The Announcements page is to inform the university community of the status and or security of University of Chicago resources - specifically NSIT and facilities resources (i.e. network, buildings, etc.) http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:17:55 CST FeedCreator 1.7.2 Copyright 2009, University of Chicago Networking Services & Information Technologies support@uchicago.edu weberror@listhost.uchicago.edu http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 30 http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=799 On Tuesday, November 10th a crane lift will take place to lift equipment onto Hutchinson Commons. The lift will take place between 5:00AM-6:00AM. Below is a list of activities the campus community can expect in regards to this work: --57th Street and University Avenue will remain open to traffic. --Approximately 10 parking spaces on the south side of 57th Street between University Avenue and the Hutchinson Commons loading dock will be blocked for the crane. --Contractors will be utilizing a 40 ton crane to lift equipment onto Hutchinson Commons. The boom length (50ft. max)will not exceed the height of Mitchell Tower. --Pedestrian traffic will not be available on the south side of 57th Street, and will be directed to the north side of the street. Please contact Andy Cobb, Hull Court Engineering Supervisor, at (773) 834-1428 with questions or concerns. Anita Fowler - Facilities <afowler@uchicago.edu> Facilities Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:20:32 CST http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=799 http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=798 Please be aware on Monday, November 9th the City of Chicago Department of Sewers will be performing work on Ellis and University Avenues to repair sewer catch basins. Below is a list of activities the campus community can expect in regards to this work: The work will be performed in the curb lane near the following addresses: --5812 S. Ellis Avenue Surgery Brain Research Pavilion --5747 S. Ellis Avenue Jones Laboratory --5732 S. University Avenue Mandel Hall --Parking will be restricted around the work areas. --The work will be noisy at times as the sewer catch basins are excavated. --Ellis and University avenues will remain open during this work; however, traffic may become congested at times as the repair work takes place. --If you have any questions or concerns, please contact John Carey, Client Services Manager for Facilities Services at 834-6706. Anita Fowler - Facilities <afowler@uchicago.edu> Facilities Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:23:32 CST http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=798 http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=791 Please be aware that Parking will be closed along the north side of 61st Street between Greenwood Avenue and Ellis Avenue, and on the east side of Ellis Avenue between 60th & 61st Street for repair work on the South Campus Residence Hall. Below is a list of activities the campus community can expect in regards to this work: --Parking along the north side of 61st Street and the east side of Ellis Avenue will be closed from 8am 4pm. --Construction vehicles will be utilizing the parking lane to perform limestone and window repair work on the South Campus Residence Hall building. --Pedestrian access along the north side of 61st Street and the east side of Ellis Avenue will be restricted during construction activities. Please contact Thomas Arey, Project Manager for Facilities Services, at (773) 834-8938, with questions or concerns. Anita Fowler - Facilities <afowler@uchicago.edu> Facilities Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:14:21 CST http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=791 http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=790 Please be aware between October 22nd and November 2nd construction will take place on the south side of 58th Street along Abbott Hall to replace the sidewalk and driveway. Below is a list of activities the campus community can expect in regards to this work: --During this time, the sidewalk on the south side of 58th Street along Abbott Hall will be closed. Pedestrians will be directed to use the sidewalk on the north side of 58th Street. --58th Street will remain open to vehicles during the construction. There will be no impact to the Bookstore and Ingleside loading docks. --There will be no parking along the south side of 58th Street from Drexel Avenue to the cul-de-sac near the Surgery Brain Research Pavilion. --The Abbott Hall Archway doors will be closed to all but Emergency egress from Abbott Hall. Occupants will utilize the Surgery Brain Pavilion Entrance for normal access. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Steve Barstatis, Project Manager for the Medical Center at 773-702-6295. Anita Fowler - Facilities <afowler@uchicago.edu> Facilities Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:38:12 CST http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=790 http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=789 Please be aware Drexel Avenue between 60th and 61st Streets will be closed on Saturday, October 24, 2009 between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM for a crane lift. Below is a list of activities the campus community can expect in regards to this work: --NO traffic will be allowed on Drexel Avenue south of the Parking Structure entrance on Drexel and 61st Street. --All parking will be eliminated on the east and west sides of Drexel Avenue between the Parking Structure entrance on Drexel and 61st Street. --Contractors will be utilizing a 12 ton crane with a maximum boom height of 147 feet to install equipment on to the Parking Structure. --Pedestrian traffic will not be available on the west side of Drexel Avenue, and will be directed to the east side of the street. --Signage will be posted notifying motorists and pedestrians of the street and sidewalk closure. --The work is weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, the lift will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Please contact John Carey, Client Services Manager for Facilities Services, at (773) 834-6706, with questions or concerns. Anita Fowler - Facilities <afowler@uchicago.edu> Facilities Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:08:36 CST http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=789 http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=788 On Sunday, October 18th, the University of Chicago Medical Center will be hosting the annual Comer Kids Classic 5K Run on the Main Quadrangle. All University students, staff, and faculty are invited to participate. Further information can be found at www.uchicagokidshospital.org/race. Below is a list of activities the campus community can expect in regards to this work: --Parking will be closed along University Avenue between 58th Street and 57th Street, as well as along 57th Street between Cobb Gate and University Avenue. --Vehicles will be accessing the Main Quadrangle Pedestrian Zone during the event. --Crews will be on-site constructing tents and laying out the event site from 5:30am until 7:00am, and again from 11:30am until 2:00pm for clean-up. --Some areas of the Main Quadrangle will have temporary restricted access for the set-up, the event, and for clean-up. For questions or concerns regarding the event, please contact Shana Melanson at (773) 702-0544. For facilities related questions or concerns, please contact Kevin Gunnerson, Campus Client Services Manager, at (773) 834-3733. Anita Fowler - Facilities <afowler@uchicago.edu> Facilities Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:33:18 CST http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=788 http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=784 The Chicago Theological Seminary will be hosting a groundbreaking event on the site of their new building at 60th Street and Dorchester Avenue on Thursday, October 15th. Event set-up will take place on Wednesday, October 14th, with clean-up on Friday, October 16th. Below is a list of activities the campus community can expect in regards to this event: --The Press Building temporary parking lot will be closed beginning on Wednesday, October 14th through Friday, October 16th. --Permit holders for the Press Building lot will be able to park in the Chapin Hall lot or New Grad lot for the duration of this closure. --Street parking will be restricted on Thursday, October 15th on 60th Street directly in front of the Press Building, and along Dorchester Avenue between 60th & 61st Streets. --There will not be any disruption of bus or pedestrian traffic. Please contact Desiree DiLucente, Senior Project Manager for Facilities Services, at (773) 702-3447 with facilities questions or concerns. Anita Fowler - Facilities <afowler@uchicago.edu> Facilities Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:24:49 CST http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=784 http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=783 On Wednesday, October 7th a large tent will be set-up in Hutchinson Courtyard, and two smaller tents will be set-up on the grass near Eckhart Hall and Walker Museum. The tent set-up is in preparation for the University's 500th Convocation on Friday, October 9th. All tents will be broken down Friday evening. Below is a list of activities the campus community can expect in regards to this work: --During these events there will be vehicle traffic on the Main Quadrangles between 7:30AM-Midnight for event set-up purposes. --Crews will be on-site constructing tents and laying out the event site. --Some areas of the Main Quadrangle will have temporary restricted access for the set-up, during the event and for clean-up. For questions or concerns regarding the event set-up, please contact Sheryl Corey at (773) 702-2513. Please contact Kevin Gunnerson, Campus Client Services Manager, at (773) 834-3733 with facilities questions or concerns. Anita Fowler - Facilities <afowler@uchicago.edu> Facilities Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:57:51 CST http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=783 http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=782 On Friday, October 2nd the Office of the Reynolds Club and Student Activities will host the Student Activities Fair on the Main Quadrangles. For the event approximately 280 tables, 6 food stations, and several tents will cover most of the Main Quadrangles Pedestrian Zone. Setup for the event will begin on Friday at approximately 7:30AM. The fair is from 3:00PM-5:30PM. All setup will be taken down on Friday evening. In addition, on Wednesday, October 7th a large tent will be setup in Hutchinson Courtyard, and two smaller tents will be setup on the grass near Eckhart Hall and Walker Museum. The tent setup is in preparation for the University's 500th Convocation on Friday, October 9th. All tents will be broken down Friday evening. During these events there will be vehicle traffic on the Main Quadrangles between 7:30AM-Midnight for event setup purposes. For questions or concerns regarding event setups, please contact the following: Student Activities Resource Fair: Jennifer Kennedy at (773) 834-6407 500th Convocation: Sheryl Corey at (773) 702-2513 Please contact John Carey, Campus Client Services Manager, at (773) 834-6706 with facilities questions or concerns. Anita Fowler - Facilities <afowler@uchicago.edu> Facilities Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:06:10 CST http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=782 http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=781 Beginning on Thursday, September 24th, demolition of the wing addition to the Midway Studios will begin as a part of the Reva and David Logan Center for Creative and Performing Arts construction. Below is a list of activities the campus community can expect in regards to this work: Beginning on Thursday, September 24th the main demolition to bring down the structure will begin. There will be construction dust and noise associated with this work. Trucks will be entering the site at 60th Street, and exiting onto Drexel Avenue. There will be flaggers on site to direct traffic for the trucks as they enter and leave the site. There will be no disruption to pedestrian traffic associated with this work. Please contact Eric Eichler, Senior Project Manager for Facilities Services, at (773) 834-7654, with questions or concerns. Anita Fowler - Facilities <afowler@uchicago.edu> Facilities Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:41:47 CST http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=781 http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=780 On Wednesday, September 23, 2009 through the month of November, the West Campus Utility Plant will be starting up and testing steam boilers. The campus community can expect the following: --Throughout the course of boiler testing, contaminant free steam vapor will be discharged intermittently through the utility plant rooftop venting system. The campus community may notice large plumes of steam vapor coming from the utility plant, but should not be alarmed as it is a normal part of testing. --At times, the steam vapor discharged from the plant will be noisy. During work days, unusually loud noise levels may be heard from the utility plant. The project will follow the City of Chicago noise ordinance prohibiting noise generating work between 8PM and 8AM. --The noise levels and steam vapor venting are part of boiler testing only. During normal plant operations, minimal noise and steam vapor will be produced. Please contact Derrick Bailey, Project Manager for Facilities Services, at (773) 612-6162 with questions or concerns. Anita Fowler - Facilities <afowler@uchicago.edu> Facilities Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:44:10 CST http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=780 http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=779 In June, construction activities began in the Main Quadrangles to improve pedestrian access for the students, faculty, staff, and community members who regularly enjoy the open space in the heart of our campus. The Main Quadrangles Paver Replacement Project will be substantially complete on September 15, 2009. The replacement of many existing sandstone pavers on the Quadrangle pathways was agreed to with the Department of Justice to improve accessibility. To minimize disruption of the construction activity, the University initiated a simultaneous project to redefine the Quadrangles as a pedestrian zone. An interim Main Quadrangles Pedestrian Zone Policy will be in effect beginning September 15, 2009 through Fall Quarter, restricting University vehicles from accessing the Main Quadrangles from 7:00AM to Midnight, 7 days a week. Non-University vehicles are restricted from accessing the Main Quadrangles from 7:30AM to Midnight, seven days a week. No vehicles, moving or parked, will be allowed within the Main Quadrangles unless a permit is displayed. A permit process has been developed for deliveries which cannot be accommodated in the Midnight-7:30AM delivery time frame or from off of the perimeter streets. To minimize the impact on the pedestrian zone, permits will be issued only after identifying all work that can first be accomplished off-hours or via perimeter access points. For more information on the permit process and to download the permit application, please visit the Facilities Services website at http://facilities.uchicago.edu/. Exceptions to the Interim Policy: The following services will not require a permit to access the Main Quadrangle: (Emergency work is defined as any situation that will result in a threat to life, safety, health, facilities, or utilities if not responded to immediately. A maintenance emergency is also defined as any situation that will result in the cancellation of classes or events if not responded to immediately). --Emergency vehicles --Maintenance vehicles performing emergency work --Snow removal vehicles (only after 7:00AM as absolutely necessary for pedestrian safety) University of Chicago Police Department vehicles For questions, concerns or comments about the Paver Replacement project or the interim vehicular policy, please email Facilities Services at mainquad-policy@lists.uchicago.edu; a response will be provided within two business days. The University is committed to collaborating with any member of the University community impacted by the vehicular restrictions to develop new service access and delivery strategies. Anita Fowler - Facilities <afowler@uchicago.edu> Facilities Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:50:28 CST http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=779 http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=766 Beginning on Sunday, August 23rd, and continuing every Sunday through September 13th, there will be exterior work performed on the New Residence Hall. Below is a list of activities the campus community can expect in regards to this work: --The crew will begin work at 9am, and finish by 6pm. --There will be contractors setting stone along the exterior of the building. --Construction vehicles will be accessing the site along Ellis Avenue and 61st Street. Please contact Mike Natarus, Senior Project Manager for Facilities Services, at (773) 834-1728, with questions or concerns. Anita Fowler - Facilities <afowler@uchicago.edu> Facilities Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:28:56 CST http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=766 http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=757 Please be aware construction activities related to the West Campus Utility Plant will continue through Friday, July 24, 2009. Work is taking place along the north side of 56th Street and along the west side of Ellis Avenue near 56th Street. The campus community can expect the following: --The sidewalk along the west side of Ellis Avenue will be closed at times as a new manhole is installed and telecommunication and irrigation lines are relocated. --The sidewalk along the north side of 56th Street will be closed at times while in-ground conduits are moved. --Parking adjacent to the work areas will be restricted while work is taking place. --Signs will be posted indicating sidewalk closures directing pedestrians around the work site. Please contact Derrick Bailey, Project Manager for Facilities Services, at 834-1411 with questions or concerns. Anita Fowler - Facilities <afowler@uchicago.edu> Facilities Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:00:48 CST http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=757 http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=749 We would like you to know that major road work on 58th Street, from University to the circle, is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. As this work will require a complete street closure, all vehicles will be prohibited from accessing the Main Quadrangle via 58th Street. The following is a list of many of the activities you may expect to see as a result of this major initiative: --Demolition of 58th Street is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, and all vehicles must be off the Main Quadrangle by 7:00AM. --Signs announcing that the Quadrangle is closed to vehicles will be posted on University Avenue at both 59th and 58th Streets. --The replacement of the street and sidewalk portions of 58th Street will require that the vehicle restriction be in force 24 hours EVERY day. --This project will require the use of large construction machinery for both the removal of the existing street, and the installation of the new pathway. --Unfortunately, the work will be noisy. --Way-finding signs to assist pedestrians in walking around the work areas will be prominently posted in numerous locations. Rob Kelly, the Facilities Services Project Manager for this work is available at (773) 834-1846 to respond to any questions or concerns you may have. Anita Fowler - Facilities <afowler@uchicago.edu> Facilities Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:21:17 CST http://hp-announce.uchicago.edu/fullArticle.php?areaStatusChangeID=749