The week in photos: March 5–11, 2024

Visitors to the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden take in the subtle beauty of early spring greenery. Open to the public year-round, sunrise to sunset, the gardens never fail to offer something special to see, boasting more than 2,000 plant varieties. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

President Guskiewicz and wife, Amy, got a taste of the secret ingredient to Spartan success as they cheered alongside the Izzone at Wednesday night’s men’s basketball game. Photo by Nick Schrader.

MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz joined the MSU men’s basketball team to celebrate Senior Night and a hard-earned win during last week’s game against Northwestern. Photo by Nick Schrader.

Dainty pink blooms herald an early spring and greet visitors to the MSU Museum. The MSU Museum is an innovative and explorative collaboratory on campus, free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

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Faculty and staff gathered for a day of learning at the 2024 Prevention, Outreach and Education Faculty and Staff Summit. The summit serves as a platform to discuss relationship violence and sexual misconduct prevention, support services and how to access a variety of resources. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Ripples on the Red Cedar River create a wavy reflection of trees along the bank. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Taking advantage of a rare sunny day, a trio of students seize the opportunity to go for a run along campus paths. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A campus squirrel enjoys a healthy snack, courtesy of a generous student. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Students in IAH 205: Africa and the World come together for a study session in the Broad College of Business Minskoff Pavilion. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.