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Construction leads to research opportunities

Cow remains, likely more than 100 years old, were recently unearthed during construction on the Wilson Road extension project.

Get to know IPF's Kaileigh Hermann

Kaileigh Hermann, Strategic Initiative’s (SI) Communications intern, has worked with IPF for the past 10 months.

Custodial Services staff recognized

Nearly 50 awards were given out to IPF custodial staff at the 38th annual Custodial Training and Recognition Event for accomplishments ranging from low use of sick time to outstanding building crews.

Get to know IPF's Nick Walton

After 260 miles of nonstop canoeing, IPF’s Nick Walton took first place with his teammates in the 2018 Texas Water Safari.

IPF’s Bob Ellerhorst retiring after 40 years

For Bob Ellerhorst, the journey at Michigan State University began when he was just 17.

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.