ALERT: Utility/Power Failure on Campus – UPDATE

June 11, 2025 - 11:28 AM

UPDATE: Utility/Power Failure on Campus

Meadville Water Authority is just completing the the main water line repair on the north side of campus and and the water line should be pressurized shortly.

CAUTION FROM THE WATER AUTHORITY: A loss of positive water pressure is a signal of the existence of conditions that could allow contamination to enter the distribution system through back-flow by back‑pressure or back‑siphonage. As a result, there is an increased chance that the water may contain disease-causing organisms.

DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using; or use bottled water. You should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice. Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. These symptoms, however, are not caused only by organisms in drinking water, but also by other factors. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. Guardians of infants and young children and people at increased risk, such as pregnant women, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems, should seek advice from their health care advisors about drinking this water. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1 (800) 426‑4791.

The Water Authority will inform local residents when the water is safe to drink. An updated message Emergency Message will be sent from Public Safety.

Students, faculty and staff should monitor e-mail, the college web site, social and local media for updated information and further updates.
Contact Campus Safety in the event of an emergency: 814-332-3357.

More information on Emergency website

Student Resources

Why should I participate in research as a student?

Studies show that students who participate in research as an undergraduate, either during the academic year (Independent Study, Senior Project) or summer, show significant gains in the following areas:

  • critical thinking skills
  • intellectual engagement
  • communications skills
  • ability to manage projects
  • skills as researchers
  • overall academic ability

The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) conducts work to demonstrate the power of experiences like undergraduate research. For example…

In addition, Allegheny alumni report that Senior Project research resulted in a:

  • better understanding of skills, abilities and interests
  • better preparation for a job or graduate school than peers without a capstone experience
  • positive influence on intellectual growth and interest in ideas
  • positive influence on personal growth, attitudes, and values

URSCA Office Resources

The Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (URSCA) office has a number of resources available to help Allegheny students who want to pursue student-faculty collaborative work or to travel to professional conferences to present their scholarly work. The URSCA Office also provides students with opportunities to present their scholarly work to the Allegheny College community. Please use the links in the Menu (on the right) to find more information about Research Opportunities, Conference Resources, and the Senior Project.

In addition to these online resources, we strongly recommend that interested students attend one of our workshops or meet with one of the URSCA office representatives. Students can meet with the Director of URSCA, with the Student Coordinator or Assistant of the URSCA office, or with one of the SURSCA (Students for URSCA) representatives. Please contact Dr. Matt Venesky (mvenesky@allegheny.edu), Director of URSCA, with any questions about URSCA opportunities and/or resources.

Click Here to Submit your Application for Summer Research