UPDATE ON CONFERENCE ROOM SPACE FOR RO

Research Office Conference Space is coming soon. We are currently in discussion with Capital Planning to explore the option of converting Rm 308A back into a conference room. We are hoping to have this project completed by early summer. For questions please contact Kay White.

LIMERICK WINNERS!

In case you missed our All Staff meeting yesterday, the winners our our rat limerick contests were Adam in first place with this doozy:

There once was a rat from Corvallis…

Who thought the Research Office was quite the Palace…

It would come out at night in the quiet…

But oh did it cause such a riot…

All for its love of the violet…

Second place went to Autumn:

Rattus Norvegicus though you may be,

Research is your jam, so we see.

No offense, mousy friend,

Your award’s come to an end.

Take it up with the I.A.C.U.C.

 

REMINDER: RODENT CONTROL IN THE OFFICE
Friendly reminder that we must do all that we can to limit foraging opportunities for rats on the 3rd floor of Kerr. To this end, please:
• Store all food at your desk in sealed containers.
• Secure all edibles in and around your desk space before leaving for evenings and weekends.
• Dispose of food waste and food containers in lidded waste bins. Bins can be found in all three RO kitchenettes AND WE WILL BE PURCHASING A FEW MORE COVERED BINS IN THE COMING WEEKS TO ASSIST WITH THIS.
• Additionally, contact Mimi Poitras if you would like a smaller lidded bin for your office.
• Expect to see Facilities staff collecting trash from your office more often.

PLEASE LET US KNOW if you see any more signs of a rat lurking among us. Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we work to resolve this issue.

 

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