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  • Reducing Campus Waste One Drop at a Time

    In an effort to promote sustainability and reduce plastic waste, six new water bottle refill stations have been installed across The Ohio State University Columbus campus, thanks to a grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The initiative, led by former university student and current Zero Waste coordinator, Logan Gould, aims to provide accessible hydration options while encoura...
    A view of a man putting a sticker on the side of a water bottle refill station.
  • City of Ohio State Podcast Season 4, Episode 3: FDC with Kristin Poldemann and Garth Dahdah

    The City of Ohio State podcast welcomes back Kristin Poldemann, associate vice president of Facilities Design and Construction, joined by Garth Dahdah, senior director of Capital Projects and Space Planning for Ambulatory Services and the Wexner Medical Center. From major projects like Outpatient Care Powell to smaller but essential initiatives, they share insights on innovation, efficiency and t...
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  • Heating-to-Cooling Transition

    Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) maintenance personnel will conduct the annual heating-to-cooling season transition in several academic campus buildings beginning in early April, necessitating increased activity of FOD maintenance personnel in and around the mechanical spaces of the buildings.Maintenance personnel will shut down certain heating systems, where applicable, and perform th...
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  • Ohio State Recognized for Encouraging Environmental Excellence, Reducing Carbon Emissions

    The Ohio State University has been awarded the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) most prestigious recognition, the Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Platinum Achievement Award for 2024. “This honor reflects Ohio State’s commitment to resource stewardship and efficiency,” said Mary Leciejewski, associate director of environmental sustainability for Facilities Operations and...
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  • The Ohio State University Earns Tree Campus Higher Education Distinction

    The Arbor Day Foundation recognized The Ohio State University as a 2024 Tree Campus for its dedication to enhancing community well-being through tree education, investment and community engagement. “This recognition reflects Ohio State’s ongoing dedication to preserving and enhancing our campus green spaces,” said Stephen Schneider, landscape services planner for Facilities Operations and De...
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