Math and Computer Building Shutdown - August 2018

As the result of a planned infrastructure upgrade for Math & Computer (MC) there will be a full electrical shutdown from August 21-30, 2018, during which time the building will be closed to all faculty, staff and students.

Open Work Space for Students/Faculty:

  • M3 1006 – Work space for Faculty/Staff/Grad Students (using your own laptop). Printer/Photocopier Name in M3 1006: lpc1-mfcf

What you need to do:

Occupants of MC are responsible for ensuring any computer equipment remaining has been properly shutdown; please also ensure that UPS devices are powered off.  For full computing instructions and updates (including VPN access), please visit the Math Faculty Computing Facility (MFCF).

All fridges must be emptied of their contents and the doors left propped open prior to the shutdown. The shared lounge in MC 5511 will be closed after 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 20, and any remaining items in the refrigerators will be thrown out.

All mail will be held in Central Stores during the shutdown, unless your department has made alternate arrangements.

Thank you for your cooperation.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Christina McDougall, Administrative Manager
Faculty of Mathematics, University of Waterloo
cmcdougall@uwaterloo.ca

Alternate Office Locations for Services during the August 2018 Closure of MC:

Department

Building

Email Address

Dean of Mathematics Office

DC 1312/DC 1316

dom.office@uwaterloo.ca

Mathematics Undergraduate Office

DC 2136

X33905, mathuo@uwaterloo.ca

Mathematics Graduate Office

DC 2320

mgo@uwaterloo.ca

Mathematics Faculty Computing Facility (MFCF)

M3 2101

X36323, mfcfhelp@uwaterloo.ca

Documents requiring the Dean’s approval should be delivered to Janette Auxillou (Assistant to the Dean) in DC 1312, during regular office hours.

All other staff will be working remotely or will be taking vacation.

During the shutdown email will be the preferred method of communication.