Hello Fabricators,
Once again, the lab is preparing for a mid-semester move from the original Fab Lab (TH109) to our new home in the Art Center (AC130). This post is to answer some of your questions and to ask how I can best support you and your students this semester in light of what's going on.
How come you're not moved yet?
Although construction of AC130 is virtually complete, a certificate of occupation has not yet been issued for the space. We are welcome to move our things in, but we are not yet able to bring our human bodies with us. With no firm date set to receive said certificate of occupancy, I have decided to stay in TH109 in order to sustain service to students for the spring semester.
Okay, so WHEN will you move?
For now, a tentative time window that straddles spring break has been set. Two weeks before and one week after. Occupying the space still requires a certificate of occupancy, so, these dates remain subject to change. During this move window, all of the machines in the lab and many existing fixtures will be moved to AC130, with the exception of the ShopBot CNC, which will remain in Th109 until finals week, in order to provide continuous access to this machine during spring semester.
Alright. So, for now we operate as normal?
Yes, with one exception: weekly shop hours will change to make room for moving-related activities such as outfitting AC130, improving our existing storage and inventory, and any related and unforeseen tasks. Updates to the hours will be posted here.
You can also email me citing your interests and/or expertise and we can discuss related areas of need. As always, you must be a currently enrolled Laney student (or current Laney employee) to take part in Laney FabLab activities.
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