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Construction and Parking
Photos of construction progress at South Gate Plaza as of April 2026.
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.
Pedestrian Access
- There are no new pedestrian access updates at this time.
Parking and Traffic
- There are no new parking and traffic updates at this time.
Community Member Milestones
- Celebrating a recognition:
Maria Manzanares
Maria, associate director of Student-Faculty Programs, has earned her Ed.D. from Azusa Pacific University. Her research examines how historically underrepresented students construct meaning and belonging within STEM environments. Since joining the SFP office in 2016, Maria has spent nearly a decade supporting undergraduate and graduate research opportunities — including WAVE Fellows, SURF, Amgen Scholars, and JPL programs and advancing equity-focused initiatives for historically excluded students.
- Celebrating a promotion:
Colin Cumming
In March, Colin joined the Division of Engineering and Applied Science as director of development, where he'll focus on securing major gifts and deepening relationships with alumni and friends of the Division. He has been part of the Caltech Advancement team since 2023 and brings more than 10 years of development experience, including roles at Georgia Tech and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
- Welcome to Caltech:
Gregory Copeland
On April 10, Greg joined Caltech as executive director of the Caltech Associates. He will lead the Caltech Associates program—growing membership, strengthening engagement, and driving fundraising—while overseeing events and partnerships to support the Institute’s mission. Prior to joining Caltech, Greg worked in donor relations at Cedars-Sinai and the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors for the past decade.
- Welcome to Caltech:
Doug Burleson
In March, Doug joined Caltech as the assistant dean of graduate studies. In this role, he will work to support all Caltech graduate students on their academic journeys, from admission to graduation. Prior to joining Caltech, Doug spent 10 years working as the graduate programs manager for the Department of Biological Sciences at USC.
- In memoriam:
Alfredo "Freddie" De La Torre
Freddie, a member of Caltech Dining Services, passed away on March 3 at age 49. He served the Caltech community for 26 years. The flag at Caltech Hall will be lowered from Wednesday, March 18, to Friday, March 20, in honor of his life and service.
- Celebrating a recognition:
David Delgadillo
David, a postdoctoral scholar research associate in the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, is one of two winners of the Nemko Mentorship Prize. Awarded through the Beckman Institute and established in 2025, the prize celebrates the work of graduate students and postdocs as advocates, mentors, and supporters of those at earlier stages of study and is made possible by Dr. Marty Nemko, an author, career coach, and longtime Caltech supporter.
Resources
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