Category Archives: Planned power outage

12/31: Richardson Hall Closed for Planned Power Outage

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As part of the Forestry Solar Project, Richardson Hall will be closed for a planned power outage on Tuesday, December 31 from 5:00 – 7:00 a.m. This outage will impact all floors of the building.

All equipment on emergency power will be energized throughout the shutdown and lab spaces will maintain minimal ventilation.

All access points to Richardson Hall via exterior doors and Peavy Hall will be secured during this outage.

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 Tuesday, December 31. If you have an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery back-up, please be sure to turn it off as well. Please ensure that all fume hoods are closed before leaving the labs.

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 Construction Manager Liz Roach at (701) 371-2938.  

12/17: Planned Power Outage, Multiple Campus Buildings

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As part of the Gilkey Hall Renovation project, there will be a planned power outage affecting multiple buildings on the NE side of campus on Tuesday, December 17 from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. This outage will impact all floors in each building. Please see below for a complete list of impacted buildings.

  • Community Hall
  • Dearborn Hall
  • Gilbert Hall Addition
  • Gilkey Hall
  • Gleeson Hall
  • Milne Computer Center
  • Rogers Hall

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 Tuesday, December 17. 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 Construction Manager Judd Mentzer at (541) 285-5717.

Reminder: Cordley Hall East Planned Power Outage, 9/12

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As part of the Withycombe Hall Renovation project, there will be a planned power outage at Cordley Hall East on Thursday, September 12 from 7 A.M. to 4 P.M., to allow power to be connected at Withycombe Hall.

All floors in Cordley Hall East will be impacted by this outage.

Emergency generator power will be available during this outage, but any systems not connected to generator power will be shut down.

Airflow to Cordley Hall East will also be impacted by this outage. Fume hoods should not be used during this outage unless prior coordination and approval from Environmental Health and Safety is obtained.

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 Thursday, September 12. 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 Construction Manager Liz Roach at (701) 371-2938.

9/12 – Cordley Hall East Planned Power Outage

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As part of the Withycombe Hall Renovation project, there will be a planned power outage at Cordley Hall East on Thursday, September 12 from 7 A.M. to 4 P.M., to allow power to be connected at Withycombe Hall.

All floors in Cordley Hall East will be impacted by this outage.

Emergency generator power will be available during this outage, but any systems not connected to generator power will be shut down.

Airflow to Cordley Hall East will also be impacted by this outage. Fume hoods should not be used during this outage unless prior coordination and approval from Environmental Health and Safety is obtained.

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 Thursday, September 12. 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 Construction Manager Liz Roach at (701) 371-2938.

7/10 – Weniger Hall & Plageman Hall Planned Power Outage

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As part of ongoing construction projects in the north campus area, there will be a planned power outage affecting all floors of Weniger Hall and Plageman Hall on Wednesday, July 10 from 7 A.M. to 4 P.M.

Weniger Hall will be closed during this outage. No access to the building will be permitted during this time frame.

Four service parking spaces in the Weniger Hall East lot will be closed to allow a trailer-mounted generator to be installed.

Please note: Backup generators for critical equipment are available on a very limited basis. Please contact Brandon Holden at Facilities Services if you need assistance.

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 Wednesday, July 10. 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 Construction Manager Jason Lundy at (541) 270-0193 or Dustin Sievers at (541) 737-5127.

7/10 – Weniger Hall & Plageman Hall Planned Power Outage

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As part of ongoing construction projects in the north campus area, there will be a planned power outage affecting all floors of Weniger Hall and Plageman Hall on Wednesday, July 10 from 7 A.M. to 4 P.M.

Weniger Hall will be closed during this outage. No access to the building will be permitted during this time frame.

Four service parking spaces in the Weniger Hall East lot will be closed to allow a trailer-mounted generator to be installed.

Please note: Backup generators for critical equipment are available on a very limited basis. Please contact Brandon Holden at Facilities Services if you need assistance.

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 Wednesday, July 10. 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 Construction Manager Jason Lundy at (541) 270-0193 or Dustin Sievers at (541) 737-5127.

UPDATE: Weniger Hall Power Outage Canceled

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This is an update to a previous notification.

Due to occupant concerns within Weniger Hall, the June 18 electrical outage has been rescheduled for the week of July 15. The exact date will be communicated when Pacific Power confirms their revised outage date.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at (541) 270-0193 or Dustin Sievers at (541) 737-5127.

6/17 – Johnson Hall Closed for Planned Power Outage

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As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, Johnson Hall will be closed for a planned power outage impacting all floors of the building. This closure will take place on Monday, June 17 from 6 A.M. to 2 P.M. All HVAC equipment will be shut down during this outage. No access to the building will be permitted during this closure.

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 Monday, June 17. 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 Construction Manager Justin Fuszek at (541) 740-5260.

UPDATE: Weniger Hall Closed During Planned Power Outage – 6/18

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This is an update to a previous notification.

Weniger Hall will be closed during the planned power outage on Tuesday, June 18 from 7 A.M. to 3 P.M. No access to the building will be permitted during this time frame.

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 Construction Manager Jason Lundy at (541) 270-0193.

6/18 – Weniger Hall & Plageman Hall Planned Power Outage

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As part of ongoing construction projects in the north campus area, there will be a planned power outage affecting all floors of Weniger Hall and Plageman Hall on Tuesday, June 18 from 7 A.M. to 3 P.M.  

Four service parking spaces in the Weniger Hall East lot will be closed to allow a trailer-mounted generator to be installed.

Please note: Backup generators for critical equipment are available on a very limited basis. Please contact Brandon Holden at Facilities Services if you need assistance.

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 Tuesday, June 18. 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 Construction Manager Jason Lundy at (541) 270-0193.