The week in photos: Jan. 22–28, 2024

As temperatures rose last week, fog settled in and brought a hazy, yet refreshing vibe to campus. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A layer of fog partially obscures construction cranes at the building site of Farm Lane bridge, near the site of the new multicultural center. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Water droplets collect on branches heavy with crabapples on a wet, rainy day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A view beside the Resilient Oak frames Beaumont Tower in a ring of classic lanterns, each transformed into a glowing orb that illuminates old campus through the foggy evening air. 

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Students in James Madison College attend a training with the Refugee Development Center to provide English language tutoring to staff members in Culinary Services with refugee or migrant status. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The multicultural center, which is expected to be completed by fall 2024, will be a 34,000-square-foot facility that fosters cultural and intellectual curiosity in a supportive, welcoming environment. The center will offer an outdoor amphitheater, collaboration spaces, offices for student organizations, a resource center and more. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The entrance to North Kedzie Hall resembles an ancient castle when viewed from above. Kedzie Hall, built in 1927, was originally known as Kedzie Chemical Laboratory and was named after MSU’s first chemistry professor. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A student meticulously memorizes biology notes in a Case Hall classroom. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Students who want to improve their writing skills can visit the Writing Center, found in McDonel Hall and several other locations on campus. The Writing Center offers consultations, workshops and a variety of resources to support writing and literacy needs across MSU and the greater community. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A purple window in Yakeley Hall reminds us of the vibrant personalities of the students who reside within the classic residence hall. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.