May 2019 - Che-courtesy-list

Spring Fling Main Office Hours - 5/22/19
by Gonzalez, Joshua 22 May '19

22 May '19

Dear All, Due to the University Spring Fling event today, the ChE main office will be understaffed after 11:30 a.m. and will be closed early at 2:00 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact either Betty (Cc'ed) or myself. Thank you, Joshua --- [ENG-David-Colle-H-BG-RGB] Joshua Gonzalez Operations Coordinator [Phone_1D_11x16px] (765) 494-4365 | [Fax_1D_16x16px] (765) 494-0805

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Old Elevator is Down
by Hays, Lauren M 21 May '19

21 May '19

Dear All, I was just informed that the elevator on the old side of Forney is not working at the moment. Jeff will let us know when it is back up and running. Best Regards, Lauren Hays Secretary/FRNY 1060 Purdue University | Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering West Lafayette, IN 47907 Phone: 765-494-4050 Fax: 765-494-0805 hays14(a)purdue.edu

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My health update
by Varma, Arvind 21 May '19

21 May '19

Dear Colleagues, I had hoped to return to West Lafayette this past weekend. The current treatment cycle (#3) has, however, been tough on me (low platelet counts, fatigue and other side effects) but I am better now. A new cycle (#4), with the drug cocktail mix changed to minimize side effects seen in the current cycle, begins tomorrow. If all goes well with the new cycle, we should return to West Lafayette in early June. Future maintenance cycles, every 3 weeks, will be continued in Lafayette under supervision of my local oncologist (Dr. Wael Harb), with return to Scottsdale every 2 months for CT scans and oncologist team follow-ops. Karen and I look forward to our return home! With best wishes, Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Editor, Cambridge Series in Chemical Engineering Tel: 765-494-8484; Fax: 765-494-0805; Email: avarma(a)purdue.edu<mailto:avarma@purdue.edu> https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/People/ptProfile?id=11068

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Safety training session on Wednesday moved to Thursday May 23
by Nagy, Gabriela 20 May '19

20 May '19

Hello everyone, To accommodate the needs for safety training of CISTAR researchers this summer, the safety awareness training session initially scheduled for this Wednesday, May 22 (9-10 am) was moved to Thursday, May 23. The new details for this session are: When: Thursday, May 24, 2019 from 2:30 - 3:30 pm Where: FRNY 1043 If you know of students who were planning to attend the session on Wednesday, please let them know of this change in date and location. Thank you, Gabriela __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Room FRNY G051 Purdue University Tel: (765)-496-1710 E-mail: nagyg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg@purdue.edu>

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Safety awareness training session - new dates
by Nagy, Gabriela 16 May '19

16 May '19

Hello everyone, I have scheduled 2 safety awareness training sessions for the following dates: Monday, May 20, from 2-3 pm in FRNY G124 Wednesday, May 22, from 9-10 am in FRNY G060A All new employees and researchers need to have initial safety training. If you have new people joining your groups for research, they will need safety training before they can start working (e.g. visitors, SURF students, exchange students, post-docs, etc.). Please ask them to attend any of these sessions. Most of our undergraduate students already have the initial training, and would need to take the online refresher. Students from other departments or universities doing research in our labs, will need this initial training. I attach the document that shows the safety requirements for our ChE undergraduate students doing research in FRNY; it is useful to share this information with ChE students doing research over the summer as part of the SURF program, which starts on Monday (5/20/2019). Should you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you, Gabriela __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Room FRNY G051 Purdue University Tel: (765)-496-1710 E-mail: nagyg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg@purdue.edu>

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fire alarm
by Humphrey, Nick S 16 May '19

16 May '19

Good Morning All, The fire alarm that went off this morning was from a Water Flow issue and it tripped the fire alarm. There was no fire or chemical incident this morning. The water dept is working on the problem now. Thanks, Nick Humphrey

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ChE Safety Policies- Updated!
by Nagy, Gabriela 13 May '19

13 May '19

Hello everyone, With the recent change in the Purdue PPE policy and update of the Purdue Chemical Hygiene Plan, the ChE Safety Committee also updated the ChE Safety Policy Statements document. (https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/aboutus/safety/documents/ChE_Safety_Poli…) and revised wording on the "One Glove Policy" sign, and areas where the "One Glove Policy" applies. I attach the revised "ChE Safety Policy Statements" document (revised text is highlighted in yellow), and maps of FRNY building with the areas where the "One Glove Policy" applies also highlighted in yellow. Please review the information in these documents Please review these policies and the maps. I encourage you to attend the ChESS panel discussion session tomorrow (FRNY G124, 12-1 pm) to learn more about these policies and have your questions answered. The link to the sign-up sheet is: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JE8XU1FJ0Oqja0VFD82DpHVw_EZtvwVTbqx… , and the flyer is below: [cid:image001.png@01D5099B.AD2FA7A0] Thank you, and please let me know if you have questions. Gabriela __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Room FRNY G051 Purdue University Tel: (765)-496-1710 E-mail: nagyg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg@purdue.edu>

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Start of self-audits of ChE labs and offices
by Nagy, Gabriela 13 May '19

13 May '19

Hello Everyone, It is now time to complete the Annual Safety Review of all ChE laboratories and offices. These reviews are part of our Integrated Safety Plan (ISP) and are required to obtain our annual recertification with the University. The safety audit of multiple offices can be inventoried on the same form. The timeline for the 2019 recertification process with REM is: - May - June - self-audits of all laboratories and offices - June - Safety inspections of all ChE laboratories and offices in FRNY - May - July - address deficiencies identified in self-audits and inspections - August - Recertification Review meeting with REM 1. Self-Audits: The ISP Self-Audit checklist can be found on the ChE School's website, under the "Laboratory Safety Requirements" heading: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/aboutus/safety , or on the REM's website: https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/isp/index.html . Please only use these forms, as they are the most up-to-date forms that are now used at University level. I also attach the most updated form, for your convenience. The first eight sections have universal questions that apply to every area. For self-audits of office space only section 1-8 have to be completed. Sections 9 to 27 have questions related to specialized operations; research laboratories and shops should address all sections (section 1 through 27). All self-audit checklists must be signed by PI/supervisor, not necessarily by the person completing the self-audit. I attach the Hazard Assessment Certification for FRNY offices for your information; please answer "yes" to questions 6.1 - 6.4 for offices. Please return completed self-audit forms to Gabriela Nagy in FRNY G051 by 5 pm on Friday, June 15, 2019. In addition to the self-audit, please review and update the door posting, hazard assessment (should be placed inside the lab, near the entrance), chemical inventory (Form HCP4), employee exposure list (Form HCP5) and lab specific Chemical Hygiene Plan for your work area. They should be accurate and dated within the last six months. If your group is keeping SDSs saved electronically, please make sure you follow the recommendations issued by the safety committee that are listed HERE<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/aboutus/safety/documents/Guidelines%20fo…>. 2. Inspections: The ChE Safety Committee will perform unannounced safety inspections of all laboratories and offices during June, and will send the inspection reports to the faculty responsible for those areas. 3. Deficiencies: Deficiencies identified in your audits and in the ChE Safety Committee inspections will need to be addressed. The ChE Safety Committee (list posted on https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/aboutus/safety ) is available to help you. 4. Recertification Review: The review includes unscheduled visits to our laboratories and offices by REM. The recertification review meeting with REM will take place during August, 2019. Should you have any questions, please contact me. Again, please return the completed self-audit forms to Gabriela Nagy in FRNY G051 by 5 pm on Friday, June 15, 2019. Thank you, Gabriela on behalf of the ChE Safety Committee __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Room FRNY G051 Purdue University Tel: (765)-496-1710 E-mail: nagyg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg@purdue.edu>

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ChESS Panel Discussion - Tuesday May 14
by Nagy, Gabriela 10 May '19

10 May '19

This message is sent on behalf of Pelin Bulutoglu as part of ChESS Organizing Committee Hi everyone, ChESS is hosting a panel on Tuesday, May 14th, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in FRNY G124, in which our panelists Eric Butt (REM), Gabriela Nagy, Claire Nimlos and Swapnil Deshmukh will discuss the new and existing safety policies. Free samosas and drinks will be provided! Please sign up through the link below if you are interested so that we can approximate the amount of food necessary. Also, feel free to add any topics/questions you would like the panelists to discuss! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JE8XU1FJ0Oqja0VFD82DpHVw_EZtvwVTbqx… Please see below, and the attached flyer for this event. You can also invite visiting researchers in your group to attend this session, as it is relevant to everyone. Look forward to seeing you there! Pelin Bulutoglu On behalf of ChESS Organizing Committee [cid:image001.png@01D50724.033A57F0] __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Room FRNY G051 Purdue University Tel: (765)-496-1710 E-mail: nagyg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg@purdue.edu>

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Thesis Defense for Ravi Joshi
by Johnson, Beverly J 08 May '19

08 May '19

This email is to announce that Ravi Joshi will be defending his thesis: Mechanistic Investigations of Ethene Dimerization and Oligomerization Catalyzed by Nickel-Containing Zeotypes Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at 9:00 AM in FRNY G124. The dissertation is directed by Dr. Gounder. The abstract is attached, and all are welcome to attend. Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 2037D Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling]

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