Notice: Dryden Hall Crane Activity

Effective Date(s): November 7th, 2025, 7:00 am – 12:00 pm The Dryden Hall West entrance and multiple spaces in parking lot #3341 will be closed due to crane activity occurring on November 7th, 2025, from 7a-12p to assist with cooling system repairs. The east entrance will be accessible

For questions or comments on this notice contact Justin Fuszek at 541-737-1296.

The domestic and industrial hot and cold water will be shut down in Magruder Hall November 11th, 2025, from 6:00am – 11:30pm to allow for water line repairs in the ICU and Large Animal Hospital.  This will affect water building wide in all labs, restrooms, breakrooms & custodial closets. Restrooms will be closed during this time; portable restrooms and handwashing stations will be placed on site.

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

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.

Effective Date(s): Monday November 3, 2025 – until further notice

 Due to dangerous steam temperatures venting from vaults the sidewalks on South 30th, close to Washington way will be closed for access (see map) beginning Monday, November 3, 2025.  

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Les Walton at 541-737-4395.

Due to emergency unexpected removal of a potentially dangerous tree limb, the Southbound Lane of 30th Street between Orchard Ave and Campus Way including the East parking lot exit of Wiegand hall will be closed October 27-28, 2025.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Todd Cross at 541-737-6741.

A contractor will be onsite performing mechanical work in Milam Hall room 25, on Tuesday, October 28th starting at 6:00AM, to begin repairs on the failed steam line. There will be noise impacts and possible smoke odors associated with this work.

For questions or comments on this notice contact, Richard Olsen at 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.

The domestic cold and hot water will be shut down in the Jefferson Street Building on October 9, 2025, from 5:00 am to 8:00 am to make repairs and replace leaking equipment. This will affect all water in restrooms, custodial closets, sinks & drinking fountains.

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

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.

Portions of OSU’s Corvallis Campus may have recently experienced a power outage. Buildings currently without power are listed below. Pacific Power is investigating the cause of the outage and Facilities Services is working to identify additional buildings affected. At this time there is no estimate for the restoration of power. Email Facilities Services if you notice other areas without power or if there are issues with generators or backup power.

Known affected buildings:
Research Way Building
Coast Range Building
Gymnastics Practice Facility
NAGPRA

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.

August 5th  

  • Health Center
  • OSU Parking Structure

August 6th

  • Burt Hall

August 7th

  • Wiegand Hall
  • Dryden Hall
  • Gilmore Hall
  • Gilmore Annex

August 8th

  • Kidder Hall
  • Hovland Hall
  • Radiation Center

August 11th

  • Research Way Building
  • Coast Range Building

August 12th

  • Gymnastics Practice Facility
  • Ocean Observing Center
  • Manchester Riding Arena
  • Horse Barn 1

August 13th

  • Vet Research Lab
  • Crew Facility
  • John L. Fryer Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory

August 14th

  • Withycombe Hall
  •  Fairbanks Hall

August 15th

  • Patricia Valian Reser Center for Creative Arts

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

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.

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 28th

  • Magruder Hall
  • Oak Creek Building

July 29th

  • Western Shops
  • Western Building

July 30th

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

July 31st  

  • Environmental Health & Safety Annex
  • Precision Agricultural Systems

August 1st

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

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

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.

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Facilities Services

University Facilities, Infrastructure & Operations

Oregon State University

830 SW 35th Street | Corvallis, OR 97333 | 541-737-2969

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 14th

  • Bexell Hall
  • Weniger Hall
  • Gleeson Hall

July 15th

  • Gilbert Hall
  • Gilbert Addition Hall
  • Shepard Hall

July 16th

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

July 17th

  • Graf Hall
  • Merryfield Hall
  • Owen Hall

July 18th

  • Kearney Hall
  • Crop Science Building  

July 21st  

  • George W. Peavy Forest Science Center
  • Richardson Hall

July 22nd   

  • George W. Peavy Forest Science Center
  • Richardson Hall

July 23rd

  • Milam Hall
  • Beth Ray Center For Academic Support

July 24th  

  • CH2M Hill Alumni Center
  • LaSells Stewart Center

July 25th

  • Cascade Hall
  • University Plaza

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