Luisa Rapport

Crowdstrike Outage Affecting Windows Computers Worldwide

UIT is aware of a widespread issue causing crashes of Windows systems running CrowdStrike. Starting at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, a faulty update from Crowdstrike (software installed on Windows computers that provides protection against threats, ransomware, and other cyberattacks) led to Windows system crashes worldwide. Crowdstrike withdrew the update at 10:27 p.m. and… Read more Crowdstrike Outage Affecting Windows Computers Worldwide

Message to university community from president and provost

A message from the president and provost has been shared here: https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2024/06/this-morning-s-occupation-of-building-10

Update - University statement on unlawful building entry

This morning, a group of individuals unlawfully entered Building 10, which houses the offices of the president and provost. Law enforcement has arrested 13 individuals, and the building has been cleared. A public safety officer was injured after being shoved by protesters who were interfering with a transport vehicle. There has been extensive damage to… Read more Update - University statement on unlawful building entry

Update - Unlawful building entry

Law enforcement has arrested 13 individuals who unlawfully entered Building 10 this morning. The building has been secured by the Department of Public Safety. There has been extensive damage to the interior and exterior of the building, and there will be no entry to the building for the rest of the day.  

Community Advisory - Unlawful building entry

A group of individuals this morning unlawfully entered Building 10, which houses the offices of the president and provost. The Stanford Department of Public Safety has responded to the scene and is assessing the situation. No other campus operations have been affected at this time. However, those who work in offices in adjacent buildings, such… Read more Community Advisory - Unlawful building entry

UPDATE to report of threat on campus

ALERTSU UPDATE: 2/16/24 at 3:14pm DPS responded to several locations on campus in response to the threat and has since conducted additional investigation. At this time, DPS has no additional information that lends credibility to the threat of a shooting on campus. Please call 911 immediately if you observe any suspicious activity. https://police.stanford.edu/alert ________________________________________ This… Read more UPDATE to report of threat on campus

ALERTSU - Report of a threat to commit a shooting

ALERTSU: 02/16/2024 at 12:40pm, an unidentified person called the non-emergency phone at Palo Alto dispatch stating he was at the entrance to campus and intended to commit a shooting. DPS responded immediately to the area and has been evaluating the veracity of the call. Out of an abundance of caution, we are notifying the community.… Read more ALERTSU - Report of a threat to commit a shooting

Stanford Redwood City Campus to Reopen Tuesday, February 6

The Stanford Redwood City (SRWC) campus will REOPEN tomorrow, Tuesday 2/6 at 7:00 AM. The SRWC Campus remains closed today (Mon 2/5) for safety reasons while the SRWC Operations Team is working to restore the building management systems including heating/ventilation and resuming custodial services in preparation for full occupancy tomorrow. All buildings are scheduled to… Read more Stanford Redwood City Campus to Reopen Tuesday, February 6

Stanford Redwood City Campus Remains Closed Monday, February 5

The Stanford Redwood City campus will remain CLOSED today, Monday 2/5, due to unstable power supplies affecting elevators, heating/ventilation and internet. For safety reasons, all Campus Buildings remain CLOSED and are still experiencing intermittent power outages, including Academy Hall, Barron Parking Garage, Cardinal Hall, Central Energy Hub, Discovery Hall, Electronic Communications Hub (including SFCU), Pine… Read more Stanford Redwood City Campus Remains Closed Monday, February 5

SRWC Campus Closed Monday, February 5, Due to Power Outage

The Stanford Redwood City campus will be CLOSED tomorrow, Monday 2/5, due to an extended power outage. All Campus Buildings are currently CLOSED including Academy Hall, Barron Parking Garage, Cardinal Hall, Central Energy Hub, Discovery Hall, Electronic Communications Hub (including SFCU), Pine Cone Children’s Center, Recreation & Wellness Center, University Hall, 575/585 Broadway. At approximately… Read more SRWC Campus Closed Monday, February 5, Due to Power Outage

Annual AlertSU System Test – Friday, November 10, 2023

On Friday, November 10, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Stanford University will conduct its annual test of the campus AlertSU system. Alert messages will be sent via text message and email to the Stanford community. The alert message will also post to the university emergency website, Public Safety website and the Stanford mobile app. The outdoor… Read more Annual AlertSU System Test – Friday, November 10, 2023

Annual AlertSU System Test - Friday, November 10, 2023

On Friday, November 10, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Stanford University will conduct its annual test of the campus AlertSU system. Alert messages will be sent via text message and email to the Stanford community. The alert message will also post to the university emergency website, Public Safety website and the Stanford mobile app. The outdoor… Read more Annual AlertSU System Test - Friday, November 10, 2023

Annual AlertSU System Test POSTPONED

The annual test of the campus AlertSU system, originally scheduled for Thursday, October 12, has been postponed. Once a new date has been confirmed, a community message with that information will be shared. — You can take a few simple steps to ensure that you receive timely AlertSU emergency alerts. Verify that your contact information… Read more Annual AlertSU System Test POSTPONED

Annual AlertSU System Test - Thursday, October 12, 2023

On Thursday, October 12, at approximately 12:05 p.m., Stanford University will conduct its annual test of the campus AlertSU system. Alert messages will be sent via text message and email to the Stanford community. The alert message will also post to the university emergency website, Public Safety website and the Stanford mobile app. The outdoor… Read more Annual AlertSU System Test - Thursday, October 12, 2023

FEMA Nationwide Emergency Alert Test - Wednesday, October 4, 2023

On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at approximately 11:20 a.m., the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system and the Emergency Alert System.  While this test will not include activation of the AlertSU system, the university will perform… Read more FEMA Nationwide Emergency Alert Test - Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Community Advisory - Wildfire Smoke Affecting Air Quality

Wildfire smoke from fires in Northern California and Oregon are affecting air quality at Stanford and across the Bay Area. We understand that the sight and smell of smoke on campus may be alarming to our community, and want to reassure you that we are continuing to monitor local air quality levels, to assess and… Read more Community Advisory - Wildfire Smoke Affecting Air Quality

Heat Wave Tips and Respite Areas

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning  for much of California due to a heat wave beginning Friday morning and continuing through Sunday evening. As periods of elevated temperatures are likely to occur multiple times over this summer and fall, this message provides information about Stanford resources. University staff are taking measures… Read more Heat Wave Tips and Respite Areas

Power restored - SRWC

Power has been restored to all areas of the Stanford Redwood City campus. Normal operations are anticipated on Tuesday, April 4.

Power outage - SRWC

There is currently a PG&E power outage affecting multiple buildings on the Stanford Redwood City Campus. There is no current estimated time of restoration. Buildings without power include: 585 Broadway Central Energy Hub Cardinal Hall Academy, Discovery, and University Halls, Pinecone Childcare Center, and the Recreation and Wellness Center will remain open. All buildings are… Read more Power outage - SRWC

Power restored to SRWC

Power has been restored to all buildings on the Stanford Redwood City campus. The pool will remain closed temporarily while Recreation and Wellness staff assesses.

Power outage at SRWC

 A power outage is affecting multiple buildings on the Stanford Redwood City campus. There is no current estimated time of restoration. Buildings without power include: Academy Hall Discovery Hall University Hall Pinecone Childcare Center Electronic Communication Hub (ECH) Barron Garage The Recreation and Wellness Center is also without power and will remain closed until further… Read more Power outage at SRWC

Power restored to Stanford campus

Power has been restored to the remaining areas of the Stanford Campus (Upper Row and faculty subdivision). SLAC remains without power and separate communications have been sent directly to those affected.

SRWC Power Restored

Power has been restored to the Stanford Redwood City campus. Normal operations are anticipated for Thursday, March 16th.

SRWC Update - Wednesday, March 15

As of 4pm on Wednesday, March 15th, the power outage continues to affect multiple buildings on the Stanford Redwood City campus. PG&E has not provided an ETA for power restoration. Cardinal Hall, all eateries, and the Central Energy Hub are impacted.  All buildings continue to be without heating and cooling and are running at about… Read more SRWC Update - Wednesday, March 15

SRWC Update

A power outage continues to affect the Stanford Redwood City campus. Cardinal Hall, Cardinal Cafe and the Central Energy Hub remain without power. There is no estimated time for restoration. Academy, Discovery and University Halls will remain open Wednesday, March 15, but heating and cooling will continue to be affected until power is restored. The… Read more SRWC Update

SRWC Power Outage

There is a power outage affecting multiple buildings on the Stanford Redwood City Campus due to a PG&E event. Heating and cooling to ALL buildings is impacted.  The buildings and amenities without power include: Cardinal Hall Cardinal Cafe Central Energy Hub RecWell Pool and Fitness Garden (interior gym and studio will be open) 585 Broadway… Read more SRWC Power Outage

Power restored to Stanford Campus

Power has been restored to all remaining areas of the Stanford campus, including faculty residential areas and surrounding neighborhoods. Thank you for your patience while we worked through the impacts of the wind event.

Power restored to SRWC

Power has been restored to the Stanford Redwood City campus. Normal operations are anticipated for Cardinal Cafe and Cardinal ToGo for Wednesday, February 22nd.  Pool and Fitness Garden may remain closed due to high wind advisory.

SRWC Campus Update

Power remains out at part of the Stanford Redwood City campus due to a PG&E event. There is still no estimated time of restoration. The buildings and amenities without power/closed include: Cardinal Hall Cardinal Cafe Central Energy Hub RecWell Pool and Fitness Garden (interior gym and studio will be open) 575/585 Broadway Heating and cooling is impacted… Read more SRWC Campus Update

Community Alert - Wind Event

High winds are impacting both the Stanford and Stanford Redwood City campuses. Currently, a PG&E outage is affecting portions of the Stanford Redwood City campus and a separate outage is affecting the Upper Row neighborhood at the Stanford campus. There is no estimated time of restoration. Those affected by the Stanford Campus outage may go… Read more Community Alert - Wind Event

Wind Event - Power outages, use caution outdoors

A power outage continues to affect portions of the Stanford Redwood City campus. A separate PG&E outage is affecting the Upper Row neighborhood. There is no current time of restoration. High winds are expected to persist through Wednesday afternoon, please use caution and watch for debris while outdoors.

SRWC Power Outage

There is currently a power outage affecting some buildings on the Stanford Redwood City campus due to a PG&E event. There is no current estimated time of restoration. Heating and cooling for all buildings is affected, however fresh air circulation is still occurring. Buildings without power include: Cardinal Hall Central Energy Hub 575/585 Broadway (District… Read more SRWC Power Outage

Partial Power Outage - Stanford Campus

There is a power outage affecting parts of the Stanford campus. University staff is working to identify the extent and cause of the outage. Updates will be provided as they become available. Affected buildings may include: CERAS LAW SCHOOL (CROWN QUAD) OLD UNION (STUDENT SERV.) SWEET HALL LAGUNITA WEST KIMBALL HALL Casper DINING COMMONS CASTANO  … Read more Partial Power Outage - Stanford Campus