February 13 Memorial

Overview of Scope

On February 13, 2023, the MSU community endured a tragic act of violence at two campus locations: Berkey Hall and the MSU Union. Three students lost their lives and five more were critically injured. In October 2023, MSU convened a permanent memorial committee to guide the creation of a lasting on-campus memorial through a transparent and inclusive process. The committee’s efforts included: 

• A public survey and focus groups held from February-April 2024 to define the memorial’s
  purpose, design, and location.
• A public request for proposals (RFP) for memorial designs issued in July 2024.
• Selection of finalists by the memorial committee and members of the Public Art on Campus
• Committee in September 2024.
• Collection of community feedback on the three finalist designs from February-March 2025.
• Final selection of a winning memorial design in June 2025.

This project will construct a memorial fountain, benches, and surrounding plantings, replacing the existing fountain at Old Horticulture Gardens. This memorial will honor those affected and will stand as a lasting tribute to the loss and resilience of the Spartan community.

The chosen design will incorporate elements such as water, white marble, split-faced black granite, and seasonal plantings to honor the loss experienced by the Spartan community. Learn more at spartanstogether.msu.edu/memorial.

Phase

• Design

Budget

• $3.2M

Schedule

• Construction start: TBD
• Substantial completion: Fall 2026

Capital Project Number

• CP25033