Tag: facilities
Peeping Toms are a Fall pattern at Occidental
As students returned to campus in August, Director of Campus Safety Rick Tanksley said he watched a familiar pattern begin to replicate itself —...
Campus litter ‘takes away from the nature and environmental wellness of...
On an average day, one can find Director of Facilities Management David Caldwell removing cigarette butts, empty Green Bean cups and scraps of plastic...
No plans to install AC in dorms, college cites high costs
Occidental had contemplated installing air conditioning systems in the residence halls that lack them since at least 2009. In March 2018, the college decided to move forward with the...
Marketplace indoor dining, Academic Commons and other facilities partially reopen on...
LA County's move from the purple to red tier of California's "Blueprint for a Safer Economy" March 12 has led to announcements Feb. 18...
Gilman fountain under renovation, expected to be completed Fall 2020
After the end of finals December 2019, Occidental College began construction on the Gilman Fountain Plaza Project, located between Herrick Chapel and Hinchliffe Hall. For several years,...
From bin to landfill: the story of waste management at Occidental
Out of the bin Sandra Abrica, a member of the cleaning staff, and Raquel Sanchez, a cleaning staff supervisor, looked through their respective keyrings in the...
Budget constraints, vacancies in Facilities force hard work and hard decisions
Understaffing in Facilities results in challenges for staff and management, according to Facilities employees. The Facilities Management department includes cleaning services, grounds maintenance, stockroom, utilities...
Occidental College moving forward with several renovation projects
Occidental College is moving forward with a series of renovation projects that include constructing a seating area near Wylie Hall, remodeling the Gilman Fountain and...
A year after lab closures, renovations ongoing in Norris Chemistry Building
In November 2017, Chemistry Department Chair and professor Michael Hill made the decision to cancel wet labs and research in Norris Chemistry Building after the expulsion...
Homecoming organizers cater to parents and alumni, seek student engagement
Occidental hosted its annual homecoming and family weekend to welcome alumni and parents back to campus and celebrate school spirit Oct. 19–21. Activities offered...