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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.

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April 28, 2026Episode 420 min

Season 5 Episode 4 - Campus Policing with Bruce Allen

From summer events to on and off-campus patrols, The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) works year-round to keep the Buckeye community safe. Lieutenant Bruce Allen highlights career opportunities, new safety initiatives and practical tips to help students stay informed, prevent crime and navigate campus with confidence.Read transcript online: https://dps.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/Transcript%20for%20City%20of%20Ohio%20State%20Podcast%20S5E4.docx

March 25, 2026Episode 311 min

Season 5 Episode 3 - FOD & PARE with Mickey Sharron and Aaron Rumbaugh

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

February 25, 2026Episode 216 min

Season 5 Episode 2 - OTDI with Rob Lowden and Courtney Sanders

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

January 29, 2026Episode 17 min

Season 5 Episode 1 - Transportation and Traffic Management with Tom Holman

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

November 21, 2025Episode 1012 min

Season 4 Episode 10 - Environmental Health and Safety with Tina Bogac

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.

October 28, 2025Episode 915 min

Season 4 Episode 9 - Inpatient Hospital with FDC and WMC

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

September 24, 2025Episode 816 min

Season 4 Episode 8 - IT with Rob Lowden

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.

August 27, 2025Episode 78 min

Season 4 Episode 7 - Campus Safety with Chief Dennis Jeffrey

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.Read transcript online: https://ap.osu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/Transcript%20for%20the%20City%20of%20Ohio%20State%20Podcast%20Season%204%20Episode%207.docx

July 30, 2025Episode 69 min

Season 4 Episode 6 - Campus Operations with Peter Calamari

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

June 26, 2025Episode 511 min

Season 4 Episode 5 - Inpatient Hospital Construction with Ragan Fallang

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.