Campus power outage: Remote working/learning week of 7/8 - 7/13

On Saturday, July 6, shortly before 6 a.m., a tragic car accident resulted in severe damage to the campus electrical system in the Cragle parking lot. This has led to a campus-wide power outage, with the exception of Court 17 and other limited areas. We are working closely with multiple agencies to identify a solution. We do not yet have an estimated day or time for power to be restored.

Remote working/learning week of 7/8 through 7/13 

For the period of Monday, July 8, through Saturday, July 13, in-person operations will be suspended. Learning and working will continue remotely where possible. We remain in suspended operations today. 

Due to HVAC systems being out and the current forecast of high temperatures this week, it is not safe to be on campus unless you are essential personnel. Please do not come to campus.  

Continuity of learning for faculty and students

Faculty should consult the instructional continuity website for guidance: https://teaching.washington.edu/course-design/instructional-continuity/.

Students should seek guidance from their instructors as needed.

Guidance for staff

The UWHR website provides information about pay and leave practices during suspended operations. If you have additional questions, contact UW Tacoma HR at uwthr@uw.edu or 253-692-4701.

Information Technology 

Information Technology support and resources can be found here: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/it. Contact UW Tacoma IT at tachelp@uw.edu or 253-692-HELP (4356), if you need assistance during regular hours (Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.).

Please work with your supervisors and/or deans as needed. Thank you for your flexibility following this incident, as well as taking all measures to ensure your own safety and the safety of others while operations are disrupted. 

Sincerely, 

Sheila Edwards Lange, Ph.D. 
Chancellor