City-Wide Water Pressure Updates - March 2026
March 3, 2026 • 10:58 AM • A MESSAGE FROM VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND PROVOST KAREN SOUL
Dear Students,
I am happy to report that water operations are currently restored on campus. Today and tomorrow, classes may be conducted virtually or on campus, as determined by the instructor. If you departed campus and are unable to attend a class, please notify the instructor immediately and make arrangements to attend virtually or to make up work.
Please plan to return to campus by 8:00 a.m. Thursday, March 5 to attend classes. Please bring bottled water to classes and events as the city remains under boil advisory through the weekend. Please continue to monitor email and the website for updates.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact my office regarding classes (ksoul@centenary.edu or lcallaway@centenary.edu), Facilities Services for building operations (https://hq.operationshero.com/), and other appropriate sources, ie. Dining Services (https://centenary.sodexomyway.com/en-us/).
As a residential campus committed to in-person education and events, we strive to return to normal operations as soon as possible during these kind of situations. We know that this requires attention and flexibility on your part and we are grateful for your grace.
Sincerely,
Karen
March 3, 2026 • 11:06 AM • A Message from Patrick K Morgan, Library Director
Dear Centenary students, staff, and faculty,
Your Magale Library will re-open for business as usual (except drinking from the water fountains) at 8 AM Wednesday, March 4th. Thank you for your patience and understanding during the recent challenges, and please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions in the meantime.
Patrick K Morgan, MA, MLIS
Library Director
March 2, 2026 • 6:15 pm • A MESSAGE FROM VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND PROVOST KAREN SOUL
Dear Campus Community,
While classes and most campus business will be conducted virtually tomorrow and Wednesday, the following services remain operational: Dining Services, Facilities Services, and the Department of Public Safety, including emergency services.
Please note that tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3, breakfast will be cooked to order in the café. Then, normal operations will resume in the café and Randle’s at lunch and remain operational.
For students remaining on campus, please check with your Residence Directors and Assistants for information about water operations for your residence hall.
Shreveport Mayor Arceneaux recently reported that repairs are moving quickly and water pressure may begin to improve tomorrow. As this happens, please take care as there is likely to be air in the pipes that will affect flow in faucets and toilets.
Take care,
Karen
March 2, 2026 • 3:40 pm • A message from Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Karen Soul
Dear Campus Community,
Centenary will conduct classes and business virtually for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 4 while we await restoration of fully functioning water and sewage in the city of Shreveport.
We anticipate returning to in-person activity on Thursday, March 5, but will send an official announcement on Wednesday, March 4 once we know the status of the situation.
Students may remain in the residence halls, but will have minimal to no water functioning. Faculty and staff, except those deemed necessary by their supervisors, will work remotely.
Thank you for your flexibility during this unusual situation. We appreciate your consideration and your commitment to safety.
Sincerely,
Karen
March 2, 2026 • 11:17 AM • A message from Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Karen Soul
Dear Campus Community,
As you know, the City of Shreveport has experienced a water main break that is affecting the water system across the city. This is causing very low water pressure which may extend through the week.
Here is a campus update thus far:
- Dining remains fully operational.
- The residence halls have very low water pressure which is impacting all running systems – showers, sinks, and toilets. Please limit water usage to help the campus avoid sewage collection which may result in a block or overflow.
- To preserve sewage operation, please limit the flushing of anything except toilet paper.
The College is monitoring the situation including the following:
- Impact to air and heating.
- Impact to classrooms and courses that need water, such as laboratories.
Please report any additional problems to Facilities Services at https://hq.operationshero.com/.
We will keep you updated on any changes to classes and/or facilities via email.
Thank you for your help,
Karen