Category Archives: Building Heat

10/29 – 10/31: Kelley Engineering Center Building Heat & Hot Water Shutdown

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As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, the building heat and hot water systems will be shut down in Kelley Engineering Center starting Tuesday, October 29 through Thursday, October 31.  

The building temperature will fluctuate during this shutdown and domestic hot water service will not be available throughout the building, including kitchens and restrooms. The building will be pre-heated on Monday to a higher-than-normal temperature in anticipation of the Tues-Thurs shutdown.

Temporary heating units will be placed in the atrium area. Other heat-preserving measures will be implemented to help stabilize the building temperature.

Multiple members of Facilities Services staff and all Kelley building managers will be coordinating and monitoring throughout the duration of the shutdown.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Ryan Wilson at (503) 779-3488.

10/23 – Heating System Shutdown at ALS Building

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As part of the ALS Controls & Mechanical Replacement project, the heating system in the Agricultural & Life Sciences Building with be shutdown for repairs on Monday, October 23 from 7 A.M. to 5 P.M. The central air handlers will run early in the morning to preheat the building before the heating system is shutdown. Heat will not be available on a room by room basis during the shutdown.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Justin Fuszek at (541) 740-5260.

12/14/22: Notice-Magruder Hall Heating and Domestic Water Temperature Fluctuations

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Update: Repairs are scheduled for 12/20/22

Due to a failed component in the heat exchanger, the south end of Magruder Hall on both the 1st and 2nd floors will be experiencing cooler-than-normal temperatures. This will affect the heating for the South end of the building as well as domestic hot water. A restoral date is unknown at this time. Updates will be provided when they are available. 

For questions or comments on this notice contact, Andy Gray at 541-737-2969.