Campus Notices
IT Services announcements
RESOLVED: Issues with DHCP (wireless and wired network)
Feb. 11, 2014 - As of 3:15 p.m. all network services are operating normally. Recap of event: At approximately 2 p.m. a CPU spike on our primary DHCP server caused it to fail. Since DHCP provides dynamic network addressing to wireless devices and many wired devices on campus, the dependent devices began to lose their network connections beginning around 2:15 p.m. ITS network engineers were able to force a fail over and restore full service by 3:15 p.m., and will be investigating the cause of the CPU spike to ensure this does not happen again.
UPDATE - Issues with DHCP (Wireless and Wired)
Feb. 11, 2014 - At approximately 2 p.m. this afternoon, the DHCP service (which provides dynamic network addresses to devices on campus) failed. As a result, wireless service became unavailable beginning around 2:15 p.m., and as of 2:45 p.m. wired network service for those machines depending on dynamically-assigned addresses began to fail as well. ITS engineers are working to resolve the problem.
Issues with Wireless Service
Feb. 11, 2014 - At approximately 2:15 this afternoon ITS began receiving reports of problems connecting to wireless across campus. ITS is currently working to resolve the issue.
RESOLVED: UChicagoTime time recording application inaccessible
November 27, 2013. Access to UchicagoTime has been restored by the vendor. Recap of event: Routine overnight maintenance by the vendor of UChicagoTime exceeded the scheduled window, leaving the application inaccessible. The service was restored for staff submitting their time at approximately 10:00am with full restoration around 12:00pm.
UChicagotime time recording application is down
November 27, 2013. At 7:20am IT Services was made aware that the UchicagoTime time recording application was inaccessible. The vendor anticipates resolution of the problem later this morning. Please inform clients to record time manually in accordance with unit procedure for when uctime is not available.
UChicagotime time recording application is down
November 27, 2013. At 7:20am IT Services was made aware that the UchicagoTime time recording application was inaccessible. IT Services technicians are working with the vendor to restore functionality. Please inform clients to record time manually in accordance with unit procedure for when uctime is not available.
Resolved: Problems with International Calls from Campus Phones
Nov. 14, 2013 - As of 1:45 p.m. international calling is working normally. Recap of event: At approximately 12 noon, an issue at the University's long-distance provider began causing international calls placed from campus phones to fail. The provider was able to restore service by 1:45 p.m. Domestic long-distance and local calls were unaffected.
Problems with International Calls from Campus Phones
Nov. 14, 2013 - Beginning around 12 noon today, an issue with our long-distance provider is preventing campus phone users from making international long-distance calls. Domestic long-distance and local calls are not affected. ITS engineers are escalating the problem with the provider to seek a rapid resolution.
RESOLVED: Problems accessing off-campus sites on eduroam and uchicago-secure
Oct. 9, 2013 - As of 12 noon, wireless service is working normally. Recap of event: At approximately 10 a.m., some users on the uchicago-secure and eduroam wireless SSIDs stopped being able to access off-campus sites. This was a cascade effect of resolving general network issues earlier this morning. ITS network engineers will be investigating the entire chain of events to develop processes that will prevent this from happening again.
RESOLVED: Problems accessing off-campus sites on eduroam and uchicago-secure
Oct. 9, 2013 - As of 12 noon, wireless service is working normally. Recap of event: At approximately 10 a.m., some users on the uchicago-secure and eduroam wireless SSIDs stopped being able to access off-campus sites. This was a cascade effect of resolving general network issues earlier this morning. ITS network engineers will be investigating the entire chain of events to develop processes that will prevent this from happening again.
Facilities Services announcements
Demolition at 5225 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Demolition will begin this month on the existing structure located at 5225 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Standard working hours will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; Sunday working hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Ellis Avenue closure between 56th and 57th Streets
A portion of Ellis Avenue will be closed between 56th and 57th Streets beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 17th at 8 a.m. to Sunday, Dec. 22nd at 5 p.m.
Temporary closure of University Avenue
Construction crews will close a stretch of University Avenue from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, to allow a crane to access the roof of Eckhart Hall. In addition, a portion of the west sidewalk will close to pedestrian traffic beginning at 9 a.m. that day.
Campus Enhancements - paver repairs and replacement
Work is scheduled to begin on Friday, Nov.15th at 5:30 p.m. to address drainage issues at the crosswalk on Ellis Avenue.
Adaptive Reuse of 5757 South University - street work
Beginning on Monday, Dec. 2, plumbing contractors will begin work along Woodlawn Avenue between 57th and 58th Streets to remove and disconnect an existing water line. The work will involve cutting a section of pavement from the west side of Woodlawn near 5750, to the center of Woodlawn Avenue.
Campus Enhancements - steam tunnel replacement
Work is scheduled to begin on Friday, Nov. 1 to replace a steam tunnel line at the southwest corner of Hinds Laboratories. The existing construction fence enclosure will be modified. The work is scheduled through Saturday, Nov. 23.
Campus North Field Relocation to 61st Street and Woodlawn Avenue
Beginning on Friday, Nov. 1, work begins at 61st Street and Woodlawn Avenue to prepare the site for the installation of a new synthetic turf athletic field. Construction fencing will be erected to surround the work site.
Pierce Tower Demolition - temporary sidewalk closures
A portion of the sidewalk along University Avenue will close beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 29 in relation to the demolition of Pierce Tower. The stretch of sidewalk along University will be closed on working days through Thursday, Nov. 7. In addition, a portion of sidewalk along 55th Street will also be closed to pedestrians from Thursday, Oct. 31 through Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Campus Way Finding and Signage - Phase 2
Beginning Thursday, Oct. 10 and continuing through Friday, Oct. 11, contractors will be installing concrete foundations for new signage at five locations throughout the campus vicinity.