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Get to know IPF's Michael Chapman
As online shopping becomes more and more important, so does the job of MSU Surplus Shipping and Online Specialist Michael Chapman.
Surplus and Recycling's hard work recognized
Surplus and Recycling recently received the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Excellence in Recycling Award alongside partners in the Regional Recycling Coordinating Committee (R2C2) for the second time in the past four years.
Facility Coordinators Work Group
IPF staff have been facilitating regular meetings with building managers, coordinators, contacts and experts across MSU’s campus since 2016.
IPF Intern making an impact
Ben Richardson, a senior who graduated this spring with a degree in supply chain management, recently teamed up with IPF’s Materials and Logistics staff to create the ABC Analysis project, which has been in place for several months now.
IPF Partners with GVSU on sustainability tour
Staff from Infrastructure Planning and Facilities recently hosted Grand Valley State University’s sustainability team to tour MSU’s Student Organic Farm and Surplus and Recycling facilities.
MSU Bikes launches new bike commuter service
MSU Bikes recently piloted a one-on-one bike service to help bike commuters on the basics of commuting.
Arbor Day tree planting
IPF’s Landscape Services staff planted a cherry tree in honor of Arbor Day on April 27.
MSU students connect with surplus and recycling staff
More than 250 MSU students recently had the opportunity to collaborate with Surplus Store and Recycling staff to gain practical experience.
IPF partners to support MSU research
Infrastructure Planning and Facilities just made transportation of research and other historical materials that much easier for MSU’s Campus Archaeology — a program that works to mitigate and protect the archaeological resources of the university.
Landscape Services participates in Project SEARCH
Project SEARCH combines classroom time with on-campus internships to create an educational program for students with developmental disabilities.