The Rock (Michigan State University) - Wikipedia
WEBThe Rock is a large pudding stone on the campus of Michigan State University, which has been painted with messages by campus groups since the 1960s. Unearthed in 1873, and installed on the campus by the class of 1873, the Rock became known as a site for engaged and married couples in the 1910s.
MSU Traditions: The Rock - Alumni
WEBFeb 26, 2021 — On campus since 1873, The Rock is an ever-changing expression of MSU spirit. February 26, 2021. Beaumont Tower stands tall—a monument in the middle of Michigan State University’s campus. The Sparty Statue projects strength—an iconic structure representing Spartan will.
Exhibit - The Rock - Michigan State University
WEBOut of all the iconic monuments at MSU, older than the Sparty Statue and Beaumont Tower, the Rock is the oldest with the most colorful history, in more ways than one. The giant, hand painted billboard that hundreds of students gather around throughout the year was donated as the class gift from the Class of 1873.
Michigan State University - The Rock at MSU
WEBThe Rock at MSU. View the Virtual Rock. On Monday, February 13, 2023, the MSU community experienced a tragedy we never dreamed would reach our campus. In the aftermath of the event, students, staff, faculty, and alumni from around the world came together in mourning and to remember those we lost.
The Rock at Michigan State University: Photos through the years
WEBMay 4, 2023 — Michigan State University students, faculty, and staff hold a Wednesday, Feb.15, 2023, candlelight vigil at The Rock for the students who were killed and wounded in Monday night’s...
MSU Traditions: The Rock | Giving to Michigan State University
WEBJan 31, 2021 — MSU Traditions: The Rock. On campus since 1873, The Rock is an ever-changing expression of MSU spirit. January 31, 2021. Beaumont Tower stands tall—a monument in the middle of Michigan State University’s campus. The Sparty Statue projects strength—an iconic structure representing Spartan will.
The Rock - Virtual tour
WEBVisit the Rock, one of MSU’s most legendary campus icons. The Rock is the oldest MSU icon with the most colorful history — in more ways than one. Functioning as a hand-painted billboard for students by students throughout the decades, the Rock was actually a class gift from the MSU Class of 1873.
From the Archives: 'The Rock' at Michigan State University
WEBFeb 7, 2018 — EAST LANSING — Before there was Beaumont Tower or the MSU Union or even the Sparty statue, there was the Rock, a symbol of Spartan spirit. A gift from the Class of 1873, the Rock is a 18,000...
MSU Traditions: The Rock - YouTube
WEBMay 4, 2017 — Painting the Rock at Michigan State University is a tradition that brings Spartans together. Spartans Will. Find MSU: http://msu.edu/social/Facebook: https:/...
New book celebrates tradition of the Rock - Michigan State University
WEBApr 12, 2017 — A symbol of the Spartan Spirit, the Rock represents the diverse experiences and interests of its students — an ever-changing snapshot of time sealed in layers of thick paint. Now, a new book produced by the Spartan …