Category Archives: Planned power outage

12/30/25: Pacific Power Planned Outage at the 35th Street Substation

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Pacific Power has scheduled a power outage on December 30, 2025. Their substation operations team needs to perform routine maintenance on the transformers in the 35th Street Substation. The outage will begin Tuesday evening at 8:00 pm with an estimated completion time of 3:00 am on December 31st.  Please see the list of impacted buildings below.

Affected buildings:

  • Dairy Barn Milking Parlor
  • Dairy Barn
  • DC (Dairy Center) Farmhouse
  • Poultry Research Facility
  • Turkey Farm Incubation
  • Turkey Farm Brooder
  • Turkey Farm Residence
  • Turkey Farm Cage Layer House
  • Farm Service and Storage
  • Animal Physiology Lab
  • Beef Barn/Sheep Barn
  • Hogg Animal Metabolism Laboratory
  • James E. Oldfield Animal Teaching Facility
  • Seed Lab
  • Motor Pool & Motor Pool Annex
  • Clark Laboratory
  • Sackett Hall
  • West Greenhouse
  • Wiegand Hall
  • East Greenhouse
  • Radiation Center

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

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 the end of day on December 30, 2025, 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.

11/15/25: Scheduled- Power Outage Affecting Western Shops and Western Building Server Room

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Power will be shut down to the Western Shops and Western Building server room on Saturday November 15, 2025, from 6:00 am – 4:30pm to replace the failed transfer switch that feeds the Western Building server room.

This will affect power building wide at the Western Shops and power to the server room at the Western Building.

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

What do you need to do to prepare for this outage?

Please ensure that all computers, printers, copiers and other electronic devices are turned off prior to November 15, 2025. If you have an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery back-up, please be sure to turn it off as well.

9/11 – 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 on Thursday, September 11 from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. A new electric breaker will be installed while the power is shut down.

All systems on back-up power will continue to operate. Only the construction team, Facilities Services and staff needed to monitor systems will be allowed in the building while the power is off. Signs will be posted and doors will be locked.

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 Thursday, September 11. 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 Tarrigon Van Denburg at (714) 390-5313.

8/1 – 8/2: Kelley Engineering Center Closed for Planned Power Outage

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As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant project, Kelley Engineering Center will be closed for a planned power outage. The building closure and power outage will begin at 5:00 A.M. on Friday, August 1 and end at 5:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 2.

All systems connected to emergency generators will continue to operate during this power outage. The building will be closed to all but the construction team, Facilities Services, and personnel monitoring the server room. Signs will be posted and doors will be locked.

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, August 1. 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 Tarrigon Van Denburg at (714) 390-5313.

6/6 – Withycombe Hall Planned Power Outage

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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.

3/26 – Kelley Engineering & Plageman Closed for Planned Power Outage

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As part of the Kelley District Utility Plant Project, Kelley Engineering Center and Plageman Student Health Center will be closed for a planned power outage on Wednesday, March 26 from 4 – 8 a.m.

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, March 26. 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 Project Manager Ryan Wilson at (503) 779-3488.  

3/27/25: Scheduled: Power Outage Affecting Gilbert Hall, Graf Hall and Dearborn Motor Lab 5p-5a

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Power will be shut down by Pacific Power in Gilbert Hall, Graf Hall and the Dearborn Motor Lab March 27, 2025, from 5:00 pm through March 28 at 5:00 am for the installation of new power poles and service along Monroe Avenue in support of the HCIC project. This will affect power building wide in Gilbert and Graf Halls and the Motor Lab area only in Dearborn. Gilbert and Graf will remain closed for the duration of the outage. Please remind building occupants to close fume hood sashes before leaving on Thursday, March 27th.

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

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 March 27th at 5pm. 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.

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.

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.