On March 14, a scheduled electrical shutdown will occur from approximately 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The affected buildings include Olin, Bell Center, Fieldhouse, Fine Arts (North), The Knapp Center, and Shivers.  This scheduled shutdown is a part of the electrical projects that need to completed prior to the construction of the two buildings on the campus.  The rain date for the shutdown is March 15.

On March 19 and March 20 an additional scheduled electrical shutdown will occur. Below is a list of the affected buildings and expected time of the power outage for each building:

March 19

• Olin Hall—2 to 4 hours
• Bell Center—12 to 16 hours
• Fieldhouse—12 to 16 hours
• Knapp Center will be out for both days
• Shivers will be out for both days

March 20

• Olin Hall—6 to 8 hours
• Knapp Center—8 to 10 hours
• Shivers—8 to 10 hours

Rain dates will need to be found later in the spring semester or early summer.  If bad weather is predicted, we may start on March 18, depending on scheduled events. If a decision is made to start on March 18, all individuals in these buildings will be notified. If you have questions regarding these scheduled electrical shutdowns please contact Jolene Schmidt, director, operations and support services, at jolene.schmidt@drake.edu. 

—Jolene Schmidt