Cleaning campus OSU facilities workers are working hard to keep the campus clean this summer and fall
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How OSU will stay clean this fall Rya n N ovoz in s k y, Editor in chief, @ rya nnovo62
With COVID-19 cases spiking in Oklahoma and students coming back to campus in August, Oklahoma State University is prioritize sanitization this summer. In many ways, this plan is already coming into fruition. “OSU Facilities Management’s cleaning contractor, ABM Services, will continue to follow the guidance of OSU, local, and state health officials to continue with aggressive cleaning and disinfecting of our OSU facilities,” the university said in a statement. “ABM personnel wear protective equipment to protect their staff and others nearby while working. In addition to the continual regular cleaning, ABM also uses EPA-approved disinfectants frequently on common touch points including door handles, push plates, push bars; elevator buttons, stair rails, light switches, etc. “Touch-point cleaning is done daily in campus buildings and multiple times daily within areas of increased-use or higher risk.” ABM has a large quantity of these cleaning supplies-- including hand sanitizer-- and an-
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Many buildings across OSU will be sanitized in order to protect students from COVID-19.
ticipates to have enough for the future. In addition to this, OSU facilities management will also play a key role in cleaning the campus. They will use electrostatic and hydrogen peroxide va-
por disinfectant equipment in order to apply preventative coverage to targeted and common areas. Facilities management will also be receiving help for the larger areas.
“FM is working with several third-party professionals for preventive disinfection of large heavily used areas,” the statement read. “If a suspected or confirmedpositive COVID-19 exposure occurs on our
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Stillwater campus, the first response should be to close off the area for forty-eight to seventytwo (48-72) hours to allow the contagion to expire. After the prescribed quiet time has elapsed, ABM can then
enter the area to perform cleaning and apply disinfectants.” Facilities management is also regularly inspecting the air handlers for central building air conditioning systems and taking the proper preventative measures to ensure clean air. This includes upgrading air filters. As for other daily items, facilities management is responding to sneeze guard requests, floor markers and other signs across campus. Some of these signs will tell students which way to walk when in a building and the limit to elevator capacity. Students and employees will be directly impacted in the daily safety measures. Everyone is required to wear face coverings inside buildings, with masks being provided to both employees and students. 2 oz hand sanitizer bottles will be provided to OSU employees and students and many more hand sanitizers stands are now available. “We have made and will continue to make the best decisions we can with your needs in mind and will communicate with you regularly throughout the semester about any changes,” OSU President Burns Hargis said in a statement.
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By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Todays Birthday (07/20/20). Collaborate for growth this year. Coordinated, disciplined efforts earn powerful results. Plan future adventures. A personal win this summer inspires new directions with your partnership. Settle into your nest this winter for rest and reflection, promoting physical healing, growth and fresh energy. Love and support one another. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7 — Home holds your heart. Discuss ideas for domestic improvements. Make sure everyone’s interests are included. Unite around a shared effort. Advance a family cause. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Communication channels are wide open. Monitor the pulse of your network’s news. Share your views. Offer support. Provide motivation and inspiration. Encourage action. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 9 — Align actions and words behind a profitable venture. Ignore old worries. Let sleeping dogs lie. Focus on practical priorities to meet budget goals. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Use your power for good. Provide support and comfort. Advance a personal matter through communication and networking. You’re growing stronger and smarter. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Finish old projects and file them away. Clear space for what’s ahead. Plan and prepare. Imagine how you’d like things to go. Contemplate possibilities. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Friends are a big help. Talk about wishes and goals. Imagine inspiring potential directions. Let others know what you need. Pull together for common gain. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Your work is attracting attention. Smile for the camera. Direct the spotlight to illuminate opportunities for contribution. Talk about the results you’re working to generate. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Give in to adventurous urges to explore the lesser traveled road. Stay objective in tense situations. Take extra care to reduce risks. Advance planning matters. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Handle financial obligations and paperwork. Build and grow family fortunes through steady contribution. Invite collaboration. Use what worked before. Conserve for new savings. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Negotiate to refine plans with your partner. Coordinate activities and chores. Express your appreciation for support provided. Reciprocate generously. Rely on each other. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Focus on work, health and physical priorities. Rest and recharge batteries, especially before a big push. Nurture yourself to improve your performance. Practice healthy routines. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Relax and have fun. It feeds you to focus on what you love. Indulge a creative idea or curiosity. Express an appreciation. Invent romantic ideas.
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