The week in photos: Oct. 29 - Nov. 5, 2024

The Black Students’ Alliance, in collaboration with MSUvote, held a voting rally Oct. 30 at Oyer Lawn. The rally had a live DJ, free food, student speakers, giveaways and resources to help prepare students for civic engagement. Photo by Derrick L. Turner

MSU DPPS Citizen’s Police Academy is an eight-week class that meets each Wednesday in the fall semester for two hours. Comprising faculty, staff, students and community members, participants receive a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the MSU Department of Police and Public Safety. Captain Florene McGlothian-Taylor, who oversees diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging efforts as well as strategic recruitment initiatives, has overseen the academy for three years. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

President Guskiewicz poses with members of MSUvote and East Lansing City Clerk Marie Wicks at the WKAR Early Voting Center. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., visits WKAR’s Early Voting Center to cast his vote. In August, WKAR was selected as an early voting center for the 2024 general election. Daily, from Oct. 21 to Nov. 3, East Lansing residents could fill out their ballots in WKAR TV Studio B. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Students meet for the Adolescent Diversion Program, led by psychology instructor Sean Hankins. The Adolescent Diversion Program is the Department of Psychology’s largest experiential learning course. It trains undergraduate students to work with local youth who are involved in the juvenile court system. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Members of the Spartan Marching Band perform at halftime during the MSU vs. Indiana football game Nov. 2. Photo by Nick Schrader.

Travel at State Day is an annual event that provides opportunities for MSU employees to attend multiple courses teaching Concur Request, Travel and Expense. The 2024 event was held at the Henry Center. There, 230 employees got to meet with 32 airline, hotel and car company representatives to learn about discounts, services and the best contact resources for each. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.