University Facilities

Aerial photo of Cordley by Jacob Adams

Cordley Hall has undergone a major transformation to become a state-of-the-art science building. Built in the 1950s, Cordley Hall used to be as dark, cramped and outdated as a mid-century building could be, but after years of upheaval and disruption, both the east and west wings are now suited to the 21st century.

Every fall, Oregon State University landscaping crews fan out across campus with leaf blowers to combat the avalanche of leaves falling from our famously tree-filled campus. Unfortunately, this routine maintenance is noisy and can be disruptive. 

Why get rid of leaves in the first place?