Congratulations to the Students and Alumni that were honored at the MSU Packaging Awards Ceremony in East Lansing on 4/12/18! We were happy to be able to honor your accomplishments. Keep up the great work in the packaging industry and continue to make us proud! #SpartansWill 2018 Alumni Award Recipients: Hall of Fame: Dennis Young…Read More
In Memoriam – Bob Fiedler
The packaging industry lost a significant pioneer and cherished colleague with the passing of Robert Fiedler on January 4, 2018. For over 40 years, Robert (Bob) was a continuous contributor to the packaging industry, serving as a collaborator, author, instructor and mentor for numerous packaging professionals. At Michigan State University, Bob earned Bachelor and Master…Read More
SoP Student Eric Brunk Wins 2017 Board of Trustees’ Award
Congratulations to Packaging student Eric Brunk on being one of eleven students awarded the 2017 Board of Trustees’ Award. This award recognizes students for having the highest scholastic average at the close of their last semester in attendance at Michigan State University. Eric is from Shelby Township and is a graduate of Dwight D. Eisenhower High…Read More
Why Did You Join the PAA Board?
When current and past members of the PAA Board were asked “Why did you join the PAA board?” there were quite a few themes that came up, many involving their love for both MSU and the SOP. Their answers were put into this word cloud which shows the passion members have for giving back to…Read More
PAA Board Members Work to Update Mission Statement
In August, members of the MSU PAA board met in Chicago to update the board’s mission statement. The team met at a fellow Spartan Alumni’s bar – the Wild Goose Bar & Grill. Owner, Andrew Van Ermen, gave the team official Wild Goose hats which they proudly displayed in the team’s photo. Updating the mission…Read More