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8/14/26: Emergency Domestic Water Shutdown in Snell Hall

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Effective Date(s): August 14, 2026

The domestic water has been shut down to Snell Hall until further notice while we repair a failed backflow preventer. This will affect domestic water throughout the building, including water in restrooms, drinking fountains and custodial closets.

Restrooms will be available in surrounding buildings during the shutdown. We will provide an update when the water service has been restored.

EH&S has asked us to remind building occupants that water will not be available to emergency eyewash/shower units, and occupants should discontinue all hazardous substance use (chemicals, unsealed radioisotopes, and biohazardous materials) for the duration of the shutdown.

For questions or comments on this notice contact, Richard Olsen at 1 541 737 7025.

Closures are often subject to changes and delays, so please visit the OSU Campus Closures, Shutdowns, and Detours page for updates on this and other campus closures.

Please forward this notice to anyone who would benefit from this information.

8/4/26: George W. Peavy Forest Science Center Emergency Elevator Shutdown

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Update: Repairs are currently scheduled for 8/26/26

The passenger elevator at George W. Peavy Forest Science Center is currently shut down for unplanned repairs.

Due to parts availability a restoral date is unknown at this time. Updates will be provided when they are available from Otis.

For all ADA accessibility and access concerns please reach out to Equal Opportunity and Access https://eoa.oregonstate.edu/ equal.opportunity@oregonstate.edu

For questions or comments on this notice contact, Brandon Holden at 541-737-8313.

8/3/26: Scheduled-Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Testing

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Convergint will be conducting annual fire alarm & sprinkler system testing. Testing will take place in the buildings listed below. The testing will be brief and include both sounding of alarms and strobes. As part of the testing building occupants may notice occasional beeping coming from the fire panel and horns and strobe lights activating throughout the building. Signage will be posted on exterior doors while testing is being conducted. These dates are tentative and could change slightly based on scheduling conflicts or complications during testing.

August 3rd

  • 4120 SW Research Way Building (NAGPRA)
  • 4120 SW Research Way Building 2 (NAGPRA)

For questions or comments on this notice contact the Alarm Shop at 541-737-6676.

July 20th – July 24th: Scheduled- Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Testing

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July 20th 

  • CH2M Hill Alumni Center
  • LaSells Stewart Center

July 21st

  • Cascade Hall
  • University Plaza

July 22nd

  • Magruder Hall
  • Oak Creek Building

July 23rd

  • Western Shops
  • Western Building
  • James E. Oldfield Animal Teaching Facility
  • Jefferson Street Building
  • A.A Red Emmerson Advanced Wood Products Laboratory

July 24th  

  • Agricultural & Life Sciences Bldg.
  • Fairbanks Hall
  • Energy Center
  • Hinsdale Wave Research Lab

For questions or comments on this notice contact,  Alarm Shop at 541-737-6676.

7/6-7/17: Scheduled- Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Testing

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Convergint will be conducting annual fire alarm & sprinkler testing. Testing will take place in the buildings listed below. The testing will be brief and include both sounding of alarms and strobes. As part of the testing building occupants may notice occasional beeping coming from the fire panel and horns and strobe lights activating throughout the building. Signage will be posted on exterior doors while testing is being conducted.

July 6th 

  • Johnson Hall
  • Kelley Engineering Center

July 7th

  • Kelley Engineering Center

July 8th  

  • Bexell Hall
  • Weniger Hall
  • Gleeson Hall

July 9th  

  • Gilbert Hall
  • Gilbert Hall Addition
  • Shepard Hall

July 10th  

  • Rogers Hall
  • Dearborn Hall
  • Covell Hall
  • Batcheller Hall

July 13th 

  • Graf Hall
  • Merryfield Hall
  • Owen Hall

July 14th

  • Kearney Hall
  • Crop Science Building

July 15th   

  • George Peavey Forest Science Center
  • Richardson Hall

July 16th   

  • George Peavey Forest Science Center
  • Richardson Hall

July 17th  

  • Dryden Hall
  • Milam Hall
  • Beth Ray Center for Academic Support

For questions or comments on this notice contact,  Alarm Shop at 541-737-6676.

2/28/26: Scheduled Domestic and Deionized (DI) Water Shutdown in the Gilbert Hall

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The domestic and deionized (DI) water will be shut down in Gilbert Hall on February 28th, 2026, from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm to make valve repairs. This will affect all DI water as well as water in restrooms, custodial closets, sinks & drinking fountains.

EH&S has asked us to remind building occupants thatwater will not be available to emergency eyewash/shower units, and occupants should discontinue all hazardous substance use (chemicals, unsealed radioisotopes, and biohazardous materials) for the duration of the shutdown.

For questions or comments on this notice contact Andy Gray at 541-737-7651.

2/26/26: Scheduled Water Shutdown in Richardson Hall

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The domestic hot water will be shut down in Richardson Hall February 26, 2026, from 5:00 am to 4:30 pm for valve repairs.

EH&S has asked us to remind building occupants thatwater will not be available to emergency eyewash/shower units, and occupants should discontinue all hazardous substance use (chemicals, unsealed radioisotopes, and biohazardous materials) for the duration of the shutdown

For questions or comments on this notice contact, Andy Gray at 541-737-7651.

1/15/26-2/2/26: Intermittent Elevator Service Interruptions in Gilbert Hall Addition

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There will be intermittent elevator service interruptions in Gilbert Hall Addition over the next two weeks to facilitate ongoing trouble shooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs to the elevator. During this time, the 2nd and 3rd floors can be accessed using the Gilbert Hall elevator and the Gilbert/Gilbert Addition sky bridges. All floors can still be accessed via the stairs.

For any ADA accessibility or access concerns please reach out to Equal Opportunity and Access at equal.opportunity@oregonstate.edu or visit their website at https://eoa.oregonstate.edu/.

For questions or comments on this notice contact, Brandon Holden at 541-737-8313.

1/20/26: Scheduled- Cordley Hall Elevator Testing

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Otis will be conducting routine elevator safety testing on January 20th, 2026, between 7 am -5 pm at Cordley Hall. Each unit will be out of service for approximately 4 hours. Signage will be posted on the elevator doors and call buttons while testing is being conducted and only one elevator will be out of service at a time.

For questions or comments on this notice contact, Brandon Holden at 541-737-8313.