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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.

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.