Category Archives: Planned power outage

1/3/24: Generator Back-Up Standby Power Outage at Johnson Hall 7a.m.- 9 a.m.

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Generator back up standby power to Johnson Hall will be shut down on January 3rd, 2024, from 7 a.m. – 9 a.m.  This will affect all standby electrical and generator backed electrical.

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 1/2/24. If you have an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery backup, please be sure to turn it off as well. The building will not have network connectivity during this power outage, i.e. no wireless, wired internet or VoIP phone connectivity. Anything that relies on the network will not be functional.

For questions or comments on this notice, contact, Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.

12/27/23: Scheduled: Planned Power Outage

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Pacific Power is scheduling a power outage to make repairs to equipment at Gill Coliseum. The outage will be Wednesday December 27th beginning at 5:00 am with an estimated completion time of 7 am. Please see the list of impacted buildings below. These buildings will be closed to the public during the outage.
Affected buildings:
• Bloss Hall
• Finley Hall
• Arnold Dining Center
• Dixon Recreation Center
• Gill Coliseum
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 12/27/23. If you have an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery back-up, please be sure to turn it off as well. The building will not have network connectivity during this power outage, i.e. no wireless, wired internet or VoIP phone connectivity. Anything that relies on the network will not be functional.
For questions or comments on this notice contact, Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.

12/19/23: Scheduled: Planned Power Outage 5 a.m.- 7 a.m

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Electrical services will be shutdown to Wiegand Hall on December 19th, 2023, from 5 a.m. – 7 a.m.  to install a new breaker.

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 December 19, 2023. 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 notice contact, Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.

10/20 – Planned Power Outage at Whyte Track and Field and Sports Complex

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As part of the Whyte Track and Field Center Grandstands project, there will be a planned power outage impacting the Whyte Track and Field Center, Lorenz Soccer Field and the OSU Softball Complex facilities on Friday, October 20 from 8 A.M. to 2 P.M. This outage will impact all power, including lights and scoreboards.

The image shows an aerial view of Whyte Track and Field Center, Lorenz Soccer Field and the OSU Softball Complex.

For questions or comments on this closure, contact Construction Manager Derek Bennett at (541) 609-6111.

9/26/23: Scheduled Pacific Power Service Outage 8a-3:30p

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Pacific Power has scheduled a power outage to set a new 45′ pole in order to establish new service for the OSU Ag building. The outage will begin Tuesday September 26th, 2023, beginning at 8:00 am with an estimated completion time of 3:30 pm. Please see the list of impacted buildings below. These buildings will be closed to the public during the outage.
Affected buildings:
• John L. Fryer Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory
• Smith Farm Fisheries and Wildlife Office
• Plant Pathology
• Vegetable Lab
• Vegetable Farm
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 Sunday, April 2nd. If you have an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery back-up, please be sure to turn it off as well. The building will not have network connectivity during this power outage, i.e. no wireless, wired internet or VoIP phone connectivity. Anything that relies on the network will not be functional.
For questions or on this notice contact, Facilities Services at 541-737-2969.

8/9 – Planned Power Outage at Cordley West

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As part of the Cordley Hall Renewal Project, there will be a planned power outage impacting Cordley Hall West on Wednesday, August 9 from 7 A.M. to 8 A.M. The building generator will operate during the outage.

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, 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. 

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 Project Manager Dustin Sievers at (541) 760-6240.

8/2: Planned Power Outage at Rogers Hall

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A planned power outage will impact the 2nd floor of Rogers Hall on Wednesday, August 2 from 7:30 – 8:30 A.M.

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, August 2. 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 Eric Smith at (541) 409 – 5037.

8/8/2023: Planned power outage for Pharmacy, Gladys Valley Center, Furman Hall and Hattie Redmond Women & Gender Center

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As part of the Community Hall Slope project, there will be a planned power outage impacting Pharmacy, Gladys Valley Center, Furman Hall and Hattie Redmond Women and Gender Center on Tuesday, August 8 from 5 A.M. to 8 A.M. Pharmacy will have backup power.

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, August 8. 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 Ryan Wilson at (503) 779-3499.

7/15: Planned Power Outage at Tebeau Hall & Heat Plant

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As part of the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts project, there will be a planned power outage impacting Tebeau Hall and the Heat Plant on Saturday, July 15 from 7 A.M. to 12 P.M.

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 Saturday, July 15. 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 Trevor Ritchie at (503) 730-0771.

4/20: Planned Power Outage & Fire Alarm Testing at Cordley Hall West

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As part of the Cordley Hall Renewal project, the building will undergo testing of the standby power, fire alarm and building air sequence systems on Thursday, April 20 from 5 – 9 a.m. Any equipment NOT connected to the standby power system will lose power during this time. 

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, April 20. If you have an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS), also known as a battery back-up, please be sure to turn it off as well.

Other possible impacts include noise from fire alarm tests and minor air flow fluctuations.

For questions or comments, contact Construction Manager Jason Lundy at (541) 270-0193.