MSU Alumni Chapel, appear as delectable as their name suggests. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Berkey Hall sets the stage for the perfect fall day. With vibrant yellow and orange hues, the foliage perfectly complements the mums planted below. Photo by Lisa Mulcrone.

One of the resident herons keeps watch over the Red Cedar as the water rushes downstream. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

While we admire all the autumnal beauty outside, students are hard at work studying, and the Minskoff Pavilion of the Broad College of Business is the perfect place to hit the books. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A perfectly plump pack of pumpkins rests on a bench outside of Yakeley Hall. With the help of students from HRT 213L, Infrastructure, Planning and Facilities has given the historical building’s patio a fresh, modern look, perfectly contrasted by some rustic autumn squash. Photo by Nick Schrader.

Leaves on a tree hanging over the Red Cedar River take their time changing for fall, displaying nearly a rainbow of hues in the process. Photo by Nick Schrader.

For humans, the changing of the leaves and chilly days can make us crave fresh apples, pumpkin spice lattes and warm comfort food, but for a campus squirrel, acorns are the apex of autumn delicacies. Photo by Nick Schrader.

Off to a gig? Perhaps. With brass instruments in hand, members of the MSU Marching Band take a stroll through campus.

If you’ve got an instrument that could use a new home, the Michigan and Michigan State Marching Bands are collaborating to support Detroit Harmony, an initiative that secures instruments and musical opportunities for Detroit students, in an instrument drive being held Oct. 30 at the MSU–U of M football game. Donors can drop off instruments at the game, or visit Detroit Harmony’s website to find another drop-off site. Photo by Lisa Mulcrone.