MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities

IPF is hiring students across departments 🍀🍀

It’s fall which means that student hiring is well underway! Positions are available for students in multiple IPF departments including Custodial, PDC, Project Services, Landscape Services, SSRC, Hidden Lake Gardens, Transportation, and more.

See the positions on:

IPF website https://ipf.msu.edu/about/career-opportunities

or in

Handshake https://msu.joinhandshake.com/login

What’s that noise? 🗣️🍀 The MSU power plant is bringing one of its boilers back from overhaul and doing normal startup operations. If you’re hearing some noise, it’s likely steam venting on the roof as they test and operate pressure relief and steam safety valves—this should be done later today. They’re also running more equipment than usual to keep up with campus power demand!

From the lifelong learners at MSU to the supportive grandparents of our students, we honor the incredible seniors who enrich our Spartan community. For more resources, visit https://reg.msu.edu/ROInfo/EnrReg/LifelongEducation.aspx!

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A sunny green and white day, and a new bridge? Too good! 😏🤘Welcome back farm lane bridge! Special thanks to you guys rock 🪨 💥

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Hmmmm… I seem to be lost, do you know where I am? The only hint I can give you is I need a tutor for a hard science class this semester! 🧪🥼🔭🧬⛲️🪴

We all know campus's gorgeous red brick facades, but do you recognize these beauties? 3rd pic is a hint but the last one gives it away! 💚

Please join me in congratulating this cool person AS THE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT THIS MONTH! Congrats Elliott!

Did you know: 44 tons of reusable goods were collected at move-out this year! Check out this blog by the MSU Surplus Store to learn more: https://msurecycling.com/news-stories/reusing-what-students-leave-behind/

Helpful hint! Stay informed on all the crazy on campus by heading to the IPF Maintenance & Construction Notices online!

Stay cool! With the temperatures burning off our skin, remember to wear sunscreen, drink plenty of water, and stay informed about weather conditions!

Our support goes out to everyone affected by the flood and weather conditions in general this week! If you need support or resources please dm us and we will try to direct you to the resources you need!

Today concrete is being poured on the newly constructed Farm Lane Bridge. We'll have a new road yet! 💚🚗

Just a gathering of some friends :)

The IPF picnic this year was a success! A huge thank you to everyone who attended. Your hard work deserves to be appreciated, and it’s always great to enjoy a little hot dog! 🌭

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Join us for a Juneteenth Celebration! 🎉 🤩

Date and Time
Friday, June 14, 5-8:30 p.m.
(Doors open at 4:30 p.m.)

Location
Jack Breslin Student Events
Center, 534 Birch Rd., East
Lansing, MI 48824

Hmm… I seem to be lost… do you know where I am??? You don’t have to find me right this minute ya know… in case you wanna stop and smell the roses 😉🌹

So…where am I?

Our new series called helpful hints!! These are short letters to you…to show y’all the ways of MSU 🤝!

Please join us in congratulating DARWIN MEIRNDORF for receiving the Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award 🥇 👑🕺

“The Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award is presented annually to six university support staff members, hand-selected from nominations received by the recipients’ colleagues. Selection criteria for recipients include overall excellence in job performance, supportive attitude and contributions to the unit or university that lead to improved efficiency or effectiveness, and valuable service to the university. The award is named in honor of Jack Breslin, who served Michigan State University as a student leader, honored athlete, top administrator and steadfast advocate.”

Read the full story here: https://ipf.msu.edu/about/news/darwin-meirndorf-receives-jack-breslin-distinguished-staff-award

If you got this far comment 👑

“What Are You Doing?” Series: Regional Chiller Plant Crane

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to keep our campus cool? 🏢❄️

Facilities team set the rebuilt cooling tower motors on their mounts at the Regional Chiller Plant. These motors are vital for keeping our cooling towers in top shape as we approach the warmer months. This work was requested by Ryan Kraft from the Chilled Water team.

The team and contractors will make sure everything is perfectly aligned before testing the motors. Fun fact: It’s not just cooling towers; we handle every motor connected to HVAC units, pumps, exhaust fans, and more to keep the campus comfortable year-round!



📸: Brian Powe

It's a busy summer on campus! Epoxy rebar is being installed on the new Farm Lane Bridge, a light pole is being settled into the ground, the Greenhouse renovations have begun, water mains are being replaced, and Spartan Stadium's resident falcons have a few new chicks to raise! And, of course, there's the beautiful green spaces to enjoy.

Where am I? While you answer in the comments below I’m gonna head to the dining hall 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️

Arbor Day 2024 🌲🌳🌲🌳🌲🌳
April 26, 2024
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Meet at the rock!!!🪨

Help MSU clean the Red Cedar River!
Friday, April 5th, 2024 at 12:00pm
Begin at The Rock (Farm Lane bridge & Auditorium)

🦆🦆🦆 All the ducks are going too!!!

Where am I? While you’re guessing in the comments below, I’ll be running to Sparty’s

We have a big lantern project taking place in our very own metal shop. Visit our page next week for a look into the history and production of the campus lanterns. We're excited to see them installed around campus later this summer.

Hidden Lake Gardens is an IPF gem. If you haven't been for a visit, we highly recommend it. They could use help in making the garden more accessibly friendly if you would like to donate to their cause. Hidden Lake Gardens

Pave the “Bloom Where You are Planted Garden” Your contribution will help to fund repaving the asphalt paths making accessibility for “BLOOM Where You are Planted” participants barrier free.

We had the opportunity to tour the Multicultural Center last week. Here is a look at how things are coming along inside the building.

Today is Give Green Day! Consider supporting IPF's mission to provide MSU with best-in-class facilities and infrastructure services to help Spartans change the world.
https://ipf.msu.edu/giving

Check out the new Alienware MSU Esports Lounge! Thanks to a partnership with Dell Technologies, this new space at MSU provides an elite gaming environment for students to train and compete in esports at the highest level.

https://ipf.msu.edu/about/news/bts-alienware-esports-lounge

Celebrating the knowledge and the vital role these skilled trades women are playing in shaping the infrastructure of MSU and the future of the construction industry.👩‍🏭👩‍🔧👷‍♀️

We're celebrating Women in Construction Week this week. Our hard hats off to those women who are paving the way for other women in the construction industry and the skilled trades.