THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Lawrence

Office of January 7, 1943
The Chancellor
TO MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY:
Far more than you possibly realize, each one of you has both opportunity
and responsibility to assist in some of the administrative problems of the Univer-

sity. I am writing to call your attention to three such problems.

Conservation of Heat

 

We were able after considerable difficulty to renew our gas contract but
only with the understanding that we shall be cut off of gas at the discretion of
the War Production Board. To meet this contingency, we were finally able to pur-
chase a stand-by supply of coal and all the oil our tanks will hold. The situation,
however, calls for careful conservation. Will yeu please see that rooms which you
occupy are not overheated and that the radiators are cut off whenever possible to
do so without discomfort?

 

 

 

Many of our buildings are over-radiated, and radiators may be cut of f from
time to time, or at night and over the week-end.

Conservation of Electricity

 

We do not have sufficient generating capacity to manufacture all our
electricity. Last year we spent nearly $17,000 for purchased electric power. This
vear it will be more. Fvery time you turn off an unnecessary light, or viece of
electrical apparatus, you are actually saving the University money which will then
be available for other purposes. You are also thereby specifically aiding the war
effort by this conservation. Will you please turn off lights when not needed?

There is a particular opportunity to watch the lights when leaving class-
rooms and offices. We are also burning lights unnecessarily in hallways.

Fire Protection

 

The recent disastrous fire at Baker brings home to us the loss which
might come to us if any one of our buildings were to burn. Most of our buildi ngs
are fireproof. We are attempting to increase our watchfulness. All buildings
have been recently inspected. We shall continue to have them inspected from time
to time, and are trying to increase building protection, especially at night.

Your own carefulness may prevent a disastrous fire. Watch the apparatus
in your care, and be sure your equipment is all in proper order before leaving for
the night.

 

Mr. T. C. Ryther at the University Press is the University's war-time
conservator. Please notify Mr. Ryther if you note any conditions anywhere in the
University which you fecl may constitute a fire hazard.

Sincerely yours,

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Deane W. Malott
DWMth Chancellor