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The Cornell campus phone system is back on line as of 7:15 AM. An uninterruptible power supply(UPS)that serves the phone system did not operate properly when power failed this morning. This caused the main telephone switch to go down.
CIT crews have installed a replacement UPS. All systems are now back on-line.
Researchers and those responsible for equipment within buildings may wish to check their systems.
Please report any problems or concerns to the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322.
This is the last planned update.
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The Cornell campus phone system remains down after a power outage that occurred at about 3:10 AM Saturday morning, November 7, 2009.
The loss of power was caused by a tripped line protection relay on the main campus electric feed. Crews were able to switch to a backup feed and restore power at about 4:45 AM.
CIT crews are on site working to restore the telephone system.
If you have an emergency, please use a non-campus phone, e.g. cell phone, to call 911. The Tompkins County 911 center will contact Cornell Police.
Please check http://www.cornell.edu/cuinfo/specialconditions/ for further updates. Another update will be posted at about 8:00 AM.
Posted: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:09:45 -0500
The Cornell campus phone system remains down after a power outage that occurred at about 3:10 AM Saturday morning, November 7, 2009.
The loss of power was caused by a tripped line protection relay on the main campus electric feed. Crews were able to switch to a backup feed and restore power at about 4:45 AM.
CIT crews are on site working to restore the telephone system.
If you have an emergency, please use a non-campus phone, e.g. cell phone, to call 911. The Tompkins County 911 center will contact Cornell Police.
Please check http://www.cornell.edu/cuinfo/specialconditions/ for further updates. Another update will be posted at about 8:00 AM.
Posted: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:57:38 -0500
6:00 AM
The campus telephone system remains down. Please refer to seperate posting.
Crews will work today to try and determine what caused the line protection relay to trip.
No further updates on the power outage are planned.
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5:00 AM Update
A tripped line protection relay caused the power outage. Crews have switched the campus electric feed to a backup transformer and restored power at about 4:45 AM.
The campus telephone system remains down.
Another update will be posted at about 6:00 AM
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As of 3:07 AM, Saturday, November 7, 2009, a power outage affects most of Cornell's main campus. Most buildings are without power.
The campus telephone system is down.
Crews are on en route to identify the problem and restore power.
An update will be posted at about 6:00 AM
Posted: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:56:24 -0500
The Cornell campus phone system remains down after a power outage that occurred at about 3:10 AM Saturday morning, November 7, 2009.
The loss of power was caused by a tripped line protection relay on the main campus electric feed. Crews were able to switch to a backup feed and restore power at about 4:45 AM.
CIT crews are on site working to restore the telephone system.
If you have an emergency, please use a non-campus phone, e.g. cell phone, to call 911. The Tompkins County 911 center will contact Cornell Police.
Please check http://www.cornell.edu/cuinfo/specialconditions/ for further updates. Another update will be posted at about 8:00 AM.
Posted: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:46:55 -0500
5:00 AM Update
A tripped line protection relay caused the power outage. Crews have switched the campus electric feed to a backup transformer and restored power at about 4:45 AM.
The campus telephone system remains down.
Another update will be posted at about 6:00 AM
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As of 3:07 AM, Saturday, November 7, 2009, a power outage affects most of Cornell's main campus. Most buildings are without power.
The campus telephone system is down.
Crews are on en route to identify the problem and restore power.
An update will be posted at about 6:00 AM
Posted: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:05:58 -0500
As of 3:07 AM, Saturday, November 7, 2009, a power outage affects most of Cornell's main campus. Most buildings are without power.
The campus telephone system is down.
Crews are on en route to identify the problem and restore power.
An update will be posted at about 6:00 AM
Posted: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:38:49 -0500
The Ithaca Police Department received a report recently that a Cornell University student had been accosted in the 300 block of Dryden Road in Collegetown. The female victim reportedly was walking alone on Dryden Road at approximately 2 a.m. Saturday morning, Oct. 31, when she was approached by a white male who asked her where she was going. The male grabbed the victim, telling her that she was going with him. The student screamed and fought with her attacker. Another male came to her aid, and the male suspect fled east on Dryden Road. The suspect is described as being 5-feet-10 to 5-feet-11-inches tall, average build, wearing dark clothing.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Ithaca Police Department at 272-3245.
The Cornell community is reminded to, whenever possible, walk in pairs and walk in well lighted areas at night. Students on campus can request walking escorts between the hours of 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. through the Cornell Police Blue Light Escort Service by calling 255-1111.
The Cornell community is reminded to report suspicious activity on campus by calling Cornell Police at 255-1111, or by calling 911 in an emergency. Suspicious activity off campus should be reported to the Ithaca Police Department by calling 272-3245, or by calling 911 in an emergency.
This Crime Alert has been issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (http://www.securityoncampus.org/schools/cleryact/handbook.pdf).
Posted: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:07:25 -0500
Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, November 6th, the pedestrian walkways of the Thurston Avenue/Fall Creek Bridge will be periodically limited to one lane as the bridge inspection takes place. One walkway will remain open at all times.
Please contact Facilities Customer Service at 255-5322 with any questions or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:53:02 -0500
On Sunday, November 8, Garden Avenue will be closed between Campus Road and Tower Road from 6:00 a.m. until 3:00 a.m. Monday, November 9, to accommodate an event at Barton Hall. Emergency vehicle access will be maintained throughout the road closure. Please check the TCAT website at http://tcatbus.com/ for routing updates and contact Facilities Services Customer Services at 255-5322 with any questions or concerns.
Posted: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:42:55 -0500
The Ithaca Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery of the Wilson Farms store at 409 College Avenue near campus on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, at approximately 10:49 p.m. Police report that a suspect entered the store wearing a plastic bag over his head, informed an employee that it was a holdup and said that he had a gun. No weapon was displayed. The suspect fled the store without receiving any money or other property.
The suspect is described as a white male, 20 to 30 years of age, 5-feet-4 to 5-feet-7 inches in height, with short dark hair. He was wearing blue jeans and a blue shirt.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Ithaca Police Department Investigation Division at (607) 272-9973.
This Crime Alert has been issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act: http://www.securityoncampus.org/schools/cleryact/handbook.pdf
Posted: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:03:53 -0500
The Ithaca City Water and Sewer Division has announced that the Stewart Avenue Bridge over Cascadilla Creek will remain closed daily between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM through Monday, November 2, 2009. Crews will install pipe hangers and hang an insulated sanitary sewer pipe beneath the walkway on the east side (Collegetown side) of the bridge.
Emergency vehicles will be allowed access across the bridge. Pedestrians will be able to cross the bridge using the west sidewalk.
A map of the affected area may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Stewart_Ave_Bridge.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:51:57 -0500
A transformer failure at Chilled Water Plant 2 caused a brief power outage on the Cornell campus at about 2:00 AM Saturday morning, October 31, 2009. Crews were able to isolate the transformer and restore service. Buildings on Crisp Apple Drive (Pomology), the Large Animal Research Teaching Unit and the Teaching and Research Barns were without power until approximately 6:00 AM.
Researchers and those responsible for equipment within buildings may wish to check their systems.
Please report any problems or concerns to the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322.
Posted: Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:31:30 -0500
A brief power outage on the Cornell campus occurred at about 2:00 AM Saturday morning, October 31, 2009. The Teaching and Research Barn (1058) and part of Wilson Lab remain without power as of 3:00 AM Saturday. Some equipment in Riley Robb , Weill Hall and the Bard- Kimball-Thurston complex is off line. Crews are en route to inspect and reset equipment.
Researchers and those responsible for equipment within buildings may wish to check their systems.
The cause of the outage is unknown at this time.
Please report any problems or concerns to the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322.
Posted: Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:19:54 -0500
Cornell University police are seeking information about a fight that occurred on the Arts Quad on campus, near McGraw Hall, at 11:52 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29.
Police report that an unidentified man hit a male Cornell student in the head after the two had a verbal exchange. The assailant is described as a white male who is about 6-feet, 2-inches tall with blond, wavy hair, and he is balding on top. This suspect was accompanied by two other people: a white male, about 5 feet, 9-inches tall with short, straight hair; and a white female about 5-feet, 3-inches tall with light brown hair.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed this incident to call Cornell University Police at (607) 255-1111.
Posted: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:11:43 -0500
The East Hill Shuttle will resume its normal route and stops on Friday, October 23, 2009.
East Hill Plaza to Campus: The shuttle will travel on Maple Ave and resume the stop at 120 Maple Avenue parking lot.
Campus to East Hill Plaza: The shuttle will return to East Hill Plaza via Maple Ave. The Maple Avenue stop will be at the Coal House (formerly Queen of Tarts).
The shuttle map can be found at:
http://www.transportation.cornell.edu/tms/cms/parking/about/upload/EHOB_ShuttleBroch-2008FALL.pdf
Posted: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:15:50 -0500
The East Hill Shuttle will resume its normal route and stops on Friday, October 23, 2009.
East Hill Plaza to Campus: The shuttle will travel on Maple Ave and resume the stop at 120 Maple Avenue parking lot.
Campus to East Hill Plaza: The shuttle will return to East Hill Plaza via Maple Ave. The Maple Avenue stop will be at the Coal House (formerly Queen of Tarts).
The shuttle map can be found at:
http://www.transportation.cornell.edu/tms/cms/parking/about/upload/EHOB_ShuttleBroch-2008FALL.pdf
Posted: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:13:59 -0500
The Ithaca City Water and Sewer Division has announced that the Stewart Avenue Bridge over Cascadilla Creek will remain closed daily between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM through Friday October 30, 2009. Crews will install pipe hangers and hang an insulated sanitary sewer pipe beneath the walkway on the east side (Collegetown side) of the bridge.
Emergency vehicles will be allowed access across the bridge. Pedestrians will be able to cross the bridge using the west sidewalk.
A map of the affected area may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Stewart_Ave_Bridge.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:01:35 -0500
The Ithaca City Water and Sewer Division has announced that the Stewart Avenue Bridge over Cascadilla Creek will remain closed daily between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM through Friday October 23, 2009. Crews will install pipe hangers and hang an insulated sanitary sewer pipe beneath the walkway on the east side (Collegetown side) of the bridge.
Emergency vehicles will be allowed access across the bridge. Pedestrians will be able to cross the bridge using the west sidewalk.
A map of the affected area may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Stewart_Ave_Bridge.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:47:39 -0500
The Ithaca Police Department is investigating a reported strong-arm robbery that occurred in the area of Dryden Road and Fairmount Avenue in Collegetown at about 9:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009.
A female victim reported that while she was walking down the street, a male perpetrator forcibly took her purse. The victim described the suspect as a white male, 6-foot-3 to 6-foot-4 inches tall, 180 to 190 pounds, 18 to 24 years old, wearing a black baseball cap, black jacket, light blue jeans and white sneakers. The suspect was last seen on Elmwood Avenue.
The police investigation is continuing. Anyone with information related to this event should contact the Ithaca Police Department at (607) 272-9973.
Please call the Cornell University Police if you see anything suspicious, if you feel threatened, have a safety concern, or simply see a need for expanded police services.
Cornell Police stand ready to assist you in any way possible. The department can be reached 24 hours a day by calling (607) 255-1111. Remember this number. Save it on your cell phone. And in an emergency, please call 911.
This message is posted for the Cornell community in compliance with the "Timely Notice" provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 (http://www.securityoncampus.org/).
Posted: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:18:03 -0500
Power has been restored to Cornell facilities in the East Hill Plaza area, following a morning power outage, Friday, Oct. 16.
Please feel free to contact Facilities Customer Services at (607) 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:58:44 -0500
NYSEG is reporting a morning power outage in the East Hill Plaza area, and crews are responding. The power outage affects East Hill Plaza, CISER, the James Baker Institute, the East Hill Office Building and athletic facilities in the area. Updates will be provided as they are available.
Please feel free to contact Facilities Customer Services at (607) 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:48:28 -0500
Tower Road is now reopened to normal traffic. 10/13/09 1556hrs (3:56 PM)
Tower Rd is closed due to an Fire Response at Wilson Synchrotron. Please adjust your travel plans accordingly. There is not an estimated time for reopening. North sidewalk will be open for pedestrian traffic at this time.
Updates will be posted as they become available.
Posted: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:17:40 -0500
Tower Road is now reopened to normal traffic. 10/13/09 1556hrs
Tower Rd is closed due to an Fire Response at Wilson Synchrotron. Please adjust your travel plans accordingly. There is not an estimated time for reopening. North sidewalk will be open for pedestrian traffic at this time.
Updates will be posted as they become available.
Posted: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:03:41 -0500
Tower Road is not reopened to normal traffic. 10/13/09 1556hrs
Tower Rd is closed due to an Fire Response at Wilson Synchrotron. Please adjust your travel plans accordingly. There is not an estimated time for reopening. North sidewalk will be open for pedestrian traffic at this time.
Updates will be posted as they become available.
Posted: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:57:39 -0500
Tower Rd is closed due to an Fire Response at Wilson Synchrotron. Please adjust your travel plans accordingly. There is not an estimated time for reopening. North sidewalk will be open for pedestrian traffic at this time.
Updates will be posted as they become available.
Posted: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:29:56 -0500
The Ithaca City Water and Sewer Division has announced that the Stewart Avenue Bridge over Cascadilla Creek will remain closed daily between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM through Friday October 16, 2009. Crews will install pipe hangers and hang an insulated sanitary sewer pipe beneath the walkway on the east side (Collegetown side) of the bridge.
Emergency vehicles will be allowed access across the bridge. Pedestrians will be able to cross the bridge using the west sidewalk.
A map of the affected area may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Stewart_Ave_Bridge.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:28:51 -0500
Dear Cornellian:
Cornell will test its emergency notification systems beginning at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, October 14. These systems include the sirens/public address (PA) system and voice and text messaging.
The siren/PA system test will begin with an alert tone followed by the broadcast of a 25-second message saying: "This is a test. This is a test of the emergency notification system. This is only a test. This is a test of the emergency notification system. This is only a test." The message will be followed by an alert tone that will sound for 60 seconds. A sample of the alert tone can be accessed at http://www.epr.cornell.edu.
All students, faculty and staff who have registered to receive emergency information via text will receive a text message with the sender ID of 55629 OR 83972. Those who have registered to receive emergency information via a voice call will receive a call from caller ID (1)607-254-4636. The message will be "This is a test of the Cornell Emergency Notification system. This is only a test."
When you hear the sirens and receive the test message, you need do nothing. We have timed the test to begin when classes change to minimize disruption.
Cornell's emergency notification system is a critical component of our emergency response. Every Cornellian has a role to play in emergency preparedness. If you have not yet entered your emergency contact information, please do so now.
" Students should go to https://selfservice.adminapps.cornell.edu/studentcenter/ and select the links for Emergency Contact Info and Emergency Mass Notification.
" Employees should go to https://ee.ohr.cornell.edu and click on the Personal Information tab and select the links for EMN Phone Number and Emergency Contact(s).
Thank you for supporting Cornell's continued emergency response efforts.
Curtis S. Ostrander
Vice President (Interim)
Risk Management & Public Safety
Posted: Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:02:07 -0500
The seasonal flu vaccine clinic scheduled for today, Wednesday, October 7, at the Vet School has been postponed due to delays in shipments of seasonal flu shots. It will be rescheduled when supplies are available later in the fall (and before seasonal flu comes to our community).
Gannett has received a delivery of seasonal FluMist. This is available by appointment at Gannett: call 255-5155.
FluMist is:
Posted: Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:05:02 -0500
TCAT Routes 17, 20, 21, 36, 37, 40, 41, 43, 51, 65 and 67 will be re-routed beginning Monday, October 5, through Friday, October 9, to accommodate the Stewart Avenue bridge closing.
Passenger bus stops along Stewart Avenue at the intersections of Buffalo Street, Seneca Street, Williams Street and at the Chapter House, will be relocated to the Stewart Avenue and State Street intersection. Routes using the Stewart Avenue bridge will diverted to East State and Mitchell Streets and College Avenue.
For the latest alerts and more information about TCAT, please visit www.tcatbus.com or call (607) 277-RIDE.
Posted: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:38:59 -0500
Service technicians are repairing both elevators in Bradfield Hall this morning, Friday, October 2, 2009. Both elevators are expected to be out of service until approximately Noon today. All floors of Bradfield Hall will be accessible by stairway only until the elevators are brought back into service.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:52:24 -0500
The Ithaca City Water and Sewer Division will close Stewart Avenue bridge over Cascadilla Creek daily between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM starting Monday, October 5,2009 through Friday October 9, 2009. Crews will install pipe hangers and hang an insulated sanitary sewer pipe beneath the walkway on the east side (Collegetown side) of the bridge.
Emergency vehicles will be allowed access across the bridge. Pedestrians will be able to cross the bridge using the west sidewalk.
A map of the affected area may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Stewart_Ave_Bridge.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:21:31 -0500
The Ithaca City Water and Sewer Division will close Stewart Avenue bridge over Cascadilla Creek daily between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM starting Monday, October 5,2009 through Friday October 9, 2009. Crews will install pipe hangers and hang an insulated sanitary sewer pipe beneath the walkway on the east side (Collegetown side) of the bridge.
Emergency vehicles will be allowed access across the bridge. Pedestrians will be able to cross the bridge using the west sidewalk.
A map of the affected area may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Stewart_Ave_Bridge.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:02:12 -0500
A sophisticated and aggressive phishing attempt (email scam) is currently circulating Cornell, trying to trick people into giving away their NetID and password ... more
Posted: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:39:57 -0500
Contractors will close the sidewalk between the South entrance of Rand Hall and the Southeast entrance of Sibley Hall beginning at Noon on Thursday, October 1, 2009 until 6:00 AM Saturday, October 24, 2009 to allow for utilities work. The Arts Quad will be accessible by a marked detour between Lincoln Hall and Goldwin Smith Hall until the sidewalk is reopened.
A map of the affected area may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Sibley_Rand_Sidewalk.pdf
This work is related to the Milstein Hall project. More information about the project is available at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/fs/projects/default.cfm#121
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:59:36 -0500
Contractors will close the stairs between the 120 Maple Avenue parking lot and Humphreys Service Building at 7:00 AM Monday, September 28, 2009 until 5:00 PM Friday, October 23, 2009. Signs will be in place redirecting pedestrian traffic until the stairway is reopened.
A map of the affected area is available at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Pipe_HSB_Stairs.pdf
This work is related to the Central Heating Plant Combined Heat & Power Project. More information about the project is available at:
http://www.utilities.cornell.edu/utl_ldcchp.html
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:20:29 -0500
Contractors will close the stairs between the 120 Maple Avenue parking lot and Humphreys Service Building at 7:00 AM Monday, September 28, 2009 until 5:00 PM Friday, October 23, 2009. Signs will be in place redirecting pedestrian traffic until the stairway is reopened.
A map of the affected area is available at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Pipe_HSB_Stairs.pdf
This work is related to the Central Heating Plant Combined Heat & Power Project. More information about the project is available at:
http://www.utilities.cornell.edu/utl_ldcchp.html
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:32:20 -0500
Contractors will close the pedestrian pathway along the North side of Olin Hall between Ho Plaza and Sage Avenue beginning at 7:00 AM Friday, September 25, 2009, until 5:00 PM Monday, September 28, 2009, to install windows on Olin Hall. Signs will be in place redirecting pedestrian traffic until the pathway is reopened.
A map of the affected area is available at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/North_Olin_Sidewalk.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:12:09 -0500
Contractors will close the pedestrian pathway along the North side of Olin Hall between Ho Plaza and Sage Avenue beginning at 7:00 AM Friday, September 25, 2009, until 5:00 PM Monday, September 28, 2009, to install windows on Olin Hall. Signs will be in place redirecting pedestrian traffic until the pathway is reopened.
A map of the affected area is available at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/North_Olin_Sidewalk.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:10:51 -0500
Repair crews completed a temporary repair to the water line and restored water service to Sibley Hall about 1:30 PM today, Thursday September 24, 2009. A schedule for a permanent repair is being developed. We will post an update to this site when the schedule for the repair work is known.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:18:53 -0500
A contractor cut the water line that serves Sibley Hall at about 10:45 AM today, Thursday, September 24, 2009. As a result, the building is currently without water.
Maintenance crews are on site. The repair may take up to four hours.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:26:38 -0500
A contractor has cut the water line that serves Sibley Hall. As a result, the building is currently without water. Maintenance crews are on site.
The repair may take up to four hours.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:21:28 -0500
This message is to alert members of the Cornell community about recent robberies that have occurred near the Cornell campus.
On Monday Sept. 21, 2009, at approximately 12:30 a.m. there was a reported robbery at the Best Western Hotel located on Pine Tree Road, Ithaca, next to the East Hill Plaza. A suspect entered the hotel lobby and demanded money from the clerk; no weapon was displayed. The suspect escaped with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect is described as a white male, wearing blue jeans and a black jacket with the hood pulled over his head. He was further described as balding, stocky build and in his 30s or 40s. This incident is similar to two recent robberies at other local hotels:
On Saturday, Sept. 12, at 1:10 a.m., Tompkins County Sheriffs deputies responded to the Clarion Hotel, located at 1 Sheraton Drive, Ithaca, in regard to a reported robbery. The victim reported that at approximately 1:05 a.m. a subject had entered the hotel and demanded money. The suspect then jumped over the counter, forced open a money drawer and removed cash. He then left the hotel on foot. There were no injuries as a result, and no weapon was displayed. The suspect was described as a white male with a dark complexion wearing a gray-colored hooded sweatshirt and jeans. The hood was pulled over the suspects hairline, and it appeared that he possibly was bald-headed. He also was described as having no facial hair and being approximately 6 foot tall.
On Friday, Sept. 18, at 1:05 a.m., sheriffs deputies responded to the Ramada Inn at 2310 N. Triphammer Road, Ithaca, for a reported robbery. Upon arrival, it was determined that a male subject had been observed behind the front counter rummaging through drawers when the clerk returned after having stepped away. The subject fled the area with an undisclosed amount of cash. No weapon was displayed and no one was injured. The subject was described as a white male, 5 foot 8 inches to 5 foot 10 inches in height, in his late 30s or early 40s. He was reportedly wearing blue jeans and a baseball-style cap with a white bill with blue lines on it. He also had light scruff on his face. Given the nature of the incident, it is presumed to be related to a previous event at the Clarion Hotel, although this has not been positively determined.
Anyone with information about any of these incidents is asked to contact investigators at the Tompkins County Sheriffs Department at (607) 257-1345. Their anonymous tip line can also be reached at (607) 266-5420.
Please call the Cornell University Police whenever you see anything suspicious, if you feel threatened, have a safety concern or simply see a need for expanded police services to meet the community's needs.
Cornell Police stand ready to assist you in any way possible, and can be reached 24 hours a day by calling (607) 255-1111. Remember this number. Save it on your cell phone. And in an emergency, please call 911.
This message is posted for the Cornell community in compliance with the "Timely Notice" provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 (http://www.securityoncampus.org/).
Posted: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:54:52 -0500
Good afternoon,
Beginning Monday, September 21, Building Care staff will be placing one (1) free-standing hand sanitizer unit in the main lobby of each building on the main campus.
Additionally, Campus Life Facilities has coordinated with Cornell Dining, assistant deans and resident hall directors to provide hand sanitizer in public areas and to meet individual student requests.
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns.
Christine Stallman, Director
Environmental Health & Safety
cms353@cornell.edu
Posted: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:56:21 -0500
Emergency repairs will be commencing Monday, September 21, to replace damaged and hazardous infrastructure above the Cascadilla Gorge Trail. The public is reminded that the trail remains closed between Linn Street and College Avenue due to extreme safety hazards from ongoing construction work, overhead rock and debris, and unsafe trail conditions. We urge you to stay out of the gorge until the trail is reopened. Please don't jeopardize your own safety or the safety of others.
An announcement will be made when repairs are complete and the trail is accessible.
Posted: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:53:20 -0500
Beginning September 21, traffic on Stewart Avenue between Williams Street and Edgemoor Lane will be periodically limited to a single lane to repair a storm sewer structure. Flaggers will direct vehicles around the work zone in an effort to maintain the flow of traffic.
Posted: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:23:02 -0500
Contractors will close the portion of Hungerford Hill Road between Ellis Hollow Road and Field Barn C from Monday August 17 through Friday, October 1, 2009 to install two 16 inch water lines. This work is part of the Water Filtration Plant Campus Water Supply Pipeline project. Information about this project may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/fs/projects/fs_project_overview.cfm?project_id=335
A map of the affected area may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Hungerford_20090817.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:18:04 -0500
Cornell University Police has been advised that the Ithaca Police Department is investigating a reported forcible touching incident that occurred sometime this past weekend (Sept. 5-6) in the approximate area of the 300 block of College Avenue. The incident was reported to the Cornell University Police Monday afternoon, Sept. 7. The details of the incident are still being investigated, and suspect information is still being developed.
Cornell Police reminds people to lock their windows and doors at all times, to be aware of their surroundings at night, to avoid darkened and secluded areas and to walk in groups.
Posted: Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:30:13 -0500
The City of Ithaca Department Public Works will close a section of Maple Avenue between the Five Corners intersection and the Maplewood Apartments main drive for five weeks beginning Wednesday, September 9, 2009 to rebuild the road.
Access to the 116 Maple Avenue lot will be maintained from either the 5 Corners intersection or Pine Tree Road end dependent on the work schedule for Maple Avenue.
Access to the 120 Maple Avenue lot will be maintained throughout the project only from Pine Tree Road.
Access to the 104 Maple Avenue parking area will be maintained only when the road is open from the 5 Corners intersection.
East Hill to Campus
The shuttle will travel from room East Hill via Mitchell Street to Cornell Street and then join the regular route to campus. The shuttle pick up at 120 Maple Avenue will move to the Humphreys Service Building stop on Dryden Road.
Campus to East Hill
The shuttle will return to East Hill via Cornell Street to Mitchell Street. The Humphreys Service Building and 120 Maple Avenue drop offs will be at Five Corners traffic light.
Posted: Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:52:50 -0500
A circuit serving the Palm Road area is currently down. The Cornell Line Crew is on campus working to reset the circuit. Lightening associated with a fast moving line of thunderstorms may have caused other brief interruptions to power on campus.
Researchers and building coordinators may want to check their equipment.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:43:13 -0500
Lighting circuits on the 2nd and 3rd floor of Olin Hall remain off at this time as a result of the damage caused by this morning's chilled water leak. As a result, the 2nd and 3rd Floors of Olin Hall will close tonight at approximately 7:30 PM and remain closed until approximately 6:30 AM Friday morning.
Normal operations are expected on Friday, August 28, 2009.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:43:28 -0500
Olin Hall will reopen to faculty and staff at approximately 2:00 PM Thursday, August 27, 2009. Cleanup and maintenance crews continue to repair damage caused by a chilled water line break in the northwest corner of Olin Hall at approximately 9:15 AM. Power is back on in the building.
Classes scheduled for Olin Hall for today have been relocated to other buildings or cancelled. Please check the signs posted at Olin Hall. Normal operations are expected on Friday, August 28, 2009.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:53:12 -0500
A chilled water line in the northwest corner of Olin Hall failed this morning at approximately 9:15 AM. This has caused significant flooding in parts of the building. Electric power is off in many parts of the building.
Cleanup and repairs crews are on scene.
The building is closed until at least 2:00 PM. The college is in the process of trying to relocate classes scheduled between now and 2:00 PM. Students should check signs that will be posted outside the building perimeter.
Expect another update by 1:45 PM today.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:14:56 -0500
A chilled water line in the northwest corner of Olin Hall failed this morning at approximately 9:15 AM. This has caused significant flooding in parts of the building. Electric power is off in many parts of the building.
Cleanup and repairs crews are on scene. Staff and students have been asked to leave parts of the building. Expect another update by 12:30 PM today.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:23:52 -0500
At approximately 3:30 PM, Monday August 24, 2009, breakers at the University substation tripped causing a short loss of electric power to parts of campus.
Power is now back on. The cause of the outage is under investigation.
Researchers and building managers may want to check on their equipment.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you need assistance.
Posted: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:38:00 -0500
At approximately 3:30 PM, Monday August 24, 2009, breakers at the University substation tripped causing a short loss of electric power to parts of campus.
Power is now back on. The cause of the outage is under investigation.
Researchers and building managers may want to check on their equipment.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you need assistance.
Posted: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:16:43 -0500
Contractors will close University Avenue between the Central Avenue intersection (the existing Milstein traffic barrier) and the Johnson Museum of Art loading dock entrance to provide access for contractors to the Johnson and Milstein projects. Crews will open a temporary road providing access between Central Avenue in front of White Hall and University Ave near the Johnson Museum loading dock on August 31st. The contractors will open a pedestrian pathway along the new temporary roadway on August 26th. Once the roadway is opened on August 31st, vehicular access to University Ave past the Johnson Museum loading dock will be closed.
A map of the affected area may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Arts_Quad_Parking_Fall_2009.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:34:59 -0500
Contractors will close University Avenue between the Central Avenue intersection (the existing Milstein traffic barrier) and the Johnson Museum of Art loading dock entrance to provide access for contractors to the Johnson and Milstein projects. Crews will open a temporary road providing access between Central Avenue in front of White Hall and University Ave near the Johnson Museum loading dock on August 31st. The contractors will open a pedestrian pathway along the new temporary roadway on August 26th. Once the roadway is opened on August 31st, vehicular access to University Ave past the Johnson Museum loading dock will be closed.
A map of the affected area may be found at:
<a href="http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Arts_Quad_Parking_Fall_2009.pdf">http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Arts_Quad_Parking_Fall_2009.pdf&</a>
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:33:57 -0500
Contractors will close University Avenue between the Central Avenue intersection (the existing Milstein traffic barrier) and the Johnson Museum of Art loading dock entrance to provide access for contractors to the Johnson and Milstein projects. Crews will open a temporary road providing access between Central Avenue in front of White Hall and University Ave near the Johnson Museum loading dock on August 31st. The contractors will open a pedestrian pathway along the new temporary roadway on August 26th. Once the roadway is opened on August 31st, vehicular access to University Ave past the Johnson Museum loading dock will be closed.
A map of the affected area may be found at:
&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Arts_Quad_Parking_Fall_2009.pdf&quot;&gt;http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Arts_Quad_Parking_Fall_2009.pdf&lt;/a&gt;
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:32:03 -0500
Recent changes in parking permit designations, listed below, impact all OmniRide, RideShare, and Occasional Parker participants using the perimeter-book one-day permits and departments who have purchased Visitor and Flex book permits.
West Avenue, previously signed -WE-, is now restricted to Tier 6 -U- permit holders. Risley Hall and Anna Comstock Hall -TH- permit areas are now restricted to Tier 6 -Y- permits.
Please go to http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Arts_Quad_Parking_Fall_2009.pdf to view an updated map of the affected parking areas and road closures. If you wish to learn more about your permit privileges or explore alternative commuting options, contact our office at transportation@cornell.edu, or at 255-4600.
Thank you.
Helen Steh
Commuter Programs Administrator
Cornell University
Transportation and Mail Services
116 Maple Avenue
Ithaca NY 14850
HS21@cornell.edu
Telephone: (607) 255-4600
Fax: (607) 255-0257
Posted: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:31:02 -0500
Recent changes in parking permit designations, listed below, impact all OmniRide, RideShare, and Occasional Parker participants using the perimeter-book one-day permits and departments who have purchased Visitor and Flex book permits.
West Avenue, previously signed -WE-, is now restricted to Tier 6 -U- permit holders. Risley Hall and Anna Comstock Hall -TH- permit areas are now restricted to Tier 6 -Y- permits.
Please go to http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Arts_Quad_Parking_Fall 2009.pdf to view an updated map of the affected parking areas and road closures. If you wish to learn more about your permit privileges or explore alternative commuting options, contact our office at transportation@cornell.edu, or at 255-4600.
Thank you.
Helen Steh
Commuter Programs Administrator
Cornell University
Transportation and Mail Services
116 Maple Avenue
Ithaca NY 14850
HS21@cornell.edu
Telephone: (607) 255-4600
Fax: (607) 255-0257
Posted: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:15:59 -0500
At approximately 3:30 PM, Monday August 24, 2009, breakers at the University substation tripped causing a short loss of electric power to parts of campus.
Power is now back on. The cause of the outage is under investigation.
Researchers and building managers may want to check on their equipment.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you need assistance.
Posted: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:11:41 -0500
Contractors will close University Avenue between the Central Avenue intersection (the existing Millstein traffic barrier) and the Johnson Museum of Art loading dock entrance to provide access for contractors to the Johnson and Millstein projects. Crews will open a temporary road providing access between Central Avenue in front of White Hall and University Ave near the Johnson Museum loading dock on August 31st. The contractors will open a pedestrian pathway along the new temporary roadway on August 26th. Once the roadway is opened on August 31st, vehicular access to University Ave past the Johnson Museum loading dock will be closed.
A map of the affected area may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Arts_Quad_Parking_Fall 2009.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:39:35 -0500
On behalf of the Fall Opening Committee, we are writing to remind you that 3,500 new students and their families will be arriving at Cornell on Friday, August 21. With this will come the inevitable influx of traffic and congestion as they try to find their way around campus.
We have worked with local and state officials to create a traffic plan, which will minimize the impact of Fall Opening. In addition, we are asking for the cooperation of all faculty and staff.
Please consider the following as you make your transportation and parking plans:
Allow staff who ask to take a vacation or personal day on Friday, August 21 to do so, as long as your staffing and workload permits.
Avoid arranging deliveries of equipment or supplies on this day.
Avoid driving on campus, if possible. Campus Road and the North and West Campus areas will be extremely congested.
If your staff must come to North and West Campus, please inform them about special traffic patterns that have been set up for the day in these areas.
Encourage the use of TCAT buses and car-pools. TCAT schedules can be found at: http://www.tcatbus.com/
Jessup Road will only be open for move-in traffic.
"A" Lot will be open only for new students and their parents ("A" permit holders will be notified separately about alternate parking).
Posted: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:51:13 -0500
The New Student Convocation Committee will close the portion of Campus Road between Garden Avenue and the east end of Bartels Hall to vehicular traffic on Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 8:15 AM until 10:30 AM. The temporary closing does not affect TCAT bus routes.
A map of the affected area may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/NewStudentConvocation.pdf
To learn more about the ceremony, please visit:
http://www.cornell.edu/events/
and select August 22, 2009.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:41:15 -0500
Contractors will mill and repave the intersection of Caldwell and Plantation Roads on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Flaggers will maintain one lane of traffic while performing the work.
A map of the affected area may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Caldwell20090819.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:08:26 -0500
Cornell crews have restored power to all facilities. No further impacts to campus operations are expected.
No further updates are planned.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have concerns or need assistance.
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At approximately 12:20 AM, Wednesday morning, August 12, 2009, a campus electric distribution circuit experienced a failure that likely caused a power bump on campus. At this time, 116 and 120 Maple Avenue, the PDC Pipe Shop, Weill Hall, the Central Heating Plant, Chilled Water Plant 3 and the Humphreys Service Building are without power. Crews are on campus working to restore power to these facilities.
Some building mechanical equipment remains in alarm. Repair crews are on campus resetting equipment. Researchers and those responsible for computer systems may want to check their equipment and systems.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have concerns or need assistance.
Expect a further update at by 5:00 AM.
Posted: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:08:30 -0500
Cornell crews have restored power to all facilities except Chilled Water Plant 3 and the co-generation section of the Central Heating Plant. Lake Source Cooling is capable of providing campus cooling needs. No further impacts to campus operations are expected. The cause of the failure remains under investigation.
Expect a further update at by 9:00 AM.
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At approximately 12:20 AM, Wednesday morning, August 12, 2009, a campus electric distribution circuit experienced a failure that likely caused a power bump on campus. At this time, 116 and 120 Maple Avenue, the PDC Pipe Shop, Weill Hall, the Central Heating Plant, Chilled Water Plant 3 and the Humphreys Service Building are without power. Crews are on campus working to restore power to these facilities.
Some building mechanical equipment remains in alarm. Repair crews are on campus resetting equipment. Researchers and those responsible for computer systems may want to check their equipment and systems.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have concerns or need assistance.
Expect a further update at by 5:00 AM.
Posted: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:49:49 -0500
At approximately 12:20 AM, Wednesday morning, August 12, 2009, a campus electric distribution circuit experienced a failure that likely caused a power bump on campus. At this time, 116 and 120 Maple Avenue, the PDC Pipe Shop, Weill Hall, the Central Heating Plant, Chilled Water Plant 3 and the Humphreys Service Building are without power. Crews are on campus working to restore power to these facilities.
Some building mechanical equipment remains in alarm. Repair crews are on campus resetting equipment. Researchers and those responsible for computer systems may want to check their equipment and systems.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have concerns or need assistance.
Expect a further update at by 5:00 AM.
Posted: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:32:53 -0500
Contractors will close the portion of Hungerford Hill Road between Ellis Hollow Road and Field Barn C from Monday August 17 through Tuesday September 1, 2009 to install two 16 inch water lines. This work is part of the Water Filtration Plant Campus Water Supply Pipeline project. Information about this project may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/fs/projects/fs_project_overview.cfm?project_id=335
A map of the affected area may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Hungerford_20090817.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:20:39 -0500
The campus experienced a power blip in the electric distribution system this afternoon at approximately 3:10 PM that affected many buildings. The power came back on immediately. Some building mechanical equipment remains in alarm. Repair crews are on campus resetting equipment. Researchers and those responsible for computer systems may want to check their equipment and systems.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have concerns or need assistance.
Posted: Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:31:27 -0500
The campus experienced a power blip in the electric distribution system this afternoon at approximately 3:10 PM that affected many buildings. The power came back on immediately. Some building mechanical equipment remains in alarm. Repair crews are on campus resetting equipment. Researchers and those responsible for computer systems may want to check their equipment and systems.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have concerns or need assistance.
Posted: Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:29:34 -0500
Contractor and Cornell crews will switch the electricity circuits that feed campus facilities beginning on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 and ending on Thursday, August 13, 2009. They will perform ground shunt and integrity tests on equipment being commissioned as part of the Cornell Combined Heating and Power Project (CCHPP).
Switching operations will begin each day at approximately 7:00 AM and last for about 8 hours. No interruption of electric power is expected. This type of switching is performed routinely for small sections of campus. What makes this effort a bit unusual is that the scope of work will cover the entire campus over the course of three days.
To learn more about the project, please visit:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/fs/projects/fs_project_overview.cfm?project_id=329
Please feel free to contact the Facilities Customer Service Center (255-5322) if you have any question or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:33:53 -0500
Contractor and Cornell crews will switch the electricity circuits that feed campus facilities beginning on Tuesday, August 10, 2009 and ending on Thursday, August 13, 2009. They will perform ground shunt and integrity tests on equipment being commissioned as part of the Cornell Combined Heating and Power Project (CCHPP).
Switching operations will begin each day at approximately 7:00 AM and last for about 8 hours. No interruption of electric power is expected. This type of switching is performed routinely for small sections of campus. What makes this effort a bit unusual is that the scope of work will cover the entire campus over the course of three days.
To learn more about the project, please visit:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/fs/projects/fs_project_overview.cfm?project_id=329
Please feel free to contact the Facilities Customer Service Center (255-5322) if you have any question or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:10:47 -0500
Contractors will close the sidewalk at the north end of Libe Slope from August 10 - 26 2009. They will perform site work related to the new addition for the Johnson Art Museum.
A map of the affected area may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/JAM_Lib_Slope_Sidewalk_20090810.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:57:13 -0500
The Cornell Grounds Department will close the Beebe Dam Foot Bridge on Tuesday August 11, 2009 from 6:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Crews will clean the area around the intake pipe that serves Cornells Hydro Electric Plant located downstream.
A map of the affected area may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Beebe_Dam_Foot_Bridge_20090811.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:49:44 -0500
The suspension bridge over Fall Creek will close from 7:00 AM until 4:00 PM on Tuesday August 18, 2009 to allow crews to complete a routine bridge inspection.
A map of the affected area may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/FallCreekSuspensionBridge_20090818.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:31:25 -0500
Workers will close one lane of Reservoir Avenue, the drive between CCC and Martha van Rensselaer Hall, this afternoon, Monday August 3, 2009, to unload steelwork for the Martha Van Rensselaer project. Flaggers will maintain two-way traffic. The process is expected to last 2-3 hours.
A map of the affected area may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/mvr_20090803.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:10:07 -0500
Construction crews will block the east bound lane and sidewalk of Campus Road between the intersection of East Avenue and the crosswalk near the entrance to the Sage Hall parking lot on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 between 6:15 AM and 7:30 AM. The portion of the sidewalk and the adjacent area of the Engineering Quad along the northwest side of Duffield Hall will remain closed until approximately 3:00 PM.
Riggers will unload and assemble a derrick crane on the Engineering Quad for installation at Duffield Hall. During the unloading process, flaggers will direct vehicular traffic in the remaining open lane. Signs, caution tape and flaggers will direct pedestrian traffic around the unloading and staging area. The northwest access doors for Duffield Hall will be marked for emergency exit only.
A map of the affected area may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/engquad_20090804.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:40:51 -0500
Crews will close Forest Home Drive between Toboggan Lodge and Plantations Road from 6:00 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2009 through 5:00 p.m. Friday August 14, 2009.
Crews will maintain vehicle access for Baker Lab, S.T. Olin Hall, the Martha Van Rensselear loading dock, Chilled Water Plant 1 and Toboggan lodge parking via the East Ave end of Forest Home Drive.
A map of the affected area may be found at:
http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/foresthome_20090803.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:37:33 -0500
The section of Caldwell Road between Plantations Road and Forest Home Drive will close beginning 7:00 AM Thursday July 30, 2009 through 5:00 PM Friday July 31, 2009. Crews will install a new water line.
A map of the affected area may be found at: http://www.fs.cornell.edu/closings/Caldwell20090730.pdf
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:51:34 -0500
Update Monday , July 27, 2009
This work has been postponed until August. We will post an update when the new schedule is determined.
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Construction crews will block the east bound lane and sidewalk of Campus Road between the intersection of East Avenue and the crosswalk near the entrance to the Sage Hall parking lot on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 between 6:15 AM and 7:30 AM. The portion of the sidewalk and the adjacent area of the Engineering Quad along the northwest side of Duffield Hall will remain closed until approximately 3:00 PM.
Riggers will unload and assemble a derrick crane on the Engineering Quad for installation at Duffield Hall. During the unloading process, flaggers will direct vehicular traffic in the remaining open lane. Signs, caution tape and flaggers will direct pedestrian traffic around the unloading and staging area. The northwest access doors for Duffield Hall will be marked for emergency exit only.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:18:31 -0500
The suspension bridge over Fall Creek will close from 7:00 AM until 4:00 pm on Monday August 3, 2009 and Tuesday August 4, 2009 to allow crews to perform a routine bridge inspection.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:46:20 -0500
Construction crews will block the east bound lane and sidewalk of Campus Road between the intersection of East Avenue and the crosswalk near the entrance to the Sage Hall parking lot on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 between 6:15 AM and 7:30 AM. The portion of the sidewalk and the adjacent area of the Engineering Quad along the northwest side of Duffield Hall will remain closed until approximately 3:00 PM.
Riggers will unload and assemble a derrick crane on the Engineering Quad for installation at Duffield Hall. During the unloading process, flaggers will direct vehicular traffic in the remaining open lane. Signs, caution tape and flaggers will direct pedestrian traffic around the unloading and staging area. The northwest access doors for Duffield Hall will be marked for emergency exit only.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:59:21 -0500
Construction crews will block the east bound lane and sidewalk of Campus Road between the intersection of East Avenue and the crosswalk near the entrance to the Sage Hall parking lot on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 between 6:15 AM and 7:30 AM. The portion of the sidewalk along the Engineering Quad will remain closed until approximately 8:30 AM. They will also close a portion of the Engineering Quad along the northwest side of Duffield Hall from 6:15AM until approximately 3:00 PM.
Riggers will unload and assemble a derrick crane on the Engineering Quad for installation at Duffield Hall. During the unloading process, flaggers will direct vehicular traffic in the remaining open lane. Signs, caution tape and flaggers will direct pedestrian traffic around the unloading and staging area. The northwest access doors for Duffield Hall will be marked for emergency exit only.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:49:38 -0500
Construction crews will block the east bound lane and sidewalk of Campus Road between the intersection of East Avenue and the crosswalk near the entrance to the Sage Hall parking lot on Monday, July 28, 2009 between 6:15 AM and 7:30 AM. The portion of the sidewalk along the Engineering Quad will remain closed until approximately 8:30 AM. They will also close a portion of the Engineering Quad along the northwest side of Duffield Hall from 6:15AM until approximately 3:00 PM.
Riggers will unload and assemble a derrick crane on the Engineering Quad for installation at Duffield Hall. During the unloading process, flaggers will direct vehicular traffic in the remaining open lane. Signs, caution tape and flaggers will direct pedestrian traffic around the unloading and staging area. The northwest access doors for Duffield Hall will be marked for emergency exit only.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:47:45 -0500
Construction crews will close the sidewalk on the north side of University Avenue between East Avenue and Central Avenue beginning 7:00 AM, Monday July 20, 2009 until 5:00 PM, Friday July 31, 2009. Crews are installing a new water connection for the Foundry.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:57:27 -0500
The Town of Ithaca has announced that it will close the one lane bridge on Forest Home Drive between Warren Road and Caldwell Road Wednesday, July 15 2009 through Friday, July 17, 2009 from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm for maintenance work.
Emergency vehicle access will be maintained during the closure times.
TCAT bus service changes can be viewed at http://www.tcatbus.com
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have question or concerns.
Posted: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:00:34 -0500
Forest Home Bridge to Close for Repairs
The Town of Ithaca has announced that it will close the one lane bridge on Forest Home Drive between Warren Road and Caldwell Road Wednesday, July 15 2009 through Friday, July 17, 2009 from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm for maintenance work.
Emergency vehicle access will be maintained during the closure times.
TCAT bus service changes can be viewed at http://www.tcatbus.com
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have question or concerns.
Posted: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:54:45 -0500
The City Of Ithaca will close a section of Buffalo Street and an adjacent section of Stewart Avenue beginning Monday morning, July 20, 2009.
They will repave the section of Stewart Avenue between University Avenue and Campus Road and the section of Buffalo Street between Stewart Avenue and Eddy Street. The work is expected to take two to three weeks to complete dependent on weather. The City intends to have the roads open in time for Fall Opening Day on August 21.
TCAT bus service changes can be viewed at http://www.tcatbus.com
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have question or concerns.
Posted: Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:16:59 -0500
The Ithaca City Water and Sewer division will close Rt. 366 between the traffic light at the intersection of Maple and Dryden Avenues, and the Rt. 366-Hoy Road intersection on Monday, July 13. They will cut and cap a water main line located near the Five Corners intersection.
Access to the Humphreys Service Building parking lot off Dryden Road will be from the Rt. 366/Hoy Road side.
The closure is scheduled for the entire day although the work may be completed within 3-4 hours. The road will reopen as soon as work is complete.
While the road is closed, the East Hill Shuttle will alter the route as follows:
East Hill and Maple Ave will be unchanged, inbound to campus will be via the Five Corners down Oak Avenue (HSB riders can use the Oak Ave Flag Stop), right on College Ave to right on Campus past the Statler and around then left around the block as usual. Outbound travel will not be effected.
TCAT bus service changes can be viewed at http://www.tcatbus.com
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have question or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:56:46 -0500
The Ithaca City Water & Sewer division will close Rt. 366 between the traffic light at the intersection of Maple and Dryden Avenues, and the Rt. 366-Hoy Road intersection on Monday, July 13. They will cut and cap a water main line located near the Five Corners intersection.
Access to the Humphreys Service Building parking lot off Dryden Road will be from the Rt. 366/Hoy Road side.
The closure is scheduled for the entire day although the work may be completed within 3-4 hours. The road will reopen as soon as work is complete.
While the road is closed, the East Hill Shuttle will alter the route as follows:
East Hill and Maple Ave will be unchanged, inbound to campus will be via the Five Corners down Oak Avenue (HSB riders can use the Oak Ave Flag Stop), right on College Ave to right on Campus past the Statler and around then left around the block as usual. Outbound travel will not be effected.
TCAT bus service changes can be viewed at http://www.tcatbus.com
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have question or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:54:55 -0500
The Ithaca City Water & Sewer division will close Rt. 366 between the traffic light at the intersection of Maple and Dryden Avenues, and the Rt. 366-Hoy Road intersection on Monday, July 13. They will cut and cap a water main line located near the Five Corners intersection.
Access to the Humphreys Service Building parking lot off Dryden Road will be from the Rt. 366/Hoy Road side.
The closure is scheduled for the entire day although the work may be completed within 3-4 hours. The road will reopen as soon as work is complete.
While the road is closed, the East Hill Shuttle will alter the route as follows:
East Hill and Maple Ave will be unchanged, inbound to campus will be via the Five Corners down Oak Avenue (HSB riders can use the Oak Ave Flag Stop), right on College Ave to right on Campus past the Statler and around then left around the block as usual. Outbound travel will not be effected.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322 if you have question or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:53:32 -0500
On Monday, July 13th, University Avenue will close between East Avenue and Central Avenue to begin construction of Paul Milstein Hall. University Avenue will remain closed for the duration of the project which is expected to be complete in August 2011. The sidewalk on the north side of the road will remain open.
The following TCAT routes will be affected and detoured:
- Route 10 will use University to Stewart Ave to Thurston Ave to East Ave
- Route 51 will use Stewart Ave to University Ave to West Ave to Campus Rd to East Ave to Tower Rd
- Route 93 from West Campus to North Campus will use West Ave to University Ave to Stewart Ave to Thurston Ave and back on route
- Weekend Route 30 will use East Ave to Thurston to Triphammer to Jessup both inbound and outbound. There will be no Weekend Service route 30 service to West Campus.
Please contact Facilities Customer Service at 255-5322 with any questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:18:49 -0500
Ithaca police are looking for a man who reportedly robbed a Collegetown deli Sunday afternoon.
Police went to Jason'’s Grocery and Deli, 301 College Ave., at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28, after a store clerk reported a robbery.
According to the police report, the clerk said a man entered the store, displayed what appeared to be a black semi-automatic pistol in his waistband and demanded the money from the cash register. The clerk complied and placed an undetermined amount of cash in a plastic bag that the suspect was holding.
The suspect also demanded two cartons of cigarettes, which the clerk handed over to the man. After obtaining the property, the suspect left on foot in an unknown direction.
The victim described the suspect as a white male, approximately 5 feet tall, medium build, wearing a hooded sweatshirt, dark basketball shorts and some type of mask covering his face.
An investigation is continuing, and leads are being developed at this time. Anyone with any information regarding the robbery is asked to contact the Ithaca Police Department at (607) 272-9973.
Posted: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:57:49 -0500
The section of Campus Road between East Avenue and Hoy Road will be closed from approximately 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 23, 2009. The sidewalk on the south side of the road will remain open.
The road will reopen shortly after a crane completes the task of hoisting materials to the upper deck of the new structure.
Please feel free to contact the Facilities Customer Service Center (255-5322) if you have any question or concerns.
Posted: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:56:40 -0500
Over the past few days, several community members have experienced the theft of personal belongings from their offices on campus. Cornell University Police has received a number of wallet and money theft complaints from several locations within the academic and business sections of the campus.
As a reminder, we strongly urge community members to remember to store all personal belongings in a safe and secure location and to lock all office areas when they are unoccupied for even the most brief time periods.
Please contact Cornell University Police, immediately, at 255-1111 if you see any persons or activities that are suspicious on the Cornell campus.
Posted: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:01:47 -0500
Please note that the Cascadilla Gorge Trail from Linn Street downtown to College Avenue is temporarily closed, effective immediately. The Cascadilla Gorge pathways and railings have been severely damaged from the forces of nature, and are presently unsafe. That section of the gorge trail will remain closed until repairs can be made.
Posted: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:10:08 -0500
Bookbank Road will close beginning at 6:00 AM Monday, June 15 through Thursday, July 2, 2009 for installation of a new water line. Access to the Library Annex facility will be maintained via Palm Road, Mail Services Drive and Scholarly Way.
Please feel free to contact the Facilities Customer Service Center (255-5322) if you have any question or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:52:22 -0500
East Avenue is now open to traffic in both directions. The east sidewalk near the entrance to the A.D. White House will remain closed until late Friday afternoon when the contractor is expected to complete work.
Please feel free to contact the Facilities Customer Service Center (255-5322) if you have any question or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:50:59 -0500
Bookbank Road will close beginning at 6:00 AM Monday, June 15 through Thursday, July 2, 2009 for installation of a new water line. Access to the Library Annex facility will be maintained via Palm Road, Mail Services Drive and Scholarly Way
Please feel free to contact the Facilities Customer Service Center (255-5322) if you have any question or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:50:44 -0500
Contractors and Cornell crews expect to complete the transfer of electricity circuits that feed the campus over to new equipment on Monday, June 15, 2009. The final section of campus will be cut over beginning at 7:00 AM and ending by 10:00 AM. No interruption of electric power is expected. This type of switching is performed routinely for small sections of campus. What makes this effort a bit unusual is that the scope of work will have covered the entire campus when work is completed on Monday. This work is associated with the Central Heating Plant Combined Heat & Power Project.
Please feel free to contact the Facilities Customer Service Center (255-5322) if you have any question or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:48:07 -0500
Problems experienced earlier today with email have been resolved. For more information, see CIT's website: http://www.cit.cornell.edu/services/alert.cfm?id=221
Posted: Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:26:43 -0500
At approximately 9:30 PM Saturday evening, a switch serving Olin Hall failed causing an electric power outage affecting Carpenter Hall and buildings located in the Arts Quad, Ho Plaza and West Campus areas.
Power was restored at 12:15 AM Sunday morning to all buildings except Olin Hall. Power was restored to Olin Hall at 1:30 P.M. Sunday, June 7, 2009.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center (255-5322) if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:57:28 -0500
At approximately 9:30 PM Saturday evening, a switch serving Olin Hall failed causing an electric power outage affecting Carpenter Hall and buildings located in the Arts Quad, Ho Plaza and West Campus areas.
Power was restored at 12:15 AM Sunday morning to all buildings except Olin Hall. Cornell Utility crews are expected to restore electricity to Olin Hall at 1:30 P.M. Sunday, June 7, 2009.
We will update this posting as we have new information.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center (255-5322) if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:54:00 -0500
At approximately 9:30 PM Saturday evening, a switch serving Olin Hall failed causing an electric power outage affecting Carpenter Hall and buildings located in the Arts Quad, Ho Plaza and West Campus areas.
Power was restored at 12:15 AM Sunday morning to all buildings except Olin Hall. Cornell Utility crews are on site at Olin Hall working to restore power to that building.
We will update this posting as we have new information.
Posted: Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:03:17 -0500
At approximately 9:30 PM Saturday evening, a switch serving Olin Hall failed causing an electric power outage affecting Carpenter Hall and builings located in the Arts Quad, Ho Plaza and West Campus areas.
Power was restored at 12:15 AM Sunday morning to all buildings except Olin Hall. Cornell Utility crews are on site at Olin Hall working to restore power to that building.
We will update this posting as we have new information.
Posted: Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:56:38 -0500
The cause of the power outage has been determined. Power is currently being restored to all buildings. We will update this posting as we have new information.
Posted: Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:06:54 -0500
A power outage has affected buildings on West Campus and the Arts Quad including Baker Lab, Gannett, Olin Hall, Williard Straight and Carpenter Hall. Utilities has identified the affected circuit and are working to restore power to these areas. We will update this posting as we have new information.
Posted: Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:45:20 -0500
A power outage has affected buildings on West Campus and the Arts Quad, including Baker Lab. At this time the outage is limited to these areas. Utilities has identified the affected circuit and are working to restore power to these areas. We will update this information as we have more information.
Posted: Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:35:45 -0500
There is currently a power outage on West Campus and on the Arts Quad. We will update this information as we have details on the cause and the estimated time of restoration of power to the affected areas.
Posted: Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:52:00 -0500
Beginning Monday, June 8th, East Avenue between Tower Road and University Avenue will be closed until approximately Sunday, June 14th. The university will be performing steam pipe work which will case the road to be closed to all traffic. The following TCAT routes will be affected and detoured:
Route 10 will use University to West Ave to Campus Rd to College Ave
Route 12 outbound will use Campus to West to University to Thurston
Route 12 inbound will use Thurston to University to West to Campus to College Ave
Route 30 outbound will use Campus to West to University to Thurston
Route 30 inbound will use Thurston to University to West to Campus to College Ave
Route 32 inbound will use Thurston to University to West to Campus to East to Tower
Route 37 1st Outbound trip only will use Tower to Judd Falls to Pleasant Grove
Route 51 outbound University to West to Campus to East to Tower
Route 81 outbound will use Campus to West to University to Thurston
Route 81 inbound will use Thurston to University to West to Campus to East to Tower
Route 93 inbound will use Thurston to University to West to Campus to College Ave
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center (255-5322) if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:52:25 -0500
East Avenue will close beginning early Monday June 8 through late Sunday, June 14, 2009. The project involves excavation near the driveway entrance to A.D. White House and across East Avenue to repair a utility vault and install steam lines.
Access to A.D. White House will be from the Tower Road side of East Avenue.
The following TCAT routes will be affected:
Route 10 will use University to West Ave to Campus Rd to College Ave
Route 12 outbound will use Campus to West to University to Thurston
Route 12 inbound will use Thurston to University to West to Campus to College Ave
Route 30 outbound will use Campus to West to University to Thurston
Route 30 inbound will use Thurston to University to West to Campus to College Ave
Route 32 inbound will use Thurston to University to West to Campus to East to Tower
Route 37 1st Outbound trip only will use Tower to Judd Falls to Pleasant Grove
Route 51 outbound University to West to Campus to East to Tower
Route 81 outbound will use Campus to West to University to Thurston
Route 81 inbound will use Thurston to University to West to Campus to East to Tower
Route 93 inbound will use Thurston to University to West to Campus to College Ave
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center (255-5322) if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:49:30 -0500
Contractors and Cornell crews will switch the electricity circuits that feed the campus over to new equipment beginning on Tuesday, June 9 and ending on June 11, 2009. A section of campus will be cut over each day beginning at 7:00 AM and ending by 10:00 AM. No interruption of electric power is expected. This type of switching is performed routinely for small sections of campus. What makes this effort a bit unusual is that the scope of work will cover the entire campus over the course of three days. This work is associated with the Central Heating Plant Combined Heat & Power Project.
Please feel free to contact the Facilities Customer Service Center (255-5322) if you have any question or concerns.
Posted: Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:40:39 -0500
The Utilities Department will be flushing fire hydrants beginning Monday,June 1 through Wednesday, July 1, 2009. You should not experience any change in your water pressure or color. If feel your water pressure drops significantly or the color changes, please call the Facilities Customer Service at 255-5322.
Posted: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:55:33 -0500
The Utilities Department will be flushing fire hydrants beginning Monday,June 1 through Wednesday, July 1, 2009. You should not experience any change in your water pressure or color. If feel your water pressure drops significantly or the color changes, please call the Facilities Customer Service at 255-5322.
Posted: Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:22:42 -0500
Cornell University will conduct a campus test of its emergency notification systems, including its sirens/public address (PA) system, beginning at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 27.
Between 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., the university calibrate and test the siren/PA systems. There may be audible tones and words during this time. At 12:15 pm, the siren/ PA system test will begin with an alert tone followed by the broadcast of a 25-second message saying: "This is a test. This is a test of the emergency notification system. This is only a test." The message will be followed by an alert tone that will sound for 60 seconds. A sample of the alert tone can be accessed at http://www.epr.cornell.edu.
At the same time, Cornell's emergency text and voice messaging system will undergo testing for non-academic staff.
Posted: Wed, 27 May 2009 11:08:46 -0500
Cornell University will conduct a campus test of its emergency notification systems, including its sirens/public address (PA) system, beginning at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 27.
Between 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., the university calibrate and test the siren/PA systems. There may be audible tones and words during this time. At 12:15 pm, the siren/ PA system test will begin with an alert tone followed by the broadcast of a 25-second message saying: "This is a test. This is a test of the emergency notification system. This is only a test." The message will be followed by an alert tone that will sound for 60 seconds. A sample of the alert tone can be accessed at http://www.epr.cornell.edu.
At the same time, Cornells emergency text and voice messaging system will undergo testing for non-academic staff.
Posted: Tue, 26 May 2009 15:50:21 -0500
The annual campus wide steam shutdown allows essential maintenance work to be performed on the steam distribution system and at the Central Heating Plant. This year the steam will be turned off beginning at 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 26.Steam will begin to be restored to buildings at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 28. Some buildings may not have full steam pressure, heat and domestic hot water until after midnight on May 29.
Anyone who anticipates any problems, has questions or needs an official shutdown notice, should call the Facilities Customer Service Center at (607) 255-5322.
Posted: Tue, 19 May 2009 15:44:42 -0500
Garden Avenue will be limited to one lane during business hours beginning June 15th through June 26 to permit replacement of a storm drain. The work will require up to two weeks to complete and require the north bound lane closure during hours of work activity(7am to 5pm). Flaggers will manage the traffic flow during the period of single lane traffic. The road will be reopened to 2 way traffic at the end of each work day.
The parking spaces along the east shoulder will be unavailable in the area during that time. We do not anticipate the need to close sidewalks on either side of Garden Avenue.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center (255-5322) if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 18 May 2009 14:21:13 -0500
East Avenue will close beginning early Monday June 8 through late Sunday, June 14, 2009. The project involves excavation near the driveway entrance to A.D. White House and across East Avenue to repair a utility vault and install steam lines.
Access to A.D. White House will be from the Tower Road side of East Avenue.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center (255-5322) if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 18 May 2009 14:19:34 -0500
East Avenue will be reduced to one lane during business hours for up to two days to permit NYSEG work in support of a future steam line project. It is likely the work, relocation of a gas line, will be complete in one day. If not, the road will be plated and open in both directions overnight. Flaggers will support movement of traffic both directions when traffic is reduced to one lane. Work will be complete no later than Wednesday evening, May 27.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center (255-5322) if you have questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 18 May 2009 14:17:09 -0500
The Ithaca Police Department is investigating three burglaries that occurred during the early morning hours of May 7, 2009 in the northeast area of the city, near the Cornell University campus. The burglaries occurred in two fraternity houses and one sorority house. Entry into these residential buildings was gained through unlocked doors or windows. Two flat screen televisions were stolen. During one of the burglaries, a suspect was chased from the residence. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6-feet tall, with short blond hair.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Ithaca Police Department at (607) 272-3245.
Cornell University Police remind members of the university community to keep doors and windows locked and secured. Suspicious activity on campus should be reported to the Cornell University Police at 255-1111 or dial 911 in an emergency.
This Crime Alert has been issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (http://www.securityoncampus.org/schools/cleryact/handbook.pdf).
Posted: Thu, 07 May 2009 15:02:27 -0500
Crime Alert: Ithaca Police investigating robbery at knife point
The Ithaca Police Department is investigating a robbery at knife point that occurred in downtown Ithaca on Sunday morning (April 26, 2009) at approximately 3 a.m. The male victim, an Ithaca resident not affiliated with Cornell, had been attending a fraternity party on Stewart Avenue, near the Cornell campus.
After leaving the party, the young man walked down University Avenue and encountered three white males in a parked vehicle, who gave him a ride to downtown Ithaca, where a knife was drawn and he was robbed of his wallet.
The subjects are described as three college-age, white males, all with dark hair, one of whom was wearing a white T-shirt. They were operating a royal blue Dodge Caliber with no front license plate. The vehicle may have a Pennsylvania registration.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Ithaca Police Department at (607) 272-3245.
Cornell University Police remind members of the university community to use caution when walking late at night and to walk in pairs or groups. Any suspicious activity on campus should be reported to Cornell University Police by calling (607) 255-1111 (or 911 in an emergency). Any suspicious activity off campus should be reported to the Ithaca Police Department by calling (607) 272-3245 (or 911 in an emergency).
This Crime Alert has been issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (http://www.securityoncampus.org/schools/cleryact/handbook.pdf).
Posted: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:33:30 -0500
WHAT: Cornells Slope Day 2009 road closures/TCAT bus route changes
WHEN: Thursday, April 30 to Saturday, May 2
WHERE: Western part of Cornell Campus
NOTE: Road closure map: http://www.parking.cornell.eduInformation, Cornell Transportation Services 255-4600.
ITHACA, N.Y. Cornell University is announcing road closures and changed TCAT bus routes for Slope Day 2009, which is Friday, May 1.
Road closures:
" West Avenue between Campus Road and University Avenue will be closed from 6 a.m. on Thursday, April 30 until 8 a.m. Saturday, May 2.
" On Slope Day, Campus Road between College Avenue and Stewart Avenue will be closed from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Access to Gannett Health Center, Anabel Taylor Hall and Myron Taylor Hall will be from the College Avenue and Campus Road intersection. Access to South Avenue, Mary Ann Wood Drive and Forest Park Lane will be from the Stewart Avenue and Campus Road intersection.
" On Slope Day, avoid Campus Road from East Avenue to College Avenue, and Collegetown, if at all possible. Hoy Road (to Route 366) is a good way to exit campus.
Affected TCAT Bus Routes
On Thursday, April 30, 2009 West Avenue between Campus and University will be closed to all traffic.
Bus Route 83 will adjust as follows: Stewart Avenue to University Avenue, stopping at Boldt Tower, proceeding up University Avenue, to East Avenue, stopping at Goldwin Smith Hall, then proceeding to Tower Road and then returning to its normal route.
On Friday May 1st, West Avenue between Campus and University will be closed and Campus Road will be closed from 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. between Stewart Avenue and Central Avenue.
The road closures will affect TCAT Bus routes as follows:
Bus Routes 51, 40, 41, 43, 20, 65, 21, 37, 67 Will be detoured from Stewart Avenue to College Avenue from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Bus Route 83 Service will be suspended from 8 a.m. on May 1st and will resume Monday morning on May 4th
Call 277-RIDE (7433) for more information about the bus route detours.
Posted: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:55:25 -0500
WHAT: Cornells Slope Day 2009 road closures/TCAT bus route changes
WHEN: Thursday, April 30 to Saturday, May 2
WHERE: Western part of Cornell Campus
NOTE: Road closure map: http://www.parking.cornell.eduInformation, Cornell Transportation Services 255-4600.
ITHACA, N.Y. Cornell University is announcing road closures and changed TCAT bus routes for Slope Day 2009, which is Friday, May 1.
Road closures:
" West Avenue between Campus Road and University Avenue will be closed from 6 a.m. on Thursday, April 30 until 8 a.m. Saturday, May 2.
" On Slope Day, Campus Road between College Avenue and Stewart Avenue will be closed from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Access to Gannett Health Center, Anabel Taylor Hall and Myron Taylor Hall will be from the College Avenue and Campus Road intersection. Access to South Avenue, Mary Ann Wood Drive and Forest Park Lane will be from the Stewart Avenue and Campus Road intersection.
" On Slope Day, avoid Campus Road from East Avenue to College Avenue, and Collegetown, if at all possible. Hoy Road (to Route 366) is a good way to exit campus.
Affected TCAT Bus Routes
On Thursday, April 30, 2009 West Avenue between Campus and University will be closed to all traffic.
Bus Route 83 will adjust as follows: Stewart Avenue to University Avenue, stopping at Boldt Tower, proceeding up University Avenue, to East Avenue, stopping at Goldwin Smith Hall, then proceeding to Tower Road and then returning to its normal route.
On Friday May 1st, West Avenue between Campus and University will be closed and Campus Road will be closed from 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. between Stewart Avenue and Central Avenue.
The road closures will affect TCAT Bus routes as follows:
Bus Routes 51, 40, 41, 43, 20, 65, 21, 37, 67 Will be detoured from Stewart Avenue to College Avenue from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Bus Route 83 Service will be suspended from 8 a.m. on May 1st and will resume Monday morning on May 4th
Call 277-RIDE (7433) for more information about the bus route detours.
Posted: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:19:35 -0500
The Cornell Commencement Committee has issued a list of special changes to roads and parking lots in order to accommodate numerous activities scheduled for Commencement weekend. We appreciate everyones cooperation in helping to make the weekend safe for the thousands of visitors on campus for Commencement.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Parking Lots:
The following will close at time(s) noted below, with any remaining vehicles towed.
" Sage Hall Parking Lot - closing at 5:00 p.m. Friday, 5/22/09 (a tent will be put up at 5 pm)
until 6:00 a.m. Sunday morning, 5/24/09
" Crescent Lot - closing at 5:00 p.m. Friday, 5/22/09 (facility crews will start setting up gates at 5 pm)
until approximately 4:00 p.m. Sunday, 5/24/09)
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Parking Lots:
The following will close at 1:00 a.m. Saturday morning, 5/23/09 with any remaining
vehicles towed.
" Parking Garage (except for mobility-impaired permit holders) - closed until approximately 2:00 p.m. Saturday, 5/23/09
" Barton Hall East End Parking Spaces - closed until approximately 4:00 p.m. Sunday, 5/24/09
Road Closures:
" Campus Road - closed 10:00 a.m. 1:15 p.m. from Garden Ave. to Bartels Hall meter lot to ALL traffic for the Convocation event at the stadium.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Parking Lots:
The following will close at 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning, 5/24/09 with any remaining
vehicles towed. Lots will reopen at approximately 4:00 p.m. Sunday unless noted below.
" Parking Garage (except for mobility-impaired permit holders) - closed until approximately 2:00 p.m. Sunday, 5/24/09
" Day Hall parking lot and loading dock lot closed until approximately 3:00 p.m. Sunday
" ILR parking lot - closed until Tuesday, 5/26/09
" Garden Avenue - parking spaces closed until approximately 3:00 p.m. Sunday
Road Closures: 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
" Campus Road from West Avenue to College Avenue, eastbound lane only (8 - 11 a.m.)
" Campus Road between College Avenue and Tower Road
" West Avenue, southbound lane (8 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
" East Avenue, buses only
" Hoy Road
" Garden Avenue between Campus Road and Tower Road, buses only
" Wing Drive between Campus Road and Tower Road, buses only
" Judd Falls Road between Tower Road and Rte. 366, buses only
" Tower Road between East Avenue and Judd Falls Road, buses only
Please contact the Cornell Commencement office at 255-9541 or commencement@cornell.edu if you have any questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:08:48 -0500
The portion of Campus Road closed due to the construction of the addition to Statler Hall is set to re-open late Friday evening, April 3, 2009. The short section of the roadway between East Avenue and Hoy Road (between the two all-way stop signs) may on occasion be restricted to one lane traffic during certain construction activities such as concrete pours. Flag persons will be stationed at each end to direct traffic when this is necessary.
The expected completion date of the project is December 2009.
Please contact the Facilities Services Customer Service Center at 255-5322 with any questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:02:00 -0500
A circuit breaker at the Plantations Road substation, part of Cornell's electric grid, malfunctioned again this morning at about 7:30 a.m. during routine switching. Electric service was interrupted to many buildings on the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences area, the College of Human Ecology, Barton Hall and the Palm Road area. Service was restored at about 9 a.m. All systems are back to normal.
A repair to the breaker is being planned.
If you have questions, concerns or if you are experiencing problems, please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322.
Posted: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:21:26 -0500
A circuit breaker at the Plantations Road substation, part of Cornells electric grid, malfunctioned this morning at about 7:15 AM during routine switching. Electric service was interrupted to many buildings on the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences area, Barton Hall and the Palm Road area. Service was restored at about 8:00 AM. All systems are back to normal.
If you have questions, concerns or if you are experiencing problems, please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at 255-5322.
Posted: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:48:11 -0500
The portion of Campus Road closed due to the construction of the addition to Statler Hall is set to re-open late Friday evening, April 3, 2009. The short section of the roadway between East Avenue and Hoy Road (between the two all-way stop signs) may on occasion be restricted to one lane traffic during certain construction activities such as concrete pours. Flag persons will be stationed at each end to direct traffic when this is necessary.
The expected completion date of the project is December 2009.
Please contact the Facilities Services Customer Service Center at 255-5322 with any questions or concerns.
Posted: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:02:00 -0500
Repairs have been made to the effected areas and normal power has been restored to both buildings as of 12:00 PM
Power to Fernow Hall is down and Barton Hall is operating on an emergency generator. A circuit was blown under the road at about 3:45 this morning disrupting power. At this time it is anticipated that the power will be back up by noon.
Posted: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:06:48 -0500
Power to Fernow Hall is down and Barton Hall is operating on an emergency generator. A circuit was blown under the road at about 3:45 this morning disrupting power. At this time it is anticipated that the power will be back up by noon.
Posted: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:19:30 -0500
Power to Fernow Hall is down at this time, due to a utility emergency. At this time it is anticipated that the power will be back up by 2:30pm.
Posted: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:07:53 -0500
CITY OF ITHACA ANNUAL STREET CLEANING PROGRAM
Weather permitting, the City of Ithaca Department of Public Works will begin its annual street cleaning program in the East Hill and Collegetown area on Monday, March 16, 2009. Students leaving for Spring Break should not leave vehicles parked on the street without making arrangements for them to be moved daily. Streets will be posted as No Parking Zones 24-hours in advance of the cleaning. Vehicles that remain on the street after the posted time will be ticketed and towed at the owners expense.
Students in need of long-term parking can contact private facilities or the Cayuga Street Parking Garage (Pro Park) at (607) 256-7275 to inquire about availability.
The full schedule of the street cleaning program can be found on the Citys website: www.cityofithaca.org under News/ Annual Street Cleaning Program.
Questions and concerns can be forwarded to the Ithaca City Streets and Facilities Office at (607) 272-1718.
Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:16:59 -0500
CITY OF ITHACA ANNUAL STREET CLEANING PROGRAM
Weather permitting, the City of Ithaca Department of Public Works will begin its annual street cleaning program in the East Hill and Collegetown area on Monday, March 16, 2009. Students leaving for Spring Break should not leave vehicles parked on the street without making arrangements for them to be moved daily. Streets will be posted as No Parking Zones 24-hours in advance of the cleaning. Vehicles that remain on the street after the posted time will be ticketed and towed at the owners expense.
Students in need of long-term parking can contact private facilities or the Cayuga Street Parking Garage (Pro Park) at (607) 256-7275 to inquire about availability.
The full schedule of the street cleaning program can be found on the Citys website: www.cityofithaca.org under News/ Annual Street Cleaning Program.
Questions and concerns can be forwarded to the Ithaca City Streets and Facilities Office at (607) 272-1718.
Posted: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:05:57 -0500
CITY OF ITHACA ANNUAL STREET CLEANING PROGRAM
Weather permitting, the City of Ithaca Department of Public Works will begin its annual street cleaning program in the East Hill and Collegetown area on Monday, March 16, 2009. Students leaving for Spring Break should not leave vehicles parked on the street without making arrangements for them to be moved daily. Streets will be posted as No Parking Zones 24-hours in advance of the cleaning. Vehicles that remain on the street after the posted time will be ticketed and towed at the owners expense.
Students in need of long-term parking can contact private facilities or the Cayuga Street Parking Garage (Pro Park) at (607) 256-7275 to inquire about availability.
The full schedule of the street cleaning program can be found on the Citys website: www.cityofithaca.org under News/ Annual Street Cleaning Program.
Questions and concerns can be forwarded to the Ithaca City Streets and Facilities Office at (607) 272-1718.
Posted: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:19:11 -0500
The annual Dragon Day Parade will be Friday, March 13 from 1 pm to 3 pm.
Starting at 12:15 pm, University Ave. will be closed between East Ave. and the service drive next to Rand Hall to provide a safe assembly location for students and the dragon until the parade begins at 1 pm. Once the parade begins, vehicular access along the dragon route will be restricted and bus routes may be delayed or re-routed, as necessary.
The Dragon Day Parade will:
- Leave Rand Hall around 1 pm
- Travel east on University Ave.
- Turn right (south) on East Ave.
- Turn right (west) on Campus Rd.
- Turn right (north) on South Central walkway through Ho Plaza.
- Enter the Arts Quad between Uris and Olin Libraries.
- Proceed to the burn site on the south side of Sibley Hall.
The Cornell Police and Environmental Health & Safety ask the community to enjoy the festivities in a safe fashion. Please don't engage in behavior that might result in injury to yourself or others.
Posted: Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:29:58 -0500
Dragon Day 2009 Road Closure Alert
The annual Dragon Day Parade will be Friday, March 13 from 1 pm to 3 pm.
Starting at 12:15 pm, University Ave. will be closed between East Ave. and the service drive next to Rand Hall to provide a safe assembly location for students and the dragon until the parade begins at 1 pm. Once the parade begins, vehicular access along the dragon route will be restricted and bus routes may be delayed or re-routed, as necessary.
The Dragon Day Parade will:
- Leave Rand Hall around 1 pm
- Travel east on University Ave.
- Turn right (south) on East Ave.
- Turn right (west) on Campus Rd.
- Turn right (north) on South Central walkway through Ho Plaza.
- Enter the Arts Quad between Uris and Olin Libraries.
- Proceed to the burn site on the south side of Sibley Hall.
The Cornell Police and Environmental Health & Safety ask the community to enjoy the festivities in a safe fashion. Please don't engage in behavior that might result in injury to yourself or others.
Posted: Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:28:39 -0500
Forest Home Drive near the north wing of Martha Van Rensselaer Hall (MVR), will be limited to one lane of traffic on Monday, February 16 through Tuesday, February 17. In order to keep the road open, flag people will direct traffic around the lane closed. Access to the MVR loading dock, Toboggan Lodge parking lot and the pedestrian trail through the Plantations will not be affected.
Temporary lane closures will continue through the end of April to accommodate delivery of steel and other equipment to the construction project. Flag people will be on-site to direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Please contact Facilities Customer Service at 255-3322 with any questions or concerns.
Posted: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:19:05 -0500
Forest Home Drive near the north wing of Martha Van Rensselaer Hall (MVR), will be limited to one lane of traffic on Thursday, February 12. In order to keep the road open, flag people will direct traffic around the lane closed. Access to the MVR loading dock, Toboggan Lodge parking lot and the pedestrian trail through the Plantations will not be affected.
Temporary lane closures will continue through the end of April to accommodate delivery of steel and other equipment to the construction project. Flag people will be on-site to direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Please contact Facilities Customer Service at 255-3322 with any questions or concerns.
Posted: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:44:02 -0500
On Thursday, January 29, 2009, Sage Avenue will be closed for the day. This will enable the delivery of a large air-handling unit at Olin Hall. The crane will be assembled at approximately 6:00 AM in the Sage Avenue parking lot. Access to the "D" parking lot south of Sage Hall will remain open. Impact to vehicular traffic is expected to be minimal and flag persons will be on-site to guide pedestrian traffic.
Handicap and reserved parking spaces on Sage Avenue will be relocated to the "D" parking lot south of Sage Hall for that day only.
"D" permit parking area is also available in the lot at the corner of Hoy and Campus Roads and the parking garage.
Any questions or concerns should be directed to Facilities Services Customer Service at 255-5322.
Posted: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:36:45 -0500
A winter storm is expected to arrive in the Ithaca area sometime later this evening, Tuesday, Jan. 27, ending tomorrow evening, Wednesday, Jan. 28. This storm is anticipated to cause inconvenience and difficult travel in the area for both the morning and evening commutes. We do not anticipate any change in the universitys operating status for Wednesday.
Employees are responsible for communicating with their supervisors about their responsibilities and travel decisions during periods of inclement weather. They should determine whether or not it is safe to travel to and from campus from their primary destinations.
Updates will be posted to this site during the day on Wednesday, as warranted.
Posted: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:29:13 -0500
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On Thursday, January 29, 2009, Sage Avenue will be closed for the day. This will enable the delivery of a large air-handling unit at Olin Hall. The crane will be assembled at approximately 6:00 AM in the Sage Avenue parking lot. Access to the "D" parking lot south of Sage Hall will remain open. Impact to vehicular traffic is expected to be minimal and flag persons will be on-site to guide pedestrian traffic.
Handicap and reserved parking spaces on Sage Avenue will be relocated to the "D" parking lot south of Sage Hall for that day only.
"D" permit parking area is also available in the lot at the corner of Hoy and Campus Roads and the parking garage.
Any questions or concerns should be directed to Facilities Services Customer Service at 255-5322.
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Posted: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:24:53 -0500
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On Thursday, January 29, 2009, Sage Avenue will be closed for the day. This will enable the delivery of a large air-handling unit at Olin Hall. The crane will be assembled at approximately 6:00 AM in the Sage Avenue parking lot. Access to the "D" parking lot south of Sage Hall will remain open. Impact to vehicular traffic is expected to be minimal and flag persons will be on-site to guide pedestrian traffic.
Handicap and reserved parking spaces on Sage Avenue will be relocated to the "D" parking lot south of Sage Hall for that day only.
"D" permit parking area is also available in the lot at the corner of Hoy and Campus Roads and the parking garage.
Any questions or concerns should be directed to Facilities Services Customer Service at 255-5322.
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Posted: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:18:55 -0500
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On Thursday, January 29, 2009, Sage Avenue will be closed for the day. This will enable the delivery of a large air-handling unit at Olin Hall. The crane will be assembled at approximately 6 AM in the Sage Avenue parking lot. Access to the "D" parking lot south of Sage Hall will remain open. Impact to vehicular traffic is expected to be minimal and flag persons will be on-site to guide pedestrian traffic.
Handicap and reserved parking spaces on Sage Avenue will be relocated to the "D" parking lot south of Sage Hall for that day only.
"D" permit parking area is also available in the lot at the corner of Hoy and Campus Roads and the parking garage.
Any questions or concerns should be directed to Facilities Services Customer Service at 255-5322.
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Posted: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:57:49 -0500
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On Thursday, January 29, 2009, Sage Avenue will be closed for the day. This will enable the delivery of a large air-handling unit at Olin Hall. The crane will be assembled at approximately 6:00 AM in the Sage Avenue parking lot. Access to the "D" parking lot south of Sage Hall will remain open. Impact to vehicular traffic is expected to be minimal and flag persons will be on-site to guide pedestrian traffic.
Handicap and reserved parking spaces on Sage Avenue will be relocated to the "D" parking lot south of Sage Hall for that day only.
"D" permit parking area is also available in the lot at the corner of Hoy and Campus Roads and the parking garage.
Any questions or concerns should be directed to Facilities Services Customer Service at 255-5322.
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Posted: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:54:53 -0500
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On Thursday, January 29, 2009, Sage Avenue will be closed for the day. This will enable the delivery of a large air-handling unit at Olin Hall. The crane will be assembled at approximately 6:00 AM in the Sage Avenue parking lot. Access to the "D" parking lot south of Sage Hall will remain open. Impact to vehicular traffic is expected to be minimal and flag persons will be on-site to guide pedestrian traffic.
Handicap and reserved parking spaces on Sage Avenue will be relocated to the "D" parking lot south of Sage Hall for that day only.
"D" permit parking area is also available in the lot at the corner of Hoy and Campus Roads and the parking garage.
Any questions or concerns should be directed to Facilities Services Customer Service at 255-5322.
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Posted: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:54:01 -0500
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On Thursday, January 29, 2009, Sage Avenue will be closed for the day. This will enable the delivery of a large air-handling unit at Olin Hall. The crane will be assembled at approximately 6:00 AM in the Sage Avenue parking lot. Access to the "D" parking lot south of Sage Hall will remain open. Impact to vehicular traffic is expected to be minimal and flag persons will be on-site to guide pedestrian traffic.
Handicap and reserved parking spaces on Sage Avenue will be relocated to the "D" parking lot south of Sage Hall for that day only.
"D" permit parking area is also available in the lot at the corner of Hoy and Campus Roads and the parking garage.
Any questions or concerns should be directed to Facilities Services Customer Service at 255-5322.
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Posted: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:53:14 -0500
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On Thursday, January 29, 2009, Sage Avenue will be closed for the day. This will enable the delivery of a large air-handling unit at Olin Hall. The crane will be assembled at approximately 6:00 AM in the Sage Avenue parking lot. Access to the "D" parking lot south of Sage Hall will remain open. Impact to vehicular traffic is expected to be minimal and flag persons will be on-site to guide pedestrian traffic.
Handicap and reserved parking spaces on Sage Avenue will be relocated to the "D" parking lot south of Sage Hall for that day only.
"D" permit parking area is also available in the lot at the corner of Hoy and Campus Roads and the parking garage.
Any questions or concerns should be directed to Facilities Services Customer Service at 255-5322.
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Posted: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:51:14 -0500
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On Thursday, January 15th and Friday, January 16th, the north bound lane on East Avenue in front of Rockefeller Hall and Baker Lab will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic to accommodate construction activity. Flagpersons will be stationed to direct traffic throughout the course of both days. The sidewalk on the east side of East Avenue will also need to be temporarily closed. Pedestrians will be directed to use the sidewalk on the west side of East Avenue.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at
255-5322 with any questions or concerns.
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Posted: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:26:41 -0500
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On Thursday, January 15 and Friday, January 16th, the north bound lane on East Avenue in front of Rockefeller Hall and Baker Lab will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic to accommodate construction activity. Flagpersons will be stationed to direct traffic throughout the course of both days. The sidewalk on the east side of East Avenue will also need to be temporarily closed. Pedestrians will be directed to use the sidewalk on the west side of East Avenue.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at
255-5322 with any questions or concerns.
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Posted: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:23:19 -0500
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On Thursday, January 15th and Friday, January 16th, a section of East Avenue will temporarily be closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic to accommodate construction activity. Flagpersons will be stationed to direct traffic throughout the course of both days.
Please contact the Facilities Customer Service Center at
255-5322 with any questions or concerns.
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Posted: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:19:06 -0500
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Posted: Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:40:05 -0500
The following message is being sent to everyone at Cornell, and previously was sent to several email lists. Please excuse duplicates you may receive as a result.
*Extremely Important* - This outage affects options for seeking help in the event of a problem or emergency in campus buildings.
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On Friday, January 9, from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., the Cornell telephone system and AUDIX voice mail will be unavailable.
During this outage, every campus phone will be without a dial tone, including elevator, emergency, and Blue Light phones. AUDIX will also be unavailable.
The Cornell University Police will increase their patrols during the outage. In the event of an emergency, dial 911 from a cell phone or pull the closest building's fire alarm.
Campus emergency notification systems (PA, sirens, and text messaging) will remain operational during this outage, except for notification via campus telephones.
This outage is necessary so that the vendor Avaya can apply a patch to the campus phone switch.
After service is restored:
On some digital (multi-line) phones, the Speaker button will be flashing. Press the Shift/Select button and then the Speaker button to fix it.
Call Management users who were logged in prior to the outage will need to log in again.
Questions or concerns before and after the outage may be directed to NCS Operations Support at ncs-os@cornell.edu
Thank you for your understanding.
Cornell Information Technologies
Network and Communication Services
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NOTE: CIT will never request your NetID password via email, on the phone, or
in person. If you receive such a request, it is fraudulent and should be
ignored. See http://www.cit.cornell.edu/security/ for more security tips.
Posted: Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:41:57 -0500
Schuyler County Transit will only have one afternoon trip from Cornell to Schuyler County this afternoon. It is expected to be at East Hill Plaza at 3:25 p.m. and continue its route though campus.
Chemung County Transit will be picking up riders one hour earlier from Cornell to return to Chemung County. It is expected to be at East Hill Plaza at 3:25 p.m. and continue its route through campus.
Posted: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:09:48 -0500
We are continuing to monitor weather conditions, and today's winter storm is expected to be out of the area by tonight (Friday, Dec. 19). Roads are being plowed and traffic is continuing to move, though slowly. The university remains open, and final exams will be complete late this afternoon.
Residence halls will remain open and food will be made available for students who are stranded on campus due to travel disruptions; and accommodations for those students will be available through Tuesday, if necessary. Students who are experiencing travel problems are asked to contact their residence hall directors (RHDs).
The January graduate recognition ceremony scheduled for this Saturday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. in Barton Hall is still being held. Visit this site -- commencement.cornell.edu -- for further information and updates on the ceremony.
Further updates will be posted to this site, as warranted.
Posted: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:56:16 -0500
We are continuing to monitor weather conditions this morning as the winter storm moves in, and the university remains open. Final exams are being held throughout the day.
Residence and dining halls will remain open for those who need to stay on campus during and after the winter storm. Students on campus who are having problems with travel arrangements should contact their residence hall directors (RHDs).
The January graduate recognition ceremony scheduled for this Saturday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. in Barton Hall also is still being held. Visit this site [commencement.cornell.edu] for further information and updates on the ceremony. The winter storm is predicted to be through the area by early Saturday morning.
Updates will be posted to this site, as warranted.
Posted: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:07:16 -0500
We are continuing to monitor weather conditions this morning as the winter storm moves in, and the university remains open. Final exams are being held throughout the day.
Residence and dining halls will remain open for those who need to stay on campus during and after the winter storm. Students on campus who are having problems with travel arrangements should contact their residence hall directors (RHDs).
The January graduate recognition ceremony scheduled for this Saturday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. in Barton Hall also is still being held. Visit this site commencement.cornell.edu for further information and updates on the ceremony. The winter storm is predicted to be through the area by early Saturday morning.
Updates will be posted to this site, as warranted.[]
Posted: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:06:16 -0500
We are continuing to monitor weather conditions this morning as the winter storm moves in, and the university remains open. Final exams are being held throughout the day.
Residence and dining halls will remain open for those who need to stay on campus during and after the winter storm. Students on campus who are having problems with travel arrangements should contact their residence hall directors (RHDs).
The January graduate recognition ceremony scheduled for this Saturday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. in Barton Hall also is still being held. Visit this site commencement.cornell.edu for further information and updates on the ceremony. The winter storm is predicted to be through the area by early Saturday morning.
Updates will be posted to this site, as warranted.
Posted: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:05:17 -0500
We are continuing to monitor weather conditions this morning as the winter storm moves in, and the university remains open. Final exams are being held throughout the day.
Residence and dining halls will remain open for those who need to stay on campus during and after the winter storm. Students on campus who are having problems with travel arrangements should contact their residence hall directors (RHDs).
The January graduate recognition ceremony scheduled for this Saturday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. in Barton Hall also is still being held. Visit this site [commencement.cornell.edu] for further information and updates on the ceremony. The winter storm is predicted to be through the area by early Saturday morning.
Updates will be posted to this site, as warranted.
Posted: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:18:53 -0500
We are continuing to monitor weather conditions this morning as the winter storm moves in, and the university remains open. Final exams are being held throughout the day.
Residence and dining halls will remain open for those who need to stay on campus during and after the winter storm. Students on campus who are having problems with travel arrangements should contact their residence hall directors (RHDs).
The January graduate recognition ceremony scheduled for this Saturday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. in Barton Hall also is still being held. Visit this site commencement.cornell.edu for further information and updates on the ceremony. The winter storm is predicted to be through the area by early Saturday morning.
Updates will be posted to this site, as warranted.
Posted: Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:59:01 -0500
A winter storm is expected to arrive in the Ithaca area during the late morning on Friday, Dec. 19.
At this time, Cornell University is open. Friday is the last day of final exams. Students are still in residence on campus and exams will go forward as scheduled.
Residence and dining halls will be open for those who need to remain on campus during and after the winter storm.
Employees are responsible for communicating with their supervisors about their responsibilities and travel decisions during inclement weather. They should determine whether it is safe to travel to and from campus from their primary destinations.
Updates will be posted to this site during the day on Friday, as warranted.
Posted: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:02:30 -0500
In an effort to reduce the expense for maintaining walkways where alternate routes are easily available, the university will be closing several sidewalks and pathways across the campus during the winter season.
Cornell Plantations' F.R. Newman Arboretum will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning Wednesday, November 26, 2008 through March 2009. Visitors are encouraged to park their vehicles in the Wildflower Garden parking lot located just west of the Caldwell Road / Forest Home Drive intersection (southwest of the one-lane bridge), or in the parking area located just north of the Forest Home Drive entrance into the Arboretum. Vehicles are not allowed to park in front of the Caldwell Road or Forest Home Drive gates.
Hikers, please note: Cornell Plantations has closed portions of both the Cascadilla and Fall Creek Gorge Trails for the winter due to snow, ice, and falling rocks that create unsafe conditions. The Cascadilla Gorge Trail is closed from downtown to College Avenue. The Fall Creek Trail is closed from Stewart Avenue to the Fall Creek Suspension Bridge. The trails will reopen in spring when conditions allow.
A map of the routes affected can be found at http://www.fm.cornell.edu/fmn_wntrswcl.cfm
Your cooperation in planning a few extra minutes for your commute will ultimately save on salt usage and fuel, and allow man hours to be dedicated to those areas of highest priority.
Any concerns should be directed to the Customer Service Center at 255-5322.
Posted: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:07:43 -0500
At this time the Sixth Annual January Graduate Recognition Event and Reception for January 2009 graduates will be held in Barton Hall as scheduled. Watch this space for weather related updates. Please use caution in your travels.
Posted: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:54:57 -0500
Due to the construction of the addition to Statler Hall, the short section of Campus Road between East Avenue and Hoy Road (between the two all-way stop signs) will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning Monday, December 29, 2008 and remain closed until Monday April 13, 2009.
The sidewalks adjacent to the Statler Hall project are closed. Pedestrians on Campus Road between East Avenue and Hoy Road are guided to the south sidewalk in front of Phillips and Duffield Halls. Sidewalk traffic on the east side of East Avenue has been redirected to the west sidewalk at the Statler-Sage crosswalk.
Detour Information: For the safety of those working and walking in the area, and to avoid congestion at these intersections--especially during weekdays--please use posted detours. TCAT routes 31, 32, 81, 82, 83 and 85 will be modified to use bus stops on Tower Road. Please refer to www.tcatbus.com (http://www.tcatbus.com/)
Posted: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:19:36 -0500