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Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

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  • Fort Hayes Student Welds a Bright Future with Facilities Operations and Development

    This summer, Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center welding student Joseph Friess traded his pencil and paper for a welding torch alongside Ohio State’s Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) steamfitters. A rising senior at Upper Arlington High School, Friess has spent his summer shadowing welders and learning the ins and outs of steam production and distribution across campus. “I’ve...
    A welding student is seen welding a large pipe.
  • In the News: Ohio State Continues to Lead the Way in Sustainability Efforts

    For the third consecutive year, Ohio State Athletics has been recognized as a national leader in sustainable athletics, receiving the 2025 Play to Zero Waste Champion Award from the Green Sports Alliance."This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our operations team and the many collaborators who support our sustainability efforts," said Logan Gould, Zero Waste Coordinator for Faciliti...
    Green Sports Alliance Award
  • Chalking Not Permitted on Campus

    Chalking is not permitted on The Ohio State University campus and will be removed by Facilities Operations and Development, which reserves the right to charge for the cost of any repairs required due to removal. In addition, any students found to be responsible would be subject to potential conduct referral.Information about chalking and signage is outlined in the University Signage Standards. Th...
    pedestrian walking across the oval
  • Six Tons of Hard Cover Books Diverted from Landfill Thanks to Office Cleanouts

    In 2024, the Recycling and Refuse Services team helped divert more than six tons of hard cover books from the landfill through our hard cover book recycling program, thanks in large part to faculty and staff who reached out during office cleanouts.These cleanouts provide an excellent opportunity to responsibly recycle large volumes of materials that accumulate over time. Whether you're moving off...
    A view of Logan Gould holding a thumbs up while holding a handle of a bin of recyclable materials.
  • Buckeyes Take Top Spot in Big Ten Recycling Rankings

    The results are in, and The Ohio State University is leading the Big Ten in recycling - and leaving that team up north in the dust.Ohio State placed first in the Big Ten and among all Ohio colleges in the Per Capita Recycling category of the 2025 Campus Race to Zero Waste competition, with an impressive 16.9 pounds of recycling per person. This category measures how much material is diverted from...
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