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Temporary Air Conditioning Reductions: Some campus buildings are currently experiencing reduced cooling capacities. Facilities is working to bring a temporary cooling tower to campus while repairs are made. Learn More

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A mechanical issue with one of the campus cooling towers has reduced AC capacity in some buildings. To prevent a larger outage while repairs are made and a temporary tower is installed, Facilities has turned off air conditioning in select areas and may expand reductions if needed. Updates will be provided as conditions change.

September 8, 2026

CAMPUS ADVISORY: Temporary Air Conditioning Reductions

Due to a mechanical failure in one of the four cooling towers that operates the air conditioning systems throughout campus, some buildings are currently experiencing reduced cooling capacities.  The Facilities Division is working to bring a temporary cooling tower to campus while repairs are made to the malfunctioning tower.

The remaining three cooling towers are operating at full capacity, however, with high temperatures expected to continue, there is a greater strain on the systems. Until the arrival of the temporary fourth cooling tower, the Facilities Division is taking proactive steps to prevent a broader disruption to campus cooling.

Effective immediately, air conditioning is being turned off in the following areas:

  • Library – Except for the west portion where classes are being held
  • Pool Building – Both floor levels have been turned off
  • West Gymnasium
  • Administrative Building—employees working in all offices/workspaces in the Administration Building will be notified via email regarding where they will be temporarily relocated on campus. Please standby for that communication.

If additional reductions are necessary, air conditioning may also be turned off at the following locations:

  • Bookstore
  • portions of MBAH containing faculty offices

These measures are intended to prioritize instructional spaces and essential campus operations while protecting the Central Plant from a larger system shutdown. The Facilities Division will continue monitoring conditions closely and will provide updates as needed.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to minimize impacts to the campus community.