The week in photos: December 13–19, 2021

Provost Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D., chats with students at the opening of the Engineering Student Innovation Center. The center was opened as part of the renovation of Wonders Hall, which transformed a former dining hall into a hub of active learning and engagement supporting student success. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

While grads are expected to don the traditional cap and gown ensemble, many found plenty of room to get creative. A construction helmet under a cap keeps this Spartan stylish and safety-compliant. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Fall 2021 graduates had reason to celebrate this past weekend at the Breslin Center. Five commencement ceremonies were held, awarding both undergraduate and graduate degree earners. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Recipients of advanced degrees celebrate with their diplomas at fall 2021 commencement. Ceremonies were held at the Breslin Center for doctoral, educational specialist, and mster’s degree earners. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

MSU student and Financial Planning and Budget Office employee Margie Aimery celebrates a well-earned degree at a Saturday commencement ceremony. Congratulations to Margie and her fellow graduates! Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Members of the graduating class of fall 2021 step out into the snow after their commencement ceremony. Luckily for these Spartans, they’ve weathered far greater storms. Withstanding a little snow is nothing compared to finishing an undergraduate degree! Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A view of the Red Cedar through the Kalamazoo street bridge reveals monochromatic beauty. What happened to all those colors we saw a few weeks ago? Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

As temperatures drop across campus, sometimes campus beauty is best viewed from the inside looking out. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Provost Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D., chats with students at the opening of the Engineering Student Innovation Center. The center was opened as part of the renovation of Wonders Hall, which transformed a former dining hall into a hub of active learning and engagement supporting student success. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.