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ArboBlitz 2022 brings new trees to campus
The 2022 ArboBlitz was quite the poplar event on Oct. 28, as nearly 60 volunteers teamed up with FOD Landscaping Services and the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens to plant dozens of trees outside of The Ohio Union in just three hours.
Volunteers Help Beautify Jennings Hall Rain Garden
On Saturday, October 8, student volunteers joined Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) staff to clean and maintain the Jennings Hall rain gardens.
FOD's Mary Leciejewski Recognized by USAC
Mary Leciejewski, Facilities Operations and Development zero waste manager, was recently recognized by the University Staff Advisory Committee (USAC) in their October staff spotlight feature. The feature recognizes Ohio State staff who exemplify what it means to be a Buckeye.
In the News: Residence Hall Compost Program Helps Ohio State Reach 2025 Zero Waste Goal
The Lantern recently highlighted the unviersity's compost program expansion to students living in residence Halls. Molly Kathleen, zero waste coordinator in Facilities Operations and Development discussed the zero waste goal and ways that composting helps create a more sustainable campus.