Wittson Hall/Bennett Hall Link

Beginning on Monday, May 14, 2012, we will be shutting down the Link between Wittson Hall and Bennett Hall on the 4th Floor for renovations.  During this renovation, access between Wittson Hall and Bennett Hall will be maintained at grade level.  This work consists of replacing the existing window system and the ceiling.  We are expecting this work to take between 3 and 4 weeks.

If you have any questions, please contact me (Chris Bilau) at 402-559-5261.

 

LIED TRANSPLANT CENTER (LTC)

AIR HANDLING UNITS 5A AND 5B – SHUTDOWN

The Preventive Maintenance Shop has scheduled a shutdown of Air Handling Units 5A and 5B on Thursday, May 17, 2012, from 7:30am until 9:30am (approximately).  The purpose of the shutdown is so that the Preventive Maintenance Shop can conduct the quarterly equipment checks, and filter changes.

This shutdown will affect the air flow to all hoods and Bio-safety Cabinets located on the 11th and 12th floors including rooms 11726 and 11726A.

Air flow in all fume hoods and Bio-safety cabinets will be reduced and individual hoods may go into alarm.

If you have any questions, please contact Joe Clark at 559-1356.  Since it is vital that everyone working in the Lied Transplant Center be aware of the shutdown, please mention it to your colleagues.

Inspection and Testing of the Campus Fire Alarm Systems

The SEMI-ANNUAL inspection and testing cycle of the Campus Fire Alarm Systems have been scheduled to begin on May 7, 2012 and will continue through May 19, 2012.

Due to the uniqueness and complexity of this test cycle, the schedules listed may need to be adjusted during the course of the testing period.  If scheduled modifications become necessary, additional notifications will be sent to identify those changes.

Buildings will be tested as per the following schedule:                                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poynter Hall Renovation Project – 42nd Street Closure

Starting on Friday, May 11, 2012, 42nd Street North and South bound traffic will be temporarily closed from Dewey Avenue to Emile Street starting at 6:00 p.m..  42nd Street will re-open Monday, May 14 at 6:00a.m. (Approxmately).

This street closure is necessary for the hook-up of the new water service and sewer line for Poynter Hall.

The sidewalks on the west side of 42nd Street between Dewey and Emile Street will be closed North of Wittson Hall’s main entrance.  You will still have access to Wittson Hall from the 42nd Street entrance (East side) over the weekend.  Detour signs will be posted during the street closure.   Construction will not block traffic on Dewey Circle.

 Please observe any temporary barricades and warning signs.    

 Street Closure Schedule:

 Commence Time:                  Friday, May 11 2012, @ 6:00 p.m.

 Completion/End Time:          Monday, May 14, 2012 @ 6:00 a.m. (Approximately)

If anyone has questions regarding this closure, please contact Nick Knopik at 402-559-8244. Since it is vital that anyone using 42nd Street know of the closure, please mention it to your colleagues.

DOMESTIC WATER OUTAGE (ALL LEVELS)

BUILDINGS AFFECTED: Student Apartments 1&2 (602 S 38th St. & 608 S 38th St.), Ronald McDonald House, Weigel Williams Low Vision Center, and Home Instead Center

UNMC and MUD have scheduled work on the Jones Street water main for this Saturday, May 5, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m 

All domestic water service to the above mentioned buildings will be off on all levels. This means all domestic hot and cold water to all kitchens, lavatories, sinks, drinking fountains or any equipment needing water during these hours will be off!

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Don Dickmeyer (UNMC Project Manager) at 402-559-7170 or Terry Vail (UNMC Plumbing Supervisor), at 402-981-7302.