Explore every episode of the podcast The City of Ohio State

Behind every tree-lined walkway and neatly kept green space is a coordinated effort to make campus both beautiful and functional. Hear from Facilities Operations and Development's (FOD) Mickey Sharron, and Planning, Architecture and Real Estate's (PARE) Aaron Rumbaugh about how landscapes are imagined, built, and maintained.

Read transcript online: https://ap.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/Transcript%20for%20City%20of%20Ohio%20State%20Podcast%20S5E3.docx

Leaders from the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) share how technology is driving collaboration and innovation across campus, with a closer look at the growing impact of Managed IT Services (MITS). Hear how the stronger together vision is enhancing security, streamlining support and positioning the university for present and future generations of Buckeyes to come.

Read transcript online: https://it.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/Transcript%20for%20City%20of%20Ohio%20State%20Podcast%20S5E2.docx

Kicking off Season 5 of the City of Ohio State Podcast, Tom Holman, director of Transportation and Traffic Management, covers all things campus transportation. From the opening of the new University Hospital and changing bus routes, basketball season services, and safety options like CABS On-Demand and Lyft Ride Smart, take a behind-the-scenes look at how TTM keeps Buckeyes moving safely year-round.

Read transcript online: https://ap.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/Transcript%20for%20City%20of%20Ohio%20State%20Podcast%20S5E1.docx

From hazardous material response to air-quality monitoring on game days and everything in between, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) works behind the scenes to keep Buckeyes safe and build a stronger safety culture. Hear how the team supports campus wide operations and introduces tools that make safety and compliance more efficient.

A major construction milestone has been reached at the Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital as the project is now at substantial completion. Hear from the teams behind the planning, design, construction and activation efforts as they prepare to open the building in early 2026. From construction to massive training simulations for more than 12,000 faculty and staff, Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) is preparing to ‘hand' the building over to the medical center to begin changing lives. Read transcript online: https://ap.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/Transcript%20for%20the%20City%20of%20Ohio%20State%20Podcast%20Season%204%20Episode%209.docx

New Ohio State CIO Rob Lowden will help set the future direction for technology on campus. On this episode of the City of Ohio State podcast, hear what excites him most about joining the Buckeye community, and how OTDI is shaping the university’s future. From advancing AI fluency to strengthening cybersecurity and IT services. 

As students return for a new academic year, The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) Chief Dennis Jeffrey shares how his team works to keep the Buckeye community safe. Ohio State offers many safety resources, such as Lyft Ride Smart discounts, free safety devices and more.

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From snow removal to emergency repairs and summer facilities facelifts, the behind-the-scenes work of Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) keeps campus running smoothly all year long. Hear how the team manages 24/7 service calls, prepares for a seamless return to campus in the fall and supports both academic and medical spaces.Read transcript online: https://buildingthefuture.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/Transcript%20for%20the%20City%20of%20Ohio%20State%20Podcast%20Season%204%20Episode%206.docx

From scale, innovation and construction updates, to how The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital will transform patient care across Ohio, learn more about the largest single facilities project at the university.

From custom signage to thousands of student posters, Jeff Dible, director of UniPrint shares how his team delivers top-tier services across campus and beyond. Learn how UniPrint supports everything from commencement and athletics to the new Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital.

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 teamwork.Read video transcript: https://ap.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/Transcript%20for%20the%20City%20of%20Ohio%20State%20Podcast%20Season%204%20Episode%203.docx

From facility planning and space management to capital investment and Framework 3.0, Planning, Architecture and Real Estate (PARE) is shaping the future of the Ohio State campus for years to come. Hear from Chris Potts, director of Facility Planning and Rebekah Gayley, assistant director of Facility Planning, on how their team’s work impacts everything from classrooms to major campus projects.Read video transcript: https://ap.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/Transcript%20for%20the%20City%20of%20Ohio%20State%20Podcast%20Season%204%20Episode%202.docx

As we begin a new season of the City of Ohio State Podcast, senior vice president for Administration and Planning, Chris Kabourek, begins his new role at The Ohio State University. From serving as interim president at the University of Nebraska, to becoming a Buckeye, learn how Kabourek’s path led him here, and what he envisions for the future of A&P.

Read video transcript: https://ap.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/Transcript%20for%20the%20City%20of%20Ohio%20State%20Podcast%20Season%204%20Episode%201_0.docx

Dive into the latest campus construction updates, from the Inpatient Hospital to the Waterman Multispecies Animal Learning Center and others, get the inside scoop on how each project is progressing. View video transcript here: https://ap.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/The%20City%20of%20Ohio%20State%20Podcast_%20Season%203%2C%20Episode%207_%20Campus%20Construction.docx

From drone aerials to 3D Building Information Modeling, Facilities Information and Technology Services (FITS) does vital work to support The Ohio State University. Learn about free virtual trainings and how students are helping shape the future of Ohio State.

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With more than100,000 fans and visitors flocking to Ohio Stadium for each home game, the Office of Administration and Planning (A&P) works tirelessly behind-the-scenes to support the Department of Athletics and provide a safe, fan-friendly environment. Find out what it takes to host the Best Fans in the Land at the Shoe.

View video transcript here: https://ap.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/S3E5%20Transcript.docx

Students are back on campus and classes are underway. On this episode of the City of Ohio State podcast, Ohio State’s associate vice president of Public Safety, Monica Moll, runs down safety programs, resources and the expansion of off-campus patrols.

View video transcript here: https://ap.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/S3E4%20Transcript.docx

Jay Kasey, senior vice president of Administration and Planning, reflects on his over 17 years at The Ohio State University and speaks on the great things to come for the university as he prepares to retire.

On this episode of the City of Ohio State Podcast, hear from Donna Goss, Ohio State’s director of real estate. From lease management, to easements, and even strategic acquisitions, the real estate office has its hands on all 88 counties in Ohio in support of Ohio State’s teaching, research and patient care missions.

As another outpatient care center gets approved for construction and new academic and research projects break ground, we kick off season 3 of the City of Ohio State Podcast with Kristin Poldemann, the associate vice president of Facilities Design and Construction to talk about current projects across campus.

Ridesharing is a common mode of transportation and a good alternative to walking alone, especially at night. On this episode of The City of Ohio State podcast, we hear from OSUPD about how to book and use Lyft Ride Smart and other rideshares safely. Plus, how one Ohio State program called CABS On-Demand offers free rides after 9 p.m.

CABS On-Demand: https://ttm.osu.edu/on-demand Lyft Ride Smart: https://ttm.osu.edu/ride-smart

Winter break is fast approaching and with that sometimes comes travel. On this episode of The City of Ohio State Podcast, we hear from Deputy Chief Dennis Jeffrey with The Ohio State University Police Division on how students can secure their homes before traveling and how to prevent falling victim to holiday theft.

From printing and copying to wayfinding signage, UniPrint is the one-stop shop for Ohio State students, faculty and staff. The university’s full-service printer executes projects in-house and manages third-party suppliers. Hear from UniPrint director Jeff Dible about their full suite of services on the latest episode of The City of Ohio State podcast.

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) has a staff of 40 responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for everyone on campus. On this episode of The City of Ohio State podcast, hear from EHS director Tina Bogac about how her team enhances safety in labs, classrooms and at the medical center.  

Campus safety is the focus of the latest episode of the City of Ohio State podcast. Hear from Ohio State’s public safety director Monica Moll on how her team is out in full force to welcome students, faulty and staff of the fall semester.

Summer may slow down for many on Ohio State's campus, but Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) is hard at work preparing classrooms for the return of students and faculty. On this episode of The City of Ohio State, we speak with FOD's Peter Calamari about how the department serves campus, sustainability and much more.

In recent years, college campuses and K-12 schools have become victims of violent attacks – with Michigan State suffering a tragedy early this year. On season 2, episode 3 of the City of Ohio State podcast, hear from Ohio State Department of Public Safety officials about how their team prepares for the unthinkable and what students, faculty and staff can do in an active attacker situation.

Four major projects are closing in on completion, with three set to open in the coming months at Carmenton, Ohio State’s innovation district. Hear from Facilities Design and Construction’s Kristin Poldemann about meeting these major milestones and for updates on Arts District and inpatient hospital.

Season 2 of the City of Ohio State podcast kicks off with a return guest as Amanda Hoffsis joins the show to discuss Framework 3.0, the university’s planning vision. Ohio State is updating its plan that envisions future development across campus with a focus on creating east/west connections along Woody Hayes Drive, assessing space needs in a post-COVID world and imagining future expansion at Carmenton.

On episode eight of The City of Ohio State Podcast, we talk with Robert Armstrong, Ohio State's Emergency Management Director and Jeff Barr, the university's Director of Landscape Services. Hear how Ohio State handles winter weather, from when to cancel classes, to how to keep campus roads and sidewalks safe.

On episode seven of The City of Ohio State Podcast, FOD’s Brett Garrett goes into detail on deferred maintenance. Like homeowners are forced to sink their hard-earned cash into rooftops, air conditioners or other non-aesthetic improvements, Ohio State must invest in vertical infrastructure to keep buildings up and running. Hear the challenges facing aging college campuses, and why Ohio State may be ahead of the curve.

On episode six of The City of Ohio State Podcast, Tom Holman discusses how the transportation office keeps 100,000 people moving each day. From Campus Area Bus Service to efforts to reduce carbon emissions, the work happening behind-the-scenes at Transportation and Traffic Management is making a difference for all Buckeyes. The City of Ohio State podcast is brought to you by the Office of Administration and Planning.

Chief Kimberly Spears-McNatt discusses the latest on safety and security measures in place as students return for autumn semester. From an expanded joint patrol program to a refined community crime map, new tools exist to enhance safety on and off-campus. The City of Ohio State podcast is brought to you by the Office of Administration and Planning.

On Episode 4 of the "City of Ohio State" podcast, hear from Ohio State’s zero waste coordinator Mary Leciejewski. Spend 15-minutes listening to learn about zero waste stadium, campus composting and other ways Ohio State is prioritizing sustainability. The City of Ohio State podcast is brought to you by Ohio State's Office of Administration and Planning.

On Episode 3 of the "City of Ohio State" podcast, hear from Ohio State’s new vice president of Planning, Architecture and Real Estate (PARE) Amanda Hoffsis. The 15-minute podcast runs down the future of campus planning – from the 15+HIGH project and Framework 3.0 to the Innovation District. The City of Ohio State podcast is brought to you by Ohio State's Office of Administration and Planning.

On Episode 2 of the "City of Ohio State" podcast, hear from Ohio State’s associate vice president of Facilities Design and Construction Kristin Poldemann. The 15-minute podcast runs down major construction happening on campus – from a new inpatient hospital and a blossoming Innovation District to an investment in the Arts. The City of Ohio State podcast is brought to you by Ohio State's Office of Administration and Planning.

On Episode 1 of The City of Ohio State podcast, we sit down with OSU Director of Public Safety Monica Moll. Hear what Ohio State is doing to keep students safe – on and off-campus. The City of Ohio State podcast is brought to you by the Office of Administration and Planning!

The Ohio State University hosts more than 100,000 students, faculty, staff and visitors each day. The "City of Ohio State" podcast takes a deep dive into the support services that keep OSU's Columbus campus running 24/7. Hear from industry experts in the fields of facilities, construction, real estate, public safety, transportation and more. The “City of Ohio State” podcast is brought to you by Ohio State's Office of Administration and Planning.