Electrical Service Shutdown to Impact Networking on July 15, 2017

Buildings impacted by Shutdown on May 24, 2017.SMU Buildings and Roads has circulated a notice that electrical service will be shut off to several campus buildings as a part of campus construction activities. The shutdown will begin on Saturday, July 15, 2017, starting approximately at 11:45 p.m. and is expected to be completed by 6 a.m. Offices in these buildings should remember to shut down computers and printers before the electrical service being shut off.

The original notice from SMU Buildings and Roads is below:

As a part of campus construction activities, electrical service will be shut off to the following campus buildings on Saturday, July 15, starting at 11:45 p.m. for approximately 6 hours.

Site lighting in these areas also will be affected and supplemental lighting will be provided as necessary.

This work has been closely coordinated with Conference Services, Residence Life and Student Housing, and the appropriate facilities managers to minimize the disruption.

  • Loyd Commons
  • Ware Commons
  • Crum Commons
  • Armstrong Commons
  • Kathy Crow Commons
  • Arnold Dining
  • Mustang Parking Center
  • Crum Lacrosse & Sports Field
  • Tennis Center
  • University Data Center

This shutdown will also impact network connections in the buildings. If you continue to have networking issues 30 minutes after the power has been restored, please contact the IT Help Desk at 214-768-HELP.

If you have any questions about these campus construction activities, please contact Office of Facilities Planning and Management at (214) 768-7000.

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Ian Aberle is an Adobe Creative Educator and the Senior IT Communications Specialist & Trainer for the Office of Information Technology (OIT). For over 25 years, he has helped the SMU community use technology and implement digital and web media through multiple roles with the Digital Commons, SMU STAR Program, and now OIT. Ian enjoys photography and road trips with his family in his free time.