ADMINISTRATION CENTER

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM TESTING
 
On Monday, November 24, 2008, the new fire detection and alarm devices associated with the new elevators will be activated and tested to verify proper operation. Testing will be witnessed by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal’s representative and may include verification of new smoke detectors and elevator recall functions, and may also include operation/verification of audible/visible fire alarms throughout the building. When the Fire Marshal’s representative is on site, operation/verification of audible/visible alarms, if required, should not take more than 5 minutes. This testing is considered as a follow-up Final Acceptance Test for the elevator upgrades project as required by the National Fire Alarm Code.

Disruption Schedule: 

• Commence Time:   Monday, November 24, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. 
• Completion/End Time:  Monday, November 24, 2008 at 9:15 a.m. (approximately) 

Please note that portions of the existing/new fire detection and alarm systems may be momentarily disabled at times during the testing.  During this time, the Contractor will be performing a “fire watch” of the disabled fire alarm zone.  Any occupants of the Administration Center that observe or smell smoke and/or fire should immediately call UNMC Security Dispatch at 559-5555. 

If you have any questions, please contact Dan Michalak at ext. 9-5048 or Nick Combs at ext. 9-5292.  Since it is vital that everyone working in the affected areas be advised of this, please mention this interruption to your colleagues. 

EPPLEY SCIENCE HALL

DOMESTIC HOT WATER INTERRUPTION 

On Thursday, November 29, 2008, the domestic hot water will be turned off in the Eppley Science Hall building.  This will affect all levels and areas in the building except the Animal Area’s cage washers.  There will be no domestic hot water to any of the bathrooms, kitchens or labs during this interruption. 

Start Time:   Thursday, November 20, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.

End Time:    Thursday, November 20, 2008, at 12:00 Midnight   (Approximately) 

This interruption of the domestic hot water is needed, so that our plumbers can repair a broken valve.  If you have any questions, please contact Terry Vail at 559-6342.  Since it is vital that everyone working in Eppley Science Hall be aware of the interruption/shut-down, please mention it to your colleagues. 

To All Business and Finance Employees

Join Us December 19, 2008, for the B/F Holiday Celebration

Don Leuenberger, Vice Chancellor of Business and Finance, cordially invites you and one adult guest (18 years or older) to this year’s Holiday Celebration, Friday, December 19, 2008, from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. This year’s party will be held at  Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo in the Durham’s TreeTops Restaurant and Lied Jungle, located at 3701 South 10^th Street, Omaha Nebraska. There will be free parking in the Zoo lot and on both sides of 10^th Street.

Come and enjoy Business and Finance’s 2008 Holiday Celebration - free food and beverages (cash bar will be available), free tour of the Lied Jungle from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, animal ambassadors (live animals for you to touch and learn about), and Holiday music (provided by Mike Overton)

To RSVP for you and one adult guest (18 years and older) and to view a map showing the location of the TreeTops Restaurant and Lied Jungle, please go to the Business and Finance Holiday Celebration’s web page: http://www.unmc.edu/dept/busfin/holiday/

If you have any questions, you may contact a member of the R and R Holiday Celebration Committee listed below:

Wittson Hall Dock Closure

Thursday, November 13, 2008, the Wittson Hall loading dock will be closed. The closure is necessary for the lifting of equipment onto the roof of Bennett Hall. If anyone has questions regarding this closure please contact Rick Kmiecik as soon as possible, so that FM&P department can make the proper arrangements or adjustments.  

This closure is necessary to reinstall the strobic fans on the roof of Bennett Hall that were damaged during the summer storms.

Disruption Schedule:
Commence Time: Thursday, November 13, 2008, at 6:30 a.m. Approximately
Completion Time: Thursday, November 13, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. Approximately

If you have any questions, please contact Rick Kmiecik at 981-6552.  Since it is vital that everyone working in and around the loading dock area be advised of this closure, please mention it to your colleagues. 

WITTSON HALL SHUTDOWN

EXHAUST FANS NUMBERS 2 & 5

On Wednesday, November 12, from 7:00am to 8:30am exhaust fans 2 & 5 in the Wittson Hall building will be turned off. This will affect fume hoods and bio-safety cabinets in the following rooms:

2012, 2027, 2027A,  2027B, 2031E, 2032, 2032, 2037, 2038, 2040, 2047, 2056, 2061, 2066, 2067, 2069, 2070, 2071,  2072, 2074, 2075, 2075, 2002,

3002, 3004A, 3006, 3006, 3010, 3024, 3024, 3024, 3024, 3027A, 3072, 3074,

4001, 4001, 4003A, 4005,  4006, 4009, 4009, 4009, 4016, 4016C, 4019, 4019, 4023, 4024A, 4033, 4037, 4038, 4038B, 4043, 4043, 4043, 4046, 4046B, 4057B, 4059, 4060              

Airflow in all fume hoods will be reduced and individual hoods will go into alarm. 

If you have any questions, please contact Joe Clark at 559-1356.  Since it is vital that everyone working in Wittson Hall be aware of the shut down, pleaseI mention it to your colleagues. 

SWANSON HALL

ELECTRICAL POWER INTERRUPTION (All Levels)

On Tuesday, November 4, 2008, there will be a momentary interruption (shut off) of normal electrical power to the main electrical switchboard that serves all levels of Swanson Hall. This will cause a brief outage of all air handling units, supply fans, exhaust fans, fume hoods, lighting, receptacles, motors, computers, etc. throughout the building.  This shut off is required to facilitate electrical work on the existing underground high voltage cables feeding the UNMC campus. 

Interruption Schedule: 

Commence Time: Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at 6:30 a.m. (0630 hrs.) 

Completion/End Time:  Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at 6:40 a.m. (0640 hrs.) approximately  

If you have any questions, please contact Dan Michalak at 559-5048 or Nick Combs at 559-5292.  Since it is vital that everyone working in the affected areas be advised of this, please mention this interruption to your colleagues. 

ADMINISTRATION CENTER

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM TESTING (All Levels)

On Thursday, October 23, 2008, the new fire detection and alarm devices associated with the new elevators will be activated and tested to verify proper operation.  Testing will be witnessed by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal’s representative and may include verification of new smoke detectors and elevator recall functions, and may also include operation/verification of audible/visible fire alarms throughout the building.  When the Fire Marshal’s representative is on site, operation/verification of audible/visible alarms, if required, should not take more than 5 minutes. This testing is considered as a follow-up Final Acceptance Test for the elevator upgrades project as required by the National Fire Alarm Code. 

Disruption Schedule:
Commence Time: Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.  

Completion/End Time: Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. (approximately)

Please note that portions of the existing/new fire detection and alarm systems may be momentarily disabled at times during the testing.  During this time, the Contractor will be performing a “fire watch” of the disabled fire alarm zone.  Any occupants of the Administration Center that observe or smell smoke and/or fire should immediately call UNMC Security Dispatch at 559-5555.  If you have any questions, please contact Dan Michalak at 559-5048 or Nick Combs at 559-5292.  Since it is vital that everyone working in the affected areas be advised of this, I ask that you mention this interruption to your colleagues. 

Research Center of Excellence - II

Emile Street Closing:  Between Saddle Creek and Durham Research Plaza

On Saturday, October 18, 2008, a section of Emile Street will be closed to through traffic between Saddle Creek and Durham Research Plaza (45^th Street).  This closure is due to construction work on the RCE-II building.  The contractor will be installing glass to the west stair tower.  All lanes of traffic will be closed during this time.

Interruption Schedule

• Start Time:  Saturday, October 18, at 5:00am
• End Time:  Saturday, October 18, at 8:00pm (Approximately)                                   

If you have any questions, please contact Mike Faber at 559-4503.  I want to thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.   

Eppley Science Hall, Eppley Cancer Institute and Poynter Hall

Shut Down of Fume Hoods and Bio Safety Cabinet Exhaust Fans
Exhaust Fans #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #13, and #14  

The Hoods and Bio Safety Cabinet Exhaust Fans interruption/shutdown will be on Thursday,  October 9, 2008, starting at 5:00 a.m..  This will affect Eppley Science Hall levels 1 through 10, Eppley Cancer Institute levels 1 through 6 and Poynter Hall levels 3 through 6.

Interruption Schedule
Start Time:  Thursday, October 9, 2008, at 5:00am    
End Time: Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 7:30am (Approximately)

UNMC’s Preventative / Building Maintenance staff will be changing filters in the fume hoods and bio safety cabinet exhaust fans that affect these buildings.   This work should take only 2-1/2 hours to complete.  If you have any questions, please contact Joe Clark at 559-1356.  Since it is vital that everyone working in ESH, ECI and PYH be aware of the shutdown, please mention it to your colleagues. 

Michael Sorrell Center for Health Science Education Building

Skywalk Closing (entrance and exit doors to and from the skywalk closed)

Beginning Monday, October 6, at 6:00 a.m. the skywalk that connects Wittson Hall and the Michael Sorrell Center will be closed for one week (7 days). The closure is due to the removal and installation of doors at the Wittson Hall’s skywalk entrance.

Interruption Schedule
Commence Time:Monday, October 6, 2008, at 6:00 a.m
Completion Time:Monday, October 13, 2008, at 6:00 a.m. (Approximately)

If you have any questions, please contact Brian Dykstra at 559-1977.  Since it is vital that everyone using the skywalk be aware of the closing, please mention it to your co-workers, students, faculty and staff.   I want to thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.