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New app to guide IPF staff to assets, job sites
At 24.7 million square feet spread across more then 550 MSU buildings, it’s not hard to lose a few minutes finding your way to a room in an unfamiliar part of campus. It’s a problem common to IPF maintenance staff when they’re called on to service building assets such as pumps, steam traps and other critical equipment that are intentionally placed out of sight.
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A year in review: IPF 2021 points of pride
Though 2021 was another unique year, IPF was able to overcome unprecedented challenges to reach milestones, break records, and keep MSU running. Here are a few of our accomplishments from 2021.
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CDC honors MSU with water quality award
Interior view of the water plant with filtration tanks shown.
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IPF celebrates GIS day with technology highlight
From farming to navigation to planning the layout of a city, GIS (or geographic information system mapping) is used to combine data and location information to help us make better decisions. Here's how IPF uses it.
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IPF names new Ast. Vice President for Real Estate and Capital Planning
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Get to Know the IPF team: Michelle Rutkowski
"We're all problem solvers," said Rutkowski. "I've noticed there are two things that are the most common to people who come to work at IPF: we're driven to provide great customer service, and we figure things out. We solve problems and we get the job done."
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River Trail Upgrade Brings Safety for Pedestrians and Bikers
Completion of a recent phase of construction on MSU's river trail, which follows the Red Cedar River, means users have access to a separated bike and pedestrian trail across three miles of campus.
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Get to Know: Kisha Beard
"We're a big part of [student life], and they're a big part of ours," said Beard, IPF custodial supervisor.
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MSU recycling center adds robotic sorter with state grant
MSU recycling center adds robotic sorter with state grant
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Piece of MSU theatrical history finds new life with alumni
A door that was crafted by hand by MSU's skilled carpenters in the 1930's now hangs in the home of two Spartan alumni.