Earth Extravaganza

Saturday, April 20, kicked off Earth Extravaganza week here at Channel Islands with the restoration of Long Grade Creek. On Monday, the Green Generation Club along with OPC and other student organizations gathered to celebrate Arbor Day and to showcase sustainable practices occurring at CI. . The day culminated with the presentation of the Tree Campus USA Plaque to Ysabel Trinidad, Vice President of Finance and Administration. The day’s events were captured by a reporter for the Ventura County Star and can be seen here: http://www.vcstar.com/news/2013/apr/23/csu-channel-islands-highlights-green-efforts-day/ . Earth Extravaganza's last event was held behind Yuba Hall. John Fluharty of the OPC Grounds Department along with Austin Eriksson lead students and volunteers from the community in planting a variety of Palm trees in what was a barren space along Rincon Drive. 

Grounds worker John Fluharty educates students during Palm Garden Planting

Raudel Banuelos presents the Tree USA plaque to VP Ysabel Trinidad 

New Electric Vehicle Chargers Installed in the North Parking Lot

In collaboration with Police and Parking Services, OPC is thrilled to announce that five new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations have been installed in the North Parking Lot. These stations are available for the CI community to utilize, free of charge! The EV stations are a beneficial and sustainable addition to the CI campus for the current and future CI community to utilize for years to come.

New EV Charging Stations in North Parking Lot

New Fermentation Lab being Constructed behind Modoc Hall

OPC has begun work on a new outdoor Fermentation Lab funded by the CI's Science Department.  Construction started on the new lab building located next to Modoc Hall on March 4, 2013. The project is scheduled to be complete on April 27, 2013.
                                     

Construction in progress at the site of the new Fermentation Lab

President's Courtyard Refreshed

The President's Courtyard, located at University Hall, has recently undergone a refresh. The improvements included new sod and plants throughout the courtyard as well as paint touch-ups and patching on the surrounding architecture.  Recognition for all this hard work goess to campus grounds and operations staff.



Completed President's Courtyard

NEW Red Rock Campus Standard- Keeping our campus clean!

Have you noticed red rock lining some of our buildings around school? This a new campus standard that will help keep our campus looking fresh.

Here's how it works:

Dirty Wall without Red Rock

When the sprinklers are on, they splash mud onto the building walls. This leaves them looking dirty.

Clean Wall with Red Rock

The use of the Red Rocks will help keep the mud splatter to a minimum, keeping our building walls fresh and white. 

Dannie Fox Aerates Big Rock Park

Big Rock Park has been aerated by OP&C's Lead Grounds Worker, Dannie Fox.  He has been working on this project to give new life to the grass and soil on the corner of Rincon Dr. and Camarillo St.  The process of aerating the ground loosens the soil which keeps the grass from dying and allows quick absorption of nutrients from fertilizers.  Thanks, Dannie for keeping our campus beautiful!!

Broome Library Accessibility Upgrades-Installation of Automatic Door Operators

Originally, the Broome Library only had two automatic door operators.  The locksmiths are now adding five more automatic operators throughout the 1st and 2nd floors.  Additionally, the Locksmith will be installing the new standard Automatic Door Actuator on the two existing operators.

Operations Staff Working on the Wiring of the Door Openers 

Outside Automatic Door Opener