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3/21-3/25/2022: Concrete work & sidewalk closure for Fairbanks Hall Renovation Project

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As part of the Fairbanks Hall Renovation Project, demolition of the old Fairbanks Annex existing concrete pad, along with the preparation and placement of new concrete for a new transformer pad by the Women’s Building, will occur onsite during the week of Spring Break from Monday, March 21, 2022 through Friday, March 25, 2022.

What to expect:

  • The sidewalk located between the Women’s Building and Fairbanks Hall will be temporarily closed starting Monday, March 21, 2022 through Friday, March 25, 2022.
  • There will be truck traffic in and out of the Fairbanks Hall worksite using the 35th Street/Jefferson Way route. 
  • Expect noise as existing concrete is broken up, demolished and hauled away. The concrete breaking activities will start no earlier than 8 a.m.

For questions or comments on this work, contact Project Manager Amy Keene at 541-737-5312.

3/17-3/18/2022: Main stairway closure at Graf Hall

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As part of the Graf Hall Renovation Project, the main stairway in Graf Hall will be closed for flooring installation from Thursday, March 17, 2022 through Friday, March 18, 2022. Please use exits located in the northeast corner of the building or use the bridge to Rogers Hall on the second and third floors.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager David Amundson at 541-737-2760 or Construction Manager Rick Freeman at 541-231-5368.

Graff Hall area map

3/23-3/26/2022: Planned steam shutdowns for multiple buildings in Community Hall Slope Project area

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For work related to the Community Hall Slope Project, a series of planned steam shutdowns are scheduled. The planned steam shutdowns will impact multiple buildings located along or near SW Jefferson Way in the Community Hall Slope Project work area. Planned steam shutdowns are scheduled to start on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 through Saturday, March 26, 2022.

The following buildings are included in the planned steam shutdowns:

  • Callahan Hall
  • Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center
  • McNary Dining Hall
  • McNary Hall
  • Pharmacy Building
  • Wilson Hall

For questions or comments on this work, contact Construction Manager Ryan Wilson at 503-779-3488.

3/22/2022: Planned power outages for multiple buildings in Community Hall Slope Project area

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For work related to the Community Hall Slope Project, a planned power outage is scheduled. The planned power outage will impact multiple buildings located along or near SW Jefferson Way in the Community Hall Slope Project work area. The outage is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22, 2022 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The following buildings will be without power from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2022:

  • Buxton Hall
  • Callahan Hall 
  • Cauthorn Hall
  • Hawley Hall 
  • McNary Hall
  • Poling Hall 
  • Wilson Hall 

The following buildings will be without power and CLOSED from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2022:

  • Heckart Lodge
  • Kerr Administration Building
  • McAlexander Field House
  • McNary Dining Hall (the Service Center will be open)
  • Reed Lodge
  • Snell Hall
  • West Dining Hall

Employees scheduled to work when buildings are without power should consult with their supervisors regarding work schedules. For more information regarding work scheduling, please refer to the instructions regarding Interruptions of University Operations.

What do you need to do to prepare for this outage? Please make sure that all computers, printers, copiers, and other electronic devices are turned off prior to March 22, 2022. If you have an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery back-up, please be sure to turn it off as well.

For questions or comments on this work, contact Construction Manager Ryan Wilson at 503-779-3488. 

2/28-3/4/2022: Excavation & utility vault work in parking lot #3221

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As part of the Graf Hall Renovation Project, excavation and utility vault work is scheduled to take place in the Monroe Ave. & 16th St. parking lot (lot #3221) from 7 a.m. on Monday, February 28 through 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2022. Please use caution when walking and driving in the parking lot and drive aisles.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager David Amundson at 541-737-2760.

Parking lot #3221 area map

2/28/2022: Rescheduled planned water shutdown for Furman Hall

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For work related to the Community Hall Slope Project, a planned water shutdown at Joyce Collin Furman Hall has been rescheduled for Monday, February 28, 2022 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note that restrooms in the building will not be usable during the planned water shutdown. Restrooms are available in adjacent buildings.

For questions or comments about the planned water shutdown, contact Project Manager Scott Bond at 541-974-2520.

Furman Hall area map

2/17/2022: Scheduled closure of parking lot #3221

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As part of the Graf Hall Renovation Project, the Monroe Ave. & 16th St. parking lot (lot #3221) is scheduled to be closed from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2022. A crane lift will be set up in the parking lot area.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager David Amundson at 541-737-2760.

Parking lot #3221 area map

2/17/2022: Ramp access limited by parking lot #3221

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As part of the Graf Hall Renovation Project, work to connect a storm drain between Graf Hall and Rogers Hall is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Vehicle access via the ramp from the Monroe Ave. & 16th St. parking lot (lot #3221) to the lower level will be restricted and pedestrians won’t be able to access the lower level area while work is taking place.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager David Amundson at 541-737-2760.

Parking lot #3221 area map

2/17/2022: Vacuum truck scheduled to work along NW Monroe Ave.

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As part of the Graf Hall Renovation Project, a vacuum truck will be working on the north side of Graf Hall from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2022. This work will obstruct part of NW Monroe Avenue as well as a portion of the sidewalk. The contractor will be onsite to route traffic around the vacuum truck and direct pedestrians across NW Monroe Avenue while work is being performed.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager David Amundson at 541-737-2760.

Graf Hall area map