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Construction and Parking
A map of alternate pedestrian paths from Parking Structure #3 to campus during E. California Blvd. crosswalk closure.
Pedestrian Access
- From Monday, May 18, to Friday, May 22, the crosswalk on East California Boulevard, between the tennis courts and the Ginsburg project site, will be closed to accommodate sidewalk demolition and replacement. The pedestrian travel path from Parking Structure #3 to the south side of campus will be rerouted to crosswalks on South Wilson Avenue and Arden Road. See the image above for a map of the alternate paths.
Parking and Traffic
- From Monday, June 1, to Thursday, June 4, East California Boulevard between South Hill Avenue and Arden Road will undergo crosswalk and bike lane re-striping during evening hours (4:30 PM – 7:00 AM). During this time, the left turn from California Boulevard onto South Campus Drive will not be available. Drivers heading to the childcare and athletic area should travel eastbound on California Boulevard and turn right to enter.
Construction Impacts
- Ginsburg Center: Construction of the main building is ongoing and progressing as scheduled.
- South Gate Plaza: Construction activity in the area has increased and will continue into May.
- Downs-Lauritsen Lab: The installation of glass on the bridge connecting Downs-Lauritsen with the Ginsburg Center has been completed.
- Frank J. Malina Laboratory for High-Speed Flight Dynamics: Construction on the south side of the Guggenheim Laboratory is ongoing.
Community Member Milestones
- Welcome (back) to Caltech:
Amir Sadjadpour
Amir joined the Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy in April as senior systems engineering lead for LIGO, bringing over two decades of experience in complex, multibillion-dollar research programs. A Caltech alumnus (MS '03, PhD '06), he has held engineering leadership roles at TMT International Observatory and has deep expertise in systems engineering, structural mechanics, and program risk management.
- Welcome (back) to Caltech:
David Catherall
David joined Caltech as a research engineer in the Division of Engineering and Applied Science in April. He will manage the development of Caltech's thermal laser evaporation/epitaxy system, perform novel materials research, and support other laboratory operations. Prior to joining as staff, he completed his PhD at Caltech in materials science.
- Welcome to Caltech:
Lianqi Wang
In April, Lianqi joined Caltech as an adaptive optics (AO) engineer, leading the design and delivery of advanced AO systems, from performance modeling and error budgeting to implementation across multidisciplinary teams. Prior to joining Caltech, Lianqi served as lead adaptive optics system engineer at the Thirty Meter Telescope International Observatory.
- Marking a new chapter:
Diana Jergovic
On May 15, Diana will be stepping down as Caltech's vice president for strategy and implementation after 12 years of dedicated service. During her tenure, she contributed to Caltech's long-term vision and vitality, served as an advocate for the Institute's integrated research and education mission, and was a dedicated steward of the organization's people and resources.
- Welcome to Caltech:
Justin Jacques
In April, Justin joined Caltech as an employee assistance counselor at the Staff and Faculty Consultation Center. He will provide counseling, consultation, and program development for employees and their families, while partnering with managers and departments to strengthen communication, resilience, and workplace health. Prior to Caltech, Justin most recently served in a senior clinical role at Johns Hopkins University.
- Celebrating a remarkable career:
Divina Bautista
Divina is a nurse practitioner at the Student Wellness Services office. On May 8, she will be retiring after 31 years of dedicated service to the Caltech community. Community members across campus thank her for her steady presence, warmth, and kindness during her time here.
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