Chafee Social Science Center Closure

The University of Rhode closed the Chafee Social Science Building on the Kingston Campus in December 2000 based on test results that show elevated levels of PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) in soil outside and in sections inside of the high rise office building. Further testing is being conducted to determine potential exposure risks to occupants. Faculty and staff offices, and student classes have been relocated for the spring semester. Below are links to information related to the closure: News Releases Phase II Source Sampling Completed on Chafee; Epidemiological Team to Meet with Advisory Committee (2/20/2001) Ballentine-Chafee Timeline(2/16/2001) Ballentine Hall test results released (1/25/2001) Epidemiological team selected for Chafee study (1/25/2001) URI completes relocation plan for classes (1/12/2001) Scientists present Chafee Hall Phase I findings (1/10/2001) Chafee Air Sample Results Reported (1/5/2001) Testing Completed in Chafee (1/3/2001) URI Closes Building on Kingston Campus (12/23/2001) Test Results Chafee Social Science Center Phase I results Ballentine Hall results General Information Chafee closure Q&A Information about PCBs Q&A by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Summary U.S. EPA and Dept. of Health Health Information National Cancer Institute regarding cancer clusters National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Where to go for updates or more information URI home page Dean of College of Arts and Sciences Winifred Brownell, 401-874-4101 Assistant Vice President, Business Services J. Vern Wyman, 401-874-5478 Director of Communications Linda A. Acciardo, 401-874-2116

Relocation Update Memo: Ballentine-Chafee Timeline 2/16/2001 Locations for faculty and staff 2/5/2001 Testing Update Chafee phase I results Ballentine Hall results Read the release about the Ballentine results. Class Notes: Attention Faculty & Students Due to the closure of Chafee, check your class schedules on ARIES for new classroom locations.