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Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Testing
Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) is committed to providing reliable maintenance and support to our building occupants. One way we do this is through proactive, Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) testing which is required by state law. ATS devices help critical equipment switch from main power to generator power during outages. By testing these switches proactively, we are safeguarding our... -
A Message from President Carter
Dear Colleagues:I’m pleased to share that I have named Mark Conselyea as the interim senior vice president of the Office of Administration and Planning (A&P), effective July 1 following the retirement of Jay Kasey on June 30. I thank Jay for his more than 10 years leading A&P, and 17 years at Ohio State. Jay has made a positive impact on countless Buckeyes through planning and development... -
The Ohio State University Excels in Race to Zero Waste
The Ohio State University Columbus campus joined 2.7 million students, faculty and staff across the country in the 2024 Campus Race to Zero Waste competition. Over 30.7 million pounds of waste in total was donated, composed and recycled while 105 million single-use plastics were kept out of the landfill. That’s enough to prevent the release of 23,174 metric tons of carbon dioxide, equal to avoidi... -
Ohio State Earns Tree Campus Higher Education Distinction
The Ohio State University was honored with the 2023 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. “Receiving this recognition again is a testament to Ohio State’s commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability and community engagement,” said Stephen Schneider, landscape planner for Facilities Operations ...