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Using mobile robotics in Landscape Services
The Landscape Services department at Michigan State University (MSU) maintains approximately 2,000 acres of the 5,200-acre East Lansing, MI campus. For the past eight years, they've been testing and deploying robotic lawn mowers.
MSU ranked gold as a bicycle-friendly university
In its 2024 release, the League of American Bicyclists has renewed Michigan State University’s Gold rating as a Bike Friendly University. Within a pool of 209 awardees nationwide, MSU is among only 11 campuses renewing a gold rating this year.
What it takes to supply a 60,000-person campus with water
Each year, at least 1 billion gallons of water flow through the $21 million MSU Water Treatment Plant, built in 2020. That’s what it takes to keep a campus as large as a mid-size city running. Water Works supervisor Tom Silsby and his team are there to make sure MSU’s water is safe and clean.
Red Cedar River cleanup volunteers collect 1000 pounds of materials
IPF, hosted over 100 volunteers from the Spartan community to rid the Red Cedar River of debris, and clean up litter from around the Red Cedar Natural Area. In addition, the team of volunteers worked to remove invasive plant species along the river removing multiple log jams to allow for recreation and improved water flow.
Custodial Services embarks on massive record digitization project
IPF’s Custodial Services is making a digital leap forward: a team of student employees is working to digitize their large collection of analog records.
College of Osteopathic Medicine teams up with Landscape Services for health fair
IPF Landscape services hosted a health fair aimed at providing their staff with the opportunity to put their physical health and wellbeing first. This event was able to occur thanks to collaboration by IPF’s Workforce Engagement Recognition and Inclusion subcommittee and the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
IPF announces new MSU campus planner
Infrastructure Planning and Facilities (IPF) is excited to announce that Brandon List has joined Michigan State University as the new campus planner.
Landscape Services volunteers at Boys and Girls Club of Lansing
Landscape Services manager Matt Bailey led his team in a day of volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing with funds that were raised by IPF staff during the last holiday season.
Remember to share the road with cyclists on campus
With students back on campus this week, driving safely around bicyclists is more important than ever. We've gathered together some tips and information from the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning's Guide to Michigan Bicyclist Laws to remember when driving on campus.
New Farm Lane Bridge opens for fall semester
From its humble beginnings as a simple crossing to its current status as a modern, multi-functional bridge, the Farm Lane Bridge is more than just a structure; it’s a new landmark that now sits at the heart of campus.