Auraria Campus Happenings
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•RESTROOMS TO CLOSE FOR UPGRADE - Posted February 2, 2010 
PAST RELEASES
•ROOF WORK ON SCIENCE BUILDING ADDITION - Posted January 22, 2010
•ASBESTOS SURVEY ON CAMPUS - Posted January 12, 2010
•NEW FENCING FOR SCIENCE BUILDING PROJECT - Posted December 10, 2009
•AHEC ANNOUNCES ONLINE H1N1 CAMPUS RESOURCE GUIDE - Posted October 5, 2009
•EXPLORATORY EXCAVATION ON CAMPUS - Posted September 16, 2009
RESTROOMS TO CLOSE FOR UPGRADE
AHEC Facilities Management is continuing the restroom plumbing fixture upgrade project funded by the student-led Auraria Campus Sustainability Program Committee. On Wednesday, February 3rd and continuing into the month, the Plaza building and St. Cajetan’s restrooms will begin the upgrade process. Signage will be in place at each work location that will notify and direct campus users to the nearest available restroom.
The schedule for restroom closing and upgrade for the Plaza Building is as follows:
February 3 – February 5: Third floor men’s and women’s restrooms
February 8 – February 12: Second floor men’s and women’s restrooms
February 15 – February 26: First floor men’s and women’s restrooms.
The schedule for restroom closing and upgrade for St. Cajetan’s first floor is as follows:
February 3 – February 5: First floor men’s and women’s restrooms.
Questions regarding this project can be directed to Peter A Candelaria, III with AHEC Facilities Management at 303-556-2708 or by e-mail at candelariap@ahec.edu.
Posted: 02.02.10
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ROOF WORK ON SCIENCE BUILDING ADDITION
Beginning Monday, January 25, 2010, the Science Building contractor will perform work on the north side roof of the Science Building Addition. The project in total is scheduled for 13 days and will be completed by Tuesday, February 9, 2010. The impact on the campus will be as follows:
•The north area of the Science Building Addition will be roped off for five days starting Monday, January 25 (Work Zone One)
•The north east courtyard of the Science Building Addition will be roped off for seven days starting Monday, February 1 (Work Zone Two)
Personnel will be in place to make pedestrians aware of the overhead work taking place.
During the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., a lift will be used in both areas, however this will not impact access to the Science Building. The two doors on the south side of the building will be closed while overhead work takes place. The door on the east side of the building will be used for emergency exit only.
Please see the map below for the areas affected.
For questions or concerns please contact Danielle Ceja, Science Building Project Engineer at 303-556-2071 or at danelle.ceja@jacobs.com.
Posted: 01.22.10
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An asbestos survey will be conducted in the Central, West, Library and Technology Buildings beginning this week during business hours and continuing for several weeks on weekends and evenings. This work should be completed by mid-February.
Mike Pozzi of Environmental Technical Solutions will begin collecting samples from multiple areas inside these buildings in order to prepare a comprehensive report. Any materials collected will be done according to Colorado Department of Public Health and Environmental regulations and industry standards.
The collection of samples within the building will not cause any possible release of asbestos into the air and therefore it is acceptable for students and staff to be in the building during the asbestos survey. This collection of samples will not impact daily operations within any of these buildings.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this process, please contact David Krajicek, Environmental Health and Safety Department Manager at 303-556-8397 or at krajicekd@ahec.edu.
Posted: 01.12.10
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NEW FENCING FOR SCIENCE BUILDING PROJECT
The construction fence that is currently in place for the Science Addition construction will be moved to fence the construction area required for the renovation of the Existing Science Building. The new layout of this fence is scheduled to run from December 14, 2009 through November 2010. The fencing change will have the following impact on the campus:
- Fourteen (14) handicap spaces will be temporarily unavailable. Four (4) spaces will be added adjacent to the library. The handicapped parking changes have been coordinated with Auraria Parking Services. Signage will be in place to notify users that the handicap spaces will be unavailable starting January 2010.
- The bike racks in front of Existing Science will be relocated near the entry area adjacent to the new courtyard and entry to the Science Building Addition. The blue star on the map below represents where the bike racks will be relocated (reminder: bikes should be walked as this area is a dismount zone).
- The contractor will provide signage for faculty, staff and students to guide pedestrian traffic around the new fencing layout.
The red-dashed line on the map represents new fencing.
Posted: 12.10.09
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AHEC ANNOUNCES ONLINE H1N1 CAMPUS RESOURCE GUIDE
The Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) has launched a new web page designed to give the Auraria Campus community the vehicle to easily find H1N1 flu information, especially as it pertains to the campus.
The web page (www.ahec.edu/h1n1) features flu-related information and direct web links to campus, state and national health organizations such as, the Health Center at Auraria, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Ready Colorado, and Flu.gov; the nation’s designated website for flu information. Additionally, the web page provides updated information regarding when and where to get flu shots, educational information, and tips for staying healthy and providing care to anyone who has been infected with the flu virus.
AHEC has also added a flu-related option for callers to the Auraria Campus. When calling the main campus switchboard, 303-556-2400, option 6 will allow callers access to recorded information about seasonal flu and H1N1 flu, or connect them directly with the Health Center at Auraria.
The Auraria Campus reminds everyone to get a seasonal flu shot as soon as possible, in an effort to avoid contracting the virus. Those at high risk (seniors, people with diabetes, women who are pregnant, or anyone under the age of 19) are especially encouraged. To find a convenient location for receiving the seasonal flu shot, go to www.immunizecolorado.com.
Click here to go to the Online H1N1 Resource Guide
Posted: 10.5.09
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EXPLORATORY EXCAVATION ON CAMPUS
Beginning this Friday, September 18, 2009, and on subsequent Fridays after that, AHEC Facilities Management will perform minor exploratory excavation work on the Auraria Campus. The work will take place near the Central Classroom Building (see map insert below) with minimal disruption to pedestrian traffic. Occasional closures of the pedestrian ramp on the northwest corner of the building may be required; pedestrian traffic will be redirected with signage. This work is in preparation for replacement of the main steam line to the Central Classroom.
Any questions should be directed to Pete Hagen, Project Manager, at 303.556.2209 or at hagenp@ahec.edu.
Posted: 09.16.09
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