The week in photos: June 3–9, 2024

Ornamental grasses grow in an orderly line outside Wells Hall. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

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Participants of the U.S. Department of State’s Professional Fellows program, visiting from various countries in Africa, presented research to the campus community at the MSU International Center. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A great blue heron keeps an eye out for fish on the banks of the Red Cedar River. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., joined the local business community at the Lansing Regional Chamber Economic Club to discuss MSU’s impact and collaboration with Lansing and Michigan’s economies. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Artist Mila Lynn speaks with the MSU Community about her art show “Storytelling Through Music,” on display at Reach Studio Art Center in Lansing. The installation is a unique part of the 24th annual William G. Anderson Lecture Series, Slavery to Freedom: An American Odyssey, presented by the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A celebration for The Spartan’s 79th birthday was organized by some of the statue’s fans, including balloons, games and of course, a special hat for the big guy himself. Happy birthday, Sparty! Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Sprinklers provide a bit of refreshment to Spartan Stadium on a hot day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Members of the MSU Community gather for a performance of “Digging Up Dessa” at Summer Circle Theatre. Summer Circle Theatre, a free, outdoor theater series created by the MSU Department of Theatre, will offer two more productions through June, “[title of show] (clean version)” and “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again].” Photo by Derrick L. Turner.