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Possible Future, Probable Future, Preferred Future - The Division of Housing & Food Services is currently undergoing a strategic planning process that will change the face of our Division.
H&FS Environmental Stewardship - The Division is making contributions throughout the community..
Meet Bob Patterson - H&FS welcomes our new Chief Financial Officer
An Update From Vennie - AVP Vennie Gore talks about "The Spartan Experience"
H&FS Celebrates Culinary Arts - The Gallery's Chef Eric Batten competes in NACUFS Culinary competition while Wilson Cafe hosts student "Iron Chef" competition
Emergency Text Message Notification System - MSU's emergency communication system available to the MSU community
Housing & Food Services Construction Website - Watch as H&FS new projects progress around campus
Eat at State - Residence Hall menus and everything else you need to know about eating on MSU's campus
Employment for Students - Apply online and find a job for extra spending money!
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Social Responsibility
 Help Tackle Hunger
Many people in the Greater Lansing area, some right here on our own campus, are being seriously affected by the downturn in our state's economy. Many families are struggling to put food on their tables, so the Division of Housing & Food Services cosponsored a University-wide food drive during the week of November 12-17, culminating at the MSU vs. Penn State football game on November 17, 2007. The Division worked with chairperson Becky Dantonio and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to establish collection points in all residence halls, as well as the MSU Union, Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, and the Spartan Village Community Center. On game day, semi-truck trailers collected donations at several locations. Over 2000 lbs. of food was collected at the football game, and another four palettes were collected from the other campus locations. For more information, or to donate locally, visit www.msu.edu/~foodbank/ or call the MSU Student Food Bank at (517) 432-5136.
Help Tackle Hunger Serving State Article
 Environmental Stewardship
A key point in Michigan State University's Boldness By Design initiative, and a major focus in the new Strategic Plan for the Division of Housing & Food Services, Environmental Stewardship is taking center stage on our campus. Following a yearlong study, a set of recommendations was recently approved by MSU administration that specifically outlines the steps MSU will take in the next few years to become more environmentally responsible. Click on the links below to view the complete recommendations or the summary (short version). For more information on the MSU Be Spartan Green program, visit www.bespartangreen.msu.edu/.
Environmental Stewardship Complete Recommendations
Environmental Stewardship Summary
Concessions Community Service Groups
As many as 700 volunteers from up to forty different community organizations work with the Division of Housing & Food Services Concessions group to staff concessions stands during campus sporting events, as well as events at the Pavilion. The result is a great partnership. Since the program began in the early 1980s, over $7 million has been raised for schools, churches, and other community organizations. The administrative burden is significantly reduced for the University and Concessions by reducing training and scheduling duties. Additionally, this program brings many people to MSU's campus who might not otherwise visit. For more information, visit www.hfs.msu.edu/concessions.
A Partnership for Success Serving State Article
Sparty's
 For the fourteenth year in a row, Sparty's partnered with the Muscular Dystrophy Association for their spring Shamrock Sale in March, 2008. Last year's sale raised over $6,100, making the grand total over the history of the partnership to well over $40,000.
Last year, Sparty's completed their transition to Fair Trade Certified coffees and teas. All campus locations now serve only Fair Trade coffees and teas, and they also offer a selection of other Fair Trade products. Fair Trade is a program through which farmers are given a fair price for their crops, farm workers enjoy safe working conditions, and environmental sustainability is a top priority. For more information, visit transfairusa.org/.
Sparty's and Fair Trade Coffee Article
Pack Up, Pitch In. HELP OUT.
 This recycling program has been going on at MSU for many years, but with Environmental Stewardship becoming a top priority, the Pack Up, Pitch In program has been expanded. Besides the loft lumber, clothing, shoes, cardboard, paper, and nonperishable foods collected in the past, we will add a few new items beginning this year. University Housing will partner with MSU Surplus, the Office of Recycling & Waste Management, CMID Facilities, the MSU Bikes, and a few off-campus groups including Volunteers of America, the American Red Cross, and Teen Challenge to recycle all the items above plus bikes, books, corded and battery-operated appliances and electronics, kitchen and household items, carpet, and useable furniture. For more information, visit www.hfs.msu.edu/uh/campus/packup-pitchin.html.
 University Housing
As part of our continuing commitment to Environmental Stewardship, CMID is including a number of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credit items in two upcoming construction projects — the new Holmes Hall Sparty's Superstore, and the restroom renovations in Hubbard Hall. Use of these types of products is becoming the norm as we continue to research existing and new technology for saving energy and reducing our environmental footprint when undertaking new construction or renovation projects.
Holmes Hall Sparty's Superstore
- Bamboo flooring (renewable resource)
- Low-emitting materials, adhesives, and sealants
- Low-emitting materials, paints, and coatings
- Light emitting diode (LED) lighting and lighting controls
- Recycling and/or service of demolished components
- VAC/HVAC systems
Hubbard Restroom Renovation
- Solid-color reinforced composite toilet partitions
- Low-emitting materials, adhesives, and sealants
- Low-emitting materials, paints, and coatings
- Xlerator hand dryers
- Solar powered faucets
- Lighting and lighting controls
- Recycling and/or service of demolished components
H&FS Efforts Vital to Campus Sustainability Serving State Article
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