A new academic year is almost upon us and final preparations are being made to the five new schools to prepare for the student influx. Most school offices have now been kitted out and all of them will be completed by October.

If you have a general query and you are not sure who to call, pop in to the school office or call them on one of the following numbers:

Humanities		Arts A014 (temporary)	8001, 8924
Life Sciences		John Maynard Smith 3b10	8057
Science and Technology		Chichester II 226	3133, 2947
Sussex Institute		Essex House	7888
Soc. Sciences and Cult. Studies		Arts C110 (0pens late September)
		Until 24 Sep call Rosa Weeks	7383

New buildings are going up and old ones are being renamed. As you may already know, BIOLS building has been renamed after the eminent biologist, Professor John Maynard Smith. Over in Arts the temporary teaching block, which is almost complete, has been christened the Russell building, after nearby Russell's Clump.

By the start of term the aim is to have old external signs updated and new signs produced to aid navigation. The Arts blocks and Mantell building will also be completely resigned. Bright new banners will complement the new signs by pointing out the five school offices. The science blocks cannot be resigned at the moment, but schools will be producing temporary signage.

New maps have been produced for leaflets and to be displayed around campus. Colourful floor plans for every building will be available for the start of term and will be used by the teams helping first year students to settle in.

Remember, though, that many people are moving offices and setting up for the start of term - so please be patient. If staff who are moving office could leave a note on their door to point out their new location, that would help both staff and returning students.