The week in photos: Jan. 16–21, 2024

A thick blanket of snow covers the ground near Wells Hall. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

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A bounty of leafy details adorn the backlit facade of Justin S. Morrill Hall of Agriculture. Photo by Nick Schrader.

Though campus becomes quieter in the winter as we do our best to keep warm and stay indoors, the bells of Beaumont Tower never fail to cut through the icy winds, reminding us that Spartans are always connected. Photo by Nick Schrader.

The floor-to-ceiling windows of the Broad College of Business’s Minskoff Pavilion showcase the peaceful splendor of winter for students studying, socializing or staying warm. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Cook-Seevers Hall becomes an image out of a postcard amid falling snow. Though Cook-Seevers is one of the oldest buildings on campus, renovations to the historic building in 2019 have brought the 1889 structure into the present day, providing modern technology, accessibility updates and meeting spaces for students in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics. Photo by Nick Schrader.

Esports enthusiasts at MSU can revel in a new elite gaming environment on campus thanks to a partnership with Dell Technologies and its gaming brand, Alienware. The Alienware MSU Esports Lounge, housed within the ComArtSci building, is a 1,027-square-foot space filled with powerful gaming stations, a varsity room and a broadcast studio. Photo by Nick Schrader.

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II joined the festivities during the opening of the Alienware MSU Esports Lounge, challenging members of the MSU Varsity Esports Program to a friendly game of Mario Kart 8. Photo by Nick Schrader.

Classic lanterns bring a touch of nostalgia to north campus buildings. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A snowman dons a certain photographer’s trademark pork pie hat for a portrait near the Broad College of Business. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Whether it be ice, snow or something in between, we’re always grateful for the dedicated Infrastructure Planning and Facilities crewmembers who work tirelessly to keep our roads and paths safe and clear. Photo by Nick Schrader.