August 2011 - Che-courtesy-list

Atom restart
by Harrington, Michael P 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Hi, Around 1:15pm today we lost power to our main server, "Atom" in the Civil Engineering building. It is now back up and running but if you were logged in to an ECN deployed machine you would have lost your connection and needed to re-boot. Two other servers were also affected - gibbs0 and our Print Server VPS4 - so print jobs may have been lost if they were running at the time of the power loss. Obviously anyone directly affected will most likely not see this until after they have rebooted but if you get your email via a smart phone, or are off campus and had left yourself logged in to an ECN machine in FRNY - you will probably need to reboot that machine when you return. This was not a planned outage obviously, sorry for the inconvenience. Mike Harrington ******************** Mike Harrington Computer Facilities Manager Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765-494-6428 mph(a)purdue.edu

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FW: State Road 43 Resurfacing Project Begins Thursday, Aug. 25
by Valley, Jeffrey L 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

FYI.................For those who use North River road From: Riese, Gail A [mailto:gariese@purdue.edu] Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 10:24 AM Subject: State Road 43 Resurfacing Project Begins Thursday, Aug. 25 Communications Announcement Purdue University - Physical Facilities TO: Building Deputies [Please distribute.] FR: Indiana Department of Transportation DA: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 RE: State Road 43 Resurfacing Project Begins Thursday, Aug. 25 The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces a resurfacing project on State Road 43 (S.R. 43) will begin Thursday, August 25. The project starts just north of U.S. 231 in West Lafayette and continues to just south of Interstate 65. This work will be completed from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Crews with Rieth-Riley will restrict one lane of traffic in the area they will be working with flaggers. All lanes will be open, without restriction, from Friday at noon through Monday at noon during weekends of Purdue home football games. This project is scheduled for completion November 5, 2011. INDOT reminds motorists to use caution and consider worker safety when driving through a construction zone. For the latest news and information about INDOT, please visit www.in.gov/indot<http://www.in.gov/indot>.

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Email appearing to come from OWA
by Harrington, Michael P 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Several of you have received an email containing the following subject: "OWA: Your [login(a)purdue.edu] is on Restriction." These are phishing emails - do NOT click on the links - they do not go where they would appear - if you have clicked on the link and entered your information you should go to https://www.purdue.edu/apps/account/ and change your password immediately. If you are ever suspicious of emails that ask you to click on links please forward them to cheq(a)ecn.purdue.edu and we will let you know if they are ok or not. Better safe than sorry. -Mike Harrington ******************** Mike Harrington Computer Facilities Manager Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765-494-6428 mph(a)purdue.edu

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Welcome to all for the new Academic Year!
by Varma, Arvind 23 Aug '11

23 Aug '11

Dear Colleagues, This week marks the start of another academic year. This is always a period of rejuvenation on any campus when new students and faculty members arrive - all bringing new energy to the academic enterprise. This Fall semester is a special one for us as we celebrate our School's Centennial on campus during October 7-8. I wish all a great 2011-12 academic year! Best, Arvind Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Head, School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University

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2012 Purdue Medical Plan Possibilities
by Farmus, Cristina D 22 Aug '11

22 Aug '11

Significant changes will come to the Purdue health plans starting with January 2012. These changes will result in a considerable increase of the premiums employees pay. I encourage you to attend one of the presentations listed in the August 22 Purdue Today message to understand why these changes are necessary and how you can prepare for the open enrollment scheduled for mid October. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/faculty_staff_news/2011/110819_M… Regards, Cristina Cristina Farmus Administrative Director Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765 494 0027 cfarmus(a)purdue.edu

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FW: Campus Safety and Security Memo
by Murray, Chris L 19 Aug '11

19 Aug '11

From: doe-heads-list-bounces(a)ecn.purdue.edu [mailto:doe-heads-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu] On Behalf Of Bralts, Vincent F Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 10:24 AM To: 'doe-heads-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu'; 'doe-cab-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu'; Gleghorn, Virginia L; 'Eckhard Groll'; Oakes, William C.; Holloway, Elizabeth M; Anderson, William E Cc: Sondgerath, William J; Vaughn, Sarah Elizabeth; Ahlen, Donna J Subject: [doe-heads-list] Campus Safety and Security Memo CoE Heads, Directors and Cabinet Members: Please share the attached Campus Safety and Security memo from Timothy Sands, EVPAA and Provost and Al Diaz, Executive Vice President for Business and Finance, Treasurer with your faculty and staff. Also, please ask your faculty to include important Emergency Planning information in their course syllabus material for the Fall semester. It should indicate that a campus emergency could result in some unplanned changes in courses taught in your school. The following resources are intended to help instructors prepare for their classes: * ITaP Preparing for a Campus Emergency - http://www.itap.purdue.edu/tlt/faculty/ * CoE Safety - https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Administration/RPM/Safety Classroom Emergency Exit Plans for CoE classrooms (2 page documents): ABE<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Administration/RPM/Safety/Cl…> ARMS<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Administration/RPM/Safety/Cl…> CIVL<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Administration/RPM/Safety/Cl…> EE<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Administration/RPM/Safety/Cl…> FRNY<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Administration/RPM/Safety/Cl…> GRIS<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Administration/RPM/Safety/Cl…> ME<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Administration/RPM/Safety/Cl…> MJIS<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Administration/RPM/Safety/Cl…> MSEE<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Administration/RPM/Safety/Cl…> POTR<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Administration/RPM/Safety/Cl…> The above plans may not be available for non-CoE classrooms. For information related to non-CoE classrooms please refer to the room evacuation plans posted in the classroom or contact the building deputy. It is recommended that all CoE Faculty and Instructors take the following steps when preparing for classes: 1. Provide information as part of the course syllabus regarding course policies in the case of a campus closing or suspension of classes: Instructors should include the following statement in the syllabus of each course that they teach: "In the event of a major campus emergency, course requirements, deadlines and grading percentages are subject to changes that may be necessitated by a revised semester calendar or other circumstances. Here are ways to get information about changes in this course." (Describe how your students can get information remotely here.) 2) Establish, announce, and test a means of contacting students and teaching teams in case of an emergency. 3) Be prepared to work from home. Thank you all for your participation, let's have a safe and productive semester. Vince _______________ Vincent F. Bralts Associate Dean for Resource Planning and Management College of Engineering 701 West Stadium Avenue Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907-2045 Ph: 765 494 5345 Fax: 765 494 9321 http://www.purdue.edu/abe

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Fall 2011 Seminar Schedule
by Murray, Chris L 18 Aug '11

18 Aug '11

The fall seminar schedule is attached.

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Safety Update: Forney Building Emergency Plan (BEP)
by Davis, Linda S 17 Aug '11

17 Aug '11

ChE Faculty, Staff and Students, The Building Emergency Plan (BEP) for Forney can be found on the ChE safety web page: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/AboutUs/Safety.html under Emergency Preparedness The BEP describes two emergency response procedures for Forney: building evacuation and shelter in place. If you work in Potter or elsewhere on campus, contact your Building Deputy for the applicable BEP and emergency response procedures. Information on Purdue emergency response procedures (from a bomb threat to a tornado) can be found in the Emergency Procedures Handbook (EPH) - also located on the ChE safety web page. I encourage you to be prepared for an emergency and be familiar with our emergency response procedures. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you. Linda Linda S. Davis Industrial Education Director Chair, ChE Safety Committee (https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/AboutUs/Safety.html) School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University 480 Stadium Mall Dr. West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100 Phone: (765)496-1710 lsdavis(a)purdue.edu

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Safety Update: Mercury Thermometers
by Davis, Linda S 17 Aug '11

17 Aug '11

ChE Faculty, Staff and Students, During the recent safety inspections, we observed several labs where mercury thermometers are in use or stored for back-up temperature measurement. Mercury, when spilled, forms droplets and emits hazardous vapor. Clean-up of spilled mercury is tricky and expensive and accounts for 75% of REM's clean-up efforts. As part of hazard and pollution prevention, Purdue has a mercury replacement program in place (https://www.purdue.edu/rem/hmm/mercinfo.htm) REM has identified suitable replacements for mercury thermometers and has personnel who can help you with choosing the best replacement. We need to do the right thing and eliminate mercury thermometers in ChE in 2011. Thank you for your follow-up. Contact any of the safety committee members if you have questions. Linda Linda S. Davis Industrial Education Director Chair, ChE Safety Committee (https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/AboutUs/Safety.html) School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University 480 Stadium Mall Dr. West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100 Phone: (765)496-1710 lsdavis(a)purdue.edu

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Safety Update: Teflon Tape and CGA Fittings
by Davis, Linda S 17 Aug '11

17 Aug '11

ChE Faculty, Staff and Students, During the recent safety inspections, we observed several labs where teflon tape was used on the CGA fitting of a compressed gas cylinder. CGA fittings have straight threads and improper application of teflon tape can result in a leaking and hazardous connection. Please see the attached and remove teflon tape from your cylinder CGA fittings. Contact any of the safety committee members if you have questions. Thank you. Linda Linda S. Davis Industrial Education Director Chair, ChE Safety Committee (https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/AboutUs/Safety.html) School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University 480 Stadium Mall Dr. West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100 Phone: (765)496-1710 lsdavis(a)purdue.edu

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