WINTER CAMPUS CLOSURE INFORMATION FOR THE
PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Receiving/Deliveries, Purchasing & Facilities Information
Campus Closure Period:
Thursday, December 23, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022
RECEIVING/DELIVERIES
– PBSci Receiving/Delivery closed 12/23/2021 to 1/2/2022.
– Last day for deliveries: Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021
– Delivery service providers have been advised of the campus closure. No deliveries will be made during campus closure, including standing blanket orders for radioisotopes, compressed gases and/or liquid nitrogen.
* Place critical orders now to have the best chance for delivery on or before Tuesday, December 21st, 2021.
Contact Ricky Wood at x9-2785 with questions regarding receiving operations.
PURCHASING
Orders can be submitted at any time through CruzBuy, however accountants will not approve orders over the break and no deliveries will be made during that time.
FACILITIES
General Building Information for December 23rd – January 2nd
– Call 9-1-1 for emergencies
– For critical facilities issues, contact the Physical Plant Work Order Desk at 9-4444. Please also notify Asst. Dean Sarah Barron (610-764-3925; srbarron@ucsc.edu) of any critical facilities issues that arise. |
– For non-emergency issues, email pbsciwodesk@ucsc.edu
– Buildings will remain locked as on weekends and holidays.
– Check here for the PBSCI Facilities Shutdown Calendar.
Building Ventilation, Autoclaves and Heat
– Labs and greenhouses: normal operations
– Offices, administrative and public spaces: normal ventilation and minimal or no heat
Extended Absence Recommendations
– Water: Where possible, close valves and drain reservoirs to prevent floods.
– Gases: Where possible, close valves to prevent gas leaks.
– Fume Hoods: Close sashes and ensure hood contents are capped and properly stored.
– Turn off devices and unplug non-essential equipment to avoid damage in power outages.
– Remove food to discourage rodents or other pests from entering your space.
Please contact PBSci Facilities for any questions or concerns at pbsciwodesk@ucsc.edu
