People & Place

PEOPLE PLACE a quarterly publication of facilities operations and development

spring 2009 | issue 1 Vol 1 issue 1

1st ISSUe

Thompson library renovation completed

pg. 8

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY • FACILITIES OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT a time for change new FOD Communications pg. 5

silver lining

Cunz Hall Renovation pg. 6

FOD Stockroom update Consultant to offer solutions pg. 10

thank you to everyone who turned out for this year's red jacket event!

in this issue...

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Strategic programs

One vision, one plan, one university

a time for change

utility metering goes live

project updates

silver lining

works in progress

news & notes

we beat this thing

fod stockroom project

streamlining the fountain

new online signage marketplace

spring recognition awards

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coming and going

Cover photo: Thompson Memorial Library; Photo left: FOD’s annual Red Jacket event. Photos: Shellee Fisher Davis, aoephotography.com

people & place Thank you to the many staff contributors who help make People & Place possible. This publication is brought to you

by FOD Communications.

People & Place is published for staff members of Ohio State’s department of Facilities Operations and Development and its partners in academic excellence.

Libby Eckhardt, Communications Director eckhardt.12@osu.edu | 292-1477

Please e-mail questions, comments or corrections to fod_communications@osu.edu.

Sharon Bierman, Web Communications bierman.7@osu.edu | 292-5725 Karin Samoviski, Visual Communications samoviski.1@osu.edu | 247-0062

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This newsletter is printed on FSC certified, 30 percent recycled paper (100 percent post-consumer).

Please use campus All-In-One recycling containers.

To subscribe or for any questions, comments or corrections, please email fod_communications@fod.osu.edu. This publication is available online for viewing at fod.osu.edu/ theworkwedo.

The people and The place

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A message from Melissa BelLini, associate vice president

elcome to Facilities Operations and Development’s new combined staff and customer newsletter — People & Place.

The Sum is Greater than the Whole

Working for Ohio State is about more than the tasks that we perform each day — it is something larger of which we are all a part, it is the people and place that make this such a great institution.

This past February, Gene Smith, director of Athletics, was the keynote speaker at FOD’s annual staff recognition event and I think he said it best when he said ...

“People are the heart and soul of all that matters — period.

Nothing is more important than relationships. Our society is built on great people and great relationships. When you focus on people, you can accomplish anything.”

I couldn’t agree more. His words explain perfectly our reasons for naming our new newsletter People & Place.

green communications

In the past, FOD has produced separate publications for staff and customers. To continually improve communications and customer service, while being good fiscal and environmental stewards, we’ve developed a new format with a more feature-oriented layout. This combined quarterly publication will help keep customers and staff up to date about FOD’s strategic programs, project updates and staff news.

Although FOD will continue to print this publication, we are working to move mostly to an online publication; hard copy newsletters will be available on a free subscription basis. You can subscribe to a print publication or find this and other departmental features at fod.osu.edu/ theworkwedo.

This is a very exciting time for the university, and I’m happy to be working with each and every one of you — you are the People & Place.

University Organizational Changes

As of April 1, FOD’s reporting structure changed, and we are now part of the Office of Administration and Planning led

by Jeff Kaplan, Senior Vice President of Administration and Planning and Special Assistant to the President. Kaplan is a veteran administrator who believes strongly in teamwork and customer service, and we are excited and motivated by this change.

“Meet and Greet” sessions were held in early May with all FOD staff to introduce Kaplan to the team and to talk about future plans as he moves the university facility organizations forward.

Mr. Kaplan stated that though they are looking at potential changes down the road and more unity between the campus facilities groups — FOD, Student Life, Medical Center and Athletics — he is first taking time to learn about our organization. Additionally, he plans to bring in a consultant to help evaluate the separate organizations and plan for our next steps forward.

town hall meetings

Town Hall Meetings for FOD staff will kick off again in June. We will be giving updates on progress from last year’s meetings and outlining the strategy for unresolved issues. If you have any particular items of interest that you would like us to address, please let Heidi Graham (graham.215@ osu.edu) know, and we’ll be sure to work those items into our visits. Remember, these are your meetings, and your feedback and participation are essential.

advocacy council Photo: Shellee Fisher Davis, aoephotography.com FOD was proud to host Operation Buckeye Pride, the culmination of a three-part ceremony honoring our soldiers and our Buckeye alumni. It was the wish of Ohio State Alumni Staff Sergeant Brandon Boos and Colonel Sal Nodjomian that a U.S. flag, flown in Iraq, would also fly above the Oval, paying tribute to the men and women who serve our nation’s military throughout the world, in and out of harm’s way. The full story can be found at fod.osu.edu/theworkwedo.

The new FOD Advocacy Council (FODAC) started meeting in May. They will be joining us at the Town Hall Meetings to discuss their mission, what their priority focus will be in 2009/2010 and how FOD staff can utilize them as needs arise.

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STRATEGIC PROGRAMS

ONE OHIO STATE

vision,

plan,

university

building the framework for the future of ohio state

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nder the leadership of President Gee, Ohio State is poised to make a dramatic leap to become the premier public institution in the country. This ambitious agenda requires a comprehensive strategy to create a dynamic, integrated campus supporting a thriving urban environment for students, faculty and research. President Gee has recognized that the physical environment is critical to the academic mission and student experience and has shown tremendous commitment to resolving past issues and developing a long-term plan for future growth.

The sheer size of Ohio State can present challenges, and past plans sometimes have resulted in fragmented or competing efforts. As a result, the university has hired Sasaki Associates to facilitate planning among all units of the university to create the One Ohio State Framework Plan.

This new vision for the guidance of future development should be completed by spring 2010, with the goal to ensure that the various campus endeavors can flourish and, more importantly, that they work in concert creating the alignment needed to propel Ohio State to preeminence. (See right for topics being addressed and integrated in the Framework Plan).

This is an exciting time for Ohio State and Facilities Operations and Development. We look forward to supporting and contributing to a structure and plan that will guide the university into the future.

People & Place will continue to host quarterly updates on the progress of the Framework Plan, and other communications will occur across the university in open forums and discussion sessions as the project evolves.

The Framework Plan will address physical, programmatic and financial issues. The plan must promote interaction and collaboration among university units to create One Ohio State and identify opportunities for partnerships with our community. The university will organize to develop strategies to implement a new physical vision.

ACADEMICS & RESEARCH Developing a capital plan that promotes stewardship, collaboration and sustainability and integrating research across campus.

ARTS Exploring options for creating an arts district on campus.

ATHLETICS & RECREATION Integrating recreation and athletics into the Ohio State experience.

MEDICAL DISTRICT Creating an urban plan that supports and aligns anticipated growth.

RENEWAL & DEFERRED MAINTENANCE Understanding existing needs and linking capital and operating plans to improve quality of space.

RESIDENCE LIFE Creating a plan for providing 24/7 environments that promote transformational student experiences.

THE RIVER Understanding the river as an enormous asset to the quality of life on campus.

SUSTAINABILITY Working with the President's Council on Sustainability to coordinate and increase Ohio State's contribution to national and international efforts to address climate change.

TRANSPORTATION For questions related to the Framework Plan, feel free to contact either Melissa Bellini (292-0257) or Julie Anstine (292-7119).

Photo: Shellee Fisher Davis, aoephotography.com

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Creating a comprehensive transportation strategy that will strengthen Ohio State's connections and unify the region.

STRATEGIC PROGRAMS

a time for change new communications in fod

By Libby Eckhardt, Communications Director

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OD understands that clear communication is at the root of quality customer service. During our internal communications survey, we learned that, unless customers understood the structure of our Last summer, we organization, it was a challenge to access services. Representatives changed how we throughout FOD identified 44 key do business to services that we provide for the transform FOD into campus community to help guide customers.

FOD has developed new resources to improve customer access and communications. To save resources and lessen our environmental impact, we are providing all of our publications online, and they will be available in print by request.

Guide to Facilities Services

a customer service oriented organization. to support that transition, we are also changing how we communicate.

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Supporting the university’s physical environment.

People & Place This new quarterly FOD staff and customer newsletter is replacing our previous monthly staff and quarterly customer publications.

It will be available online and as a print publication by request.

Welcome to our first issue of this new publication!

FOD Website Our new website, created to work in concert with the Guide to Facilities Services, was launched in early April to improve customer and staff communication. The new site is divided into four subsites: About Us (organization info), Services (customer info), The Work We Do (news and project features) and FODnet (our staff site).

Guidelines for Planning and project delivery This resource provides an overview of the project delivery process for large and small projects from planning through project turnover and maintenance. It will be available in early June.

Guide to Facilities Services This overview of FOD services and our organization gives a service listing to provide a resource and access point for customers. This guide is available in print and online, fod.osu.edu/services/guide.htm.

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Please share your feedback at fod.osu.edu/suggestions — we are always looking for improvements.

An online service listing and links to our new publications can be found at fod.osu.edu/services.

Our newsletter, People & Place, and other features can be found at fod.osu.edu/theworkwedo.

Utility Metering Goes Live

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a few of the THINGS WE ALL CAN DO

n late 2007, FOD began using building utility metering software, and we are now making this information available to the campus community. This data-tracking and reporting system is a dynamic tool that contains monthly energy (steam, natural gas, chilled water, electricity) and water usage information for campus buildings.

progress has been made, but it should be noted that our focus has been to look forward rather than backward. Historical data has not been reviewed for accuracy and, as a matter of accounting record, will not be changed.

The goal of this tool is to give students, faculty and staff online access to utility consumption and cost information for campus buildings.

Information can be found at fod.osu.edu/ess/metering. The website will be accessible to anyone with an active Ohio State (name.#@osu. edu) account while logged in to a university-networked computer.

Questions regarding utility metering should be sent to EnergyInfo@ osu.edu.

The process of refining the system and tailoring it to the university’s specific needs and improving resident data will be ongoing. Much

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PROJECT UPDATES

Cunz Hall Renovation Anticipated Completion: 9/2011

the Cunz Hall Renovation will be the first total CAMPUS renovation to achIEve LEED silver certification

Although the original project was not budgeted as a LEED-certified building, the College of Public Health made it the primary goal of the renovation when project design was kicked off in spring 2008. University leadership listened, and additional funding commitments were made to make Cunz Hall a LEED-Silver project.

The emphasis of the LEED credits are in Energy and Indoor Environmental Quality, which will be achieved with a new mechanical and window system. The renovation also will provide a very different look for Cunz Hall. A new glass-enclosed entrance and stairwell additions at the north and south facades will provide improved wayfinding for new classrooms to be located on the first floor and better internal traffic patterns. Landscaping improvements around the project site also will focus on sustainable site design and will link to the River of Trees. This symbolic landscaped “river” will “flow” from the Ohio Union to Mirror Lake and through to the Olentangy River. A rain garden in the traffic circle to the south of the building is also planned.

FOD has many LEED-certified professionals on staff, including Bernie Costantino, Phil Soule, Gary Ash, Kristin Poldemann, Nikolina Sevis and Joyce Strait. Mitch Dollery, Becky Fields, Marjory Trishman and Ryan Wester are testing for certification soon.

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PROJECT UPDATES

growing partnerships

Campus Beautification Each year campus beautification funds are used to enhance the living and learning environment by supplementing the efforts made by FOD grounds crews with projects such as annual and bulb plantings, the litter control program and a variety of small landscape renovation projects.

This year, the Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens (CALG) has been contracted to plant and maintain the campus bulb and annual beds in key areas around campus. This work will be carried out by students and volunteers and provides CALG with an opportunity to grow and become more visible to the greater campus community. Additionally, there are opportunities to extend the annual trial bed program into real world conditions for additional research.

Photo: Shellee Fisher Davis, aoephotography.com

Holiday Inn Anticipated Completion: 10/2009 The former Holiday Inn on Lane Avenue was recently purchased

by Campus Partners and will soon be owned by the university. The hotel will be converted into a student residence hall accommodating about 460 students. Most of the construction work will not affect the building appearance but will consist mainly of code upgrades, elevator modernization, asbestos removal and security measures. Other upgrades will include new doors, reconfiguration of the front desk area and minor work in the kitchen, site and adjacent parking garage.

The project is on an expedited schedule to open for student occupancy in fall 2009.

Another popular campus beautification project is the litter control program, where student organizations earn money in fall and spring quarters by picking up litter across campus and allowing the clubs an opportunity to raise funds in support of their programs.

Work along Tuttle Park Place is about 50 percent complete. Work along Woody Hayes is scheduled to begin June 2010. This work will be coordinated with the North Campus Chilled Water Project. The project also includes chilled water and steam service for the Student Academic Services Building and the Lane Avenue Parking Garage.

Lane Avenue Parking Garage Anticipated Completion: 01/2010 Deck 4 is poured, and forming for deck 5 is underway. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing work has begun in the basement and ground floors. Masonry work has started on the west side. The elevator shafts are complete, and stair towers are ready for concrete and framework installation. The project is on schedule for partial occupancy of selective levels in fall and final completion in early 2010.

North Campus Utility Tunnel Project Anticipated Completion: 10/2010 This project includes the replacement of aged and deteriorated steam and condensate lines along Tuttle Park Place and Woody Hayes.

Student Academic Services Building Anticipated Completion: 01/2010 The construction of the structural steel framing is complete. The exterior stud walls are in progress with exterior sheathing and waterproofing being installed. The west stairwell is installed, and concrete stairs are poured. Floors 1 through 5 continue with interior studs, in-wall rough-ins and above ceiling rough-ins. The roof is expected to be nearly complete by the end of May. The building’s primary, secondary and electrical branch circuits are being installed.

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PROJECT UPDATES

thompson library renovation completed “The completion of the Thompson Library renovation and the move back in have taken the effort of literally hundreds of individuals working together toward the common goal of a creating a most beautiful and functional 21st century research library for teaching and learning at Ohio State,” said Joseph Branin, director of Ohio State libraries.

On May 1, the Thompson Library was turned back over to the university.

“This culminates a 27-month construction project that is finishing ontime and on budget, a testament to the quality of teamwork from our architects, Turner-Smoot, the university’s Facilities Operations and Development and the Libraries,” said Branin.

Several library staff have moved back into the building. Contractors will maintain a small presence on site to help with post-construction activities, the move of the collection back into the building and, toward the end of summer, the staff ’s return. The building will officially open to the public the first day of classes Autumn Quarter.

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NEWS & NOTES

WE beat this thing...

As told by Michael Mercier, Cancer Survivor, Maintenance Machinist 2, McCracken Power Plant

"When he rang the bell, it was a touching moment for us — when people beat cancer, there is a tradition that people ring the bell at The James. We were all there together that day to support him.”

(Jerry March) Group Photo: (l. to r. back) Jerry March, Peggy Barylak, Manford Lawson, Amanda Mercier, Michael Mercier, Greg Barnett; (l. to r. front) Douglas Datz, Bruce Russell

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will start this story on a high note — last October, I was on a big high from winning the People’s Choice Award for the Staff Arts and Crafts Exhibit. Thirty days later, my world came crashing down. A lump in my neck got worse and affected my throat — biopsies quickly determined that it was cancerous.

I can’t describe how I felt that day, I thought I wouldn’t see my daughter graduate from Ohio State; I thought I was a dead man walking.

I walked back to work and was greeted by coworkers — I broke down and told them I had cancer. Kevin Tracy said, “We will beat this together,” and little did I know at that time that this would prove true.

Surgery lasted seven hours and was very difficult but went okay. When I woke up the next day, coworkers were there telling me I looked good. They were lying — tubes were coming out of me everywhere. I went back to work after a week’s recovery. Then radiation started in March — every day for eight weeks, and chemo once a week.

Doctors determined before radiation that I needed several teeth removed because of potential infection — that was another big blow because I lost my winning smile.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, early detection saves lives. Check yourself, whether you’re a man or a woman, and go see a doctor.

Don’t avoid them like I did.

If you go through a similar situation, surround yourself with positive, upbeat,

caring people. Kevin Tracy was right — we did beat this together.

I am most appreciative of the professionals at The James, the well wishes and support of Melissa Bellini and her staff, the team spirit of my coworkers, the love from my two daughters and the prayers of so many.

A little bit of attitude on my part helped too — I’ve always had a pretty good spirit. I will live to see my daughter, Amanda Mercier, graduate at the ’Shoe this year with a degree in Human Ecology.

and then I go see him and he’s ordering the nurses around. I didn’t think he would be able to talk!

I supported him, and my family supported me — I never thought I’d have to go through that with anyone. I cried many nights and prayed for him and had my church pray for him.

This is the first place I’ve worked that has been like that, a close-knit group. I never thought I’d be the sort of person that would have to be there for someone like that, but I was and I’d do it again, for any of them.”

Despite what I’ve been through, all of this makes me the luckiest man alive.

FOD also spoke with some of Michael’s coworkers in the Power Plant …

Jerry March “You hear about people having cancer and you feel bad for them, but when we found out Michael had it, it hit home. We were definitely there for him, and we told him we were going to beat this. It made me realize that we have to take better care of ourselves — alcohol, cigarettes, what you eat — you need to take life as it is, because you never know if it will hit you.”

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NEWS & NOTES

FOD Stockroom Project

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uring last year’s Town Hall Meetings, the FOD Stockroom and various related challenges and customer service impacts were discussed in detail. Since then, based on staff feedback, FOD has implemented a Stockroom Task Force that has been working to identify all issues and potential solutions.

The Stockroom Task Force has selected a consultant to provide recommendations to improve operations, quality and supply.

streamlining the fountain Each year, FOD removes and replaces the fountains from Mirror Lake twice — once for the Mirror Lake Jump and once for winter.

“In the past, this project took several staff members; last year there were at least 10 people involved, and this year it took four,” said D2Z4 Leader Paul Walsh. “Patrick Dent, Ryan West, John Wilson and Steve Wells had an idea that we could do it differently with fewer staff and less equipment by floating the pump around the lake and connecting the anchor lines. They also found a new way to lift the fountain and place it in the water with better balance and less stress to the fountain machinery, which can cause damage and make the fountain crooked.

Because of past stresses to the frame, it was rebuilt this year by the guys in the [Mechanical Engineering] Shop.”

This group has recently selected a consultant, GBQ-Redbank, to lead this project, conduct the review and provide recommendations to improve stockroom operations during the next couple of months. They also will address resource distribution and product quality improvements, as well as other identified areas, to ensure that the new stockroom model meets the needs of staff and customers.

As this project moves forward, the consultants will interview several FOD staff members. FOD will provide them with current practices and procedures.

Phases of the Stockroom Project include •

A thorough Current State Review

An Operating Model Design • Recommendations and Roll-Out Planning •

Staff will receive regular updates through the Print & Post and FOD eUpdates through the project phases. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Pensyl (pensyl.3@ osu.edu, 688-4188) or Keith Shockley (shockley.5@osu.edu, 292-5827).

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New online signage marketplace Now when anyone orders interior signage they can preview products and track the progress of their order by registering on the new site, fod.osu.edu/signage. Customers will be able to view a proof of their sign order — this should help decrease the amount of errors in sign orders. The new site’s format and functionality are consistent with other online e-retailers.

When finished checking out, customers will be given an order number. They or their fiscal officer can take that order number into PeopleSoft to complete the purchasing procedure. This new process should save up to three-and-a-half weeks from order to production, allowing for much faster shipping.

If you have any questions about this new signage resource, please contact Corey Morris (morris.716@osu.edu, 247-4538).

NEWS & NOTES

coming going new hires Business management: Jody Lynn Stevens (Staff Assistant), Maria Miles (Project Coordinator) EHS: John Sharpe (HazMat Security Specialist) for more of the story, visit fod.osu.edu/theworkwedo Phyllis Rawlings speaks from the heart at the Spring Quarterly Awards.

Photo: Shellee Fisher Davis, aoephotography.com

spring recognition awards!

Congratulations! to all of the winners at the Spring Awards Event. FOD staff were recognized for Customer Service, PRITA and Years of Service.

Customer Service Winners: Ricardo Andaverde, Lance Bloomfield, Dave Hutzell, Neil Liggett, John Mawer, Wayne McDearmon, Wil Nazareth, Steve Schmalenberger, Mark Soliday, Tony Sutton, Tony Tutt, Jon Zahn, Willard Evans, Stan Highley, Kenny King, James Patterson, Mike Bernardo, Doug Brandon, Eric Esswein, Chris Evans, Mark Herbster, James Howell, John Irwin, R Johnson, Jason Kustra, Nathan Lynch, Steve Schneider, Darrell Thomas, Adam Wise prita winners: Karen Cogley, Curt Handschug, Rebecca Robertson, Brad Seaholm years of service: 35 years — Tom Wuichet 30 years — ­ Dave Abbott, Anice Butt-O’Ryan, Dale Cheney, Ron Forrest, James Gavin, Michael Glaze, Tracy Gunter, Michael Hodge, Katie Johnson, Ed Manzione, Bill Matteson, Mike Mogan, Brent Whetstone, Mark Wilhelm 25 years — Charles Gander, Jon Harris, Kelly Kennedy, Eva Lamar, David Miller, Paul Roush, Michael Woods 20 years ­— Jon Clark, Lisa Everman, Stephen Field, Grover Manning, Wayne McDearmon, William Olivieri, Phyllis Rawlings 15 years — Roy Dennis, Chris Dittoe, Connie Gordish, Homer Johnson, Harry Martin.

Additional award nominees: Rosemary Corrigan, Joe Davis, Roy Dennis, Becky Robertson, John Keller, Dennis Krieger, Chris Kellar and staff, John Stone, Gary Weekly, Don Patterson, Jackie Yakubowski, Larry Reed, Patti Berger, Sally Blatt, Rose Feinstein, Sue Donohoe, Pam Fey and Ted Tobler — Congratulations.

30 Good Years: Kenny Edmonds Retires

Kenny Edmond – Plant Maintenance Engineer – retired after more than 30 years at OSU, next to Kenny (l. to r.) is Brent Jones, Terry Nelson and Roy Kelley

By Terry Nelson, Stationary Engineer

After 30 years spent at the university, last February 28 was his last shift. There are many emotions running through his head – on one hand, he is glad to retire; on the other hand he is saddened, leaving a job where many friends and good memories were made.

The shift’s work still has to be done, as there are but two workers, him and one other to tend to an enormous and complex plant. He does what needs to be done and the shift comes to its eight-hour end. Third shift arrives several minutes before 10 p.m. There are handshakes and farewells but little fanfare for the crew leader. He clocks out, leaves the plant and drives past the security gate for the last time. You will be missed, Kenny – thank you for your hard work and dedication to The Ohio State University.

fdc: Thomas Carmody (Sr. Project Manager) PARE: Elizabeth Brooks (Resource Planning Analyst), Kathryn Reagan (Resource Planning Analyst) riops: Lawrence Landrum (Custodian), Mayoro Ndoye (Custodian), David Shaw (Custodial Supervisor), Micheal Eskew (Plumber), Byron Riley (Custodial Supervisor), Brian Kennedy (Groundskeeper 2), Carolyn Manley (Custodian), Stephen Oglesby (Equipment Operator 2), Curtis Moody (Maintenance Repair 1), Fred Thomas (Housekeeping Manager 2), Woldemicheal Haile (Custodian), Isiah Jackson (Custodial Supervisor), Gregory Canode (Maintenance Repair 1), Ernest Murray (Painter 1), Ward Stover (Painter 2), Jeffrey Mendes (Custodian), Bozena Blicharz (Custodian) Utilities: John Rappleye (Sr. Engineer), Edward Golden (Steam Fitter 2), John Lyle (Systems Specialist)

Promotions ehs: William White (Health Physicist) Pare: Richard Elosh (Assoc. Director) riops: Sonny Stevens (Maintenance Repair 1), Mark Oates (Custodial Supervisor), Donald Harris (Maintenance Repair 1), Dallas Kern (Groundskeeper 2), Charles Sedivy Jr. (Maintenance Repair 2), Chad Carpenter (Air Quality Tech 1), Aaron Ray (Resource Planning Analyst), Kelly Bloomfield (Asst. Director), Micheal Haas (Systems Manager) Utilities: Eric Tittle (Systems Specialist)

retirements Riops: Allen Duff (Building Maintenance Superintendent 1), Kathryn Lauridsen (Information Associate), Florence Shanks (Custodian), Dale Cheney (Building Maintenance Superintendent 1), Michael Susi (Equipment Operator 2), Michael Harper (Sheet Metal Worker 2) utilities: Kenneth Edmond (Plant Maintenance Engineer 1) FOD.OSU.EDU

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150 Central Service Building 2003 Millikin Road Columbus, Ohio 43210

2009

is coming!

This year’s employee picnic will take place on Thursday (6/18) at 11:30 a.m. at Beekman Park. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Sally Blatt (blatt.1@osu.edu, 292-0438).

Ohio Union Replacement Anticipated Completion: 2/2010

The Ohio Union replacement project is proceeding on time and on budget. Metal siding, masonry and framing are being completed. Mechanical and electrical work is ongoing.

Current work on the project includes drywall, painting, ceilings, lighting, mechanical equipment, flooring and sitework.

Construction on the new 320,000 sq.ft. building is about 60 percent complete and will be completed in January 2010. Immediately following the construction will be furniture and equipment installation and occupant move-in. A grand opening is anticipated for Spring Quarter 2010. The new Ohio Union will include ballrooms, a performance hall, a conference theater, a great hall, marketplace dining, a 24-hour diner, pub, instructional culinary kitchen, student lounges, spaces for student organization and student government, conference and meeting spaces and administrative offices.