Tuesday, June 15, 2021

June Finance and Administration Newsletter

The June Finance and Administration newsletter has been released. You can enjoy reading it here Please note: There will be no July newsletter but it returns in early... More

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

May 2021 Finance and Administration Newsletter

The May 2021 Finance and Administration newsletter is ready. Be sure to check it out and enjoy your read. If you have a story idea for the Finance and Administration newsletter, please email it to... More

Friday, May 7, 2021

Summer 2021 Campus Construction: Bronson entrance/P7/Roundabout

A significant roadwork project will get underway on campus starting May 10, 2021. The purpose of this work is to mitigate future traffic congestion on campus as part of Carleton University's Transportation Plan project involves three major elements, including: Expansion of Bronson Ave. entrance to campus: This will include an additional left-turn... More

Friday, September 4, 2020

Finance and Administration September Newsletter

Read about what has been happening in the Finance and Administration division in the September... More

Friday, March 6, 2020

Monitoring COVID-19 at Carleton: Taking Precautions

As the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to raise concerns around the globe, Carleton University is continuing to closely follow the advice provided by Ottawa Public Health and other health agencies such as the Public Health Agency of Canada and Ontario Public Health. At this time, the Public Health Agency of Canada... More

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Environment Canada’s Weather Alert For Ottawa – Update 2

2:30 p.m. This morning, Environment Canada issued a weather alert for the Ottawa region in anticipation of a winter storm starting tonight. Light snow is expected to turn to heavy snowfall later tonight. Heavy snow will then continue into Thursday morning before tapering to flurries late Thursday. Total snowfall amounts of 20 to 40... More

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Winter Storm Watch Feb. 26 – Update 1

As of 4:36 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 Environment Canada has updated the special weather statement released on Tuesday, February 24, 2020. Light snow is expected to develop Wednesday morning and become heavy late in the day. Heavy snow will then continue through into Thursday morning before tapering to flurries late Thursday. Total snowfall... More

Friday, February 7, 2020

Warning: Coronavirus Phishing Email/Scam Appears to be from Health Officials

Please beware of phishing email scams, which appear to be from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), or other health officials and are about the Coronavirus. The messages may suggest clicking on a link or to download a document or report, or to respond for more information. These emails should be deleted... More

Friday, November 8, 2019

Carleton Achieves Canada’s Biggest Increase in Research Funding among Comprehensive and Medical Universities

Nov. 7, 2019 The latest Re$earch Infosource rankings of Canada’s top research universities show Carleton posted the country’s biggest increase in research funding among all comprehensive and medical universities. Sponsored research income from external sources – a proxy for research quality and impact - jumped to $70,298,000 in 2018... More

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Seasonal Switchover to Heat

After another beautiful summer, it is that time again when the campus switches from cooling to heating mode. The campus buildings are a bit more complicated than a typical household furnace system so Facilities Management and Planning generally needs a few days to accommodate the work. Our aim is always to keep the indoor... More

Friday, July 5, 2019

Temporary Closure of Campus Avenue on July 10

Please be advised that Campus Avenue will be temporarily closed on July 10 from 6 a.m. to noon in front of the Nicol construction site due to repaving of the road. Access to the University Centre and the Minto Case loading dock will be maintained. OC Transpo buses will be rerouted to University Drive... More

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Steacie Building Elevator Update

Please be advised that the west-side elevator, number one, in Steacie Building is now operational. Facilities Management and Planning appreciates your patience as we worked through this... More

Friday, May 24, 2019

Emergency Steam Shutdown on May 24

Please be advised there is an emergency steam shutdown which will effect heating and hot water in the following buildings: ARISE Herzberg Richcraft Steacie University Centre There will be no hot water or heat in these buildings for approximately 24 hours.  Normal operations are expected to resume by Saturday afternoon, May 25. In addition,... More

Monday, May 13, 2019

Five Outstanding Carleton Leaders Take on Greater Challenges

May 13, 2019 Dear Colleagues, I am very pleased to let you know that five outstanding and long-serving Carleton leaders have accepted greater responsibilities at the institution. Please join me in congratulating Lorraine Dyke, Cindy Taylor, Karen Schwartz, Jennifer Conley and Lisa Ralph on their appointments. Thank you for being willing to serve!... More

Friday, April 26, 2019

National Day of Mourning on April 28

April 26, 2019 To all Members of the Carleton Community, Every year on April 28, we mark the National Day of Mourning which is a time to honour those workers who have lost their lives, been injured or become disabled on the job, or who suffer from occupational disease. The flags on Carleton’s campus... More

Friday, February 15, 2019

Temporary Closure: Campus Ave. Sidewalk Feb. 19-22

Due to ongoing construction at the Nicol Building site, the west sidewalk on Campus Ave. will be temporarily closed February 19 to 22. Pedestrians will be redirected to the east sidewalk. The east sidewalk will be cleared and salted during this period. Facilities Management and... More

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Classes Cancelled and Campus Closed 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13

Due to the winter warning issued by Environment Canada on the upcoming snowstorm, the Carleton University campus will close as of 5:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, for a 24-hour period. All classes at Carleton are cancelled until 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. Scheduled classes will resume at that time. Midterms scheduled... More

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Weather Conditions Notice

The weather is expected to rapidly change overnight and into Wednesday, Feb. 6. Many areas on campus remain slippery. We ask that everyone please be aware and exercise caution when moving about the campus. If at all possible, please use the tunnels to navigate around... More

Friday, February 1, 2019

Hog’s Back Bridge Lane Closure for Week of Feb. 4, 2019

Please be advised that the National Capital Commission will close a lane on the Hog’s Back Bridge the week of Feb. 4 to 8, 2019. The lane will be closed on those days between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., weather permitting. Please note that this may affect travel time during these hours and the NCC... More

Monday, December 17, 2018

Building Operations Notice: Dec. 22, 2018 to Jan. 2, 2019

To support Carleton’s commitment to reducing our energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, the buildings will be operating on a weekend schedule for the cooling, heating and ventilation systems. This schedule reduction will be effective from Dec. 22, 2018 to Jan. 2, 2019. The following buildings will be affected: Tory Architecture... More

Friday, December 7, 2018

Tunnel from Herzberg to Loeb Reopens Dec. 10

The section of the tunnel from the Herzberg Building to the Loeb Building reopens on Monday, Dec. 10. Access to the new ARISE Building remains closed until late 2019. Facilities Management and... More

Thursday, November 22, 2018

Ontario to test Alert Ready System on Nov. 28

On November 28, 2018, Ontario along with other provincial and territorial emergency management organizations will issuing public test messages through Alert Ready, Canada’s emergency alerting system. Ontario will issue one test message to be distributed over television, radio and to compatible wireless devices at 1:55 PM EST. This will be the... More

Friday, November 16, 2018

Robberies Off-Campus

Campus Safety Services has been made aware of two separate incidents that have occurred over the past week involving students who were robbed of personal items while off-campus at the Hartwell Locks area along the canal.  These incidents occurred after dark and have been reported to the Ottawa Police Service and are currently under... More

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Nicol Building Project – Installation of a Tower Crane on Sept. 29

On Saturday, Sept. 29 the contractor will be installing a tower crane on the Nicol Building construction site. The tower crane assembly will start in the early morning and is expected to be completed by end of day. The crane delivery will involve several large transport trucks coming onto campus. The mobile crane set... More

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

On-Campus Canada Post Location Permanently Closed

As of Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, the Canada Post location in Henry's, on the first floor of the University Centre, will be permanently closed. The students who directly worked at the Canada Post counter have been re-posted in positions within the Carleton University Students Association (CUSA) that were vacant and fit their career aspirations.... More

Friday, August 17, 2018

Parking Lot 9 (Robertson Hall Garage): Temporary Closures

On Monday, Aug. 20 at 6 a.m. the entrance laneway into the parking garage (P9) beside Robertson Hall will be temporarily closed for roadwork. As part of the safety precautions in place, flag persons will be on site directing two-way traffic in and out of the regular exit laneway at this time. Regular parking within the... More

Friday, August 17, 2018

Update to Notice of Temporary Tunnel Closure Today

Facilities Management and Planning will be temporarily closing a section of the tunnels for floor resurfacing. The tunnel section from the junction at the Maintenance Building leading to Athletics will be closed beginning Friday, Aug. 17 at 9 a.m. through to 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21. The exterior doors near the Daycare Centre and tunnel... More

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Temporary Closure of Tunnel near Athletics on Aug. 17

Facilities Management and Planning will be temporarily closing a section of the tunnels for floor resurfacing. The tunnel section leading to Athletics just beyond the exterior doors near the Daycare Centre will be closed beginning Friday, Aug. 17 at 9 a.m. and through the weekend. There will be no access to the tunnel or to... More

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Temporary Lane Closure: Raven Road on Aug. 20

Please be advised that Raven Road will be temporarily reduced to one lane between the Nesbitt and CTTC buildings on Monday, Aug. 20 between 8 a.m. and noon. This is required to allow for material to be lifted onto the roof of the Nesbitt building. The area will be cordoned off and road monitors... More

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

New Assistant Vice-President (Facilities Management and Planning) Announced

I am pleased to announce that Carleton University has had a successful search for a new Assistant Vice-President (Facilities Management and Planning) to replace Darryl Boyce, who is retiring at the end of 2018. Please join me in welcoming Gary Nower to Carleton University. Gary will be on campus as of Sept. 4. Gary... More

Monday, August 13, 2018

Campus Avenue Bridge Lane Reduction

On  Wednesday, Aug. 15 from 7:30 a.m. through 7:30 p.m. the Campus Avenue bridge will be reduced to one lane for bridge inspection purposes. There will be a flag crew maintaining traffic control throughout the day. OC Transpo buses will be diverted around Athletics on Aug. 15 only. Facilities Management and Planning appreciates your patience... More

Thursday, July 5, 2018

Update 4 – Cooling in Campus Buildings July 5

Facilities Management and Planning (FMP) continues to work on repairs to the electrical cable providing power to cooling systems in the five affected buildings. The latest status report indicates that cooling will not be restored until tomorrow evening at the earliest. Critical business normally provided in the impacted buildings will continue to... More

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Update 3 – Cooling in Campus Buildings July 4

Facilities Management and Planning (FMP) continues to work on repairs to the electrical cable providing power to cooling systems in affected buildings. But this will not be fixed by tomorrow. Elevated temperatures will continue in these buildings throughout the day Thursday. The affected buildings are: Architecture Building Azrieli Theatre Azrieli... More

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Cooling Update: July 4

As the extreme heat wave continues, we are still experiencing issues with equipment being able to keep up with the demand on the cooling system. We are continuing troubleshooting in the following buildings: • Architecture Building • Azrieli Theatre • Azrieli Pavilion • Loeb Building • Paterson Hall • Southam Hall • Tory... More

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Cooling in Campus Buildings – July 3

With the extreme heat wave we are experiencing right now, equipment in some buildings on campus has not been able to keep up with the demand on the cooling system.  We are presently troubleshooting in the following buildings: Architecture,  Azrieli Theatre, Azrieli Pavilion, Health Sciences, Herzberg, Loeb, Paterson, Richcraft Hall, Steacie,... More

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