Ion Caltech Today skip to main content Ion Caltech Today SearchSearch Menu Close SearchSearch Home Ion Caltech Today Keep an Ion It Past Highlights Reserve Your Tickets for JPL Dodger Night All Caltech-JPL personnel, along with their friends and family, are invited to JPL Night at the Dodgers Friday, September 18, 7:10 p.m., at Dodger Stadium's UNIQLO Field. Tickets are available through this Sunday, August 16; to purchase, use code: JPL. An Evening of Comedy EXPLiCIT, Caltech's student theater group, will showcase two short, one-act comedies set in 1920s New York City. Admission is free. Sunday, August 16, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m., Hameetman Multipurpose Room From Earth to the Cosmos: A Musical Voyage Through Space and Sound This free multimedia concert will pair live music with imagery from JPL space missions. It will also honor former Caltech President Thomas F. Rosenbaum, in recognition of his appreciation and support of the arts throughout his tenure. Wednesday, August 19, noon, Ramo Auditorium SFP Summer Seminar Day Undergraduate scholars will present their summer research projects and findings during oral and poster presentations on campus. Thursday, August 20, 1–6 p.m., various locations Zoom Critical Security Update Required A critical security vulnerability has been identified affecting that affects Zoom clients on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Zoom has released security updates to address this issue, and all users should ensure that they are running a supported updated version of the Zoom Workplace client. TIAA's Office Hours TIAA representatives will be on hand to answer questions about Caltech retirement plans on the second Wednesday of each month. Appointments are not required. Wednesday, September 9, 11 a.m.–1 p.m, Red Door Marketplace Video Lightbox Construction and Parking Image Lightbox Download Full Image Construction progress of the Frank J. Malina Laboratory as of August 2026. Parking and Traffic Beginning Monday, August 17, portions of Holliston Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic to accommodate upgrades to Caltech's electrical infrastructure. The road closures will impact the access routes to the Holliston Parking Structure. The Parking Garage will remain open throughout the construction period. The work will occur from 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. on weekdays and in phases as follows:Phase 1 (detour map): From Monday, August 17 through Friday, August 28, vehicles will not be able to access the Holliston Structure from Del Mar. During this time, the Holliston Structure will be accessible from the south via San Pasqual. Phase 2 (detour map): From Monday, August 31 through Friday, September 4, vehicles will not be able to access the Holliston Structure from San Pasqual. During this time, the Holliston Structure will be accessible from the north via Del Mar. If you have questions about this period of road closure, call 626-395-4717 or email [emailprotected]. In order to accommodate restriping of the Holliston Parking Structure, portions of the garage will be closed periodically from Friday, July 10, through Friday, August 31. The work will be conducted in stages, and no more than 30 stalls will be impacted at any given time. Signage will be posted in the impacted areas 2–3 days prior to the closures. Parking in the unaffected areas will be available as usual. Contact the Parking Office at [emailprotected] with any questions. From June until mid-September, Metro's Bus Rapid Transit construction at Hill Avenue and Green Street will cause southbound and northbound lane reductions on Hill Avenue (Colorado Boulevard–Cordova Street) and eastbound reductions on Green Street. Construction runs Monday–Friday, 7am–4pm, though lane closures remain in place 24/7. Please plan extra travel time or use alternate routes during this ~3-month station build. Read the full construction notice for details. Visitor parking at Caltech is moving to HonkMobile (HONK) over the coming weeks. New payment signs will be installed in campus lots and structures, replacing existing pay stations. For more information, visit Caltech's Mobile Payments for Visitor Parking webpage. Construction Impacts Frank J. Malina Laboratory for High-Speed Flight Dynamics: Construction on the south side of the Guggenheim Laboratory is ongoing. Ginsburg Center: Building occupancy is scheduled for fall of 2026.South Gate Plaza: Construction in the area is in progress, and full pedestrian access will be restored by the end of summer. Pedestrian Access There are no new pedestrian access updates at this time. All Events All Announcements How to create events and announcements Community Member Milestones Welcome to Caltech: Caitlyn Shen Caitlyn recently joined Caltech as an undergraduate admissions counselor. She brings a communications background to higher education and enjoys helping tell the stories of Caltech's community while connecting with prospective students from around the world. Caitlyn previously spent nearly a decade in B2B tech, leading public relations, marketing, and social media initiatives for organizations including AT&T, Intel, Honeywell Aerospace, NeurIPS, and Silicon Labs. See more stories Celebrating a recognition: Customer Service Excellence Cohort 26 Caltech staff members completed over 700 hours of in-person and live online training, earning certificates in customer service excellence and achieving a remarkable 100% completion rate. The Institute-tailored customer service excellence program was a pilot project by Caltech Facilities and Dale Carnegie Training. See the full list of staff members in the cohort Welcome to Caltech: Emily Henson Emily recently joined Caltech’s Office of the President as director of presidential engagement, where she leads executive communications and speechwriting. She brings extensive experience in leadership communications and executive engagement, having served as deputy chief of staff to the dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University, and as chief communications strategist and speechwriter to the provost at Johns Hopkins University. See more stories Welcome to Caltech: Julie Messersmith On July 1, Julie started her role as vice president for institute initiatives at Caltech. In this capacity, she serves as a senior advisor to the President, provides executive leadership for the President's Office, and oversees the Strategy Implementation portfolio. Prior to Caltech, Julie spent more than a decade at Johns Hopkins University in senior roles spanning research, advancement, and university-wide strategy and administration. Read More about Julie Messersmith Welcome to Caltech: Drew Sweeney Drew recently joined Caltech as the business and outreach intern at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), where he supports public outreach programs while also assisting the procurement team. He recently completed a supply chain internship with Marathon Petroleum Corporation, where he gained hands‑on experience in logistics and operational support. See more stories Welcome to Caltech: Tiffany Tang In June, Tiffany joined Caltech's International Student Programs office as an international student advisor, providing immigration advising and support services to international students. Prior to Caltech, she earned a master's in international education policy and management from Vanderbilt University and gained experience in international education and student affairs through internships and graduate assistantships at several institutions. See more stories Previous Next Suggest a Community Member Milestone Resources Reach Out to the Staff & Faculty Consultation Center The SFCC’s experienced mental health professionals offer staff and faculty up to five confidential consultation sessions to assess needs and discuss next steps. Notary Services Get important paperwork signed and certified by qualified staff members who provide on-campus notary services and are listed in the directory. Free Metro Pass Caltech community members are eligible for a free Metro Pass that gives you unlimited rides on buses, rail lines, and local transit options, including convenient connections to campus. 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