9I�� News - Building closure updates

Raymond Octagon 4th-floor classrooms reopen November 14th

webfull — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:07:02 +0000

At the start of the semester, we had to close access to the Raymond Octagon 4^th-floor classrooms unexpectedly. Debris of asbestos-containing plaster had been found in the cavity between the roof and the ceiling of two of the classrooms as we prepared for necessary work on the roof. This work, combined with the design of the ceiling – which included openings between tiles – presented a risk of asbestos fibres being released during the work.

Published: 14 November 2023

Update on air testing

webfull — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 20:37:33 +0000

When we reopened the Raymond, Macdonald-Stewart and Barton buildings in March 2023, we established a temporary air testing program that consisted of testing for the presence of airborne asbestos in more than 35 areas across the complex. This testing program was not a regulatory requirement but rather put in place out of an abundance of caution.

Published: 8 November 2023

University response to the report on asbestos-related closures at Macdonald Campus

webfull — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:13:06 +0000

Please find a message from Principal and Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini below, followed by a message from Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Christopher Manfredi.

A message from Principal and Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini

Dear members of the 9I�� community,

Published: 19 September 2023

Investigation into events leading to Macdonald Campus building closures

webfull — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:02:50 +0000

I have been closely following the situation involving the closure of the Raymond, Barton, and Macdonald-Stewart buildings on 9I��’s Macdonald Campus. I have heard many of the concerns shared by our community members, and I agree that it is essential for us to ensure we have the fullest possible understanding of this situation.

Published: 14 March 2023

Basement of Octagon in Raymond Building Reopens September 11

webfull — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:50:06 +0000

We are glad to inform you that the basement of the Octagon section of the Raymond Building is open again as of Monday, Sept. 11.

Published: 11 September 2023

Update on Internal Audit investigation

webfull — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:20:17 +0000

Dear members of the Macdonald Campus community,

I know that this week’s news of construction-related classroom closures in the Raymond building has made for a frustrating start to the new academic year for many of you. It is especially disappointing given the ongoing disruptions the community has experienced as a result of construction work.

I want to assure you that 9I��’s senior leadership is aware of the problems and remains focused on resolving them.

Published: 1 September 2023

Update and impact of construction activities at the Raymond Building

webfull — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:57:54 +0000

August 30, 2023 – Update and impact of construction activities at the Raymond Building

In June, we wrote to inform you that some of the work related to the major renovation project underway at the Raymond Building had restarted, mainly exterior work, including the replacement of the roof.

Published: 30 August 2023

Operational Update August 29, 2023

webfull — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:53:49 +0000

Dear members of the Macdonald Campus community,

Further to yesterday’s message regarding the inaccessibility of certain classrooms and subsequent reassignments, I can confirm that the classroom revisions can now be found on Minerva. I invite instructors and students to consult their Minerva schedule to find the updated room numbers and locations.

The following locations have been added to the list of classrooms (buildings maps linked in the table below) *:

Building

Room

Published: 30 August 2023

Operational Constraints Fall 2023

webfull — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:49:26 +0000

Dear members of the Macdonald Campus community,

As we transition from summer to a new academic year, I would like to warmly welcome new and returning Macdonald Campus community members and wish you all a good start to the fall term.

As instructors and students prepare for the start of classes, I must regretfully inform you that, due to unexpected construction-related issues, the following Macdonald Campus classrooms are temporarily inaccessible: R1-042, R4-045, R4-046/048, R4-047.

Published: 30 August 2023

Status of the investigation into the building closures

webfull — Tue, 30 May 2023 16:23:51 +0000

Dear members of the Macdonald Campus community,

I am writing to update you on the progress of the investigation into the asbestos-related building closures at Macdonald Campus.

Published: 30 May 2023

9I��������� News - Building closure updates

Raymond Octagon 4th-floor classrooms reopen November 14th

Update on air testing

University response to the report on asbestos-related closures at Macdonald Campus

A message from Principal and Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini

Investigation into events leading to Macdonald Campus building closures

Basement of Octagon in Raymond Building Reopens September 11

Update on Internal Audit investigation

Update and impact of construction activities at the Raymond Building

August 30, 2023 – Update and impact of construction activities at the Raymond Building

Operational Update August 29, 2023

Operational Constraints Fall 2023

Status of the investigation into the building closures

9I�� News - Building closure updates