CoPPAC

CoPPAC Professionalism takes practice. We invite you to join our organization for a helping hand in pursuing your packaging career.

We are the Coalition of Packaging Professionals and Academic Connections or CoPPAC for short. Our goal is to provide you with the best opportunity to grow in the professional business world before you graduate. This includes:
• Networking
• Industry Leading Guest Speakers
• Factory Tours
• Mentors
• Social Events
• Community Service
• PackExpo
• Student Conferences
• and more!

Everyone is welcome to join us at our kickoff meeting next Monday for a fun night of food and yard games! We hope to see...
09/08/2026

Everyone is welcome to join us at our kickoff meeting next Monday for a fun night of food and yard games! We hope to see you all there!

Fall 2026 E-BoardMeet our President, Lilly Pepper! 📦Year: JuniorHometown: Franklin, MIMinor: Sustainability Co-Ops: Peps...
09/03/2026

Fall 2026 E-Board

Meet our President, Lilly Pepper! 📦

Year: Junior
Hometown: Franklin, MI
Minor: Sustainability
Co-Ops: PepsiCo (Spring 2027)
Why Packaging: “I chose packaging because of the mix of engineering design and marketing.”
Favorite Package: Laughing Cow Aluminum Packaging
What you’re looking forward to for this semester: “Another great semester of MSUPS”

Fall 2026 E-BoardMeet our Vice President, Eva Canales! 📦Year: JuniorHometown: Lafayette, CAMinor: Data ScienceCo-Ops: SC...
09/03/2026

Fall 2026 E-Board

Meet our Vice President, Eva Canales! 📦

Year: Junior
Hometown: Lafayette, CA
Minor: Data Science
Co-Ops: SC Johnson (Spring 2027); Gilead (Fall 2027)
Why Packaging: “I chose Packaging because I love understanding all the factors that go into the design of a package, and how we can use packaging to make people’s everyday lives easier.”
Favorite Package: Ramune Marble Soda
What you’re looking forward to for this semester: “I’m excited to spend time with my friends, and meet new people at MSUPS meetings!”

Fall 2026 E-BoardMeet our Treasurer, Lilia Miller! 📦Year: Sophomore Hometown: Grand Rapids, MIMinor: Food Processing and...
09/03/2026

Fall 2026 E-Board

Meet our Treasurer, Lilia Miller! 📦

Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Minor: Food Processing and Technology
Why Packaging: “I chose packaging because it’s a combination of engineering and design, and there are so many paths you can take.”
Favorite Package: Kirin Fire Cafe Can
What you’re looking forward to for this semester: “I am looking forward to building relationships with fellow packaging students and learning more about packaging processes and products.”

Fall 2026 E-BoardMeet our Director of Partnerships and Promotions, Ava Buchholz! 📦Year: JuniorHometown: Chicago, ILMinor...
09/03/2026

Fall 2026 E-Board

Meet our Director of Partnerships and Promotions, Ava Buchholz! 📦

Year: Junior
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Minor: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Co-Op: Future Spring 2027
Why Packaging: “I chose Packaging because I was interested in pursuing engineering and gratefully stumbled upon MSU Packaging. The physicality of design work combined with marketing is fascinating.”
Favorite Package: Medicube Toner Pads
What you’re looking forward to for this semester: “I am looking forward to making more connections, whether that is between companies and students.”

Fall 2026 E-BoardMeet our Director of Communications and Membership, Cece Nicholson! 📦Year: SeniorHometown: Oxford, MIMi...
09/03/2026

Fall 2026 E-Board

Meet our Director of Communications and Membership, Cece Nicholson! 📦

Year: Senior
Hometown: Oxford, MI
Minor: Chinese
Co-Op: Conagra Brands (Spring 2027)
Why Packaging: “I chose packaging because I wanted to try a major that combined so many disciplines!”
Favorite Package: Dawn EZ Squeeze Soap
What you’re looking forward to for this semester: “I’m looking forward to spending time with my e-board members!”

Fall 2026 E-BoardMeet our Director of Marketing and Media, Josie Geiger! 📦Year: Sophomore Hometown: Saginaw, MIWhy Packa...
09/03/2026

Fall 2026 E-Board

Meet our Director of Marketing and Media, Josie Geiger! 📦

Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Saginaw, MI
Why Packaging: “I chose packaging because of the design and creativity aspect. I like how it combines different disciplines.”
Favorite Package: Sundae Body Care Bottles
What you’re looking forward to for this semester: “I’m looking forward to taking more packaging specific classes. I am also excited to meet more people within MSUPS, and attend our company and social events!”

Fall 2026 E-BoardMeet our Co-Director of Logistics and Scheduling, Jaden Skwier! 📦Year: SeniorHometown: Washington, MIMi...
09/03/2026

Fall 2026 E-Board

Meet our Co-Director of Logistics and Scheduling, Jaden Skwier! 📦

Year: Senior
Hometown: Washington, MI
Minor: Business
Why Packaging: “I chose packaging because I love to design and work on projects and I enjoy the challenge of balancing package sustainability with modern consumer and industry trends.”
Favorite Package: “My favorite package has to be Superz Budapest Cologne boxes, they all have unique packaging to match their vibe.”
What you’re looking forward to for this semester: “I’m looking forward to making new friend’s within packaging and continuing the hard work to expand MSUPS.”

Address

524 S. Shaw Lane
East Lansing, MI
48824

Opening Hours

Monday 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 11am
2pm - 3pm
Wednesday 1pm - 1:30pm
Thursday 12:30pm - 1:30pm
2pm - 3pm
Friday 11:30am - 12:30pm

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