Life in Academia Watch

In my email inbox:

Evans Hall is due for a replacement of a 40 year old heating system over the curtailment period. The inclusive dates are Saturday, December 18, 2010 through Thursday, January 6, 2011. While space heating will be unavailable, there will be hot water in the restrooms and break room.

Those of you who will be working on December 20, 21, 22 or January 3-6 are likely to encounter very cool temperatures in the building. I encourage you to dress appropriately and in layers, wear hats, scarves, gloves. No space heaters are permitted due to their energy consumption.

There is a possibility that the work may be completed sooner. In the event that it is not and temperatures are very low within the building (esp in January), I will, on a case by case basis, entertain requests from staff to work from home if you are not otherwise requesting vacation during the affected periods....

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Director of Administration