This is an update to a previous notification.
The original post contained error. The planned power outage at Withycombe Hall will take place on Wednesday, February 4 from 5:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. Please see the original post for shutdown procedures and instructions for February 4.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Christina Vinson at (503) 420-1031.
A planned power outage is scheduled at Withycombe Hall on Wednesday, January 28 from 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. The building will be closed until 7:30 a.m. All building floors will be impacted. Equipment connected to emergency power will be running on generators.
What do you need to do to prepare for this outage?
Please ensure that all electronic devices not connected to emergency power are powered down and that all computers, printers, copiers and other electronic devices are turned off prior to Wednesday, January 28. If you have an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery back-up, please be sure to turn it off as well.
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.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Christina Vinson at (503) 420-1031.
Heating water will be shut down to James E. Oldfield Animal Teaching Facility on January 27th from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. to perform preventive maintenance on the heating water system. Building occupants might experience slightly lower than normal temperatures during this time.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Richard Olsen at 541- 737-7025.
This is an update to a previous notification.
The existing sidewalk and cycle track closure on the north side of Washington Way has been extended through Friday, January 30.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Eric Smith at (541) 409-5037.
As part of renovation work happening at Gilkey Hall, concrete trucks entering and exiting the site will cause intermittent traffic delays on SW Campus Way starting Tuesday, January 20 – Thursday, January 22.
Other possible impacts include noise near the work zone.
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or questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Judd Mentzer at (541) 285-5717.
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.
As part of renovation work happening at Dixon Recreation Center, the alleyway, parking spaces and sidewalks will be closed between Dixon and Goss Stadium on Monday, January 19. A crane will be working on the east side of Dixon. The lawn area behind Langton Hall will also be closed.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Eric Smith at (541) 409-5037.
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.
Due to required street tree pruning to provide necessary clearance for the new taller city busses, 26th street between SW Stadium Ave. and SW Western Blvd. (see map) will be closed January 20, 2026 from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. Pedestrian traffic and ADA path of travel will not be impacted, northbound and southbound sidewalks will remain open. Road may open early once work is completed. Detour will be 30th Street to Washington Way and back to 26th Street.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Chris Trine at 541-737-3488.
This is an update to previous notification.
The existing sidewalk and cycle track closure on the north side of Washington Way has been extended through Friday, January 23.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Eric Smith at (541) 409-5037.
