The week in photos: June 29–July 5, 2026

Music-themed art deco reliefs, carved by Samuel Cashwan, adorn the entrance to the Music Building. Cashwan’s work is showcased in a variety of places around campus, including the Abbot Road entrance, the “Three Musicians” statue and more. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Tall, defined lines almost resemble the keys of a piano on the exterior of the Music Practice Building. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A red brick arch makes the entrance to Eustace-Cole Hall unmistakable as a campus icon. Built in 1888, the hall serves as the home of the MSU Honors College. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The tower of Linton Hall stands proudly above West Circle Drive, providing a sense of timelessness to the campus atmosphere on a summer day. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Bold, clean lines define the entrance to the MSU Museum, framed by delicate leaves. Though summer tends to be a quiet time on campus, the MSU Museum is bustling with activity, offering a wealth of exhibitions to explore and free admission year-round. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A decal on the entrance to the MSU Union depicts the Bronze Sparty statue located on the building’s first floor lobby. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The entrance to Linton Hall is adorned with the seal of Michigan State University, which depicts the rising sun shining behind College Hall, MSU’s first academic building. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Intricate details frame a window of Olds Hall, home to University Communications and Marketing, the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Education and Compliance and the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Impact. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The Spartan appears confident and content, flocked by lush green trees on a summer morning. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.