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  • Investing in a Greener Near East Side

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | March 17, 2026
    Exciting changes are taking root in Columbus’ Near East Side. A $50,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) brought together The Ohio State University Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) Sustainability and Landscape Services team, Chadwick Arboretum, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and the City of Columbus to plant 180 trees at Saunders Park and along...
    Five trees on a flatbed ready to be planted.

  • 2026 Fire Alarm Testing Schedule

    Jake Rahe | March 11, 2026
    Below is the 2026 fire alarm testing schedule for buildings across campus. Your building coordinator will have more information about when the exact date of testing will occur and signage will be posted before testing begins. January Denney Hall Hayes Hall Heffner Hughes Kuhn-Brundidge LAC 6 Mount Optometry Rightmire Stores and Rec February 4-H Arps Drinko Hopkins Hall IBMR Jennings Longaberger...
    Fire alarm on brown wall

  • New Compost Drop-Off Location Opens Near North Campus

    Jake Rahe | February 24, 2026
    Ohio State is pleased to announce the opening of a new compost drop-off location in the parking lot of the Northwood–High Building at 2231 N. High Street. This site is the newest addition to Ohio State’s compost drop-off program, bringing the total number of locations across campus to nine. Composting plays an important role in reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills. Organic materials...
    Compost buckets on table

  • The Ohio State University Earns 2025 Tree Campus Recognition from Arbor Day Foundation

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | February 10, 2026
    The Arbor Day Foundation recognized The Ohio State University as a 2025 Tree Campus for its dedication to enhancing community well-being through tree education, investment and community engagement. “Being recognized as a Tree Campus reflects the long-term care and intention we put into our landscapes, said Stephen Schneider, landscape services planner for Facilities Operations and Development (FOD...
    Tree Campus Arbor Day Foundation Logo

  • Green Buckeye Spotlight: Student Life Facilities and Sustainability

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | February 5, 2026
    Department: Student Life Facilities and Sustainability Certification Level: Silver Certification Date: June 6, 2024 The Office of Student Life Green Buckeyes program and Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) are proud to announce that front-of-house composting is available at the Ohio Union! While back-of-house food waste diversion has been operational since the building opened, this pilot...
    Green Buckeye Certification

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