The week in photos: May 6–12, 2024

A memorial bench honoring the memory of students Arielle Anderson, Brian Fraser and Alexandria Verner has been installed near Berkey Hall, thanks to the efforts of MSU Infrastructure, Planning and Facilities, Student Life and Engagement, as well as a generous donation from ASMSU. To learn more about MSU’s commitment to honor and remember those affected by the Feb. 13, 2023 tragedy, visit the Spartans Together website. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

When visiting the MSU Broad Art Museum, visitors begin experiencing the museum’s collection long before stepping into an exhibition gallery. Hidden gems like Zaha Hadid’s “Serac Bench,” as well as a unique sculpture garden, can be found near the museum’s entrances. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A tiger swallowtail butterfly enjoys the fragrance and sweet nectar of campus lilac bushes. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Cheery yellow hues are in trend not just for flowers, but footwear in the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

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Director of the MSU Museum Devon Akmon joined President Guskiewicz as he toured the MSU Museum and Science on a Sphere, a data visualization system that allows visitors to learn about Earth, the solar system and more in an innovative and immersive format. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Members of the Beal Scholars Internship Program meet amongst blooming larkspur flowers in the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden. The program allows undergraduate students to gain professional experience in botanical garden operations and project management, while being mentored by experienced garden staff. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A group of Spartan MDs celebrate their achievements with Sparty at a commencement ceremony on May 4. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.