The week in photos: July 29–August 4, 2024

The Spartan, one of MSU’s most cherished icons, keeps watch over campus with an unwavering gaze. Photo by Nick Schrader.

Alexis Travis, assistant provost and executive director of University Health and Wellbeing, presents a session on health and wellbeing at the Summer Leadership Institute. Photo by Dane Robison.

A view of campus and Hannah Plaza is picture-perfect on a bright summer day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Sprays of cheerful yellow coneflowers adorn the path to Erickson Hall, home of the College of Education. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Delia Fernández-Jones, associate dean for equity, justice and faculty affairs in the College of Arts and Letters, speaks on a panel at the Summer Leadership Institute. Photo by Dane Robison.

President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., joined Mary Lou Morey, director of benefits in Human Resources; Christina Brogdon, vice president and chief human resources officer; and MSU employees at a picnic held by the Office of the Executive Vice President for Administration. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A parent and student explore MSU at Green and White Days, a series of open house events hosted by the Office of Admissions. Throughout the day, prospective students and parents can get a taste of life as a Spartan by touring campus, connecting with resources and more. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Utilizing wood reclaimed from trees removed from campus, MSU Landscape Services created picnic tables to be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Listening to the rushing water of the Red Cedar River is the perfect way to relax on a hot summer day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Keynote speaker Shayla Rivera gives a presentation at the Office for Institutional Diversity’s Summer Leadership Institute, held at the University Club. Photo by Dane Robison.