/macdonald/taxonomy/term/7452/all en /macdonald/channels/news/raymond-octagon-4th-floor-classrooms-reopen-november-14th-352700 <p>At the start of the semester, we had to close access to the Raymond Octagon 4<sup>th</sup>-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.</p> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:07:01 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 1537746 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/update-air-testing-352592 <p>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.</p> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 20:37:33 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 1533547 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/event/person-town-hall-351083 <p>On Monday, September 18, Principal Saini and Provost Manfredi announced the results of an Internal Audit investigation into the asbestos-related building closures at Macdonald Campus earlier this year.</p> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:55:48 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 1478116 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/event/virtual-town-hall-351084 <p>On Monday, September 18, Principal Saini and Provost Manfredi announced the results of an Internal Audit investigation into the asbestos-related building closures at Macdonald Campus earlier this year.</p> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:56:57 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 1478117 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/university-response-report-asbestos-related-closures-macdonald-campus-351067 <p><i>Please find a message from Principal and Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini below, followed by a message from Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Christopher Manfredi.</i></p> <h3>A message from Principal and Vice-Chancellor Deep Saini</h3> <p>Dear members of the ����ֱ�� community,</p> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:13:05 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 1476483 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/investigation-events-leading-macdonald-campus-building-closures-346862 <p>I have been closely following the situation involving the closure of the Raymond, Barton, and Macdonald-Stewart buildings on ����ֱ��’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.</p> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:44:27 +0000 simon.labonne@mcgill.ca 1245641 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/basement-octagon-raymond-building-reopens-september-11-350762 <p>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.</p> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:50:05 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 1457280 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/update-internal-audit-investigation-350432 <p>Dear members of the Macdonald Campus community,</p> <p>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.</p> <p>I want to assure you that ����ֱ��’s senior leadership is aware of the problems and remains focused on resolving them.</p> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:20:17 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 1429609 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/update-and-impact-construction-activities-raymond-building-350340 <h2>August 30, 2023 – Update and impact of construction activities at the Raymond Building</h2> <p>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.</p> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:57:53 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 1422733 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/operational-update-august-29-2023-350339 <p>Dear members of the Macdonald Campus community,</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The following locations have been added to the list of classrooms (buildings maps linked in the table below) *:</p> <table> <tr> <td> <p><b>Building</b></p> </td> <td> <p><b>Room</b></p></td></tr></table> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:53:49 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 1422731 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/operational-constraints-fall-2023-350338 <p>Dear members of the Macdonald Campus community,</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:49:25 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 1422729 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/status-investigation-building-closures-348495 <p>Dear members of the Macdonald Campus community,</p> <p>I am writing to update you on the progress of the investigation into the asbestos-related building closures at Macdonald Campus.</p> Tue, 30 May 2023 16:23:50 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 1358251 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/testing-reports-now-available-online-347992 <p>The reports from the testing done just before and during the recent closure of the Raymond, Barton and Macdonald-Stewart buildings are now available online. You will <a href="/ehs/programs-and-services/facilities-safety/asbestos-testing/macdonald-campus-test-results-winter-2023">find the reports</a> on the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) website. We will continue to post the results from the <a href="/ehs/programs-and-services/facilities-safety/asbestos/macdonald-campus-air-test-results">weekly air tests</a> undertaken since the reopening.</p> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:01:46 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 1296191 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/raymond-re-opening-347455 <p>We can confirm that <b>a significant part of the Raymond building will re-open Friday, March 31, 2023, including nearly all classrooms</b>.</p> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 01:47:14 +0000 simon.labonne@mcgill.ca 1258991 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/timeline-raymond-building-reopening-347289 <p>I know that many students and instructors are eager to know when the classrooms in the Raymond building (classrooms whose numbers begin with “R” in the Octagon) will re-open. The process of re-opening is more complicated than re-opening the Macdonald-Stewart and Barton buildings because of the Octagon’s proximity to the construction site. We expect to be able to announce a timeline next week.</p> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:18:47 +0000 simon.labonne@mcgill.ca 1253402 at /macdonald