School of Packaging Building Renovation

To attract the next generation of faculty, it is imperative that our academic spaces and laboratories reflect what we are — the top school in packaging.

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School of Packaging Building Renovation

Phase 1 Goal: $10 million         Raised: $10 million

 

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The MSU School of Packaging was the first school of packaging in the United States and the largest packaging program in the country. It is the only school that offers a Ph.D. program. The Packaging Building was last updated in 1986 and is in need of renovation.

To attract the next generation of faculty, it is imperative that our academic spaces and laboratories reflect what we are – the top school in packaging.

 

Packaging Ribbon Cutting Photos

MSU celebrates opening of newly renovated School of Packaging building with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Lansmont Corporation to donate product and package testing technologies to MSU School of Packaging

Specright partners with Michigan State University School of Packaging to enhance student preparation for careers in the packaging industry

MSU School of Packaging receives cutting-edge equipment donated by IMV America

Packaging leader Amcor makes transformative gift to Michigan State University School of Packaging

Frasiers support School of Packaging renovation project; endow faculty position

Ring Container Technologies invests in MSU School of Packaging Building Renovation

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
Donors make investments to break ground on Packaging Building

Michigan State University celebrated breaking ground on renovations to the MSU School of Packaging building on April 19, following a fundraising campaign that raised more than $10 million. The renovations are supported by commitments to the renovation project totaling from alumni and donors including lead gifts from Amcor, Charles and Jackie Frasier and Ring Container Technologies.

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ENVISIONING THE FUTURE
Renovation of the School of Packaging

The School of Packaging is one of the infrastructure projects that we are planning and for which we are seeking private investments. Alyssa Harben, a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Packaging works with some of our world-class faculty there. In this video, she describes how our facilities attract the best and brightest.

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A LOOK AT THE FUTURE
School of Packaging Building Upgrade

A look at the future home of the MSU School of Packaging. By investing in our students, our faculty and our spaces, we will assure that the MSU School of Packaging will continue to develop the science that will raise the bar as we continue to lead the field as the first school of packaging in the country. We will continue to educate and deliver a well-prepared workforce for the industry and the educators of tomorrow.

Packaging Building Renovation Live Video Feed

Construction has started to renovate the Packaging building. Watch the live video feed, provided by Christman Construction.

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How you can help

With private support, we will make much-needed investments in our infrastructure:

  • Our labs will be refreshed with new, state-of-the-art equipment to provide world-class facilities.
  • We will create new, central gathering spaces with adequate seating where students can plug in, work between classes and recharge their electronic devices.
  • Open-style lab and office arrangements for graduate students will encourage conversation and collaboration to lead to greater ideation and opportunities to anticipate and solve packaging challenges in areas such as food and water safety, healthcare and sustainability.

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