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CAMPUS NOTES False fire alarms and bomb threats are no joking matter With the onset of the exam period, the threat of disruptions caused by false fire alarms and bomb threats increases. Anyone who knowingly communicates a false report of a bomb threat in order to alarm members of the community or who commits a malicious activation of a fire alarm can be held criminally accountable, says Dragan Spasojevic, manager of security operations. These offences are also a breach of the Student Code of Conduct, which specifically mentions these disruptive acts. Those responsible could be held liable for costs incurred by the University. Students should be aware that York does allow, under specific conditions, for deferred standing of final exams and assignments. More information on deferred standing is available on the University Registrar Web site’s FAQ page. If anyone has information regarding a disruption during an exam, they can report it confidentially to York Security Services at ext. 33333. University Libraries extend hours The Steacie Science & Engineering Library's extended hours began March 16 and will continue until Sunday, April 29. Steacie will remain open Sunday to Thursday evenings until 1am. Circulation services will not be available after 11pm weekdays and 8pm on Sunday. A breakdown of the extended hours of operation at the Steacie Science & Engineering Library is as follows:
Monday, April 30: A return to regular hours at the Steacie Library The Scott Library will be open later than usual on Friday and Saturday evenings. During exams, the library will stay open until 11pm. It will also open earlier, at 10am, on Sunday mornings. The extended hours are in effect to April 27. Circulation services will be available during the extended hours. A breakdown of the extended hours of operation at the Scott Library is as follows:
Sunday April 22: A return to regular hours at the Scott Library Extended hours at the Scott Library for Summer 2007 and for the 2007-2008 academic year For a full description of the hours of operation for the Scott Library, the Steacie Science & Engineering Library and all of the other York Libraries, visi the University Libraries Web site and click on Hours. Osgoode faculty accept new agreement Construction update: the Archives of Ontario project Following hoarding, the site will be stripped of topsoil and levelled. Once this is completed, work will begin on drilling the foundation caissons. The drilling is expected to start some time during the week of April 23. The Vanier Parking Lot will be taken out of service and will not be available to the York University community after Friday, April 13. The lot will be used by the contractor as a trailer compound and construction staging area for the duration of the project which is expected to continue until March 2009. The lot will be fenced-in to maintain safe and secure conditions for community members and the contractor. There should be minimal disruption to the community during this initial construction stage. The contractor has been directed to maintain reasonable hours of operation at the site and will not start daily activities before 7am. In order to maintain schedules, certain aspects of site preparation (hoarding and fence installation) may occur during the weekend. Heavier construction will start after exams wind up at the end of April. Once construction peaks, pedestrian and traffic flows around the project site will be affected. The contractor working on the project will take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of members of the York community. Precautionary measures include posting warning signs, use of flag persons to direct pedestrians and traffic, and scheduling certain activities at off-peak times. The York University Development Corporation is managing this construction project on behalf of the University. Feedback and questions should be forwarded by e-mail to yudc@yorku.ca. Construction continues on a new colonnade for Accolade The first sections of perimeter hoarding will be installed along the north side of the Accolade East and Accolade West Buildings. The initial scope of the work prior to the major construction will include the removal of a portion of the existing interlocking pavers in the walkway on the south side of the common from the east side of Vari Hall to the northeast corner of Accolade East. There should be minimal disruption to the York community during this stage. Heavy construction is scheduled to begin after the completion of classes later in April. The contractor performing the work will take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the community including the posting of signs and the directing of traffic when needed. Questions or feedback should be directed by e-mail to facilities@yorku.ca. Changes to GO bus services to universities and colleges
In most cases, GO will revert to a back to basics schedule without many of the extra buses that were required to handle the extra passengers during the school year. Several routes serving York’s Keele campus reverted to their spring/summer schedules on April 6. GO bus service on the Hwy. 407 routes from Square One, Meadowvale, Scarborough Town Centre, Pickering GO Station and Unionville will be reduced for the summer. New schedule times for Fall 2007 will be posted in late August. For more information, visit the GO Transit Web site or call 1-800-GETONGO (438-6646). Join York's team on the World Community Grid York has established its own group on the grid, the "York University Research" team. To join the York University Research team, individuals should go to York’s World Community Grid Web page. They will be asked to download and install a free, small software agent onto the computer – either home, school or office. The York page explains how to register as part of the York team. To learn more about York University’s involvement in this global research effort, and for information on how to register and join the York University Research team, visit York’s World Community Grid Web page. Maintaining Passport York Founders College book drop reinstated The authorized book drop once located in the Founders College foyer has been reinstated. For more information on authorized book drops and their locations, visit the Borrow Renew Return Web page located on the University Libraries Web site. Parking & Transportation Services reminds drivers of campus driving regulations What are the speed limits on Campus? Road safety
Who to contact? The Keele campus Security Control Centre is located in Room 228, William Small Centre. Glendon Security is located in the Greenhouse, Glendon campus, 2275 Bayview Ave. For more information on parking & traffic regulations at York, visit the Parking & Transportation Services Web site. City now enforcing parking bylaws in The Village Contact Parking & Transportation Services at ext. 55335 or by e-mail at parking@yorku.ca if you have any questions or would like to discuss daily or permit parking options on campus. Important dates for 2007-2008 are now available online To view the updated list of important dates, visit the Registrar's Web site. What is the smoking policy at York University? A copy of York's smoking policy and spaces on campus that are designated as smoke free is available online. For more on the Smoke Free Ontario Act, visit the Ministry of Health Promotion Web site. Scholarship for students with disabilities studying rehabilitation Applicants must plan to be enrolled in a rehabilitation-related graduate program leading to a masters or doctoral degree at one of the following universities: McMaster University, Ryerson University, the University of Toronto, the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, or York University. Fields of study must relate to rehabilitation but are not limited to any particular discipline. Eligible disciplines may include but are not limited to biochemistry, biology, biomedical science, biostatistics, chemistry, computer science, disability studies, early childhood education, engineering, kinesiology, labour studies, music therapy, nursing, physical education, physics, psychology, public administration, rehabilitation sciences, social work, sociology and women’s studies. Applications are encouraged from international students and final year undergraduate students. The next round of scholarships will be awarded for the 2007-2008 academic year, with an application deadline date of May 1, 2007. The scholarships are awarded by the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and are made possible by the financial generosity of the TD Bank Financial Group. For more details click here.
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