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  • In the News: Ohio State Interns Help University Meet Sustainability Goals

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | January 25, 2024
    As highlighted by Ohio State News, Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) interns Reva Baste-Bania, Lexi Capka, Logan Gould, Maya Hammond, Mackenzie Hebert and Karissa Mitchell are not only helping the university reduce waste and increase operational efficiency, they're learning skills that have helped them in their coursework and are preparing them to enter the workforce. “Being a Zero...
    Interns and FOD personell pose for a photo before their presentation for FOD administrators.

  • Campus Race to Zero Waste Kicks Off

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | January 25, 2024
    Campus Race to Zero Waste has officially started! For the next eight weeks, Ohio State will be competing against other universities across the county to determine who has the highest landfill diversion rate! Students, faculty, and staff are asked to participate by recycling more, recycling right, and composting.Ohio State achieved a record-high landfill diversion rate of 41% this year. While we c...
    Race to Zero Waste Campaign

  • In the News: How Two Local Hospital Systems Are Going Green

    rahe.21@osu.edu | January 23, 2024
    As highlighted by Columbus Monthly, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center continues to be a leader in utilizing more sustainable practices to reduce the environmental impact of the hospital system.“Some changes have been obvious,” said Lauren Koch, Wexner Medical Center sustainability program manager. “One has been switching out old-style lightbulbs to LED bulbs that save energy a...
    A green meadow with the Wexner Medical Center in the background

  • FDC Stakeholder Insights Progress Update - January 2024

    hedman.11@osu.edu | January 3, 2024
    A note from Kristin Poldemann, associate vice president of Facilities Design and ConstructionThe Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) stakeholder insights project kicked off almost three years ago and has been reshaping how we do business ever since. Three main themes emerged after more than 200+ stakeholder interviews: Project Management Process Improvement Enhanced Communicat...
    An exterior view of the Inpatient Hospital from a drone.

  • In the News: When You Go Home, Ohio State Facilities Go to Work

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | December 21, 2023
    As highlighted by The Lantern, maintenance staff from Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) are hard at work during winter break. The article points out that with fewer students around in December, maintenance staff have more freedom to complete projects not possible during an academic term. "You can't really shut down the heating and cooling at Enarson for right hours during the day d...
    A yellow mop bucket with a wet mop being pulled out of it.

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