There is now a live camera focused on Howard Hall (or what’s left of it) for those who might be interested in seeing progress on the demolition project, according to Jim Ravelli, University operations. The link is here. Howard Hall’s demolition will make way for construction of the new Dundon-Berchold Hall, scheduled for completion in […]
University Operations
Shuttle Service Connecting River Campus, Main Parking Lot
To order to help address parking concerns in the University’s main lot, a new shuttle service will connect the main campus with the river campus parking lot starting October 3. All commuters are encouraged to take advantage of this expanded parking and the free shuttle. The shuttle will run continuously from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., […]
Crane Operating Near Buckley Center, Monday June 20
A crane will be set up in the driveway and loading dock area behind Buckley Center on Monday, June 20, for a contractor to perform maintenance on the roof of Buckley Center, according the university operations office. The crane should arrive, set up, break down, and leave campus on the same day, from 8 a.m. […]
Faculty & Staff Commencement Parking Arrangements
With the new commencement format, this year’s exercises may put additional strain on the University’s main parking lot, especially with guests coming and going between ceremonies. All administrators, faculty, and staff participating in or attending commencement this year are asked to park their vehicles in the lower parking lot on the river campus, which is […]
Repair Project Begins At Buckley Center Well Pump
Repairs to the campus well pump located at Buckley Center will begin Monday, August 31. Part of the quad near Buckley Center will be cordoned off and a crane will be placed there to facilitate the project. Faculty, staff, and students are asked to avoid the work area for their own safety. For more information, […]
New Student Residence Hall Announced
The University has announced plans to construct a new residence hall with room for approximately 270 students, to be located on the UP campus adjacent to the newly constructed Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center. The University aims to have the project begin this summer and be completed prior to the start of the 2016-17 academic […]
Summer Projects On The Way
University operations will be busy over the summer implementing plans for four major upgrade projects on campus. Various areas of campus will be impacted while these upgrades are underway. Pilot House Remodel: April 24 will be the last day of service for the Cove as it closes for the summer and renovations begin. The Pilot […]
Main Entrance Updates
Work is progressing on the University’s main Willamette Boulevard entrance and exit. Over the past weeks much of the new drainage system has gone into the ground on the Shipstad side of the drive. In addition, a bioswale has been excavated and its connections to the main drive have been completed. Over the next three […]
Main Entry Construction Updates
During the week of June 30, the rebuilding of the University’s main entry and exit will continue, with storm water system installation on the Shipstad side of the drive, according to Jim Ravelli, university operations. Workers will bore for all electrical conduit runs for the lighting installations and irrigation as well. During the week of […]