The week in photos: May 13–19, 2024

James Madison College student Finn Gomez sets up a camera for macrophotography of the iron ore rock outside the College of Natural Science Building. Along with a passion for photography, Gomez is also the founder of Detroit Salsa Company, a semifinalist and award winner in the 2024 Burgess New Venture Challenge. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A visitor to the Spring Arts and Crafts Show admires a colorful piece outside a vendor’s booth. The craft show, which is celebrating its 60th year on campus, is held twice yearly and brings hundreds of artisans and thousands of visitors to showcase and peruse high quality handmade goods. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Beaumont Tower’s traditional style feels even more ornate and timeless when framed by MSU’s more modern buildings. As the university continues to grow and change, there’s something special about viewing our legacy through the evolution of architecture on campus. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Campus comes alive in vivid greens, as the warm temperatures of late spring and early summer appear to be here to stay. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Farm Lane bridge reconstruction continues to move forward rapidly; the project remains on schedule for a fall 2024 reopening. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A hidden heart-shaped leaf is revealed by morning light near West Circle Drive. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Red horse-chestnut flowers bloom vibrantly near Olds Hall. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Linton Hall’s stately tower peeks above the tree line on a golden spring morning. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Trees in the Munn Pinetum seem to reach impossible heights when viewed from below. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Year after year, the Resilient Oak springs forth with an abundance of new leaves and life, a testament to the tree’s more than 375 years of perseverance in the face of hardship. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

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