Significant Power Outage At UConn Campus Forces Canceled Classes For Second Time This Week

For the second time this week, the University of Connecticut was forced to cancel classes due to a “significant” power outage impacting its campus.

UConn's main campus in Storrs.
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Zak Failla

03/24/2022 2:30 p.m.

On Thursday, March 24, UConn announced the outage on the Storrs campus, which prompted a cancelation of all afternoon and evening in-person and remote classes.

The outage marks the second in four days that forced authorities to call off planned classes due to outages.

Earlier story - Significant Power Outage Causes UConn To Cancel Classes At Storrs Campus

It is unclear what caused the outages.

Officials said that regional campus in-person learning will proceed as usual.

 “Students will be provided further information about residential life facilities,” they noted. “Essential employees report to work as usual. Employees on the Storrs campus should consult with their manager for further guidance.”

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