Category Archives: Elevator Shutdowns

1/15/26-2/2/26: Intermittent Elevator Service Interruptions in Gilbert Hall Addition

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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.

1/20/26: Scheduled- Cordley Hall Elevator Testing

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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. 

1/2/26: Scheduled Kerr Administration Bldg. Elevator Testing

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Otis will be conducting routine elevator safety testing on January 2nd, 2026, between 7 am -5 pm at the Kerr Administration Bldg. 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. 

2/6 – Kelley Engineering Center Elevator Out of Service

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As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, there will be a simulated power outage exercise taking place at Kelley Engineering Center on Thursday, February 6 from 5 – 7 a.m. The elevator in Kelley Engineering Center will be out of service for approximately 30 minutes during the outage exercise.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Tarrigon Van Denburg at (714) 390 – 5313.

11/7/24-11/15/24: Scheduled Elevator Testing

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Otis will be conducting routine elevator safety testing November 7th, 2024 – November 15th, 2024. Testing will take place in the buildings listed below and be completed between 7 am -5 pm. Each unit will be out of service for approximately 2-3 hours at a time. Signage will be posted on elevator doors and call buttons while testing is being conducted. For buildings with two or more elevators, only one elevator will be out of service at a time.

November 7

  • Memorial Union

November 8

  • Strand Agriculture Hall
  • Cascade Hall

November 13

  • University Plaza
  • Reed Lodge
  • Kidder Hall

November 14

  • Hallie E. Ford Center
  • Dixon Recreation Center
  • Women’s Building                   

November 15

  • Wilkinson Hall
  • OSU Parking Structure

For questions or comments on this notice contact, Brandon Holden  at 541-737-8313.

7/15/24–7/20/24: Scheduled: Elevator Testing

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Otis will be conducting routine elevator safety testing. Testing will take place in the buildings listed below and be completed between 7 am -5 pm. Each unit will be out of service for approximately 4 hours and signage will be posted on elevator doors and call buttons while testing is being conducted.

July 15th  

  • The Valley Library – Elevator #1

July 16th

  • The Valley Library – Elevator #2
  • The Valley Library – Elevator #4

July 17th

  • The Valley Library – Elevator #5
  • Wilkinson Hall

July 18th

  • Snell Hall- Main elevator
  • Pharmacy

July 19th  

  • Nash Hall
  • Milam Hall

July 20th  

  • Rogers Hall
  • Gleeson Hall

For questions or comments on this notice contact, Brandon Holden  at 541-737-8313.