Schweitzer Engineering Hall is helping lead the way toward a more sustainable WSU campus. Discover how the university’s first Nodal Utility Plant is introducing innovative heating technology that could transform how campus buildings are heated and cooled in the future.
As temperatures drop, VCEA Facilities reminds faculty, staff, and students to review WSU’s space heater safety guidelines before using portable heaters. Only WSU-approved space heaters should be used, and all heaters must be plugged directly into wall outlets not power strips or surge protectors to reduce fire hazards. If your workspace is unusually cold, please […]
Schweitzer Engineering Hall dedicated during community celebration Washington State University celebrated the dedication of the new 66,288-square-foot Schweitzer Engineering Hall on September 18, 2026. Made possible through a collaborative public-private partnership, the state-of-the-art facility serves as a central hub for the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, fostering innovation, collaboration, and student success.
Happy December! Here’s our latest update on the project. You may have noticed a lot happening around the site! Please continue to be mindful of signage and vehicle traffic around the site. Read the full update HERE WSU SEH December 2025 Bulletin Thank you, Happy Holidays, and Go Cougs!
Happy Halloween! Here’s our latest update on the project. You may have noticed a lot happening around the site! There’s also plenty of activity inside as we approach project completion. The commissioning process has begun while equipment and systems are being started up and tested. Please continue to be mindful of signage and vehicle traffic […]
Hello VCEA faculty and staff, As we approach the upcoming holidays and winter months, please take a moment to review the Plan for Outages, Holidays & Reduced Operations to prepare for potential weather impacts, building closures, and reduced operations across campus. This document includes important information on building access, temperature adjustments, laboratory precautions, and emergency […]
Space Heaters on Campus WSU discourages the use of portable space heaters inside university buildings due to fire hazards, energy inefficiency, and safety concerns. However, exceptions may be made if central heating is inadequate or out of order. If a space heater must be used, it must meet WSU safety standards—be UL-listed, plugged directly into […]
December Holiday Reduced Operations Schedule WSU will be observing reduced operations during the upcoming holiday period. University offices will be closed on official holidays and open with limited services on reduced operation days. Normal business operations will resume after the break. You can view the complete 2025–2029 Reduced Operations Schedule using the link down below. […]
We are in full swing at Schweitzer Engineering Hall with sitework, building exterior and interior finishes. As the contractor works on areas around the project site, please be cautious as you traverse this area of campus. You will see the work on Spokane Street for the chilled water upgrade has been completed and the fence […]
Construction around Schweitzer Engineering Hall is moving quickly with the Nodal Utility Plant expansion and Spokane Street chilled water line replacement. We appreciate your patience as crews work to finish tie-ins and site improvements before winter, and we’ll share updates as the Spokane Street closure progresses. Please stay alert to construction traffic in the area. […]