Currently, the steam heating system is offline to select buildings, and heating is therefore not available. In addition, chilled water service is unavailable at this time, resulting in the loss of air conditioning. This work is part of the Capital Renewal Program and is essential to ensure the long-term reliability and efficiency of campus infrastructure.
Thank you in advance for your understanding. If you have additional questions or concerns please reach out or fill out our occupants concerns form, listed on the Capital Renewal Website.
What Buildings Will Be Impacted?
Steam will be turned off for the following buildings/areas beginning on April 20, 2026 and lasting through the end of October 2026:
Buildings with an * have alternative sources of heat in limited areas of the building and will likely experience less of an impact due to the steam outage. The Science Building boilers are scheduled to be replaced in May through September, so localized heating will be unavailable for the majority of the building during that time.
- SMASH
- Library (library west side, world languages)
- Riverfront Hall
- Education
- Science (fourth floor)
- Multipurpose Classroom Building *
- Morrison Center *
- North Science Greenhouse *
Chilled Water will also be unavailable from early April through early June for the following buildings/areas:
- Library (Main library and World Languages)
- Liberal Arts
- Administration Building
- Riverfront Hall
- SMASH
- Special Events Center
- Hemingway
My Building Will Be Impacted, What Can I Do?
DO: Be gracious with facilities staff. We are working to minimize the impact as much as possible.
DO: Dress in layers that can be removed or added as temperatures fluctuate.
DO: Consider a work-at-home option if your department and schedule allows. Although conditions will not be optimal, buildings will still be able to be occupied.