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Franklin & Marshall Expects Full Power Today as Crews Ready Brief Planned Outage

A short, scheduled shutdown will safely shift campus systems from generators to utility power.

Overview

  • College officials report significant progress after a transformer along Harrisburg Pike malfunctioned Saturday, causing scattered outages on campus and in a nearby neighborhood.
  • Most residence halls remain on emergency generators, with Roschel residents relocated pending reopening guidance from housing staff.
  • The college will provide 30 minutes' notice before the planned outage, which could last up to two hours with only emergency lighting available.
  • Ben Franklin Dining Hall is open until 9 p.m. and will retain power through the shutdown, with students encouraged to visit during the reset.
  • Libraries and other facilities remain closed Sunday and all on‑campus events are canceled or rescheduled as utility crews complete repairs.