Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Water shut off in 600 / 616 / 620 / SUH / PLM on 12/29 & 30

The Office of Facilities Services has contracted American Pipe and Tank to clean the domestic water tanks in Altschul, Sulzberger, Plimpton, 600, 616 & 620 during the winter break (12/29 & 30). This work, which is required by City code, will involve the emptying of the building water supply and the scraping and sanitizing of the tank interior. Science lab sinks, kitchen and bathroom fixtures will not be functional during the interval that the tanks are empty. This service disruption will typically last only a few hours as indicated in the included schedule.

The work schedule is as follows:

Tuesday 12/29
12am - 3:30pm -- Altschul
7am - 11am -- Sulzberger Hall
7am - 12pm -- Plimpton

Wednesday 12/30
8am - 12pm -- 616 W 116th St
10am - 3pm -- 600 W 116th St
12pm - 4pm --  620 W 116th St

All buildings will receive a posted notice with their specific starting and completion date & time.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact Facilities Services at 854 - 2041.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Holiday Observances / Candles are Prohibited

As the holiday season begins, all of us in Residential Life and Housing would like to send along our best wishes for a successful completion to your semester and for a happy and healthy holiday season.

The holiday season is filled with special occasions and traditions which have an impact on our entire community.  We would like for everyone to be safe in their observance of the holiday season.

With this in mind, please be reminded that the possession and lighting of any candles in the residence halls is prohibited.  We will do our best to accommodate as many observances as possible providing they are safe for the entire community.

For example, this Chanukah season (December 11-19) lighting of candles will ONLY be allowed in the Sulzberger Lobby.  In collaboration with Rabbi Yonah and with the help of student volunteers, one Menorah will be lit at the following times:


Friday, December 11:  4-4:30pm
Saturday, December 12 - Thursday, December 17:  5-5:30pm
Friday, December 18:  4-4:30pm
Saturday, December 19:  5-5:30pm


If you need to arrange something for another tradition, please be in touch with housing@barnard.edu so we can assist you. Thanks for your cooperation and we wish you a very happy holiday season.