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Facilities Management enhances campus experience through innovation and service

From maintaining campus buildings and utilities to improving landscapes and learning environments, Oklahoma State University’s Facilities Management team plays a vital role in supporting the university’s mission every day.
Facilities Management enhances campus experience through innovation and service
Facilities Management enhances campus experience through innovation and service

Tue, May 12, 2026

From maintaining campus buildings and utilities to improving landscapes and learning environments, Oklahoma State University’s Facilities Management team plays a vital role in supporting the university’s mission every day.

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A Farewell to the Gundersen Shumard Oak: Honoring a Campus Landmark

Tue, Sep 9, 2025

On Saturday, Aug. 23, Facilities Management made the difficult decision to remove the large Shumard Oak that stood in front of Gundersen Hall, one of the most well-known trees in a highly trafficked tailgating area on campus.

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Stillwater opens new Fire Station No. 2 to serve campus and community

Mon, Aug 25, 2025

The City of Stillwater has officially opened its new Fire Station No. 2 on Western Road, a modern facility designed to improve safety and response times for both Oklahoma State University and the broader community.

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OSU to demolish Power Plant built in 1948

Tue, Jun 10, 2025

Oklahoma State University is closing the chapter on a significant piece of campus history as demolition begins on the university's former Power Plant, constructed in 1948.

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First Impressions program enhances OSU’s campus to create lasting impact

Mon, Dec 16, 2024

When prospective students visit Oklahoma State University, they often admire the well-maintained gardens and plant beds. They anticipate a similar level of quality when they see the campus buildings. The First Impressions program at OSU ensures that

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End of semester crunch time: OSU students be-leave after giant leaf pile wish comes true

Thu, Dec 5, 2024

Playing in a giant pile of leaves might not be the first thing that comes to mind when looking to take a study break from finals, but if the Cowboys are known for one thing, it's dreaming as big as the sky.

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OSU Landscaping Services wins National Green Star Award

Tue, Oct 22, 2024

Oklahoma State University landscaping services received its second Green Star Award for the team's outstanding job maintaining over 700 acres making up the campus.

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OSU Chief Facilities Officer retires, Shell fills role

Wed, Jan 10, 2024

On Dec. 21, Ron Tarbutton retired as Chief Facilities Officer at Oklahoma State University.

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New year-round topiary joins OSU-Stillwater campus

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

Oklahoma State University has many notable topiaries around campus including a cowboy boot and hat as well as people lined up signing "O-S-U" outside Old Central. This fall, a bison joined campus with a few new features allowing it to stay out year

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OSU becomes certified as a Monarch Waystation

Mon, Jun 6, 2022

Oklahoma State University's Oklahoma Native Plant Corridor was certified as a Monarch Waystation, a program run by the nonprofit Monarch Watch, on May 8.

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