Power Outage

Power Has Been Restored to Campus

Updated: May 29, 2026 | 9 a.m.

As part of the final preparations for the installation and activation of lighting at Br. Ronald Gallagher Stadium and other significant electrical upgrades, the College conducted a planned campus-wide power outage from Tuesday, May 26 through the morning of Friday, May 29.

What to Know

These dates coincide with the start of Summer Break, when many students and faculty will already be away from campus. During this time:

Campus is once again open and power has been restored to call campus buildings.
Admissions staff will be available to greet guests at the Visitor Center in Brother Jerome West Hall beginning Monday, June 1.
Staff members who are working remotely on Friday, May 29, may continue to do so as planned. Beginning Monday, employees should resume their regular work schedules and reporting locations unless otherwise directed by their supervisor.
Students and other community members remaining on campus are receiving additional communication and specific guidance from Residential Experience.
Saint Mary’s Facilities has worked with Gael Dining and research areas to ensure that mandatory refrigeration needs are addressed.
Staff from Facilities, Information Technology, and Campus Safety who are providing critical support for this work and campus infrastructure have remained on campus.

Why the Outage Was Needed

This scheduled outage has been necessary to safely complete electrical infrastructure upgrades that will support the new stadium lighting system, enhance the Gael student experience, and strengthen overall campus power capacity.

Important Reminders

Students who plan to leave campus for Summer Break, and other campus community members who will be working remotely, were asked to:

Power down and unplug personal electronics before departing.
Remove any perishable items from refrigerators.
Ensure devices are fully shut down prior to the outage.

Check Back Here for Updates

Please check this web page the week of May 25 for updates or changes to the planned outage. Questions may be directed to our Facilities Services department at facilities@stmarys-ca.edu, (925) 631-4286.

We appreciate your continued flexibility and cooperation as we complete this important campus improvement. The addition of stadium lighting represents a significant donor-funded investment in the student experience and campus facilities, and we are grateful for your patience during this brief disruption.