All steam services to Withycombe Hall have been turned off to facilitate emergency repairs to the steam pressure relief valve. This shutdown will affect all equipment utilizing steam, including building heat, radiators, hot water and departmental equipment.
Due to parts availability, a restoration date is currently unknown. Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Richard Olsen at 1 541 737 7025.
Due to the pruning of trees by a contractor, north bound 30th Street between Jefferson Way and Orchard Avenue (see map) will be closed Wednesday September 9, 2026 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Campus Way intersection will remain open. Sidewalks will remain open in the area but will be temporarily closed when work is being performed directly above.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Todd Cross at 541-737-6741.
Due to the pruning of trees by a contractor, northbound 30th Street between Jefferson Way and Orchard Avenue (see map) will be closed Monday August 24, 2026 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Campus Way intersection will remain open. Sidewalks will remain open in the area but will be temporarily closed when work is being performed directly above.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Chris Trine at 541-737-3488.
On Friday, March 27, 2026 from 7:00 am – 1:00 pm, the parking lot (#3330) at Wiegand Hall (view map) will be closed to accommodate the crane for removal and reinstallation of new HVAC equipment onto the roof.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Justin Fuszek at 541-737-1296.
This is an update to a previous notification.
The planned power outage scheduled for Wednesday, February 4 at Withycombe Hall has been canceled. It has been determined that a power shutdown will not be necessary to complete the project, so this outage will not be rescheduled.
For questions or comments on this shutdown, contact Project Manager Christina Vinson at (503) 420-1031.
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.
This is an update to a previous notification.
The Campus Way sidewalk closure previous scheduled for December 15 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 16.
For questions or comments on this closure, contact Project Manager Christina Vinson at (503) 420-1031.
The water will be shut down in Withycombe Hall Room 183 July 28, 2025 from 6:00 am to 8:00 am to tie into cold water line for filtration system. This will affect only the lab water and fume hood cold water in Room 183.
EH&S has asked us to remind building occupants thatwater 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
For questions or comments on this notice contact, Andy Gray at 541-737-7651.
As part of the Withycombe Hall Renovation project, a planned power outage will occur at Withycombe Hall on Friday, June 6 from 5:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Emergency power will be available for generator-connected systems during this shutdown. The building will be open, but with limited operations. Airflow will be limited in the building.
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 Friday, June 6. 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.
