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Jan. 8, 2024

The week in photos: Dec. 11, 2023 – Jan. 7, 2024

By: Kelsie Lane
West Circle Drive in early morning
Construction site
MSU Broad Museum
Eustace-Cole Hall in early morning
Grads at commencement in Breslin Center
Grads walking out of tunnel in Breslin Center
Library windows viewed from an extreme angle
MSU lantern in early morning
Hand holding Starbucks 'Been There' mug
Mural showing students, Spartan Statue and word 'together'
Student at piano during music finals exam
Students with therapy dog
West Circle Drive in early morning
Construction site
An early morning stroll along West Circle Drive is perfect for taking a moment to reflect before classes begin. As we embark on a new semester, we hope that every student gets the chance to grow, learn and show the world what makes Spartans special. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Like what you're seeing? If you have any suggestions for campus subjects or locations to be featured in the Week in Photos, please email us at msutoday@msu.edu.
Progress on the Farm Lane bridge reconstruction project continues, with crews working diligently to make sure the new bridge will be safe, functional and completed in a timely manner for the thousands of pedestrians, vehicles and bicycles that cross campus every day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Warm amber light shines through the diagonal windows of the MSU Broad Art Museum, home of the recently opened CORE, or Center for Object Research and Engagement. The CORE is an active educational space that showcases pieces from the museum’s more than 10,000 collected works, encouraging visitors to engage with the collection according to their own desires and interests. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
The arched entrance to Eustace-Cole Hall radiates with a welcoming atmosphere on a chilly winter morning. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
More than 4,400 Spartans celebrated their academic accomplishments during MSU’s fall commencement ceremonies, held at the Breslin Student Events Center on Dec. 15 and 16. Photo by Nick Schrader.
As fall graduates embark on the next steps of their academic and professional paths, we know that no matter where they go, MSU will always be a place they can call home. Congrats, grads! Photo by Nick Schrader.
The MSU Main Library is full of hidden treasures, including interesting architectural details. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
A classic MSU lantern shines through the darkness of a winter morning, with bright light that brings a sense of optimism for the new year. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Spartan coffee lovers will appreciate the newest addition to the Starbucks “Been There” series, a collectable ceramic mug dedicated to MSU’s campus icons. The mug is available at campus Starbucks locations, as well as many Starbucks stores in the East Lansing area. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
A mural showcasing the strength and bond of the MSU community fits perfectly within the Student Services Building, home to important resources like ASMSU, the Office of Cultural and Academic Transitions, the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center and more. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Students in the College of Music took to the stage over finals week, taking advantage of MSU’s multitude of performance spaces to show off the skills they’ve learned over the course of the semester. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Therapy dogs offer students a chance to relax with a furry friend through finals week, courtesy of the MSU Library. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
An early morning stroll along West Circle Drive is perfect for taking a moment to reflect before classes begin. As we embark on a new semester, we hope that every student gets the chance to grow, learn and show the world what makes Spartans special. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Like what you're seeing? If you have any suggestions for campus subjects or locations to be featured in the Week in Photos, please email us at msutoday@msu.edu.
Progress on the Farm Lane bridge reconstruction project continues, with crews working diligently to make sure the new bridge will be safe, functional and completed in a timely manner for the thousands of pedestrians, vehicles and bicycles that cross campus every day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

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