NOTICE TO ALL SCIENTISTS AND STAFF Please note that, on the occasion of the forthcoming festivities, ICTP will be closed from Saturday, 23 December 2017 to Sunday 7 January 2018 inclusive. ICTP staff will not be on duty during this period. In order to facilitate the closure of the buildings, all Scientists and Staff are kindly requested to leave the premises not later than 18:00 hrs. on Friday 22 December 2017, and ensure that all electrical equipment in their offices are switched off. BUILDINGS All buildings (LB-EFB-GGH-AGH-Mlab-ex-SISSA 2nd floor) will be closed from evening of Friday 22 December 2017. No heating will be provided in the closed buildings. ACCESS CONTROL The access control badges will be de-activated. Those with a need to access the buildings during the closure should make a written request directly to access@ictp.it with in copy secure_mb@ictp.it, by Friday 21st. CAFETERIAS AND BARS: closed from Saturday, 23 December 2017 until Monday, 7 January inclusive. The LIBRARY will close at 17:00 hrs on Friday, 22 December 2017 and reopen on 8 January 2018. The BANK at the Fermi Building will be closed for the entire period. The POSTAL SERVICES will be closed for the entire period. For shipments, the Post Office in Barcola will be open during this period according to their usual timetable. Incoming mail deliveries including courier sent packages will not be received or accepted by the Mail Office nor the guards from 23 December until 7 January. There will be no distribution of mail before 8 January. Electricity cuts for maintenance is foreseen on 23 December for LB and EFB. During this day the IT services will be affected. The Security Service will be normally on duty. Phone +39-0402240606 Email: secure_mb@ictp.it We wish you all the best for the upcoming festivities! Info Point