Restoring power to the University was the primary concern among campus officials Thursday at a meeting in Johnston Hall.Just hours after the meeting concluded, the University successfully transferred from a cogeneration power system to Entergy. The campus had been running on the cogeneration system since Hurricane Gustav knocked out power on Monday.At 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening, the University powered down the system and created an effective blackout on campus for about 30 minutes.D’Ann Morris, assistant to the Chancellor and liaison to the University’s Emergency Operations Center, said she received a phone call just after 7 p.m. to say that everything “went smoothly.””It worked, and we’re back on Entergy,” she said. “It went well for all of the buildings that we’re aware of — that have people inside of them.”Morris said there could be some challenges Friday when officials inspect the power situation in all buildings. The University still plans to re-open for classes on Monday.Thursday’s meeting provided an opportunity for campus leaders from all departments to deliver reports about their operations in Gustav’s aftermath.Eric Monday, interim director of Student Life, led the meeting and allowed each representative to discuss damages and immediate needs.Edward Gay Apartments and the Greek housing areas remain without power, Monday said. Both are served by different power channels than the majority of campus.Monday remains optimistic that power can be restored to both housing areas within several days.The Union is expected to offer “limited services” within the coming days, although food service is not expected there until at least Monday.Tamara Jarrett, director of the University Student Recreational Complex, discussed the severe damage to the complex’s roof and basketball courts.Monday said initial UREC damage estimates are about $3 million.Maj. Lawrence Rabalais of LSU Police Department addressed concerns about on-campus violations of Baton Rouge’s 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew, which remains in effect until further notice.”We’re not going to enforce it to the extent of arrests unless we have to,” Rabalais said. “We’re handling it on a case-by-case basis.”Several representatives expressed their sincere gratitude for hundreds of campus volunteers who kept operations running smoothly.—-Contact Amy Brittain at [email protected]