Category Archives: Linus Pauling Science Center

7/1/24-7/3/24: 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 1st  

  • Austin Hall
  • Fairbanks Hall

July 2nd

  • Women’s Building
  • Learning Innovation Center

July 3rd

  • Linus Pauling Science Center
  • Nash Hall

For questions or comments on this notice contact,  Alarm Shop at 541-737-2969.

5/20/24: Emergency Shutdown: Linus Pauling, Withycombe, Crop Science, Wiegand, East Greenhouse and the East end of the West Greenhouse – Water Shutdown-Restoral time unknown

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The City of Corvallis has informed OSU that the buildings listed above will be without water while they work to make emergency repairs on a water main break that occurred overnight. This shutdown will affect fire sprinklers, restrooms, labs and drinking fountains throughout these buildings. Restrooms will be available in adjacent buildings. An update will be sent out when more information becomes available.

For questions or comments on this notice contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.

3/21-3/22/24: Emergency Steam Shutdown Linus Pauling Science Center

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All steam services will be shut down to Linus Pauling Science Center today, Thursday, March 21 from 1 p.m. through tomorrow, Friday, March 22 at 4 p.m. while a contractor replaces a failed steam pressure regulator.  Building occupants may experience some air temperature fluctuations but the backup boiler for the building will be operational during this time.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Facilities Services  at 541-737-2969.

8/21/23: Fire Alarm Testing Linus Pauling Building 6:00 am – 7:00 am

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Facilities Services be conducting a fire alarm system test in Linus Pauling September 21, 2023 between 6:00 am -7:00 am.  The testing will be brief and include both sounding of alarms and strobes. The sounding of alarms and strobes will be performed before 7:00 in the morning.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact  Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.

8/24/23: Cordley Hall East, Agricultural Life Sciences Building, Linus Pauling, Nash Hall, West Greenhouse &  Crop Sciences Steam Shutdown 12:01 am – 8:00 am

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The steam will be shut down in Cordley Hall East, Ag. Life Sciences Building, Linus Pauling, Nash Hall, West Greenhouse & Crop Sciences August 24, 2023 12:01 am – 8:00 am to repair distribution isolation valve gasket on the steam line along Campus Way (200 ft east of the north bound lane of SW 30th st.) This process affects hot water supply, heating, and all equipment that uses steam, building wide. 

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.

Scheduled: Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Testing 7/31-8/4 2023

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Scheduled: Fire Alarm & Sprinkler Testing

Effective Date(s): July 31st-August 4th, 2023

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 31st

  • Gleeson Hall
  • Wiegand Hall
  • Bexell Hall

August 1st

  • Langton Hall
  • Moreland Hall
  • Waldo Hall

August 2nd

  • Covell/Batcheller
  • Dearborn Hall
  • Rogers Hall

August 3rd

  • Gilbert Hall
  • Gilbert Hall Addition
  • Graf Hall

August 4th

  • Linus Pauling
  • Plageman Student Health Center
  • Weniger Hall

For questions or comments on this notice contact, Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.

11/8/22: Emergency Elevator Shutdown – Linus Pauling Science Center

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11/10/22 @ 11:15am Operation to the freight elevator has been restored.

The freight elevator at Linus Pauling Science Center is currently shut down for emergency repairs. A restoral date is unknown at this time, replacement parts are on order. Updates will be provided when they are available. For questions contact Facilities Services at 737-2969.

11/7/22 at 7:00 a.m. – Tuesday, 11/8/22 at 5:00 p.m.: LPSC Exhaust Fan Shutdown

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Linus Pauling Science Center building exhaust fans will be shut down to replace several failed fan motors. Building occupants may notice some air pressure fluctuations while work is being performed. Fume hoods should not be used during this time due to decreased air flow and sashes should remain down until EH&S verifies proper operation and removes signage.

For questions or comments on this shutdown, contact Richard Olsen at 541-737-7025.

7/28/22: Linus Pauling Science Center Supply Fan Showdown

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One of the Linus Pauling Science Center building supply fans will be shut down to replace several failed fan motors. Building occupants may notice some air pressure fluctuations, fume hoods will remain operational.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Matt Zink at 541-737-2969.

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