The Richardson Hall chiller and chilled water system will be shut down immediately for emergency repairs. Building occupants will notice warmer than normal air temperatures during this time. This will not affect temperatures in the server rooms. Estimated restoral date is August 25th.
For questions or comments on this closure contact Sean Olsen at 541-737-2969.
Category Archives: Buildings
8/22/2022: Planned power shutdown for International Living-Learning Center, 5-9 a.m.
For work related to the Washington Way Improvement Project, a planned power shutdown is scheduled for the International Living-Learning Center from 5-9 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2022.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Scott Bond at 541-974-2520.

8/31/22: Ag. Life & Sciences Supply Fans Shutdown 6:00 am- 11:00 am
The building air fans will be shut down one at a time to perform preventive maintenance and change air filters in Ag. Life & Sciences August 31, 2022 6:00 am – 11:00 am. Building occupants may notice slight pressure & air flow changes throughout the building.
For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.
8/22-8/26: Scheduled RO/DI Water Shutdown Richardson Hall
RO/DI water will be shut down to Richardson Hall starting August 22th through August 26th to allow installation of a new RO/DI water system. During this week the old system will be removed and replaced and new electrical and plumbing connections will be made.
For questions or comments on this notice contact Dan Wombacher 541-737-2969.
8/18/2022: Planned power outage scheduled for multiple buildings from 5-7 a.m.
For work related to the Cordley Hall Renewal Project, a planned power outage is scheduled from 5-7 a.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2022 for the following buildings on Oregon State University’s Corvallis campus:
- Ballard Extension
- Cordley Hall- East side
- Gilmore Hall
- Nash Hall
- Withycombe Hall
- Women’s Building
This is the rescheduled date for the planned power outage originally scheduled for August 8.
For questions or comments about this closure, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at 541-270-0193.

8/9/22: Planned power outage for Pharmacy, Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center and Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center
As part of the Community Hall Slope Project, a temporary power outage will occur from 6 – 8 am on Tuesday, August 9 in the following buildings: Pharmacy, Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center and Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center. Pharmacy will only experience a short power interruption before backup power takes over.
What do you need to do to prepare for this outage? Please make sure that all computers, printers, copiers, and other electronic devices are turned off prior to 6 am on August 9. If you have an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery back-up, please be sure to turn it off as well.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Scott Bond at 541-974-2520.
8/5/22: Fire alarm testing at Fairbanks Hall
As part of the Fairbanks Hall renovation project, fire alarm testing with horns and strobes will be occurring intermittently throughout the day on Friday, August 5, 2022. Corvallis Fire Department Dispatch is aware of the testing.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Amy Keene at 541-737-5312.
8/10/22: Scheduled: Crop Science Building – Generator Transfer Switch Testing
Scheduled: Crop Science Building – Generator Transfer Switch Testing
Effective Date(s): August 10, 2022, 5:30 am – 6:30 am.
To ensure recent repairs to the transfer switch were successful, power to all generator-backed outlets will be briefly interrupted for testing on August 10, 2022. Power interruptions should only occur when the switch is turned on and then turned off a short amount of time later.
For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.
8/10/22: Agricultural & Life Sciences Bldg. – Generator Transfer Switch Testing
Scheduled: Agricultural & Life Sciences Bldg. – Generator Transfer Switch Testing
Effective Date(s): August 10, 2022, 6:30 am – 7:30 am.
To ensure recent repairs to the transfer switch were successful, power to all 208 and 120v red emergency outlets will be briefly interrupted for testing on August 10, 2022. Power interruptions should only occur when the switch is turned on and then turned off a short amount of time later.
For questions or comments on this closure contact Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.
8/8/2022: Planned power outage scheduled for multiple buildings from 5-7 a.m.
For work related to the Cordley Hall Renewal Project, a planned power outage is scheduled for the following buildings on Oregon State University’s Corvallis campus:
- Ballard Extension
- Cordley Hall- East side
- Gilmore Hall
- Nash Hall
- Withycombe Hall
- Women’s Building
The planned power outage is scheduled from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Monday, August 8, 2022.
For questions or comments about this closure, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at 541-270-0193.
