Franklin & Marshall College Cancels Classes Due to Power Outage
Classes at Franklin & Marshall College were cancelled on Monday after a transformer failure caused widespread power loss across the campus over the weekend.
Cause and Impact of the Outage
A transformer on Harrisburg Pike malfunctioned early Saturday morning, leading to intermittent power outages on campus and in nearby neighborhoods.
- All residence halls, except Roschel College House, operated on emergency generators through the weekend.
- Residents of Roschel College House were relocated and provided alternative housing on Saturday and Sunday nights.
- Shadek-Fackenthal Library, Martin Library, and other campus facilities remained closed through Sunday.
Repair Efforts and Campus Response
Peter Durantine, director of media relations at Franklin & Marshall, explained that repair crews initially aimed to restore power by Sunday evening.
“We apologize for the continued disruption and the inconvenience this has caused,” Durantine wrote in a Sunday evening statement. “Please know that our teams are working around the clock, along with PPL Electric, to complete repairs and restore normal operations as soon as possible.”
Due to delays in restoration, all classes and campus events were cancelled on Monday, with power repair efforts extending into the day.
Guidance for Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff were advised to avoid coming to campus on Monday and to work remotely whenever feasible.
Author’s summary: Franklin & Marshall faced a major weekend power outage that forced class cancellations and displaced residents, with ongoing repair work extending into Monday.