“It's like, writing...” just before the Service Numbers
In Memory
 September 11, 2001
“In the space of only 102 minutes, our country lost more citizens than were lost in the attack on Pearl Harbor. Time has passed, but the memories do not fade. We remember the images of fire, and the final calls of love, and the courage of rescuers who saw death and did not flee.
We remember the cruelty of enemies who murdered the innocent, and rejoiced in our suffering. We remember the many good lives that ended too soon -- which no one had the right to take.”
George W. Bush

WHAT’S NEW?

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT WALK-THROUGH PROGRAM
Facilities Management greatly appreciates the participation of building occupants in each building Walk-Through.  Building occupants who, of course, spend the most time in their buildings, are a rich source of information when FM looks at many issues, most of all prioritizing of work.  Phone calls have increased, work orders have been submitted and completed, and a better understanding has been reached between FM and the people they serve.  Naturally, certain problems are common across campus: temperature variations, cleanliness, etc., but most building occupants are aware that FM is working to address these issues and resolve them.  Problems specific to each building (re-wiring of Founders and Alumni Halls, the gas leak discovered in Art & Design as the Walk-Through was ongoing, etc.) were discussed and/or addressed; hopefully the discussion reassured building occupants that FM is aware of the difficulties each problem presents and plans to remedy each situation with minimum disruption.

Too often, FM hears, “I called and they didn’t do anything, so I gave up.”  Facilities hopes that the walk-throughs impress the participants with the importance of calling back when a problem is not resolved to their satisfaction.  Sometimes FM needs to take a second look at a problem; the FM management team stands ready to discuss any difficulties experienced by our customers, and do all they can to resolve them.  Facilities Management’s service mission is to provide services in an efficient and responsible manner to University facilities to achieve a safe, secure, healthful, and enriching environment; each and every person who works at FM is dedicated to that mission.  Hopefully, meetings with building occupants have helped them gain a better understanding of how that mission is accomplished; it has certainly provided FM with better understanding of and respect for the people served.

Facilities Management thanks everyone for their participation and looks forward to the Walk-Throughs of 2007.

RECYCLING CLARIFICATION
In the last ClipBoard, items that could be recycled included very small boxes; however, the vendor cautioned that large boxes should be avoided.  Subsequently, boxes were put in the recycling containers that were simply too thick.  To clarify:  VERY THIN cardboard boxes can be recycled.  UPS envelopes are actually the appropriate thickness.  Thicker cardboard should not be placed in the recycling containers.  FM appreciates the assistance of the University community.

STICKY SITUATION
The number of posters and flyers taped on entry doors and windows of University buildings has increased greatly. Volunteers for posting are easy to find. However, it is rare that volunteers return to remove the dated or expired information. Removal of the accumulating postings has become an additional task for the Building Service Workers. It is also time consuming to remove tape that is used.

Help in remedying this situation would be greatly appreciated. Any items can be posted on the information kiosks located around campus or on any of the open access bulletin boards on campus. The SIUEvents web page may also be used to post events, activities, and announcements. Items are not to be posted on windows or doors. The SIUE campus is a truly beautiful place to learn and work; everyone, working together, can keep it that way.

REST IN PEACE
Campus flags fly at half-staff on Saturday, September 9, 2006, on behalf of Army Sgt. Matthew J. Vosbein, United States Army, 30, of West Frankfort, Illinois, killed August 29, 2006, in the war in Iraq.
And of course, campus flags fly at half-staff on Monday, September 11, 2006, to honor a Day Of Remembrance for Americans lost on September 11, 2001.

SOUNDS FISHY
Divers from American Underwater Construction were diving in Cougar Lake on Thursday, September 7, 2006, to repair screens located 15 to 25 feet under water.  The screens are at the chiller plant intake and are used to keep fish out of the chillers. 

ADA PROJECT
Update September 3, 2006: CDB reviewers are still looking at the final drawings and specifications.  FM has not received a schedule from CDB as to when to expect their comments.
    
MASONRY RENOVATION
Update September 3, 2006:  The mason has returned and is hard at work preparing for delivery of the new brick.  The manufacturer called last week to say a kiln went down and that problem will delay the brick about a week, to sometime around the 15^th.  The masons can continue their prep work, but may have to leave for a few days.  Their storage trailer in the accessible parking lot just west of Dunham Hall will be removed within the week.  They are making an effort to unload it and will bring one of their trailers on site.  The current storage container is a rental unit, and the agency that owns it has to come and pick it up with a roll-back truck.

MISCELLANEOUS GIR/MOD PROJECTS
Update September 3, 2006: The Metalsmithing Graduate Studio is next on the agenda for completion at the Art & Design Building.  Some preliminary work, such as the assembly of the wood work benches, has been completed.  Doors have been ordered and delivery promised on several different days, but no doors have arrived.  Frustration reigns when suppliers make promises they don’t keep.  It also makes for unhappy users who wait for new rooms to be completed.

The atrium in the Art & Design Building will have the old planter area filled in with a platform that will be used for display.  Also planned is a storage area under the open stairway.

A new waterclave is being purchased for Building 8272 on the SIUE SDM Alton Campus to be part of the remodeled facility to serve the severely disabled.  Two accessible restrooms are planned; some demolition work is complete.  Several door openings will be modified to allow gurneys and oversized wheelchairs access to operatories.

EAST ST. LOUIS HIGHER EDUCATION CAMPUS (ESLHEC)
Update September 3, 2006: Several contractors were invited to a pre-bid meeting for the emergency replacement of three window openings on the ESLHEC.  Two windows are in classrooms in Building A and the third is in a conference room in Building B.  These three windows were blown out in the storm of July 19, 2006, and will be the first replaced.  These windows are also setting the precedent for the future window replacement job.

1. Her face was a perfect oval, like a circle that had its two sides gently compressed by a Thigh Master.
2. Her vocabulary was as bad as, like, whatever.
3. He was as tall as a six-foot, three-inch tree.   
4. The little boat gently drifted across the pond exactly the way a bowling ball wouldn’t.
5. From the attic came an unearthly howl.  The whole scene had an eerie, surreal quality, like when you’re on vacation in another city and Jeopardy comes on at 7:00 p.m. instead of 7:30.
6. John and Mary had never met.  They were like two hummingbirds who had also never met.
7. Even in his last years, Granddad had a mind like a steel trap, only one that had been left out so long, it had rusted shut.
8. The plan was simple, like my brother-in-law, Phil.  But, unlike Phil, this plan just might work.
9. It was an American tradition, like fathers chasing kids around with power tools.
10. He was deeply in love.  When she spoke, he thought he heard bells, as if she were a garbage truck backing up.
    

 

SERVICE NUMBERS

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Temperature Control, Work Order Control, Maintenance Calls/650-3711
Building Services (Custodial)/650-2067    
Customer Service/650-3711
Key Control/650-3200
Utilities & Energy Management/650-3329
Grounds/650-2719
Director/650-2560
Billing Inquiries/650-3161
East St. Louis Higher Education Campus/874-8716

IMPORTANT INDIVIDUAL NUMBERS
Architects/Engineers:
Rick Klein/3575
Mohammad Rouf/3917
Dan Runyon/3349
Don Anderson/2567

Billing:
Alicia Wainright/3161

Operational Managers:
Janice LaRiviere/3804 (Maintenance)
Steve Brandenburg/2069 (Building Services, Grounds)
Ed Matecki/3329 or 2258 (Utilities)
Janice LaRiviere/7252 (SDM/Alton)
Customer Service/Facilities Management /Phone: 618-650-3711
Facilities Management Fax:  618-650-2595
After hours/week-end building problems/3513
As always, for maintenance concerns, temperature problems, or to place a work order, phone extension 3711.