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A podcast series in collaboration with Salem State University (SSU).
3/10/2026
  • Operational Services Division

The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) and Salem State University are leveraging Statewide Contracts for SSU BOLD—a major capital project prioritizing modern infrastructure, sustainability, and student success. In this three-episode podcast series, the Operational Services Division (OSD) takes you behind the scenes to explore how the power of public procurement fuels this initiative. Tune in for an inside look at the partnership between public service and higher education that is driving Massachusetts toward a modern, sustainable future. 

Episode 1 is out now, featuring SSU President John Keenan and Provost David Silva.

Episode 2 is out now, featuring DCAMM's Betsy Isenstein and Krista Lillis and SSU's Luigi Marcone.

Join us as we discuss:

  • Strategic Overview of the SSU BOLD project
  • SSU’s Partnership with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Streamlining Operations via Statewide Contracts
  • Cultivating the North Shore Workforce
  • Empowering Future Generations of Students

Access Building Bold: Blueprint for a Better Massachusetts on the OSD YouTube Channel.

Mark your calendars for the final episode, launching March 24. 

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