Alerts & Outages
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Activities listed here are subject to change based on approvals, University events (i.e., Commencement), other requirements, and unforeseen circumstances. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to improve our facilities.
- May 17, 2024
We will be conducting a fire alarm system test throughout Hammer Health Sciences Center from 7 a.m. until approximately 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1.
- May 17, 2024
We will be conducting a fire alarm system test throughout the VP&S Building from 6 p.m. until approximately 10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22.
- May 13, 2024
The vacuum system throughout the William Black Building is temporarily unavailable due to emergency repairs. At this time, we do not have an estimated completion time.
- May 10, 2024
Due to emergency repairs, we will be conducting a temporary electrical shutdown from 7 a.m. to approximately 7 p.m., TOMORROW, May 11, that will affect select services in VP&S, PB, and VC.
- May 8, 2024
We will be conducting a fire alarm system test throughout the VP&S Building from 6 p.m. until approximately 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 9.
- May 6, 2024
Steam systems throughout the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons building will be unavailable from 4 p.m. until approximately 8 p.m. TODAY, May 6, due to emergency repairs.
- May 3, 2024
The reverse osmosis (RO) water system in Hammer Health Sciences Center will be temporarily unavailable from 7 a.m. until approximately 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, due to urgent repairs.
- May 2, 2024
This update describes repair work taking place on the chilled water system, and domestic water system in the William Black Building on May 3-4.
- April 26, 2024
Due to urgent repairs, steam systems will be unavailable throughout Hammer Health Sciences Center from noon to approximately 3 p.m. on Friday, April 26.
- April 25, 2024
Reverse Osmosis (RO) water service in the William Black, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Vanderbilt Clinic buildings has been restored.
- April 25, 2024
Due to emergency repairs, the reverse osmosis (RO) water system is temporarily unavailable throughout the Black, VP&S, and VC buildings today, April 25.
- April 24, 2024
We will be conducting a fire alarm system test throughout Hammer Health Sciences Center from 7 a.m. until approximately 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.
- April 23, 2024
Due to emergency repairs, the perimeter heating systems throughout the William Black Building will be unavailable from 6 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24.
- April 22, 2024
Black & VP&S Bldgs. Reverse Osmosis Water Service Unavailable, April 23, 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- April 18, 2024
VP&S Bldg.: 1st floor Men's Restroom Temporarily Unavailable, April 19, 6 - 10 a.m.
- April 18, 2024
We will be conducting a fire alarm system test throughout the William Black Building from 7 a.m. until approximately 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20.
- April 17, 2024
Due to renovations, demolition activity will be taking place on the Penthouse level of Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion from Monday, April 22, until Friday, April 26.
- April 15, 2024
Steam systems throughout the William Black Building will be unavailable from 10 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, due to emergency repairs.
- April 11, 2024
HVAC service will be unavailable throughout the lobby and loading dock area of the Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion from Thursday, April 11, until approximately Monday, July 1.
- April 11, 2024
A licensed contractor will perform abatement work in the public corridors on the 4th floor of the William Black Building on various dates in April.
