In order to permanently restore power to key buildings on the University City campus that were affected from an underground electrical explosion in the area of 31st and Market Street earlier this week, the University will need to shut down power at these locations for approximately two hours beginning at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 24. These buildings are currently running on generator power and need to be reconnected to grid power.  

The following buildings will be affected: Main Building, Randell Hall, Curtis Hall, Alumni Engineering Labs, Bossone Research Enterprise Center, Center for Automation Technology/ LeBow Engineering Center and Paul Peck Alumni Center.

Facilities representatives will work to minimize any disruption to campus operations. We expect to have power restored to all buildings by 7p.m. In the meantime, please vacate these key buildings by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 24 and avoid the area until the power is returned to the impacted buildings. 

Sincerely, 

Mel Singleton 

Vice President, Public Safety  

Chief of Police