2/25/03
ADA renovations of the labs are substantially done.
Work on the entry way should begin over summer and continue into early
fall term. (see plans below)
Bids are being collected now.
Faculty will have swipe card access to the building.
Facilities management announces the plans for University Commons, the
area between the Science Building, Library, Fine Arts, and B wing.
Look at the image by clicking at this thumbnail. It is a long-term
plan which will be implemented in stages. More information at the
facilities management web site.
Sbag is helping to correct information on signs around the building.
Contact your SBAG member with requests.
Sbag is also looking at the distribution of glass cases and bulletin
boards among departments.
2/03 Ralph Zia reminded departments to dispose of hazard waste
properly. Many gallons of mimeo fluid were found in a classroom.
Elsewhere on campus similar liquid was put down the drain. This is
very dangerous and distructive. Contact the Chemistry Department
to learn how to dispose of these hazardous materials properly.
3/6/02
Note from Ralph Zia today:
Request your assistance in passing the word. We have experienced an
increase in the number of mouse problems over the past few months. Certainly
to be expected during the winter months, however, besides warming up they
are now enjoying an unending feast provided by faculty and staff. In all
cases our extermination contractor has found improperly stored food in
the affected areas. Please encourage people to properly store snacks and
food products in containers with covers.
Thanks, Ralph
1/25/02
This is a note from GaryBryant about a request to move desks, etc,
from the hallways in the Science Building before we're cited by the fire
marshal.
The University's goal is to make the corridors as safe as possible
for evacuation of the building in the case of an emergency. To meet this
goal, corridors should be clear of all items through out the entire width
and length of egress routes leading to the stairwells and exits. Items
can be located in alcoves when the item is completely out the path of travel.
However, items located in alcoves must be low in combustibility, so as
not to contribute to smoke and fire hazard within the route of safe passage.
These items must also be fixed in place, or of substantial enough size
so that they do not become moved into the path of travel and become a tripping
hazard. Currently being removed from the corridors are - * smaller loose
items such as classroom type chairs * highly combustible items such as
open shelves/bookcases and heavily upholstered furniture * large items
that significantly narrow the width of the corridor such as full size desks
or tables The long-range goal is to remove all items that would impede
the safe evacuation of the building. |Gary
11/28/01
Ralph Zia :
Request your assistance in passing the following information. 'Tis
the time of year for holiday parties. In order to prevent a New Year's
surprise on Jan. 2nd request those hosting approved parties please inform
Facilities Management in advance so we can ensure the trash bags are removed
from the rooms. (Leaving dips, cheese, etc. in a room over the 11 day break
would be an unpleasant biology experiment). For clarification, the host
is responsible for cleaning up after the party. Facilities will remove
the bagged trash. Please call me at x5230 if you have any questions. Thanks,
Ralph
11/26/01,br> Images showing the approved renovations for the main entrance
11/26/01
Select here for a schedule for building cleanup Winter break
