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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.

CDC honors MSU with water quality award

Interior view of the water plant with filtration tanks shown.

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.

IPF names new Ast. Vice President for Real Estate and Capital Planning

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."

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.

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.

MSU recycling center adds robotic sorter with state grant

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.

IPF campus arborists partner with Department of Forestry to study urban trees

Michigan State University's campus is home to almost 50,000 students during the academic year. It's also home to over 21,000 trees, making it an arboretum in the heart of Michigan. That makes the MSU campus a great place to study urban tree form and function.