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July 29, 2024

The week in photos: July 22–28, 2024

By: Kelsie Lane

MSU, we love thy shadows
When twilight silence falls,
Flushing deep and softly paling
O’er ivy covered halls;
Beneath the pines we’ll gather
To give our faith so true,
Sing our love for Alma Mater
And thy praises, MSU.


“MSU Shadows,” our university’s beloved alma mater, describes the deep shadows that cover campus as twilight falls. In this special edition of the Week in Photos, we linger for a moment at sunset, seeking shapes and shadows on the ground that are as enchanting as they are intangible.

Shadows of trees on MSU library building
Shadow of pergola in Beal Garden
Shadows over students in Beekman Pavilion
Shadows of design on MSU library bridge
MSU Cheerleading team at sunset
Shadows and light patterns on ground in Breslin Center before commencement
People walking through shadowed path in front of Cowles House
Shadow of MSU lantern on sidewalk
Shadows of trees on MSU library building
Shadow of pergola in Beal Garden
The tall walls of the MSU Main Library become a perfect canvas to display the towering shadows of neighboring trees. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Shadows cast by the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden pergola stretch to meet a paved pathway. In celebration of autumn and the beginning of the fall semester, the garden is set to host “BealFest 2024: The Apple of MSU’s Eye” on Sep. 12. Honoring 150 years of MSU’s campus arboretum, this year’s theme will highlight trees, featuring apples as the event headliner, with activities, performances, demonstrations and trees available for adoption. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Stripes of shadows and light streak like piano keys across the lounge of the College of Music’s Billman Music Pavilion. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Panels on the bridge between Spartan Stadium and the MSU Main Library cast a whimsical pattern in shadow. The panels, inspired by the theme “water moves MSU,” were designed by MSU alum Gavin Kata as part of a 2017 contest by the  Public Art on Campus Committee. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Members of the MSU Cheerleading team are mirrored by shadows at sunset. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
A light show at the spring 2023 commencement ceremony creates a whirlwind of dancing shadows along the floor of the Breslin Student Events Center. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Like what you're seeing? If you have any suggestions for campus subjects or locations to be featured in the Week in Photos, please email us at msutoday@msu.edu.
Deep shadows from trees near Cowles House provide a welcome moment of shade for Spartans walking on campus on a hot summer day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Even in shadow, the silhouette of a classic MSU lantern is unmistakable. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
The tall walls of the MSU Main Library become a perfect canvas to display the towering shadows of neighboring trees. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Shadows cast by the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden pergola stretch to meet a paved pathway. In celebration of autumn and the beginning of the fall semester, the garden is set to host “BealFest 2024: The Apple of MSU’s Eye” on Sep. 12. Honoring 150 years of MSU’s campus arboretum, this year’s theme will highlight trees, featuring apples as the event headliner, with activities, performances, demonstrations and trees available for adoption. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

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