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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Campus Planning and Facilities Management is scheduling power testing on the Eugene campus for Wednesday, Sept. 6, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The testing will focus on the University of Oregon’s island mode operation, which is the system used to generate power independently from the Eugene
Water and Electric Board systems. The testing affects most of the campus with some exceptions.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">During the series of tests, power will shift between the UO’s power source and EWEB’s for most of the campus with some exceptions. The <a href="https://blogs.uoregon.edu/cpfmnotifications/2023/08/02/9-06-23-campus-wide-island-mode-testing-advisory/"><span style="color:blue">campus
closures, shutdowns and detours blog</span></a> outlines the testing schedule and locations that will not be included in testing.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Short-duration power outages may occur at any time throughout the testing period. Engineers who designed the equipment will be on hand, along with service
technicians. The redundancy and resiliency of the electrical distribution system depends upon the properly functioning power generation system and island mode capabilities</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">People should take precautions to protect electronic devices to the greatest extent possible. Devices plugged into power outlets are at risk of damage
by power surges when the power is turned back on. Even surge protectors do not guarantee that sensitive devices will be preserved, according to Information Services. Information Services strongly recommends that desktop computers, docks, printers and other
sensitive electronics be shut down and unplugged from power outlets. Laptops should be unplugged.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">In classrooms that are scheduled by the Office of the Registrar, Information Services staff will shut down audiovisual equipment before the power testing.
A full list of general pool and joint-controlled classrooms is available at <a href="https://classrooms.uoregon.edu/"><span style="color:blue">classrooms.uoregon.edu</span></a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">In other classrooms, as well as nonclassroom areas, preparations may be handled by the <a href="https://service.uoregon.edu/TDClient/2030/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=132001"><span style="color:blue">User
Support Services</span></a> team in Information Services, by departmental IT staff where applicable, or by other departmental staff, following existing patterns of support. Sensitive devices that need attention include research equipment, multifunction copiers,
videoconference systems, digital display panels, Crestron control systems and other audiovisual equipment in locally controlled classrooms. Information Services User Support Services will contact departments they support to coordinate specifics.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The Eugene campus community should expect intermittent campuswide network outages as Campus Planning and Facilities Management works through its <a href="https://blogs.uoregon.edu/cpfmnotifications/2023/08/02/9-06-23-campus-wide-island-mode-testing-advisory/"><span style="color:blue">testing
schedule</span></a>. This applies to both wired and wireless networks. Network services will typically resume shortly after power has been restored. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Extended network outages may occur in some parts of campus after any of the five rounds of system testing. As Information Services becomes aware of such
lingering problems, staff will post notices on the <a href="https://status.uoregon.edu/"><span style="color:blue">IT Service Status</span></a> website. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">After the power testing is completed and campus planning issues an all-clear message, currently expected at 1 p.m., Information Services staff will begin
resolving network issues that persist.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Information Services also will begin turning on audiovisual equipment in <a href="https://classrooms.uoregon.edu/"><span style="color:blue">general pool
and joint-controlled classrooms</span></a>, prioritizing spaces with active classes. That process is expected to take several days. To request faster service restoration for specific classrooms, people can submit tickets through the <a href="https://service.uoregon.edu/TDClient/2030/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=25833"><span style="color:blue">classroom
technology support</span></a> page in the UO Service Portal.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Information Services will also plan to turn on other equipment that it shut down before the testing. Individuals and departments should also feel free
to restart devices themselves after campus planning issues an all-clear message. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">For questions about how to handle electronics, please contact the IS <a href="https://service.uoregon.edu/TDClient/2030/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=132001"><span style="color:blue">User
Support Services</span></a> team that supports your unit or <a href="https://service.uoregon.edu/TDClient/2030/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=101085"><span style="color:blue">your department's IT staff</span></a>, as applicable. For other concerns, contact <a href="mailto:workcontrolcenter@uoregon.edu"><span style="color:blue">workcontrolcenter@uoregon.edu</span></a> or
541-346-2319. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#525252">Eric H. Owens<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#525252">Director of Research Facilities <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#525252">Office of the Vice President for Research & Innovation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#525252">P: 541-346-1474<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#525252">C: 541-731-2843<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#525252">Office 307A HEDCO<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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