Emergency Street Shutdown Westbound lane at the intersection of 30th and Washington Way due to an apparent water main break. The City of Corvallis has been contacted and is en route to repair, unknown time of restoration. Additional lane closures could occur as the work progresses. Magruder Hall will experience reduced water pressure while this repair is being performed.
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8/4/21: Emergency Shutdown: Richardson Hall Chiller Shutdown
Due to a failed chiller component, Richardson Hall will be without cooling for the next several hours while repairs are being completed. This may cause higher than normal temperature levels building-wide. An additional notice will be sent out when repairs are complete and cooling is restored. This will not affect temperatures in the server rooms or Atrium.
For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.
7/28/21: Wiegand Hall Hot Water Shutdown
Effective Date(s): July 28, 2021
Due to a failed water heater, Wiegand Hall will be without domestic hot water for the next several days while replacement parts are on order. This will affect domestic hot water in the restrooms and showers.
For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.
5/13/21: Unplanned Power Outage: Restored
3:20 pm Update: Power has been restored
Contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969 if you notice other areas without power or if there are issues with equipment not resetting.
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Portions of OSU’s Corvallis Campus may have recently experienced a power bump. Currently, Johnson Hall, Hovland Hall, and Gilmore Annex are experiencing power outages. Pacific Power is still investigating the cause of the outage and OSU Facilities Services is working to identify if there are any additional buildings affected. Pacific Power estimates the power to be restored by 4:30 pm. Contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969 if you notice other areas without power or if there are issues with equipment not resetting.
If you need emergency assistance, contact the Department of Public Safety at 541-737-7000.
5/12/21: Steam shutdown for Graf Hall 5:30a-12p
All steam services for Graf Hall will be shut down Wednesday, May 12th, from 5:30 am to 12:00 pm, to repair a radiator valve. This will affect hot water and heating throughout the building.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Les Walton at 541-737-8812
5/11/2021: Sidewalk Closure – East sidewalk on SW 26th between Campus Way and Johnson Hall.
To excavate and repair a leaking water line, the east sidewalk on SW. 26th St. between Campus Way and Johnson Hall will be closed on Tuesday, May 11th, 2021. An additional notice will be sent out when repairs are complete and the sidewalk is reopened.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Bill Coslow at 541-737-3488.
3/4/21: Kerr Administration Bldg. Chiller Shutdown
Due to a failed chiller component, the Kerr Administration Bldg. will be without cooling for the next several days while replacement parts are on order. This may cause higher than normal temperature levels building-wide. An additional notice will be sent out when repairs are complete and cooling is restored.
For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.
2/10/2021: Steam shutdown for Owen Hall
Steam will be shut down to Owen Hall on February 10th, 2021 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, to replace a steam valve for SU1. This will affect airflow and heating throughout the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floor as well as the east side of the 4th floor.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Justin Fuszek at 541-737-2969.
2/10-2/11/2021: Partial air handler shutdown for Richardson Hall
A portion of AHU1 in Richardson Hall will be shut down February 10th– 11th from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, to repair a heating water pump. This will reduce airflow creating some pressure imbalance throughout the building. Fume hoods will be operational.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Roger White at 541-737-2969.
1/22/2021: Scheduled laboratory exhaust air shut down for Richardson Hall
The laboratory exhaust air will be shut down for maintenance work Friday January 22nd from 8am to 11am. This will affect fume hood exhaust, sashes should be kept closed during this time. For questions contact Walt Ackermann at 737-2969.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Walt Ackermann at 541-737-2969.