The week in photos: May 20–27, 2024

The red-orange bricks of West Circle Drive’s historic buildings stand out in bright contrast to a moody, gray sky. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A 3D-printed Spartan helmet frames campus on a picturesque sunny day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

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Painterly blossoms grace a tulip poplar tree on West Circle Drive. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

With its West Course named one of the top 25 public golf courses in Michigan, Forest Akers is as visually stunning as it is excellent for professional and amateur golfers alike. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The MSU Main Library’s twin fountains, a gift from the class of 1968 later renovated by the class of 1983, provide a peaceful place for all Spartans to relax and cool off on a warm day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

On May 24 leading into the Memorial Day holiday, veterans, leaders from across campus and guests from throughout the state gathered just west of Williams Hall to rededicate a memorial in honor of the 33 Spartans who fought and died in World War I. Originally dedicated on June 19, 1919, Memorial Grove is marked by a bronze plaque and a grove of 33 oak trees in commemoration of the soldiers’ service and sacrifice to our nation.

The MSU Student Veterans Resource Center, alongside the Department of Forestry, Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, the Army ROTC program, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and the Michigan National Guard, is revitalizing the memorial 105 years after its original dedication by adding a patio, flagpole area, detailed historical signage and benches for quiet reflection. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The rededication was celebrated with the Posting of the Colors by the First Battalion, 125th Infantry and remarks from Michigan National Guard Brigadier General and MSU alumnus Jeffrey Terrill and Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Director Brian Love. The event was also attended by the family of U.S. Army Corporal William B. Lutz, one of the 33 M.A.C. students and alums honored. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The lively silhouettes of “Star Children,” an installation by artist Carole Roeda, dance above the flowers of the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A member of the MSU Student Organic Farm tends to the farm’s crops on a sunny day. The Student Organic Farm is a 15-acre certified organic teaching and production farm, offering fresh produce and hands-on experience for students and volunteers. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Crew members and volunteers of the MSU Student Organic Farm prepare seedlings for planting. Alongside learning experiences, the SOF is a fully functional production farm, providing produce to campus dining halls and community organizations, as well as offering a Community Supported Agriculture program that provides the community with fresh produce throughout the growing season. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.