[cid:image003.jpg@01D404C4.4DF48A80] Seminars /Workshops / Events BNC Distinguished Seminar Dr. Christopher Soles Critical Measurements to Enable the Use of Polymers in Membranes, Composites, and Impact Mitigation<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=1873> Feb. 6th @ 11:00am in BRK 1001 NSAC Blood Drive Tuesday, Jan. 29th from 11am – 3:30pm Birck Nanotechnology Center – Room 1001 Sign Up<https://www.donorpoint.org/donor/schedules/centers> Double Red appointments available Each Donation provides a life-giving gift for MULTIPLE patients Bring a Photo ID. Don’t Skip meal. Hydrate Questions about donating blood? Click here<https://www.versiti.org/ways-to-give/blood-donation/donation-eligibility-faq> Nanodays<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/NanoDays/index.php> April 3rd from 6pm – 8pm: Girl Scout and Birck Family Evening April 4th and 5th from 9:30am – 2:30pm Birck Events<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=1835> and Birck News<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/news/index.php> BNC Cleanroom & Laboratory Closure The Birck Nanotechnology Center will be undergoing the second scheduled closure to complete repairs to the building critical Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) power systems February 5 through February 8, 2019. Air handling systems, exhaust systems, toxic gas delivery, and monitoring systems will be down beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, February 5 through 4 p.m. Friday, February 8. All CLEANROOM research work will be suspended until all repairs to the critical power systems are completed and all systems are returned to normal. Only authorized personnel will be allowed to enter the cleanroom during this time period. In addition, the laboratory areas will also be affected by this critical repair. As such, all LABORATORY activities that involve exhausted hoods, vacuum systems, and/or toxic gas systems will be down beginning 7 a.m. Tuesday, February 5 through 4 p.m. Friday, February 8. However, work that involves taking standard electrical measurements may be carried out in the LABS provided that fluctuating air temperature and humidity do not affect the readings. No chemical work will be allowed during this period. It is anticipated that the building repairs will be completed by the end of the day on Friday, February 8. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this important critical repair. Mark Voorhis Building Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center Check Out Procedures Please remember when departing Birck to clean out your desk to leave move in ready for the next occupant and turn in your office keys to the Birck Mailroom, BRK 1220.