Campus-wide power outage Nov. 29, 30
Neal Gough
Issue date: 11/18/08 Section: News
Ameren IP will flip the switch on SIUE during the Thanksgiving break with two planned power outages on Nov. 29 and 30.
According to Facilities Management, Ameren IP will replace critical outdated equipment on the high voltage distribution system. The outage was originally scheduled for Friday and Saturday, but it was rescheduled for the weekend after Thanksgiving, when many students will not be on campus.
The electrical work will cause a three to four hour near campus-wide power outage both days.
The power outages will affect the entire campus except for Cougar Village, SIUE Credit Union, Counseling Services, Gardens at SIUE, University Park, Korte Stadium, the Engineer Resource Training Center and the radio tower.
Director of Facilities Management Bob Washburn said Saturday morning's outage will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Sunday's outage is dependent on the progress of Saturday's work, but it is estimated to last from approximately noon to 5 p.m.
"We're dealing with removing equipment that was installed in 1966, and the great uncertainty is how smooth the process will go," Washburn said.
Morris University Center Director Joseph Pearson said the MUC, which will be closed Nov. 27 to 29 for Thanksgiving break, should be open Nov. 30.
"(The MUC is) currently planning food service from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 30 for a light dinner for students returning from break," Pearson said.
However, according to MUC's lead engineer Jim O'Donnell, the power could still be out at this time due to "the uncertain work schedule of Ameren.
"It is impossible to know what they will run into," O'Donnell said.
If the power remains out past 6 p.m., signs will be posted on the MUC doors to inform students the food service will be canceled.
An additional concern with the electrical upgrades includes the potential for a power surge and its effect on the university's computer equipment. Jim Green, academic computing coordinator for Information Technology Services, said ITS will shut down all computers, just in case.
"It is a precautionary measure. Ninety-nine times out of a 100, nothing will happen, but it's better safe than sorry," Green said.
Jennifer Vandever, interim vice chancellor for Information Technology, said students and faculty should take their own precautions as well.
"We encourage everyone to turn off and unplug their computer before they leave that week for break," Vandever said.
According to Facilities Management, Ameren IP will replace critical outdated equipment on the high voltage distribution system. The outage was originally scheduled for Friday and Saturday, but it was rescheduled for the weekend after Thanksgiving, when many students will not be on campus.
The electrical work will cause a three to four hour near campus-wide power outage both days.
The power outages will affect the entire campus except for Cougar Village, SIUE Credit Union, Counseling Services, Gardens at SIUE, University Park, Korte Stadium, the Engineer Resource Training Center and the radio tower.
Director of Facilities Management Bob Washburn said Saturday morning's outage will be from 8 a.m. to noon. Sunday's outage is dependent on the progress of Saturday's work, but it is estimated to last from approximately noon to 5 p.m.
"We're dealing with removing equipment that was installed in 1966, and the great uncertainty is how smooth the process will go," Washburn said.
Morris University Center Director Joseph Pearson said the MUC, which will be closed Nov. 27 to 29 for Thanksgiving break, should be open Nov. 30.
"(The MUC is) currently planning food service from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 30 for a light dinner for students returning from break," Pearson said.
However, according to MUC's lead engineer Jim O'Donnell, the power could still be out at this time due to "the uncertain work schedule of Ameren.
"It is impossible to know what they will run into," O'Donnell said.
If the power remains out past 6 p.m., signs will be posted on the MUC doors to inform students the food service will be canceled.
An additional concern with the electrical upgrades includes the potential for a power surge and its effect on the university's computer equipment. Jim Green, academic computing coordinator for Information Technology Services, said ITS will shut down all computers, just in case.
"It is a precautionary measure. Ninety-nine times out of a 100, nothing will happen, but it's better safe than sorry," Green said.
Jennifer Vandever, interim vice chancellor for Information Technology, said students and faculty should take their own precautions as well.
"We encourage everyone to turn off and unplug their computer before they leave that week for break," Vandever said.
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Jim
posted 11/18/08 @ 2:40 PM CST
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