The campus hazardous waste disposal contractor picked up all collected hazardous waste on Jan. 20 and 21. Before construction can begin, most research labs in Chemistry will have to relocate - along with their lab chemicals. The Chemistry Department will temporarily move from the building's north wing to the south wing incrementally by floor while the construction takes place. Phase one of the project has been completed in the south wing. Both undergraduate and graduate students will benefit from the safer environment created by the new fume hoods and improved air-handling system.
Unknowns are chemicals in containers with missing or obliterated labels.
The ether was perhaps 30 years old. Credit for the success of this program goes to the Chemistry Department Safety Committee - Michael Reddy, Andy Kralovec, Greg Fueger, Robert Ponton, and Sue Krezoski. The committee was instrumental in raising awareness of the program among faculty and encouraging all of the research groups to participate.